Natuzzi Domenico B817 review, comfort, recliner features, sizes, and what to check before you buy.
The Natuzzi B817 has been sold under different names and marketing collections over the years, so you may see it referred to as Domenico in older material and as Solare in current Natuzzi Editions listings. The important part for buyers is not the label, it is the platform, the comfort geometry, and the motion system features available on the B817 family.
This guide is written to answer the real buying questions people search for. Is it comfortable for long evenings, does the recliner position suit your height, is the head support good enough, and is the corner configuration going to fit your room and access route.
What the B817 is in plain English
In modern Natuzzi Editions marketing, the B817 Solare is positioned as a comfort led model with powered relaxation features. Natuzzi describes a powered motion system with both headrest and footrest opening to reach a preferred lounging position.
On SofaMax, a typical B817 configuration is a large corner set with powered reclining seats and powered headrest adjustment, aimed at buyers who want day to day comfort and a more supportive high back feel when the headrest is raised.
Comfort and seating feel, who it suits
The B817 style tends to suit these buyers best.
- You want a sofa that feels properly supportive rather than low and loungey.
- You like a headrest that changes the sitting posture from relaxed low back to higher neck support when you are watching TV.
- You want powered recline without having to pull a lever, and you care more about comfort than a super minimal look.
The quickest comfort test in a showroom is simple. Sit normally with your feet flat and see if the seat depth supports your thighs without pushing into the back of your knees. Then test the recline and headrest together, because headrest position changes how your shoulders and neck feel after 20 minutes.
Recliner and headrest features, what to check
Natuzzi describes B817 Solare with a motion system that opens the footrest and headrest to reach a relaxing position with minimal effort.
Before you buy, check these details.
- Headrest range. Make sure the raised position supports the base of your skull, not just your neck.
- Recline angle. Some people love a deeper recline, others feel better with a gentler angle that keeps the lower back supported.
- Wall clearance. Ask how much space you need behind the sofa when reclining, especially if it will sit close to a wall.
- Seat by seat function. Many corner groups have motion seats on specific modules, so confirm exactly which seats recline in your chosen layout.
Sizes and room planning
Large corner groups can be transformational in a family room, but only if you plan access and footprint properly.
One B817 Solare corner configuration shown on SofaMax lists overall dimensions as 320cm x 240cm x 105cm. Use that as a reference point for the scale this model can reach in reclining corner format.
Practical measuring tips that avoid expensive mistakes.
- Measure your usable footprint, not just wall to wall. Leave space for walkways, doors, and coffee table clearance.
- Measure access, including the tightest point, usually a hallway corner or stair turn.
- Confirm whether the model arrives in modular sections, and ask for the largest single piece measurement, not only the overall size.
Leather choice and day to day ownership
Most complaints with leather sofas are not about the frame, they are about choosing the wrong leather finish for the household.
If you have kids, pets, or you eat and drink in the lounge, a more protected leather finish is usually the easiest ownership experience. If you prefer a more natural look and feel, accept that it will show life sooner and needs more careful routine maintenance.
For Natuzzi care and maintenance, Natuzzi provides instructions and booklets for Natuzzi Editions, which is worth reading before purchase so you know what is normal and what is avoidable.
Common questions about the Natuzzi B817
Is the B817 a good choice for tall people
It can be, but only if the headrest adjustment supports your neck and head in your preferred recline position. Test the headrest at full range and do not judge comfort from the upright position alone.
Does every seat recline
Not always. Confirm exactly which modules in your configuration have motion seats, and whether the corner seat itself is fixed.
Is it more of a lounging sofa or an upright sofa
With the headrest down it can feel more relaxed, with the headrest up it typically feels more supportive. The key is how it fits your posture, so a sit test is essential.
Is B817 Solare the same as Domenico B817
Naming varies by market and by season. Focus on the B817 code, the configuration, and the motion features rather than the marketing name.
SofaMax next steps, relevant links
Natuzzi Editions clearance and in stock offers
https://sofamax.co.uk/brand/natuzzi-editions/
Natuzzi Italia clearance
https://sofamax.co.uk/brand/natuzzi-italia/
Natuzzi B817 Solare Leather Twin Reclining Corner
Natuzzi leather quality explained
How to clean a Natuzzi leather sofa in the UK
Caring for your leather sofa
Sources
https://www.natuzzi.com/be/en/shop/natuzzi-editions/of-sofas-sectionals-sofa/solare-b817-s
https://sofamax.co.uk/sofas/natuzzi-b817-solare-leather-twin-reclining-corner/
https://www.natuzzi.com/cy/en/natuzzi-instructions
https://www.natuzzi.com/my/en/natuzzi-instructions
