Lift Chairs

Lift chair recliner size and fit

A lift chair recliner should fit the person who uses it: seated all the way back, their feet should rest flat on the floor and their head should reach the headrest. Where sizes are listed, widths run 35.4 to 38.2 inches and heights 36 to 41 inches, and listed seat heights are about 19 inches.

Plan floor space for the chair both tilted forward and fully reclined, since the base moves toward the front and the footrest extends.

Power lift recliner motors and controls

A power lift recliner uses electric motors, run from a hand remote, to raise the seat and recline the back. In general, single motor designs move the back and footrest together, while dual motor designs adjust them separately.

Plug the chair directly into a wall outlet and keep the cord clear of the base.

Lift chair for elderly users and safe use

A lift chair for elderly users reduces the effort of standing from a low seat, because the base tilts forward until the user's feet are on the floor. Choose a size that lets the user sit back fully, and keep the remote within easy reach.

Keep pets, children and objects clear of the base and footrest while the chair moves.

Electric lift chair comfort features

An electric lift chair can do more than lift. Some models here add massage and heat, usually controlled from the same remote, and some add USB charging or cup holders so a phone and a drink stay within reach.

Lift recliner chair upholstery and construction

A lift recliner chair here comes in upholstery options including velvet, vegan leather, chenille and linen, with velvet the one you will see most often. Brown is the most common color, with white, blue, gray, beige, red and pink also available.

Some models list solid wood parts, and some use plywood panels with an iron or steel frame. Unplug the chair before cleaning around the mechanism, vacuum fabric with an upholstery attachment, and wipe vegan leather with a soft damp cloth.