Seat height: 20"  • Seat depth: 23"  • Arm height: 26"
What makes the Ashley Observation Power Recliner PC2140598 a practical everyday chair?
The Ashley Observation PC2140598 gives you the familiar motion of a rocker with the convenience of push-button reclining. You can enjoy gentle movement while sitting upright, then adjust your reclining position without pulling a manual handle. Soft Steel polyester upholstery gives the chair a comfortable fabric feel, while the 38-inch overall width keeps it less bulky than many larger power recliners. A built-in USB port also makes it easy to keep a compatible device charging nearby.
How does the Observation combine rocking and power reclining?
Gentle rocking gives the chair motion while upright, while the one-touch control provides adjustable reclining positions when you want to lean back. A zero-draw USB port is built into the control, keeping charging available at the seat without adding another charger to a side table. If you prefer a wider power rocker with textured chenille upholstery and thicker cushioned arms, compare the
Ashley Draycoll Power Recliner
.
Could the Ashley Observation PC2140598 work in an aging-in-place living room?
For older adults comparing senior-friendly furniture, the 20-inch seat height may make sitting down and rising easier than from lower lounge seating, while the 26-inch arm height provides a supportive surface beside the seat. Its 23-inch seat depth gives generous thigh support, and powered reclining avoids the pulling motion required by a manual handle. The Ashley Observation Power Recliner PC2140598 is not a lift chair, so it does not raise the user toward standing. For more information on supportive seating and furniture for older adults, see our
guide to furniture for seniors
.
Can the Ashley Observation Power Recliner work in an apartment?
Its 38-inch width can work in some apartments and smaller living rooms, but placement depends on more than width alone. The Ashley Observation PC2140598 is 40 inches deep, reaches about 66 inches when fully reclined and requires approximately 12 inches behind the chair. That makes it more space-efficient side to side than many larger recliners, but it still needs adequate front and rear clearance for full use.
Prefer a supportive seat for reading, watching TV or unwinding? See our
living room chair comfort guide
for features to consider when choosing your next chair.
Interested in the Ashley Observation Power Recliner PC2140598 around Chicago? VBU Furniture provides local pickup and Illinois delivery, along with shipping throughout the 48 contiguous states.
Specificationsâ–¶
Specifications Details
Brand Name
Signature Design by Ashley®
Material
Fabric
Lifestyle
Contemporary
Pattern
Solid
Assembly
Assembly Not Required
Product Detailsâ–¶
One-touch power control with adjustable positions and zero-draw USB charging port
Zero-draw technology only consumes power when the USB receptacle is in use
Reinforced frame and metal seat box provide added stability
Attached cushions
High-quality foam cushions wrapped in poly fiber
Polyester upholstery
Gentle rocking motion
Power cord included; UL Listed
Availabilityâ–¶
Available Configurations
SKU PC2140598 — Steel Dimensions: 38''W x 40''D x 41''H | Weight: 118.0 lbs▶
This option is a Power Recliner.
SKU PC2140698 — Chocolate Dimensions: 38''W x 40''D x 41''H | Weight: 118.0 lbs▶
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