Healthcare Design presents a roundup of new seating products that vendors and manufacturers are introducing to support the design of healthcare environments. These products range from lounge seating for waiting areas to weighted ligature-resistant chairs for behavioral health settings.
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Take-Out, Landscape Forms
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Landscape Forms has expanded its Take-Out combination-seating-table collection for outdoor spaces: Tall features a 40-inch table height and integrated footrest, Mini is scaled for children with a 25.75-inch table height, and Wedge has a side-by-side seat and 30-inch table height. New connector brackets and umbrella-hole integrations provide added functionality.
Darsey, Lesro Industries
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The Darsey collection from Lesro Industries comprises guest and bariatric chairs, loveseats, sofas, and occasional tables. The seating is designed with generous separation between the upholstered seat and back for ease in cleaning and welded steel bases for stability. Extra-wide armrests and optional accessories such as swivel tablets, power units, and solid-surface arm caps are also available.
Little Perillo Eco, Dauphin
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Dauphin’s new Little Perillo Eco chair is available in six color options as well as six configurations, including a 4-legged plastic chair, swivel with seat cushion, and counter-height chair. The line is crafted from a continuous thermoplastic sheet and made predominantly with recycled materials consisting of post-consumer plastics.
Texon, Bimos Lab Seating
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Bimos Lab Seating introduces Texon, an ergonomic chair with an interchangeable upholstery system that allows the padded seat to be replaced with a single click. The design features seamless surfaces and encapsulated mechanics to protect against dirt and germs.
Summit Arm Chair, Cortech
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Designed for behavioral health environments, Cortech’s Summit Arm Chair features integrated arms that assist users with transitions in and out of the chair. The molded chair’s one-piece construction supports durability and ease of cleaning. Available in 18 colors, including Tide (shown) and can standalone or be grouped with other Summit Series chairs and tables.
Cori Behavioral Health Collection, Kwalu
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Created in collaboration with CannonDesign, the Cori Behavioral Health Collection from Kwalu features sculpted forms inspired by biophilic design. The line includes a lounge chair, love seat, and sofa with ligature-resistant concealed bases specified for low- to mid-acuity facilities including therapy clinics, rehabilitation centers, and step-down units.
Dotti, KFI Studios
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KFI Studios expands its Dotti seating collection with a new lounge chair with upholstered back. The chair can be specified with an optional wood surround for a mixed-material look or without for a more streamlined profile. The seating is available with either a fixed base or a return-to-center swivel for added flexibility.
Rhine, HBF
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Rhine by HBF is a modular seating system with circular geometry and four distinct upholstery zones (including seatback and a triple-layered seat and base). Pressure‑fit ganging brackets deliver rapid reconfiguration, while integrated power modules provide accessible charging. Featuring chairs with static bases, and swivel and mobile options that can be integrated alongside companion tables.
Ferra, Halcon
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Halcon introduces Ferra, an executive conference chair with controlled‑flex back and contoured seat support. Its welded steel frame and contract‑grade construction deliver long‑term structural integrity. Clean lines and integral wood finger-pulls highlight a modern design. Sculpted arms are accented with a rich leather wrapped inlay, balancing strength with softness.
Billo, SitOnIt Seating
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Designed by Claudio Bellini Studio, the Billo lounge collection from SitOnIt Seating comes in two configurations: a midback option that promotes openness and visibility and a privacy-back version for more secluded, focused spaces. Multiple upholstery options for the seat, back, and valance are offered for customization.
Mollu, Pineapple Contracts
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Pineapple Contracts’ Mollu tub chair for behavioral health environments features an enveloping form to create a reassuring, protective feel and a 180-degree swivel base to enable gentle movement to support self-regulation. Shallow seams reduce opportunities for concealing harmful items, while the chair’s weight (95 pounds) and form also prevent it from being easily lifted or thrown.
The Kindera Glider, JSI Health
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JSI Health expands its Kindera recliner line with The Kindera Glider, which has a smooth gliding motion intended to promote relaxation during extended use. The seating has an optional continuous footrest to enhance ergonomic support and cleanability and a glide lock lever, which allows users to transition between gentle motion and a stable, stationary position.
Primacare Motion Recliners, Global Furniture Group
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The Primacare Motion Recliners series from Global Furniture Group includes models with manual locking casters or 4-wheel central locking casters accessible from both sides of the chair. Select stationary and mobile models are available with folding arms to support patient transfer. Recliners also feature grip assist arms, built-in lumbar support, and a 400-pound weight capacity.
M100 Observation Support Recliner, Moduform
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Purpose-built for behavioral health settings such as EMPATH units and crisis stabilization spaces, Moduform’s M100 Observation Support Recliner features a passive, weight-activated mechanism supporting three positions: upright, intermediate, and full recline. A one-piece rotomolded polyethylene base provides impact resistance and eliminates joints, gaps, and concealment zones.
Flux Rocker, Norix
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The Flux Rocker from Norix is a one-piece, rotationally molded polyethylene rocking chair for behavioral health environments. The fluid-, tamper-, and ligature-resistant design features gently curved forms, molded-in floor glides, and a threaded-screw-cap access port for ballast weighting capability. The line comes in 13 color options (shown is Cove).
Raio, Knú Comfort
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Raio is the latest line of lounge seating from Knú Comfort. Designed with a hospitality-inspired aesthetic, the seating features a gentle curving form that includes rounded arms and a contoured back for comfort. Ratio is available in lounge, bariatric, and two-seat configurations.
Oakley Lounge Collection, Stance Healthcare
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The Oakley Lounge Collection from Stance Healthcare is constructed with hard Maple frames and is customizable in 12 different wood finishes, as well as 10 complementary solid-surface finishes. The line features sculpted legs and is offered in 23-inch and 45-inch widths for single or double-seating.
Clique Luxe, Teknion LLC
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From Teknion LLC, the Clique Luxe modular seating collection comprises benches with or without backs, sectional and back-to-back configurations, and stand-alone applications. the new line features enhanced seat and back cushioning with tailored tufting details as well as an optional wood leg model.
Doon, Keilhauer
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Keilhauer introduces its Doon lounge seating collection, available in a two-seater sofa model and side chair. The line features square cushions, an angled back, and a low-profile frame, while seat cushions are offered in three widths: 22 , 24, and 26 inches.
Havei, Kimball International
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Kimball International’s Havei collection comes in a three-position recliner, patient recliner, and glider. Features of the line include soft-touch arm caps, a quiet recline, and a wide, contoured seat. Optional heat, retractable power, and an integrated tech arm are also offered.
