A lift chair combines the comfort of a recliner with a powered seat that rises and tilts forward to support the transition between sitting and standing.
A power lift recliner can make everyday sitting, standing, relaxing, reading, and resting more comfortable.
Use the powered lifting motion to bring the seat forward and support a more comfortable transition to standing.
Adjust the chair to find a comfortable position for conversation, television, reading, resting, or reclining.
Choose a size, fabric, weight capacity, and positioning system suited to the person using the chair and the room where it will live.
Both options provide comfortable seating and reclining. A lift chair adds a powered seat-rise function designed to support the transition between sitting and standing.
| Powered Standing Support Lift Chair | Traditional Comfort Standard Recliner | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat-rise function | Uses a powered mechanism to raise and tilt the seat forward, supporting the transition between sitting and standing. | Remains at its normal seat height and does not provide a powered lifting motion. |
| Reclining | Uses powered controls to move between upright, elevated-leg, and reclining positions, depending on the model. | Reclines manually or with power, depending on the model, but does not raise the seat for standing. |
| Controls | Operated with a hand control that manages the lifting and reclining functions. | May use a side lever, push-back motion, buttons, or powered controls for reclining. |
| Positioning options | Available in different configurations, including three-position and infinite-position models. | Typically moves between upright seating and one or more conventional reclining positions. |
| Power and setup | Requires access to a power outlet. Some models offer backup battery features for limited operation during an outage. | Manual models require no power. Power recliners require access to an electrical outlet. |
| Fit priorities | Seat height, width and depth, back support, weight capacity, control access, positioning, and the user’s ability to enter and exit the chair. | General comfort, chair dimensions, reclining style, upholstery, and available room around the chair. |
| Typical use | Everyday seating and reclining with additional powered support for moving between sitting and standing. | Everyday seating and reclining without a powered seat-rise function. |
| Planning priorities | User measurements, support needs, weight capacity, controls, positioning system, wall clearance, fabric, and room layout. | Chair dimensions, comfort preferences, reclining mechanism, wall clearance, fabric, and room layout. |
The right lift chair should fit the person using it as well as the room around it. Seat dimensions, positioning, controls, capacity, and available space all contribute to everyday comfort.
Provides support between sitting and standing.
Easy-to-reach hand controls
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