Chair types

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This website provides impartial information and advice on a range of chairs. This includes chairs which may help you stand up, such as riser-recliner chairs, and more complex specialist seating such as tilt-in space chairs, deep chairs and multi-adjustable chairs. Chairs with a high back and perching stools are also listed. Heavy duty/bariatric chairs have been included in the majority of sections.

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Image of Settees and suites with seat height 46cm and above Settees and suites with seat height 46cm and above
 
Image of Perching stools Perching stools
 
Image of Riser and recliners Riser and recliners
Image of Support and positioning chairs Support and positioning chairs
 
Image of Chair beds Chair beds
 
Image of Chairs with a high back Chairs with a high back
Image of Heavy duty chairs with capacity above 190kg Heavy duty chairs with capacity above 190kg
 
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Help and advice

The following factors should be taken into consideration when choosing a chair:

  • What function does the chair have?
  • What activities do you want to do in the chair?
  • Will the chair offer the correct amount of support?
  • How easy is the chair to adjust if your needs change?
  • Does the chair need to have washable and/or removable covers?
  • Are you looking for a new chair to retain your independence?
  • Do you know the essential features of the chair you require?
  • Will the chair fit in the room you want to use it in and fit with the current decor?


For further information you may wish to read our:
- Choosing a chair and chair accessories factsheet or our ...
- Choosing pressure relief equipment factsheet.

Ricability have a useful guide about choosing a riser recliner chair. They are an independent consumer research charity providing free, practical and unbiased reports for older and disabled people.

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