A ' is an armchair or sofa that reclines when the occupant lowers the chair's back and raises its front.[2] It has a backrest that can be tilted back, and often a footrest that may be extended by means of a lever on the side of the chair, or may extend automatically when the back is reclined. A recliner is also known as a reclining chair, lounger and an armchair. Modern recliners often feature an adjustable headrest, lumbar support and an independent footstool that adjusts with the weight and angle of the user's legs to maximize comfort.[4] Additional features include heat, massage and vibration. Some models are wheelchair accessible. Recliners can also accommodate a near supine position for sleeping, and are common in airplanes and trains, as well as in homes. A riser armchair or lift chair includes a standing-up system, for elderly and people with limited mobility. Traditional home recliners are generally intended to be large immobile objects that never move and must be dragged or carried to be moved.
Now home furniture manufacturers produce a thick padded leather or overstuffed fabric recliner with casters. Recliners with casters are also designed for a medical setting such as for use in a nursing home or hospital. Medical recliners often have accessory hooks and an optional removable arm and tray table. Used for apartments, the wall hugger recliner is used to save space. A wall hugger recliner is positioned with inches between itself and the wall and only reclines forward. This is achieved by utilizing a gliding mechanism underneath the seat that pushes the bottom half of the chair forward so the back of the recliner never gets any closer to the wall thus ensuring efficient usage of space. The word recline was first used in the 1660s. Beginning in 1880 the word recliner was used to describe a type of chair. The Emperor Aurangzeb Carried on a Palanquin Around 1850, the French introduced a reclining camp bed that could serve as a chair, a bed and a chaise longue.
It was portable and featured padded arm rests and a steel frame. In the late 1800s, many designs were found for motion chairs that were made of wood with a padded seat and back. Designs from France and America included a document or book holder.[8] The first reclining chair was reportedly owned by Napoleon III. Knabush and Shoemaker, two American cousins, are credited with gaining a patent on a wooden recliner. The design was the same wooden bench recliner found in other designs. Issued in 1928, the patent led to the founding of La-Z-Boy. In 1930, Knabush and Shoemaker patented an upholstered model with a mechanical movement. in 1959, Daniel F. Caldemeyer patented a recliner as owner of National Furniture Mfg. Co based in Evansville, Indiana.[9] His invention initiated the widespread home usage of the chair that he called the rocket recliner.[] His name was based on the fact that he developed his chair based on the science of kinetics that he used while serving in the US Air Force.
His design was used by NASA for the seats in Projects Mercury, Gemini and Apollo. His chairs were used in the ready room for these missions and can be seen in the movie Apollo 13. The Secret Service bought 50 of them for President Lyndon Baines Johnson as a Christmas gift. A Life magazine photo of President Johnson, post gall bladder surgery, has the President lifting his shirt and showing his scar while sitting in one of these chairs. The Presidential Seal was embossed on these chairs with one currently in the Smithsonian Institution and another at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum. With over 300 patents, Caldemeyer added the foot lift rest, heated seating and massage features to this chair and had the patent for the first entertainment center. ^ a b c Riser Chair in blue fabric, approximately 8 years old but in great condition. Allows legs to to raised when sitting as well as laying back. Tips forwards to aid standing. Comes from a smoke and pet free home. Collection from Beckenham Kent.
Riser Chair in foral pattern. Two years old but in good condition. Will suit the smaller person. Unless you live close enough you will need to arrange collection. Felgains Smartseat pro chair A virtually new highly adjustable chair for complex posture and pressure management needs. Was over £3000 new and only used for 6 weeks - less than 8 times in all. Fully adjustable backrest can be adjusted and configured to an individual's needs. Tilt in space for posture and pressure… Pride 670 Bed Chair Dual motor riser recliner ( independent footrest and backrest switches). Infinite number of recline positions. Mattress can be added ( not included in this sale). Bought new from Betterlifehealthcare in August 2016 ( £625) but barely used. Rise and Recline Armchair Recliner and riser chair made by Repose.Just over 12 months old and barely used.Specification and details:BACK:BUTTON (REMOVABLE)FABRIC:SR12063/ SR12020 GEOMETRIC EVERGREEN INNER/ BOUCLE EVERGREEN OUTERMECHANISM:SINGLE TISSEAT HEIGHT:19SEAT WIDTH:20SEAT DEPTH:20BACK HEIGHT:28/29"ARM HEIGHT:7"STANDARD:RH…
Kirton GE-II - Gas Action Chair Complete Fully adjustable wheeled comfort chair for the aged and infirmed to minimise pressure sores, complete wheeled adjutable height table for the user to easilly eat meals etc. We purchased this for my father 11 months ago, and he has now sadly passed away. The total price was over £3000, and… Electric mobility recliner chair electric mobility recliner chair barley used and in great condition selling due to Nan being moved into care HSL Helmsley grande leg chair Immaculate chair bought from HSL cost £850 upholstered in jute chenille with mahogany legs and arms. Very comfortable and extra high for easier standing up Riser recliner dual control chair beige HSL riser recliner chair Dual Control. can be recliner or can use leg elevation separate to recline. Nearly new electric recliner chair with remote controls and reading light. Very sturdy and comfy, hardly used. Was £1995 brand new only want £795 for it now.