Lift Chairs

If you are someone that can not stand easily or without assistance, then you might feel like you have to hire someone to help you sit or even sit only in circumstances when you know someone will be available to help you stand again. Standing and sitting might seem very difficult, but there is no reason it should if you own a lift chair.

A lift chair in many ways looks like any high-end recliner you might see, but they offer much improved functionality. A lift chair rises into the air to make it easier to stand and sit. These extremely comfortable lift recliners can, depending on model, support weights greater than 500 pounds and their seats come in several different sizes. Most support around 350 pounds and have only one electric motor, but those that support more than that are usually feature dual motors.

The fabrics available for these chairs varies and there are usually several different colors and designs available. Some are available with leather and others utilize synthetic fabrics which offer superior breathability and stain control, but are very similar to leather.

Lift chairs also come in several different levels of recline. Some lift chairs can recline to a position that is great for sleeping. These types of chairs are called 3 position chairs. In 3 position chairs the backrest and footrest operate together as one unit. Infinite position lift chairs allow the footrest and backrest to be operated separately and also recline to a near horizontal position. TV recline lift chairs can recline about 45 degrees and are also called 2 position lift chairs.

Those that have trouble standing and sitting greatly benefit from lift chairs.