Chairs with a high back & adjustable features

Chairs with an adjustable seat height allow you to adjust the seat height within a designated range.

Chairs with a reclining back allow you to recline the chair back using a manual mechanism either by yourself or your carer. Some have a range of recline positions.

Chairs with detachable or drop down armrests. Either one or both armrests can be lowered which may assist you, for example, in making a sideways transfer into a wheelchair or alternative seating.

The above chairs may be built with wood or metal frames.

Browse categories

Chairs with adjustable seat height

Chairs with a reclining back

Chairs with removable or drop down armrests

To discuss sponsorship please contact DLF's Marketing Department.

Help and advice

It is important that you are measured for a new chair to ensure a good fit.

You may be eligible for an assessment and equipment from your local authority. If you are eligible the equipment will be provided on a long-term loan basis. Alternatively, you may be eligible for a direct payment from your local authority to purchase something suitable. View more information on equipment provision via your equipment provision through local authorities and direct payments.

Its worth trying out a chair before purchase. Assist UK is the national network for advice on independent living equipment and has a network of Disabled Living Centres. You could contact Assist UK and ask if there is a centre near you where you can try out some chairs.

For further information you may wish to read our:
- Choosing a chair and chair accessories fact sheet.

House and home

Related advice

Case studies