Seat Raiser

[allenlondon]

Mrs A can’t (or rather finds it very hard) to get up from our normal height reclining armchairs.

They are on circular bases, so no legs.

I want to get hold of something resembling a thin pallet (2 to 3 inches high) so that I can work the chair onto the raised ‘platform’ - about 750x750mm square.

Any ideas?

Ta.

A

[pixie374]

Chair raisers are very good for that. They aren't expensive and do exactly what you are looking for, without reducing comfort or being obtrusive.

[pixie374]

And don't need legs on the chair x

[allenlondon]

Can’t find any for circular bases, hence the thin pallet idea.

[pixie374]

They are plastic L shapes, Allen, which can be stacked, so you can get the exact height you want. They won't get in the way of her feet, recliner mechanisms, or tables etc.. I will try to find a link, but hopefully someone else can help with pallets x

[Toorak]

Something like this?

https://www.makeability.org.uk/project/18541/chair-raiser-for-swivel-chair/

[pixie374]

A few here, if it helps...
https://www.mobilitysmart.co.uk/chairs-seating-aids/chair-raisers.html

[allenlondon]

Thanks Toorak, but my DIY days are over. I might see if my builder friend can knock one up.

Pixie. Thanks, but my chairs have no legs, and all those seem to be for chairs WITH legs. See Toorak’s link for what I’m up against.

[alavahalf]

On a number of occasions I have been asked to raise a chair, sofa or a bed.. Not being a fan of these free standing blocks as I have known them to fall over. What I did was get some timber, 2 pieces cross crossed and do a simple lap joint. Cut 4 recesses where the chair legs would sit and then tidy the ends up. This way the chair will be stable and can't fall off the raised blocks.

[bednobs]

Except it's not a chair with legs. I see that one linked to was made by remap :) my fave charity

[allenlondon]

Thanks bednobs, I can always rely on you to READ what I write!

I think my thin platform idea will work. Maybe I can just buy a big square of softish wood (so the metal circular base sinks into it).

[TrevorThePug]

You can get ‘stressless elevator rings’ but they are quite expensive and not sure the ‘raise’ would be enough for Mrs A.

An e.g https://www.barkerandstonehouse.co.uk/Living-Room/Recliners/Stressless-Elevator-Medium-Ring-/2-5806-74142/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqZ-4qJ7F7AIVmK3tCh0ZSwFUEAQYASABEgIjI_D_BwE

[ToraToraTora]

do a search on ebay for Heavy duty gym mats, there are many examples, eg
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gym-Floor-Mats-Heavy-Duty-Solid-Rubber-Ameobic-Top-w-High-Grip-18mm-Thick/202908049604?hash=item2f3e4320c4:g:0U4AAOSwNd1eSvaS
You could then stack the to whatever height you want.

[allenlondon]

Thanks Trevor, I'll investigate (and as to the expense, well, I'm getting to the stage where I'd pay anything to help her, poor girl).

Tora: ta for that, could be an answer. Thanks.

A

[bednobs]

I think a chair sinking into soft wood sounds like a bad idea, ditto for gym mats. There would just not be enough stability imo.

[allenlondon]

No nobs, with you.

Maybe a sandwich - heavy gym mat arrached to hard wood platform (thus mimicing the chair on the carpet).

[alavahalf]

Sorry I didn't quite read the question right.. Any handyman should be capable of creating something to suit your chair base. Forget the soft mat, that will make the base unsteady. Think about it, a slight amount of movement at the base will become a lot of movement at headrest height.
Just two pieces of 18mm MDF. Cut slightly oversize, replicating the base. The desired height could be achieved by using battens spaced between the MDF. sandwich.
He should have it knocked up before you have time to boil the kettle!

[allenlondon]

Thanks alava - if I could still walk the 40 yards to me shed, I'd be able to do it myself in an hour.

But yes, you're right. I'll talk to Fred, who has served us well over the years.

A

[pixie374]

Allen, 21:54... I read it and replied :-)

[allenlondon]

Pixie. I am desperate for an answer. Mrs A gets stuck in this bloody chair. She cries with frustration.

I want suggestions. Your links have been to raisers for chairs with legs. My chairs have no legs.

I am sorry if you think I've not seen your answers as useful, but perhaps it is me, thrashing about so much, that I'm missing something.

A

[pixie374]

Sorry, Allen... the people I know with settees or chairs without legs, use the same ones as those with legs, you just place them evenly underneath. Otherwise, booster cushions? I hope you find the solution soon x