Electric Lift Chairs: Understanding the Main Types
Electric lift chairs are designed to provide a more comfortable and supportive seating option than a standard recliner, while also helping the user move more easily between sitting and standing. Different chair types suit different homes and different support needs.
How an electric lift chair helps
A lift chair uses powered controls to adjust the backrest, footrest and lift function. That can reduce effort when sitting down or standing up, and it can also improve comfort during longer periods of sitting.
Main chair types
Two-motor or infinite-position chairs
These allow the backrest and footrest to move independently, offering a wider range of positions and better flexibility for rest.
Special-purpose lift chairs
Some chairs are designed for more specific needs, where the user’s support requirements go beyond a standard living room chair.
Bariatric lift chairs
These are built for higher capacities and broader seating needs, using stronger materials and dimensions than standard models.
Wall-hugger chairs
Wall-hugger designs are intended to work in tighter spaces by requiring less clearance from the wall as they move.
Closed-base lift chairs
These can be useful where chair base design or access around the chair is an important consideration.
What to compare before choosing
- motor type and range of adjustment
- seat size and user fit
- room layout and wall clearance
- how often the chair will be used
- whether specialised support is needed
To compare options, visit our lift chair range or read our lift chair guide.
Need help narrowing down the right option?
If you are comparing products, planning support or working out what is likely to suit best, our team can help.