February 26, 2025 | Natalie Webber

What are the best chairs for the elderly?

If you’re searching for the best chairs for the elderly, you’re probably looking to find out what type of chair offers the most comfort and support for seniors who often have limited mobility.

This is a question we frequently get asked at Felgains and we’re very happy to give our best advice on this in this article.

Best types of chair for elderly

1. High Seat Fireside Chairs

High Seat Fireside Chairs are armchairs with a wooden frame and elevated seat height which make them easier to stand up from than a traditional sofa, for example. They often have other mobility features built in, such as wooden handgrips and supportive, orthopaedic backrests.

A selection of the fireside chairs available from Felgains include:


Breydon Fireside Chair	Avon Fireside Chair

2. Riser Recliner Chairs

Riser Recliner Chairs take mobility support for the elderly to the next level by building in an electric lift function, which takes most of the physical effort out of standing up and sitting down. They also have an electric recline function so you can put your feet up or have a snooze!

A selection of the riser recliner chairs available from Felgains include:


Taylor Riser Recliner	Carey Riser Recliner Chair

Wondering whether a fireside chair or riser recliner chair is best for you?

We suggest reading the following articles as your next step to help you decide:

Fireside Chair vs Riser Recliner Chair: Pros and Cons

Benefits of Riser Recliner Chairs

Summary

I trust this short article has given you an introduction to the best types of chairs for the elderly, with further advice articles to read. If you’d like to discuss your needs with one of our expert advisors, please just get in touch.