Possible Clues:

• Nice place to read or watch TV
• Not bothered with run? This should suit
• One might seek comfort in this tranquil church song
• Item of furniture
• Simple job for professor to find seat
• Cosy upholstered item
• It's not difficult for the professor to get this - as for the rest?
• Simple professor's comfortable spot?
• Furnishing a piece of cake to accompany church music
• Comfortable place to relax, say, I reach when tipsy