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Westminster Chair
Manufactured by Sherborne Upholstery LtdDLF's information quality rating:
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DLF's description
High seat armchair. Range of upholstery fabric and optional two-seater settee available.
Product models
There are 2 models of this product available. Suppliers may not supply them all:
- 710
- 711
Features
- wooden frame
- cabriole legs
- reversible seat cushion
- padded scroll armrests
- winged backrest
Accessories
- arm caps
- neck pillow
- head cushion
- and lumbar cushion
Product dimensions
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Manufacturer's contact details
Sherborne Upholstery Ltd
Pasture Lane
Clayton
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD14 6LT
UK
(01274) 882633
sales@sherborne-uph.co.uk
www.sherborneupholstery.co.uk
Manufacturer's description
As long-established top sellers, these traditional Chairs couple fireside elegance with firm, comfortable seating and provide excellent lumbar support. Built on the sturdiest of frames, the Westminster provides years of lasting comfort and support, with reversible seat cushions and the highest standards in upholstery detail. Choice of legs in mahogany or walnut finish.
Help and advice
If you find it difficult to get in and out of a settee, especially if it is a low sofa type you could consider the following options:
- Change your technique for standing from a chair
- Raise your settee with chair raisers. Chair raisers will only suit some settees. Raising your existing chair using interconnected chair raisers can be an alternative to purchasing a new suite or could be a short term solution prior to purchasing a higher settee or high chair
- Exchange your settee for a settee above 46cm (as seen in this section)
- Exchange your settee for a high chair, such as those listed in chairs with a high back & seat height above 46cm. You may find it easier to stand up from one of these chairs as you will be able to push up using both the chair's arms
In addition if you are petite or tall you may find there are settees available that are proportionate to your dimensions which can either be purchased off the shelf or customised to your measurements.
It's worth trying out a settee before purchase, to ensure the dimensions fit your body shape. For example if the settee is too deep this may make it harder to get in and out of. Read our advice on essential measurements to consider when purchasing a new chair.
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 to locate a centre locally where you could try out a high seat before purchase. They are unlikely to have high seat settees but may have an example of the type of raisers that could be used to raise a small settee.
When considering a chair an individual assessment with an Occupational therapist or by a Physiotherapist may be important especially if you are also struggling with other aspects of your daily life. Your safety is important and there may be individual and environmental factors which determine which chair best suits your needs in the short and longer term. For example, some chair raisers will not fit certain sofas particularly if they are large, and some individuals, such as those who have just had a hip replacement, require a seat to be a minimum height. The information on this site is not a substitute for individual assessment.
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 local authority and the direct payments scheme.
For further information you may wish to read our:
- Choosing a chair and chair accessories fact sheet
View references and sources of further information »
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Where to buy this product
Other known national suppliers (Explain)
The following suppliers do not meet our standards. This means we provide less information on them. Some have updated their information using our self-service system so we list the last price they entered.
| Supplier name | Guide price | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Suite Deal Furnishings |
£349 |
09 June 2011 |
| Mobility Zone Ltd |
£274 |
08 October 2007 |
| Ideal Mobility |
£400 |
27 November 2006 |
If you are one of the suppliers listed here, and don't know how to update your product information please contact our Data Services team to find out how to update your information.
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