Description
The Repose C-Air Riser Recliner Chair is one of the most adaptable healthcare riser recliners available. Designed around the user rather than fixed sizing, it provides exceptional pressure management, postural support and long-term seating comfort through a highly configurable made-to-measure design.
Suitable for both domestic and professional healthcare environments, the Repose C-Air Riser Recliner Chair supports users with complex seating requirements, changing neurological conditions and pressure care needs. Because the chair can be tailored so precisely, it is regularly prescribed by Occupational Therapists and healthcare professionals across the UK.
Its unique combination of made-to-measure sizing, interchangeable pressure management cushions and advanced mechanism options makes it a truly bespoke seating solution.
✔ 5-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty Included
Why Choose the Repose C-Air Riser Recliner Chair?
- Made-to-measure healthcare seating
- Available in Small, Medium and Large sizes
- Choice of Single Tilt in Space, Dual Tilt in Space or Dual Motor mechanisms
- Interchangeable pressure management cushions
- Compatible with mobile and overhead hoists
- Supports 24-hour postural care programmes
- Suitable for home, care and hospital environments
- Designed for complex clinical seating requirements
The Repose C-Air Riser Recliner Chair combines advanced pressure care features with exceptional seating flexibility. As a result, it remains one of the most popular specialist healthcare chairs within the Repose range.
Who Is The Repose C-Air Riser Recliner Chair Suitable For?
The Repose C-Air Riser Recliner Chair is designed to support a wide range of clinical and mobility requirements.
It is particularly beneficial for:
- Frail elderly users
- People living with Osteoarthritis
- People living with Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Users with changing neurological conditions
- Individuals requiring advanced pressure management
- Users with postural support requirements
Because the chair offers multiple positioning options, it can help improve comfort, reduce pressure build-up and support independence throughout the day.
Repose C-Air Riser Recliner Chair Size Guide
The Repose C-Air Riser Recliner Chair is available in Small, Medium and Large sizes. Each size can then be tailored further to suit individual requirements.
Weight capacities are shown in stone. All other measurements are shown in inches.
To ensure the chair is the correct fit, please read our riser recliner measuring guide.
| Size |
Weight Capacity |
Seat Height |
Seat Width |
Seat Depth |
Back Height |
Arm Height |
| Small |
20 Stone |
16″ |
18″ – 22″ |
18″ – 20″ |
28″ |
7″ |
| Medium |
20 Stone |
18″ |
18″ – 22″ |
18″ – 20″ |
28″ |
7″ |
| Large |
20 Stone |
20″ |
18″ – 22″ |
18″ – 20″ |
28″ |
7″ |
The adjustable dimensions allow healthcare professionals and carers to achieve a much more precise seating position for improved comfort and support.
Made To Measure Healthcare Seating
One of the biggest advantages of the Repose C-Air Riser Recliner Chair is its made-to-measure design.
Rather than relying on fixed sizing alone, the chair can be configured around the user’s exact requirements.
Healthcare professionals can specify:
- Seat width
- Seat height
- Seat depth
- Back height
- Arm height
This flexibility helps improve posture, pressure management and long-term seating comfort.
Mechanism Options
The Repose C-Air Riser Recliner Chair is available with several mechanism options to suit different clinical requirements.
You can learn more about each option in our riser recliner mechanism guide.
Single Tilt in Space (STIS)
The Single Tilt in Space mechanism keeps the seat-to-back angle constant while tilting the entire seating system backwards. This helps reduce shear and friction while improving pressure redistribution.
Dual Tilt in Space (DTIS)
The Dual Tilt in Space mechanism adds independent backrest recline and independent leg rest movement. Consequently, users benefit from a wider range of positioning options for comfort, posture and pressure management.
Standard Dual Motor
The Standard Dual Motor mechanism provides independent backrest recline and leg rest movement without Tilt in Space functionality.
Optional VAL Technology
VAL Technology is available on selected Tilt in Space mechanisms and allows the rise angle to be adjusted between 10°, 20° and 30° to better support standing transfers.
Pressure Management & Postural Care
The Repose C-Air Riser Recliner Chair is often prescribed as part of a 24-hour postural care programme.
Its positioning options allow users to be repositioned throughout the day, helping reduce prolonged pressure on vulnerable areas.
In addition, the chair can support people with oedema, fluid retention, swallowing difficulties and postural hypotension.
Regular repositioning can improve comfort while helping users remain engaged in everyday activities.
Pressure Management Back Cushions
The chair comes with a fixed waterfall back as standard. However, removable back cushion options are also available.
Users can choose from seven interchangeable pressure management back cushions designed to adapt to changing needs.
Each cushion can be repositioned for improved comfort and support. Fibre-filled cushions can also be adjusted by adding or removing fibre to alter firmness.
All covers are removable for cleaning and replacement.
Pressure Management Seat Cushions
The Repose C-Air Riser Recliner Chair also offers a choice of nine interchangeable pressure management seat cushions.
An Easiform seat cushion comes fitted as standard. However, upgraded pressure care cushions are available for users who require enhanced pressure redistribution.
Because every user has different requirements, the seating system can be adapted over time without replacing the entire chair.
All cushions and covers are removable for easier cleaning and maintenance.
Chaise Cover Design
The chair benefits from a full-length chaise seat and leg rest cover.
This design helps reduce pinch points, shear and friction during recline movement. As a result, the risk of pressure area development is reduced.
The integrated memory foam insert also provides exceptional comfort during long periods of sitting.
Hoist Compatibility & Safe Transfers
The Repose C-Air Riser Recliner Chair is compatible with both mobile and overhead hoists.
This helps support safer moving and handling procedures for carers while reducing physical strain during transfers.
The rise function also assists users into a standing position more comfortably and safely.
Practical Everyday Features
Several practical features come fitted as standard to improve day-to-day usability.
- Durable castors
- Handset loop
- Side storage pocket
- Optional pocket positioning
- Optional heavy-duty lockable castors
- Optional glides
These features help make the chair suitable for both healthcare professionals and home users.
5-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty
Every Repose C-Air Riser Recliner Chair includes a comprehensive 5-year manufacturer’s warranty.
The warranty begins from the date the chair leaves the Repose factory and covers defects in materials and workmanship.
- Frame: Internal frame structure and supports
- Mechanical Parts: Motors and moving components
- Foam & Cushioning: Protection against loss of resilience
- Upholstery & Stitching: Covered for 2 years
Optional 5-Year Accidental Damage Care Plan
An optional care plan is also available for protection against accidental stains, tears and damage.
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About Repose Furniture
Based in the West Midlands, Repose are one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of specialist healthcare seating.
Their chairs are trusted throughout hospitals, care homes and domestic care environments thanks to their focus on comfort, pressure management and long-term reliability.
Every chair is manufactured to exceptionally high standards and undergoes extensive quality checks before leaving the factory.
Mechanisms Explained
The most important aspect to consider before purchasing any healthcare chair are the seating positions that are required to aid the conditions of the client and address any pressure and postural management needs.
The C-air is available with a Dual Tilt in Space (DTIS) or Single Tilt in Space (STIS) mechanism or a Standard Dual Motor Mechanism. Each mechanism we offer is available in different sizes.
Single Tilt in Space/Dual Tilt in Space/Standard Dual Motor
DTIS and STIS Mechanisms (Common features)
The Tilt in Space movement features on both these mechanisms. It allows the seat to back angle to remain the same whilst the whole seating system is tilted backwards. This ensures that the angle of the hips, knees and ankles remain unaffected and the weight on the Ischial Tuberosities is reduced by redistributing the weight through the back. This constant angle also prevents shear and friction during movement.
This feature can also help when transferring someone in a sling as it can support better pelvic positioning by using gravity to position the user in the back of the chair in the optimal position.
Both these mechanisms have a rise position. As the chair rises the seat tilts forward slightly, transferring the weight to the knees whilst taking away the pressure from your hips thus allowing you to walk away more easily from the chair. The seat angle can be changed to provide further support by choosing the VAL Technology.
Dual Tilt in Space
Single Tilt in Space
DTIS (Only)
As well as the Tilt in Space and Rise functions, described above, the Dual Tilt in Space mechanism also features an independent backrest recline and independent leg rest movement:
- The independent recline allows the user to maintain flexibility over their body’s position, particularly the amount of hip flexion, enabling them to maximise comfort as well as managing health needs.
- The independent leg rest offers the user additional flexibility over positioning, allowing them to either use it in conjunction with the recline feature to create the optimal posture for their body shape.
Standard Dual Motor
The Standard Dual Motor comes with an independent backrest recline and independent leg rest enables a whole range of movements and positions to aid posture and pressure management. These movement features are described above in DTIS (only). It also has a rise function for ease of standing, with optional VAL technology available all as described above.
VAL Technology
An optional mechanism can be fitted under the chair that allows the rise angle to be set to support individuals to a standing position. Choose from three positions 10º, 20º or 30º. The higher the angle the lower the front of the chair becomes, providing more support when moving from a sitting to a standing position. A simple pin system allows you to set the angle required.
