The difference between 2-Way, 3-Way and Infinite position lift chairs is in the recline mechanism.

The 2-Way Lift Chair does recline a few inches and the seat raises slightly in the front as the Ottoman rises. During this process the seat of the chair actually slides rearward as to extend the stretched-out position. This position is where you would normally position a "Lazy-Boy" recliner if you are watching TV. Most 2-Way Lift Chairs have a gap between the seat and the ottoman. The 2-Way Lift Chair has a single motor that runs the back recline and ottoman.  A single toggle switch on the hand pendant controls everything. The Golden Capri Lift Chair and the Pride C-10 Lift Chair are typical 2-Position lift chairs.

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The 3-Way Lift Chair reclines just like a Lazy-Boy recliner, and actually reclines further than most Lazy-Boys.  As the back reclines the ottoman rises. The chair may be stopped in any position.  Some 3-Way Lift Chairs like the Pride GL-358 have a gap between the seat and the ottoman, while the Pride LL-570 Lift Chair is a full padded chaise lounger - no gap.  The 3-Way Lift Chair has a single motor that runs the back recline and ottoman.  A single toggle switch on the hand pendant controls everything.  Heavy-Duty 3-Way Lift Chairs may employ double motors for extra lift power. The Golden PR-502 Big Boy has 3-motors and can lift up to 700-lbs.

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Infinite position lift Chairs such as the Pride LL-670 and the Golden Maxi-Comfort series are capable of reclining the back parallel to the floor (flat) and allow the ottoman to raise the feet above the heart or move to a zero-gravity position.  The seat positions so that the body experiences a relaxed "S" position. These higher-end chairs are full-chaise loungers with padding from the seat all the way across the ottoman, no gaps, all padded. The most recent innovation in Infinite Position Lift Chairs is the Pride SL-6 Quick-Ship Lift Chair.

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Ottomans are also referred to as Legrest and Chaise.  This Legrest may move up all the way against the seat so that there is no gap or may have a 3"-4" gap depending on the chair.  In general, the lesser price chairs have the gap. Deluxe or Luxury Line Lift Chairs do not have a gap.

• The 2-way lift chair pictured above has the gap between ottoman and seat.
• The 3-way chair pictured above does not have a gap. 
• Infinite Position Lift Chairs do not have a gap. Most 3-Way

	Several accessories for lift chairs including Heat and Massage are available.  The Lumbar and Head Pillow pictured (left) are useful positioning devices, obviously not for everyone.  The hand control (Pendant) comes on the right side, but may be ordered for the left side of the lift chair. Adding Heat & Massage or a left-handed control usually means a 3-week lead time.

Want to continue learning about lift chairs?  See Lift Chair Heat and Massage option locations,  features and controls.
 

Did you know we have over 50 models, styles and sizes of lift chairs to choose from.  Far more than you would find in a local furniture store if you were looking for a simple Lazy-Boy type recliner.  Button-backs, split-backs, waterfall-backs, from Petite to Big- Boy, in Vinyl , Leather or soft fabric. And then there are 2-way, 3-way, Infinite positioning.

Savings? You can expect to save 25% or better off store prices, look for additional discounts or coupons on our lift chair pages. Shipping is free, most chairs delivered 7-10 days, factory customs with fabric upgrades or Heat & Massage, can take up to 3 weeks.

How do we do it?  We drop-ship lift chairs from the manufacturer's warehouses located across the US.  And every chair comes with a 1-year in-home service warranty.