Abstract: A seating unit comprises support member, a seat member; a back rest member pivotally mounted with respect to the seat member; an arm rest member having an actuating button positioned in the arm rest member, the button being movable between a first position and a second position; a cylinder containing a non-compressible fluid having actuating and operatively connected to the back rest member for adjustment of the inclination thereof; and, a flexible cable having a first end connected to the button and a second end mechanically connected to the actuating member.