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Companion | Highback Patient Chair
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Companion | Highback Patient Chair

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Designed for long-term care and healthcare environments, the Companion Highback Patient Chair delivers durable seating with therapeutic support. Its medical-grade construction combines a reinforced 1.75" fully welded steel frame and a heavy-duty 500 lb weight capacity, meeting ANSI/BIFMA X5.4 standards for public seating.
  • Therapeutic ergonomics with contoured lumbar support and a seat pitch that is 5 degrees, adjustable to 3° or 7° for personalized comfort.
  • Materials include high-resiliency foam containing 25% plant-based sustainable content, and options for antibacterial or antimicrobial upholstery.
  • Maintenance & customization with removable, zippered covers, field-replaceable arms (wood or polyurethane), and 76 Spectone color options for seamless facility coordination.
  • Safety & compliance meets CA TB117-2013 flame retardancy; optional fire barrier and vinyl headrest inserts add protection as needed.

Ideal for patient rooms, rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and hospitals, this chair pairs long-term durability with infection-control features and adaptable finishes. It’s designed to integrate with existing facility aesthetics while delivering consistent comfort and support for residents and patients.

Specifications

COMPANION Specification Sheet

FRAME CONSTRUCTION

Frame:
  • Constructed of seam-welded flash-controlled steel tubing, free of crimping on all bends. End frames are 1 3/4 in. O.D. 14 Gauge steel tube. 1-1/2" stretcher bars are welded to the frame for seat support. All connections are metal to metal. Welds are ground smooth.

SEAT AND BACK CONSTRUCTION

Seat:
  • Upholstery material over hi-resiliency molded foam, using a sustainable plant-based substitute for 25% of petroleum content.
  • Welded inner seat armature made from 11 GA flat steel and ¾" square 16 GA steel.
  • Elastic webbing straps clipped into the armature for suspension.
  • Seat covers are hook and loop and zipper locked, removable in the field.
  • Bolted to the chair frame with four ¼-20 fasteners.
Back:
  • Upholstery material over hi-resiliency molded foam, using a sustainable plant-based substitute for 25% of petroleum content.
  • Welded inner back armature made from 5/8" round 16 GA steel and 1" square 16 GA steel.
  • Foam includes lumbar support contour.
  • Back covers are hook and loop locked, removable in the field.
  • Slides over posts on the chair frame and fastened with two ¼-20 bolts.
Foam:
  • Molded foam with 25% plant-based alternative, density of 3.0 to 3.2 PCF.
  • Meets Federal Motor Vehicle Standard MVS S302 and California Bulletin No. 117 (TB117-2013) for flame retardants.

ARM CONSTRUCTION

  • Available in wood or molded self-skinned urethane.
  • Molded over a 1/8 in. thick steel plate, attached to the seat frame via mechanical connections.

FEET CONSTRUCTION

Glides:
  • Injection molded polymer black glides at front (friction fit) and back (threaded 1/4-20 levelers).

CERTIFICATIONS

  • ANSI/BIFMA X5.4 Public & Lounge Seating.
  • ANSI/BIFMA X5.11 General-Purpose Large Occupant Office Chairs.

OPTIONS

  • Available as connected seating.
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  • Extended lead time! Typically ships in  6+ weeks.
Delivery & Returns

RETURNS: All contract furniture is made to order and cannot be returned for a refund. Simplova may approve some items for return but will be subject to a restocking fee.

CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS: Orders that have been scheduled for production may not be changed. All changes including reconsignments to orders previously acknowledged must be requested in writing and are subject to approval. Requests for changes are not deemed accepted until confirmed by the manufacturer. In the event a revision is accepted, change fees may apply.

DELIVERIES BY COURIER/COMMON CARRIER & FREIGHT CLAIMS: The buyer, or buyer's representative, must be present at the time of delivery of the product to sign for and acknowledge correctness of the count and condition of the product being delivered. In the event of shortage or damage of product delivered by a common carrier other than Simplova, the Buyer will be required to file the appropriate claim with that carrier and will hold Simplova harmless from this claim.

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