Abstract: An adjustable reclining chair comprising a frame and a back-rest and squab hinged together, the back-rest pivotally mounted on the frame. A pair of cord members, one to each side of the squab, are attached at their ends to spaced locations on the frame, the cord members passing around stubs projecting laterally from the squab to suspend the latter from the frame. Friction between the cord members and stubs when a user sits in the chair prevents the chair reclining, but by reducing the weight on the squab, the friction is reduced and the degree of recline can be adjusted as desired.