Recognizable sofas, also known as multi-functional sofas, are a new type of upholstered furniture that, compared to ordinary sofas, adds posture adjustment, shape transformation, and even additional functions such as storage, support, and massage. The first reclining sofa was invented in the United States in 1975. Based on ergonomic design, reclining sofas offer different sitting and reclining angles, allowing the body to achieve a state of zero-load relaxation. Their core features include reclining, rocking, swivel, and height-adjustable support.
Recognizable sofas are mainly divided into those primarily focused on posture adjustment, those primarily focused on shape transformation, and those with added functions; according to the adjustment method, they can be divided into manual and electric reclining sofas; according to the upholstery material, they can be divided into leather, fabric, and leather-fabric reclining sofas. As a type of reclining sofa, the global market size of electric sofas exceeded US$32 billion in 2023, and the penetration rate of the Chinese electric sofa market was approximately 22% in 2024.
