La-Z-Boy Joshua Recliner Review

La-Z-Boy Southeast | October 2, 2026

Some recliners focus on a particular feel more than a particular look. The La-Z-Boy Joshua is a good example. Its defining trait is an ultra-plush chaise seat and legrest. The whole bottom half of the chair cradles you rather than just supporting you. Maybe you’ve sat in a recliner before and thought the seat itself felt a little thin. The Joshua answers that complaint directly.

What Makes the Joshua Comfortable

Beyond that plush seat, the Joshua carries the same seven signature comfort features that run through much of La-Z-Boy’s lineup. It’s worth knowing what they actually do rather than treating them as a spec-sheet checklist. The chair reclines and rocks at once. You can ease back and rock gently in the same motion instead of picking one or the other. Its footrest locks into three positions, and the rocking base locks into sixteen. That gives you finer control over the angle than a simple up-or-down recliner allows.

The Joshua uses a four-sided frame for added durability. Its contour-cut foam keeps its shape instead of going flat after a year or two of regular use. Built-in lower back support rounds things out. It’s often the detail people notice most after real time in the chair, not a quick test in the store.

Dimensions and Who It Fits

The Joshua measures 40 inches wide, 42.5 inches high, and 40 inches deep overall. Its seat measures 19 inches wide, 19.5 inches high, and 22 inches deep. Its taller backrest design is why La-Z-Boy generally recommends it for people over 5’10”. If you fall into that range, our roundup of La-Z-Boy recliners for tall body types is worth a look. It compares a few similar options.

Customization and Upgrades

The Joshua follows the same flexible upgrade path as most of La-Z-Boy’s recliner lineup. You can pick manual or power recline, then choose between standard, elongated, or silver arc handles mounted on either side. The base comes in standard or swivel versions. That means turning toward a window or TV is an option, not something you have to plan your layout around. Cushions are available in standard foam or the AirForm memory foam upgrade. You can also add massage and heat functions for a chair that does a little more than just recline. With over 900 fabric and leather choices, there’s room to dial in both the feel and the look. Our recliner upgrades guide goes deeper into what each of these add-ons is actually like to live with.

As with most La-Z-Boy recliners, the final price depends on which upgrades you choose. The model page itself doesn’t list a single number. Our guide on how much a La-Z-Boy recliner costs walks through what tends to move that price.

Is the Joshua Right for You?

If you want a seat that feels genuinely plush, not merely padded, the Joshua is worth sitting in. The Joshua suits a taller frame and a longer sit. It works best for anyone who spends real time in their chair, not just passing through it.