Shower Chair with Folding Back
A shower chair whose back folds down to save space, while the frame stays rigid for everyday use.
Why this one
Back folds down
The backrest folds down so the chair takes far less space against the wall in a shared bathroom.
Frame stays rigid
The frame stays rigid, with fewer moving parts under load than a fully folding chair.
Support where it counts
Upright, the back supports you when tilting your head to wash hair, where most shower falls happen.
Check the lock
Check the back is locked upright before sitting, and rinse the hinge so soap does not build up in it.
About this product
A shower chair whose backrest folds down rather than the whole chair folding flat. It is a useful middle option between a rigid chair and a fully folding one.
What folding the back achieves
A backrest is what makes the chair deep. Fold it down and the chair takes up far less space against the wall, so a shared shower is usable by everyone else without the chair being carried in and out.
It also makes the chair easier to get past in a narrow cubicle, and simpler to store on a shelf or hook.
Unlike a fully folding chair, the frame itself stays rigid. There are fewer moving parts carrying the person's weight, which for daily long-term use is the more reliable arrangement.
Why you want the back in the first place
Washing hair means tilting the head back with the eyes closed and both arms raised, which is the most common moment for a shower fall. A backrest is what catches it.
Folding the back is for when the chair is not in use, not a reason to shower without it.
Setting it up
Adjust the legs so the feet rest flat with knees at roughly a right angle, all four set identically and locked. Check the backrest is locked in its upright position before sitting down, and rinse the hinge periodically so soap residue does not build up.
Also worth knowing
Add a handheld shower head. A fixed overhead shower is aimed at someone standing, so seated it sprays the wall rather than the person.
Product Specifications
| Type | Shower chair with folding backrest |
|---|---|
| Folds | The backrest only. The frame remains rigid. |
| Legs | Height adjustable, with non-slip tips |
| Best for | Shared bathrooms and narrow cubicles, where a rigid chair is still wanted for daily use |
| Before every use | Confirm the backrest has locked in its upright position |
| Care | Rinse the hinge periodically so soap residue does not build up |
| Worth adding | A handheld shower head, since a fixed overhead shower sprays the wall when you are seated |
Details
| Item code | 25000129 |
|---|---|
| Category | Shower Chairs, Stools, and Accessories |
| Unit | Unit |
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