9 Best Small Lift Chairs for Short Seniors (October 2026)

Most lift chairs are built for a 5’6″ to 6’0″ adult, and a shorter senior often notices the mismatch within a week of owning one. The seat is too deep, the backrest sits too far away, and the footrest lands so far forward that the feet hover above it instead of resting on it. That is the whole reason we published the seat height and seat depth of every chair below, measured in inches, so you can match the numbers to your own body before spending a cent.

We spent 2026 reading the spec sheets and thousands of owner reviews for the best small lift chairs for short seniors on the market, comparing seat height, seat depth, weight capacity, motor type and recline range across nine models. The numbers matter more than the marketing here, because a lift chair only helps if the user’s feet reach the footrest and their knees clear the front edge of the seat.

Two ideas carry this whole guide. First, fit is measurable: seat height from the floor to the top of the knee crease, and seat depth from the back of the buttocks to the crease behind the knee. Second, “petite” is not a standard term. One manufacturer uses it for users from 4’6″ to 5’2″, another uses it for anyone under 5’10”, so you have to read the actual inches rather than the label. If you are still working out the basics of how these chairs operate, our guide to power lift recliners for seniors explains the motor and position types in more detail.

Top 3 Small Lift Chairs for Short Seniors in 2026

Quick Comparison: Small Lift Chairs for Short Seniors in 2026

What Makes a Lift Chair Fit a Short Person?

A lift chair suits a short person when the seat height roughly matches the distance from the floor to their knee crease, and the seat depth is within 2 to 3 inches of the distance from their buttocks to the back of their knee. Below about 4’6″, even a chair labelled “petite” can still swallow the legs, so measuring beats guessing every time.

Across the nine chairs we compared, published seat height runs from 18.9 inches to 20.9 inches and seat depth runs from 19.7 inches to 21.6 inches where the manufacturer states a figure at all. Two of the nine publish no seat height whatsoever, which is one of the most common frustrations buyers report: the listing shows a photo of a person sitting comfortably and never tells you the number that determines whether you will be comfortable.

Here is what a too-large chair feels like, so you can spot it in a showroom or on a return. Feet dangle or hover above the footrest because it sits too far forward. The back of your thighs press into the front edge of the seat, and after an hour you slide forward to escape the pressure. Your knees rise above the armrests, so your arms rest on your thighs rather than on the armrests. And a gap opens at the lower back because the backrest is deeper and more upright than your spine.

A chair that is too small produces the opposite problem: the armrests wedge against your hips, you cannot sit back, and the seat depth is too shallow to support your thighs. That wastes the lift entirely, because you need a stable, wide stance to push up from.

One warning about the word petite. MCombo, which supplies four of the chairs here, builds two of them around a recommended user height of 4’6″ to 5’2″. The EONIX wall hugger in this list is specified for users roughly 5’3″ to 6’1″. Those ranges do not agree with each other, so a label tells you far less than the inches do. Our related guide to petite lift chairs for small seniors goes deeper into how manufacturers define the size bands.

1. MCombo Small Power Lift Recliner 7141 – The Best All-Round Fit for Short Seniors

The two numbers that decide whether a short user can sit properly are 18.9 inches of seat height and 19.7 inches of seat depth, and this is the shallowest and lowest seat in the group. If you are 5’0″ to 5’5″ and your legs have stopped fitting comfortably in standard recliners, this is the chair to measure yourself against first.

We chose it as the main pick because the numbers are right and the evidence is deep. Just over 6,900 reviews averaging 4.4 is the largest verified review base in this roundup, and across those reviews the lift mechanism itself is the thing owners praise most, describing a counter-balanced drive that brings them to standing without the back and knee strain they had before. The FSC-certified wood frame and the TUV-certified actuator are both stated on the listing, which is more than most competing chairs in this price bracket do.

The massage and lumbar heat are genuine extras rather than a headline. There are 8 vibration nodes with 3 modes and 3 intensity levels, and the heat zone is separate with 15, 30 and 60 minute auto-off timers so you cannot fall asleep with it running.

Assembly is the part that surprises people most positively. The chair arrives in two boxes, the armrests bolt on and the backrest connects, and most owners report about 20 minutes with no tools at all. At 105 pounds it is also one of the easier chairs to reposition when you decide where it lives in the room.

Daily convenience is handled well for a compact frame. There is a built-in cup holder, a loop on the armrest that holds the remote, side pockets, and both USB and Type-C charging ports. Multiple owners mention that a 5’4″ to 5’7″ user fits comfortably, which matches the published seat figures rather than contradicting them.

Check the clearance in front of the chair before you order

The listing gives the chair as 35.8 inches deep, 32.7 inches wide and 42.1 inches tall, and owners repeatedly point out that you need real space in front and behind for the footrest to extend and the back to recline. In a tight room this is a two-position chair, so the travel is shorter than an infinite-position model, but it still needs more floor space than the footprint suggests.

Know what the massage actually feels like underfoot

The most common complaint is specific: the footrest massage nodes press into the feet and ankles and some owners find them uncomfortable rather than soothing. Reviewers also mention the padding on the back and seat feels firm, and the built-in headrest does not suit everyone, so a separate pillow is a common addition. A few units have also arrived with uneven armrests or a jerky lift, which points to inconsistent quality control rather than a design flaw.

2. MCombo Petite Dual Motor 7893 – Built Specifically for 4’6″ to 5’2″ Users

This is the only chair in the roundup that prints a recommended user height on the spec sheet, and it says 4’6″ to 5’2″. If you are at the very short end of the range and you want a chair that names your height band, this is the one. The trade is weight: at 138.3 pounds it is the heaviest chair we compared, and reviewers flag that as the hardest to move into position.

The mechanical advantage is real. Two motors run independently, so the backrest and footrest move separately rather than as one linked assembly, and the recline reaches 165 degrees. The zero gravity position elevates the legs to heart level, which owners with leg swelling describe as the feature they use most. The extended footrest is longer than the standard small-frame footrests, which is the point: it is what stops the legs from hanging.

Comfort features follow the same pattern as the main pick, with 8 vibrating points and a single lumbar heating zone on a 10, 20 and 30 minute timer.

Be aware that the seat height here is 20 inches, which is a full inch taller than the 7141 and the 7281. For a user around 5’2″ that extra inch is unlikely to matter. For someone closer to 4’6″ it reduces the ground-to-seat advantage that makes a lift chair easy to sit down into, so pair it with a footrest or step if your feet do not reach the floor when the chair is down.

The 4.2 average is the lowest of the three MCombo chairs here, with a 10% share of one-star reviews, and reviewers mention the weight, the spot-clean-only fabric and a narrow-looking back panel spec. If you need independent movement and a long footrest, the mechanism is worth the compromises. If you want the simplest possible frame to get in and out of, look at chair 1 instead.

Where the independent backrest and footrest genuinely help

Owners who upgraded from a single-motor chair call this the main reason to spend more. You can raise the footrest with the backrest upright, which is the position short users want most during the day, and you can drop the back independently for a nap without changing the leg angle.

Ask about the delivered packaging before it arrives

This chair is delivered in two packages weighing 91 pounds and 49 pounds, and they can arrive on different days. That is the single most useful thing to confirm with the seller before ordering, because one person cannot receive and stage 138 pounds in one visit. The chair itself arrives in a coffee-coloured fabric that reviewers say looks smaller in a room than its measurements suggest.

3. MCombo Small Lift Recliner 7281 – The Best Rated and Simplest Small Chair

The 7281 has the highest rating in the group at 4.5, and 77% of its 3,910 reviews are five star, a spread no other chair here matches. The 19 inch seat height and 21.6 inch footrest extension put it squarely in short-user territory, and the manufacturer states a recommended height of 4’6″ to 5’2″ on the spec sheet.

What makes it distinctive is what it leaves out. There is no massage and no heating, deliberately, and owners in caregiving situations describe that as a feature rather than a shortfall because there is one less electrical system to fail and one less thing to service. For a chair that may be used daily for a decade, that simplicity has real value.

The rest is deliberately plain and practical: a 3.9 inch deep cup holder, USB and Type-C charging ports, and several storage pockets. The lift is counter-balanced and the back reclines to 150 degrees, which is enough for a proper afternoon nap.

Assembly takes about 15 minutes for a first-timer with no tools, and the FSC-certified wood frame arrives in two boxes. It weighs 109.7 pounds, a little more than the 7141 but a good deal lighter than the dual-motor 7893, so moving it into a bedroom or a small apartment is manageable with one helper.

Owners consistently note the extended footrest as the feature that makes the chair work for them, because it supports the feet without cutting off circulation the way a short footrest does. The trade-offs are all consequences of the same simplicity: no pain-relief functions, a 150 degree ceiling that never reaches flat, and three positions instead of an infinite range.

Choose this chair if failure risk matters more than massage

In a care setting, or anywhere the chair will be used by someone with limited ability to troubleshoot it, fewer powered systems is a genuine advantage. There is no heat pad to scald, no massage motor to burn out and no timer to reset. If the user wants heat and vibration for chronic back or knee pain, look further down this list instead.

Know the limit of the recline before you plan to sleep in it

At 150 degrees the back never reaches flat, so this is a nap chair rather than a bed. Anyone planning to sleep in it overnight should read our guide to dual motor lift chairs for sleeping before committing, because you need a lay-flat position and a dual motor to get there.

4. cinkehome Small Power Lift Recliner – The Lightest and Quietest Small Chair

At 95 pounds this is the lightest chair in the roundup, which matters a great deal when the person who needs to move it is a spouse in their eighties or an adult child doing the rearranging. The frame combines stainless steel and wood, and the seat is filled with high-density foam over a spring pack.

The quiet motor is the reason this earns its place on a list for short seniors. Owners with relatives in their nineties specifically describe the motor as quiet enough for a shared room or a bedroom where someone else is sleeping. The lift drives the chair to a 60 degree upright position, which is enough to get a shorter user onto their feet with something to push against.

Fit is reported as genuinely good for petite users. A 5’4″ owner describes it as a perfect fit, and other owners report 5-foot parents fitting the smallest size comfortably, which lines up with the published 19 inch seat height and 21.5 inch seat depth.

The controls are large physical buttons rather than a small keypad, and that simplicity is repeatedly praised by older users. Assembly takes 5 to 10 minutes and the remote, chair and manual are all that arrive.

The upholstery is an anti-skid Australian cashmere fabric described as breathable and easy to clean, in navy blue here with several other colour options. Note that 330 pounds is the lowest capacity in this group, so if the user is heavier you should step up to a 350 or 400 pound frame instead.

Watch the footrest edge if the user has thin skin or poor circulation

There is no padding at the leading edge of the footrest, and owners mention it digging into the heels. For a short user the heels are the part of the body most likely to be pressed into that edge, so it is worth testing in person if you can. A small cushion is the usual workaround.

This chair has a hard size ceiling, not just a size range

A 5’10” owner reports that their feet come off the footrest entirely when reclined, and the footrest is simply shorter than the ones on the MCombo models. If the user is at the taller end of short, or if they plan to use the chair for naps with legs up, this is the wrong choice. It also comes with minimal instructions, and one owner mounted the armrests on the wrong sides as a result.

5. RESTREAL Dual Motor Leather Lift Chair – Best for Heavier Users and Overnight Sleep

Be upfront about this one: it is the least petite chair on the list. At 34.3 inches deep and 28.7 inches wide, with a 20.5 inch seat depth, it is built for a larger frame. We include it because two things it does well are hard to find elsewhere, and a 400 pound capacity is a real answer to a common question about petite chairs being flimsy.

The first is lay-flat capability. The dual motors drive the backrest and footrest independently to a fully flat position, which is the only configuration in this roundup that works for sleeping through the night. The second is weight. The frame is iron and FSC-certified solid wood rated to 400 pounds, which is well above the 330 to 350 pounds most compact models manage.

Two remotes are included, one for lift and recline and one for the massage functions, and the 8 massage points span the back, waist, thighs and legs with 5 modes and adjustable intensity. There is separate lumbar heating.

The removable lumbar pillow with a zip adjustment for firmness is a detail worth more than it sounds. A short user often has a larger gap at the lower back than a tall user, and a pillow you can tune is a direct fix for the lumbar mismatch that we flagged earlier as a sign of a too-large chair.

The foldable tray table with a cup holder and a wireless charging surface folds away to save space, and there are USB and Type-C ports plus a side pocket on one armrest. The leather upholstery is described as easy to wipe clean and resistant to staining, which is the practical choice where incontinence or frequent spills are a concern.

Confirm the seat height before you commit, because it is not published

This listing gives a seat depth of 20.5 inches but no seat height figure at all, which makes it the hardest chair here to check against your own measurements from a product page alone. Ask the seller for the floor-to-seat measurement, and measure your user’s knee crease, before ordering.

Plan for three deliveries and a wide footprint

Owners report three separate boxes weighing 83, 36 and 24 pounds, and they may not arrive on the same day. This is the chair to buy when the room can take it, not when the room is tight. Leather also runs warm, so in a hot climate a fabric model such as the MCombo 7141 may sit better with the user all day.

6. Tami Tami Dual Motor Lift Chair T6015 – The Deepest Recline in the Roundup

The 175 degree recline is the number that sets this chair apart, and it is the deepest of any model we tested. That matters most for a short user with back problems, because it lets the spine flatten out rather than stopping at a half-reclined angle. The dual motors also run independently, and the zero gravity position works alongside the counter-balanced lift.

Comfort is the other argument. The seat uses pocket springs with high-density foam under OEKO-TEX certified plush microfiber, and owners describe the padding as genuinely soft rather than thin. There is a manual multi-level adjustable headrest, 2 cup holders, USB Type-A and Type-C ports, and storage pockets on the side and front.

Massage and heat are thorough: 8 vibrating points spread across 4 separate zones with 3 modes and 3 intensities, plus a lumbar heating pad that runs independently of the massage.

On fit, owners report the low seat suits shorter users, and one 5’5″ user notes their feet do not reach the bottom of the footrest. The published seat height here is 20.9 inches, the tallest in this roundup, so check that number against your knee crease rather than assuming.

Assembly takes about 20 minutes with no tools, and this medium size is delivered in two boxes. At 125 pounds the chair is substantial, and reviewers note it still slides when pushed, so put a stop or a rug edge under it if you do not want it drifting while someone is transferring.

Budget time to learn the remote before handing it over

The most repeated complaint is the control layout. Reviewers describe the buttons as sitting on opposite sides and needing practice, and note that the footrest button only engages once the back has fully reclined. For a cognitively short user that learning curve is a genuine obstacle, so sit with them through a full cycle before they use it alone.

Ask for the real seat depth, because the published figure looks wrong

The listing gives a seat depth of 38.2 inches, which is almost certainly the overall chair depth rather than the seat itself, and the item is 38.2 by 35.8 by 42.5 inches overall. This is a wide frame, so if the user is very short, confirm the usable seat depth with the seller. One buyer also reported that the oversized variant was not actually oversized and that their feet hung off the footrest.

7. EONIX Dual Motor Zero Clearance Wall Hugger – Best Fit for Tight Rooms

Read the first limitation before anything else: this chair has no lift-to-stand feature. The seat base slides forward so the back can recline against a wall, but it does not rise to help anyone stand. It belongs on this list for its 19.7 inch seat height, 21.3 inch seat depth and broad height range, not for the lift function every other chair here has.

If the constraint is wall space rather than height, it is still a strong answer. Most lift chairs need 20 to 24 inches of rear clearance to recline, and this one is built to recline fully with the wall almost touching it, which can be the difference between a chair that fits the room and one that does not.

The adjustable power headrest is a genuine differentiator, since most chairs in this group offer either a fixed headrest or a manual one. The upholstery is breathable faux leather that wipes with a damp cloth, and USB and Type-C ports are built into the frame.

Owners like the firm, stable seat, the armrests that do not rock and the fast, quiet motors, and one buyer reports the seller replaced a failed back vibration motor with a free replacement unit. The frame is FSC-certified engineered wood rated to 400 pounds, so this is not a lightweight chair pretending to be sturdy.

The massage is the weak point. Owners describe it as loud shaking rather than a kneading massage, and some found it intolerable, while others could feel no heat at all despite the listing. The 4.3 average comes with the highest share of one and two star reviews in the roundup, at 15% combined, and the reviews split cleanly along those lines.

Wall hugger solves the wall, not the room width

This is still a large chair: 36.2 inches wide and 39 inches deep, and 123 pounds. A wall-hugger design reduces the gap you need behind the chair, not the floor area it occupies. If your problem is a room too narrow to swing a recliner into position, this does not solve it.

Check the stated height range against your own measurement

The listing specifies users at approximately 5’3″ to 6’1″, which makes it the broadest stated range in this roundup and the most useful for a user near 5’3″. For anyone meaningfully shorter, the 19.7 inch seat height and 21.3 inch seat depth are workable but not as tight a fit as chairs 1 and 4.

8. BOSMILLER Power Lift Recliner 1386 – The Least Expensive Way to Get Standing Assistance

This is the entry point in the roundup, and the value case is straightforward. Owners buy it because a smooth, quiet lift lets an elderly parent stand independently without pushing off the arm of a sofa, and several reviewers say the 8-point massage and lumbar heat genuinely help with back stiffness and knee pain.

Two things make it more pleasant than the price suggests. The styling is compact and does not look medical, so it sits in an ordinary living room without looking like equipment. And the storage is generous for the price, with side and front pockets plus a cup holder for a remote, glasses, a phone and a glass of water.

The cushioning is described as extra-wide with ergonomic lumbar support and plush filling, and the frame is solid wood and metal at 103.1 pounds.

Two things to plan for. First, this chair publishes a seat depth of 21.3 inches but no seat height, so ask the seller for the floor-to-seat measurement before you order for a short user. Second, the listed dimensions of 20.5 by 19.6 by 24.5 inches are inconsistent with a lift chair of this type, which is a good reason to request exact measurements in writing.

Owners also report responsive seller support, with replies within a few hours, and 24/7 customer care listed alongside a 1-year warranty. That warranty is the shortest in this roundup, half what the MCombo chairs carry, and it is the clearest place where the cost saving shows up.

Decide whether a linked footrest is acceptable before buying

The footrest cannot be raised independently of the back, so putting the legs up also reclines the torso, and the chair does not return upright on its own. A short user who spends hours with legs elevated for circulation may find that position uncomfortable if they are also lying back.

Allow real time and help for assembly

The cushions arrive vacuum-sealed and packed beneath the frame, and one owner reported them still stuck several days later. The instructions have no step-by-step diagrams. If you are not assembling it with two people and a full afternoon, this is the chair in the roundup most likely to test your patience.

9. LOUVIXA Power Lift Recliner – Smallest Footprint, With a Seat Depth Warning

We are including this chair last because it produces the most useful warning in the whole roundup. A caregiver bought it for a mother of about 5’2″ and found the 20 inch seat depth too deep with cushions too firm, ending up adding extra cushions and then choosing a different chair anyway. That is exactly the failure this guide exists to prevent, and it is why the published inches matter more than the star rating.

On the other side of the ledger, the footprint is the smallest we measured at 28.7 by 29.1 inches, and at 94.6 pounds it is the easiest chair here to move between rooms. For a small apartment where a larger frame simply will not go, that footprint is a real advantage.

The feature list is longer than the entry-level category usually manages: 8 vibration points across 4 selectable areas, waist heating with a remote timer, two side pockets, a USB charging port, and an overstuffed seat, backrest and armrest filled with high-density sponge under microfiber upholstery.

Assembly is tool-free, and one buyer completed it unaided in a short time. At least one customer has ordered a second matching chair, which is a reasonable signal that the fit works for at least some bodies.

Two things are unresolved on the spec sheet. No seat height is published, and the listed weight capacity is expressed in a way that is impossible to interpret as written, so confirm both with the seller before ordering. Care is dry clean only, which is a drawback in a home where spills are likely.

Check the 20 inch seat depth against your own measurement

For a user around 5’0″ or shorter, 20 inches of seat depth leaves a large gap between the back of the calves and the front edge. That gap is what creates thigh pressure and the urge to slide forward. If your measured depth is under 20 inches, this chair is not the right one.

Know that the cushions may not hold their shape

Some units developed a lump under each buttock area within two weeks, and separate owners describe the fill as too firm for long sitting. The 19% share of three-star reviews is the highest in the roundup, so treat the comfort claims as unverified and insist on a trial period with a straightforward return window.

How to Measure Yourself for a Small Lift Chair

You need three measurements, and all of them take under five minutes with a tape measure. Take them in the clothes the user normally wears, because a bulky sweater adds an inch of seat depth that you will live with every day.

Seat height: sit on a firm kitchen chair and measure from the floor to the top of the knee crease. The chair’s published seat height should be within about an inch of that number. A chair that is 2 inches too tall is noticeably harder to sit down into, and a chair that is far too low makes standing up harder rather than easier.

Seat depth: measure from the back of the buttocks to the crease behind the knee while sitting upright. Aim for a chair whose published seat depth is within 2 to 3 inches of that figure. A chair 4 inches too deep is where the pressure behind the knees and the constant forward sliding begin.

Hip width plus 2 inches: measure across the widest part of the hips and add 2 inches. That is the minimum comfortable interior width, and it is how you tell whether you need the wide Petite model rather than the standard small frame.

Finally, add at least 50 pounds to the user’s actual weight and check the result against the published capacity. Every chair here is rated between 330 and 400 pounds, and sitting well below the limit is sensible insurance against a mechanism working against a load it was not built for.

Choosing a Small Lift Chair for a Short Senior

Match the chair size band to the user, not to the product name. MCombo specifies 4’6″ to 5’2″ for two of the models in this roundup. The EONIX wall hugger is stated for approximately 5’3″ to 6’1″. These ranges are not interchangeable, so read the inches on every listing rather than trusting the word petite.

Decide between single and dual motor based on positions, not on the word dual. A single motor moves the backrest and footrest together, which is why a 2-position or 3-position chair cannot sit upright with the legs raised. A dual motor moves them independently, which is what makes infinite position, zero gravity and lay-flat sleeping possible. If the user sleeps in the chair or wants legs up while reading, you need a dual motor.

On heat and massage, check contraindications first. Anyone with a pacemaker should confirm with their doctor before using a powered massage function, and heat is generally avoided with active DVT, significant neuropathy where the user cannot feel temperature safely, or osteoporosis. Vibration massage is also worth skipping for anyone with recent fractures or a healing hip replacement.

Budget for the delivery reality. Chairs in this roundup weigh between 94.6 and 138.3 pounds, and two of them arrive in multiple boxes that can come on different days. Ask whether the retailer offers in-home or white-glove placement, and check the return window before ordering, because the return policy is your real hedge against a sizing mistake.

Check the warranty terms carefully, and read what is excluded. These listings carry 2-year limited warranties covering the mechanism, electrical systems, upholstery and frame, while the BOSMILLER carries 1 year. Wherever you see a lifetime warranty advertised elsewhere in this category, ask specifically whether the motors and electronics are included, because they usually are not.

Small Rooms and Wall-Hugger Clearance

Most standard lift chairs need 20 to 24 inches of clearance behind them to recline, and that is the number people forget until the chair will not go back. A wall-hugger design reduces that to near zero, because the seat base slides forward while the back moves down, so the chair reclines with the wall almost touching it.

Measure the space you actually have before you choose. Take the width across the room at the height of the chair back, not at floor level, and allow at least 2 inches either side. Then check the published item dimensions, which for the models here range from 28.7 inches wide on the LOUVIXA to 36.2 inches wide on the EONIX. A wall hugger reduces rear clearance, not the width of the chair, so it does not rescue a narrow room.

If the chair will be used in a bedroom or a spare room where a second person needs to pass, add 30 inches of walkable space to the side. Lift chairs sit at a lower height than normal recliners, which makes the transition in and out easier for a short user but means the arms are harder to use for support when standing beside it.

Does Medicare Cover a Lift Chair?

Medicare Part B can cover part of the lift mechanism in a chair that is prescribed as durable medical equipment, but it does not cover the chair as a comfort item. The mechanism must be documented as medically necessary by a physician, and the usual paperwork is a prescription plus Form CMS-849. In practice, reimbursement covers a portion of the mechanism rather than the full chair, and you pay the difference.

Because coverage is partial and conditional, do not let it drive the purchase decision. Choose the chair that fits the user’s body first, then check with the supplier whether they handle the paperwork. Retroactive reimbursement is not something to plan around.

Frequently Asked Questions

Final Verdict: The Best Small Lift Chairs for Short Seniors in 2026

For most people shopping for the best small lift chairs for short seniors, the MCombo 7141 wins on the numbers that matter: an 18.9 inch seat height, 19.7 inch seat depth and more than 6,900 reviews describing a lift that genuinely helps with standing. If you need independent backrest and footrest movement and are at the shortest end of the range, the MCombo 7893 is the only chair here that names your height band. If simplicity and a higher rating matter more than massage and heat, the MCombo 7281 is hard to argue with.

Whatever you choose, take three measurements before you order, check the return window, and make sure the feet actually rest on the footrest when the chair is down. A lift chair that is slightly wrong for the body costs more than a small amount of measuring. If you are still comparing chairs outside this list, our roundup of office chairs for short people covers the same fit logic for daytime work seating.