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Just wanted to share what was new from Berkline at the Market this fall. While I did not see anything that would really stand out, I found a couple of nice things that they offered this time.

Fist of all, there were no new imported groups, and only 3 new domestic home theater groups: 45034, 45035, 45036 - see the pictures below:


Berkline 45034


This was nice and comfortable, and was shown with lighted cup holders and lighted base rail. The power recline controls are also illuminated - very nice touch. The lighted cup holders are controlled individually for every chair using a button located next to the power recline control.


Berkline 45035


This is very pleasing looking and quite comfortable recliner, but I did not like the head support, it just does not exist on this one. The pullout mechanism that allows to reveal or close the cup holder was flimsy and cheap.


Berkline 45036


This one was also nice and quite comfortable. It had the movable armrests that could be pulled up and positioned between the backs of the recliners forming couch/sectional look. The drawback is that it only comes in the configuration you see on the picture. I was just notified by the Berkline rep that the 45036 group was dropped due to lack of interest.


There were also 3 new groups that were not advertised as Home Theater ones, but can pretty much be used in the Home Theater or any media room: 70111, 70112 and 70113. They are very similar with different stitching on the seat and the back. They are modular, and armrest can be purchased separately. These are only available in fabric - see the pictures below.

Berkline 70111,70112,70113


Berkline 70112 in HT configuration



Another new non-HT group - 40090. This I think was a replacement of the 45083. This groups targets the audience that wants to have more of a family room casual furniture with the elements of the home theater (cup holders and pull up armrests.). Again it was quite comfortable. It comes in the 3 seat sofa, and 2 seat loveseat and a separate chair (the chair does not have the cup holders).

Berkline 40090



The most memorable and impressive were the Berkline Shiatsu recliners. They really did a nice job there - see the pictures below.

Berkline Shiatsu


Their top of the line 16027 model was quite impressive. It has a button that moves the chair into "Zero" gravity position where it elevates your knees to the level of the hart and brings the spine parallel to the floor eliminating pressure on the backs vertebrae. It also has an auto-scan feature, and it adjusts massage to perfectly fit your body. With all the features - Shiatsu and Swedish massage, air pressure system, kneading, rolling, tapping, clapping, dual and triple action, vibration it is like having your own massage therapist in your house :) The remote control has so many buttons, that it would probably take a couple of days just to learn what they all do. See the pictures below...

Berkline 16027 Shiatsu massage chair

Berkline 16027 Remote control
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