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NurtureLift · Buying Guide
Your guide to choosing a lift chair
See how a lift chair helps with sitting and standing. Explore the features, check the fit and find a design that feels at home.
Start here
A powered lift chair helps you move from sitting to standing. Here are its three everyday functions.
Stand
Powered lift assistance raises and tilts the seat forward.
Rest
Choose a reclining position that feels comfortable.
Understand the difference
The key difference is powered standing assistance.
Lift chair
Helps you stand. Its powered mechanism raises and tilts the seat forward. It also supports sitting and reclining.
Traditional recliner
Helps you recline. It does not provide powered standing assistance as a main function.
In short: lift chair = sit, stand and recline. Traditional recliner = sit and recline.
Features explained
Start with standing assistance, then explore how the chair can be adjusted for everyday sitting and rest. Available features vary by model.
Powered lift
The chair assists the move from sitting to standing by lifting and tilting the seat forward.
Adjustable reclining
Change the chair’s position for everyday sitting and rest. The adjustments offered depend on the model.
Adjustable headrest
On models with an adjustable headrest, change its position to support your head while sitting or reclining.
Lumbar support
Supports the lower back. Power lumbar uses a motor; pneumatic lumbar uses an inflatable air chamber.
Comfort options
Some models offer a heated seat or air-chamber massage for added comfort while sitting or resting. Check each model’s product page for available features.
Conveniences & accessories
Qi-compatible wireless charging is available on Elevation. Compatible magnetic accessories may also be available; check the options listed for your model.
Explore Accessories →Battery backup
Battery backup is available on Elevation, Rise, Ascend and Highland only. Check the product instructions for supported chair movements during a power outage and battery-use requirements.
Not every feature is available on every chair. Check the individual model’s product page for its confirmed features and adjustment options.
What do 2, 3 or 4 motors mean? Motor count alone does not tell you which parts move independently. Check each model’s product page for available movements.
Chair positions
A range of positions is different from a named reclining position.
Infinite Position
Many positions. A range of adjustable seating and reclining positions, rather than only a few fixed presets.
Zero Gravity
A particular reclined posture. The back and legs are positioned at angles defined by the chair’s design.
Dorsosacral position
Head lower than legs. The legs are elevated higher than the head.
Find your fit
Check how your feet, back, legs and arms fit the chair.
Does the chair support you comfortably?
Seat height: From the floor to the top of the seat. Your feet should reach the floor.
Back height: From the seat to the top of the backrest. Your back and shoulders should feel supported.
Seat width: The sitting space between the armrests. You should have room on both sides.
Can you sit back and rest your arms?
Seat depth: From the front of the seat to the backrest. Sit back with a little room behind your knees.
Arm height: From the seat to the top of the armrest. Your arms should rest without raising your shoulders.
Measure your space
First check the chair’s size. Then check the space it needs to move.
Will the chair fit through your home?
Overall width: The chair’s full side-to-side size, including both armrests. Check doors and hallways.
Overall height: The full height from the floor to the top of the chair. Check your room.
Overall depth: The chair’s front-to-back size when upright. Check where it will sit.
Will it have room to recline?
Wall clearance: The empty space needed between the back of the chair and the wall while it moves.
Reclined length: The chair’s full front-to-back length when the back and footrest are extended.
Can the chair lift without hitting anything?
Allow room for the seat to rise and tilt forward. Keep the area in front of and around the chair clear.
Is the chair suitable for the person using it?
Weight capacity: The maximum user weight the chair is designed to support. Check the limit for the model you choose.
Capacity shown is an example. Each model lists its own weight capacity.
See each model’s weight capacity →Optional caster wheels: If you need to reposition the chair, check whether caster wheels are available for your model and follow the installation and use instructions.
Lift safety: Follow the model’s instructions. Keep children, pets and objects clear of moving parts. If a model includes pinch-protection features, check its instructions for how they work and their limitations.
Fabrics & colours
Find a finish that suits your chair and your living space.
See your fabric at home
Explore the colours and fabrics available for the chair you are considering. Request physical swatches to see the texture and colour in your space.
Request Fabric Swatches →Mobile Showroom
Experience a chair at a convenient location, where our Mobile Showroom service is available.
Try a chair at a place that works for you
In selected service regions, we can bring a chair to a suitable location that is convenient for you — whether you live at home or in another residence. Contact us to discuss a location and arrange a visit, subject to availability and permission.
Explore the Mobile Showroom →
Price & before you buy
Check the product price, delivery cost, taxes and support before ordering.
See your chair price
View current prices on each product page. Prices may vary by region. Your price will be confirmed before checkout.
Explore chairs & prices →Review delivery charges
Delivery is available across Canada. Charges vary by address and selected service. Review your charges before checkout.
Delivery details →Tax zero-rating
Some purchases may qualify for 0% GST/HST when the required conditions are met.
Tax Zero-Rating Guide →Warranty & support
Review the warranty and support information for the chair you are considering.
Warranty & Support →Your decision checklist
Review these points before choosing your chair.
