Used, inspected & serviced
Used lift chairs — Victoria, BC
We sell used power lift chairs — recliners that tilt forward to stand you up — in Victoria, BC, inspected, professionally cleaned and serviced. 1 lift chair in stock, priced from $500. Delivery and setup from $150, sized to the person's height and weight so it actually helps them stand.
A lift chair is a recliner with a motor underneath: it rises and tips forward so you can stand from it without pushing up on your arms or having someone haul you up, and reclines back for rest. For anyone with weak legs, bad knees or hips, or a heart or lung condition that makes standing an effort, it is often the piece of equipment that keeps them independent at home.
It only works if it fits. A chair that is too tall leaves feet dangling and the person sliding; too short and it does not lift them far enough to stand. Lift chairs are sized by the person's height and weight, and we will help you get that right before it is delivered and set up in the room.
Lift Chairs in stock now
Prices are in Canadian dollars and do not include delivery. Every item is one of a kind, so when it is gone it is gone — ask us if you want something similar sourced.
What to check when buying a used lift chair
- Size. Lift chairs come in small, medium, large and extra-large, keyed to the person's height and weight. The wrong size is the most common mistake; the seat height and depth have to match the person, not the room.
- Weight capacity. Typically 300–375 lb for standard chairs, higher for heavy-duty models. It is on the label.
- Two-position, three-position or infinite position. Two-position chairs lift and recline partway; three-position go nearly flat; infinite-position (dual-motor) chairs move the back and footrest independently and can lie fully flat, which suits people who sleep in the chair.
- Motor and hand control. Run the chair through its full lift and recline with someone sitting in it. Listen for strain and check the hand control and its cable, which are the usual wear points.
- Fabric and frame. Look for sagging in the seat, worn arms and a frame that rocks. Ours are cleaned and checked, and the listing describes the condition honestly.
- Space behind the chair. A lift chair needs room to recline — usually a foot or two of clearance from the wall, more for full-recline models. Measure the spot before it arrives.
What we check before listing a lift chair
- Lift and recline motors run through full travel under load; the scissor mechanism, actuator and frame checked for wear and noise.
- Hand control, cable and transformer tested and replaced if faulty.
- Frame, springs and seat deck checked for sagging, cracks and rocking.
- Upholstery professionally cleaned; any damage described on the listing.
- Size class and weight rating recorded from the label and shown on the listing.
- Delivered into the room, plugged in and tested with you before we leave.
Sizing a lift chair
As a rough guide: small chairs suit people under about 5'4", medium around 5'4" to 5'10", large 5'10" to 6'2", and extra-large above that or above the standard weight rating — but makers vary, so we go by the actual seat height and depth of the chair against the person. Feet should rest flat on the floor with the knees at about a right angle when seated, and the chair should bring them to a near-standing position at full lift. Tell us the person's height and weight and we will say whether a chair suits.
Delivery & setup for lift chairs
We deliver and set up lift chairs across Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. One price covers the trip, the setup and taking the packaging away. GST is charged on the delivery fee only.
| Where | Area | Delivery & setup |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Victoria & Saanich Peninsula, south to Mill Bay | Vancouver Island | $250 |
| Duncan & the Cowichan Valley | Vancouver Island | $150 |
| Ladysmith, Chemainus & south Nanaimo | Vancouver Island | $250 |
| Nanaimo & surrounding | Vancouver Island | $250 |
| Parksville, Qualicum Beach & Oceanside | Vancouver Island | $250 |
| Courtenay & Comox Valley | Vancouver Island | $400 |
| Campbell River | Vancouver Island | $450 |
| Vancouver, Burnaby & North Shore | Lower Mainland | $350 |
| Surrey, Delta & Richmond | Lower Mainland | $350 |
| Langley, Abbotsford, Mission, Maple Ridge & Port Coquitlam | Lower Mainland | $400 |
| Chilliwack & Hope | Lower Mainland | $450 |
Somewhere else? Ask us for a quote. See the full delivery page for every equipment type.
Lift Chairs: questions people ask
How much does a used lift chair cost?
Our used lift chairs are generally priced from roughly $500 to $1,200 depending on the make, size and whether it is a two-, three- or infinite-position chair, with the price on each listing. New, comparable chairs commonly cost two to three times that. Delivery and setup starts at $250 in Greater Victoria, because a lift chair is a two-person carry.
What size lift chair do I need?
Lift chairs are sized by height and weight: small under about 5'4", medium to about 5'10", large to about 6'2", extra-large beyond that or for higher weight capacities. Sitting, feet should be flat on the floor with knees at about a right angle. Give us the person's height and weight and we will tell you whether a particular chair is right.
Does a lift chair need a special power outlet?
No. Lift chairs plug into a standard household outlet. Some have a battery backup that lowers the chair in a power cut; most do not, so if that matters, ask. The chair should be placed so the cord does not run across a walkway.
How much room does a lift chair need behind it?
Usually a foot or two of clearance between the back of the chair and the wall so it can recline, and more for chairs that lie fully flat. Measure the spot before ordering; we will tell you the clearance for the specific chair.
Can I sleep in a lift chair?
People with breathing or reflux problems, or who cannot lie flat after surgery, often do. An infinite-position (dual-motor) chair that reclines nearly flat is the type for that; a two-position chair is not. Whether sleeping in a chair is right for someone is a question for their doctor or therapist.
Do you buy used lift chairs?
Yes. Lift chairs are one of the five equipment types we buy. Send photos, the make and model, and its condition through the sell page.
Not seeing the right one?
Tell us what you need and we will find it
What is listed is only what is on the floor today. We source lift chairs through our distribution network, including sizes and models we do not stock, and reply within one business day with options and a price.