In short: The Configura Comfort is a made-to-order lift recliner chair with a powered rise and recline and tilt-in-space, built to fit the individual rather than an average body. It suits taller, petite or larger people, and anyone who needs pressure care or a hand getting in and out of a chair. It supports users up to 160 kg, comes in black or beige, and starts from over $5,000, with a clear quote before you order.
If you are helping a loved one, whether that is a parent, partner or someone else you care for, who needs more support than an ordinary armchair can give, and standard recliners just do not seem to fit or hold them properly, the Configura Comfort is often the chair we reach for. It is a specialist lift recliner that is built to the person rather than made in one size, which is exactly why it works for people other chairs cannot. Here is a plain-English look at what it is, who it suits, and why families choose it.
It is worth considering if your loved one:
If you are still comparing your options, our guide to the best lift recliner chairs in Melbourne is a good place to start, and where to buy mobility equipment in Melbourne covers your local options. This page looks at the Configura Comfort in detail.
A family came to us recently, worn out from weeks of trying to find a chair for their father, a tall gentleman around 190cm. Every standard recliner left his legs hanging off the end and his upper back and head unsupported. We measured him and set up a Configura Comfort to his leg length and back height, and for the first time he could properly relax, and even sleep, in his own chair. That is the whole point of this chair, and of this guide.
The Configura Comfort does far more than lean back. Its dual motors move the backrest and legrest independently, and it tilts the whole seat, known as tilt-in-space, to relieve pressure while keeping a comfortable, supported posture.
Most recliners come in one shape and hope you fit it. The Configura Comfort is the other way around: it is configured to the person, with a choice of seat widths, depths and heights and interchangeable back supports, so it suits taller people, petite people and larger or broader builds alike. If your loved one has never been comfortable in a standard chair, this is usually why, and this is usually the answer. For more on getting the fit right, see our guide on how to choose a lift recliner chair that fits you.
For anyone spending long hours in a chair, pressure care matters. The Configura Comfort uses a pressure-reducing, vapour-permeable fabric with a continuous overlay for thigh support, and you can fit your own pressure cushion. The image below is a pressure map taken from the chair. The more spread out and lower the readings, the better the load is being shared rather than concentrated on one spot.
The Configura Comfort comes in two colour options, black and beige, in a wipe-clean, hard-wearing vinyl.
| What matters | Configura Comfort | Standard lift recliner |
|---|---|---|
| Fit and sizing | Made to order to the person, with seat width, depth and back height set to suit, and it supports users up to 160 kg | Off-the-shelf sizes that may not suit taller, petite or larger builds |
| Positions | Powered rise, recline and tilt-in-space | Usually powered rise and recline only |
| Pressure care | Pressure-reducing, vapour-permeable fabric with continuous thigh support, and you can fit your own cushion | Standard foam padding |
| Best suited to | Complex needs, long hours seated, and bodies a standard chair does not fit | Simpler needs, an average build and a lower budget |
| Cost | An investment, from over $5,000 | Lower upfront cost |
| Our service | Free assessment, fitting and in-home demo, delivered and installed in 2 to 5 business days | Varies by supplier |
The Configura Comfort is not always the right chair, and we will always tell you so. If a homely look and features like heat and massage matter more to you than a made-to-measure fit, one of our multi-motor comfort recliners may suit better and cost less. But when the priority is the best possible fit, pressure reduction and adaptability, the Configura Comfort is the standout choice. It is an investment in comfort, support and peace of mind.
Because it is made to order and set up to your loved one, the Configura Comfort costs more than an off-the-shelf recliner. As a guide, a made-to-order Configura Comfort is typically over $5,000, depending on the size, supports and options chosen, and we give you a clear quote before anything is ordered. For someone who has never been comfortable, or who spends much of the day in the chair, that fit is usually money well spent, because a chair that does not fit is no bargain at any price. We are always upfront about the cost and only recommend it when a standard chair genuinely will not do.
We take the time to measure your loved one, understand their needs and their day, and configure the chair to suit, and you can try it in your own home first with a free in-home demonstration. Some people come to us with an occupational therapist already involved, and we are very happy to work alongside your OT on the measurements, the trial and the funding, including Support at Home and NDIS quotes. Others come to us on their own, and that is just as welcome. If you think the Configura Comfort might be right, you can book a free fitting or in-home demo, call us for a chat on 1300 225 203, or see the Configura Comfort in our shop.
The Configura Comfort is a specialist dual-motor lift recliner with tilt-in-space. Rather than coming in one fixed size, it is configured to the person, with a choice of seat widths, depths, heights and back supports, so it fits people that standard recliners cannot. It also offers gentle no-shear recline, three rise functions to help someone stand, and genuine pressure care.
It suits anyone a standard recliner has let down: taller people who need a higher back and longer legrest, petite people who slide about in a seat that is too deep, and larger or broader builds that need more room and support. It is also well suited to people with complex seating needs who spend long periods in a chair and need proper pressure care and postural support. Many families come to us looking for a lift recliner chair for an elderly parent, a partner or an ageing spouse who is finding it harder to get in and out of a standard chair. The powered lift helps older adults and seniors rise to their feet safely, and because every Configura is made to order, it is set up to suit that person rather than a one size fits all recliner.
Yes. It uses a pressure-reducing, vapour-permeable fabric with a continuous overlay for thigh support, and you can fit your own pressure cushion. The tilt-in-space function also helps redistribute pressure by tilting the whole seat rather than just reclining the back, which keeps the person supported and comfortable.
The Configura Comfort comes in black and beige, both in a wipe-clean, hard-wearing vinyl. Seat widths, depths and heights are all chosen to suit the person, and it supports users up to 160 kg, so the right size is set up for your loved one rather than picked off a shelf.
Because it is made to order and configured to the person, it costs more than an off-the-shelf recliner. The extra reflects the custom fit, the specialist build, the tilt-in-space and pressure-care features, and the time to measure and set it up. For someone who has never been comfortable, or who spends much of the day in the chair, that fit is usually money well spent. As a guide it is typically over $5,000, depending on the size and options chosen, and we always give you a clear quote before anything is ordered.
It can be. The Configura Comfort is often funded through NDIS or the Support at Home program when it is clinically recommended, and we work alongside your occupational therapist on the assessment, trial and compliant quote. If you are self-funding, we give you a clear quote up front with no pressure to buy.
The Configura Comfort supports users up to 160 kg. Because it is made to order, the seat width, depth and back height are configured to suit the individual, so the right size is built for the person rather than picked off a showroom floor.
Yes. We deliver and install the Configura Comfort in your home, normally within 2 to 5 business days, and because it is configured to the person, we check it fits properly before we leave. We also offer free assessments and fittings, and can arrange a free in-home demonstration first so you can try it where it will actually be used.
The best way to know if the Configura Comfort is right for your loved one is to see it and be measured. Pop into our showroom on Keys Road, Cheltenham, or we can come to you for a free in-home demonstration. Either way, we take the time to get the fit right, with no pressure to buy.
Mobility Co
Unit 2/136 Keys Road, Cheltenham VIC 3192
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and Saturdays by appointment
Phone 1300 225 203
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About the author: Daylan Kempster is the founder of Mobility Co, a family-owned mobility and assistive-technology showroom in Cheltenham, bayside Melbourne. He fits lift recliners, adjustable and hi-lo beds, scooters and walkers in older Australians’ homes every week, working alongside occupational therapists across bayside and south-east Melbourne.
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