Abstract: A bath chair designed for comfort has a backrest tensioned to incline with resilience when leaned against. A seat is preferably formed by a bench that places the seat height somewhat above the upper side edges of the tub. Installation and removal are facilitated by a two-piece design comprising a backrest that slides into engagement with a bench. Optionally, the bench is hinged to a wall adjacent the tub, whereby the bench can be pivoted up against the wall for storage. Preferably, the backrest can be folded for storage. A container can be used to store the backrest in a tasteful manner. According to a further concept, two persons can relax in one bathtub with one person sitting in a bath chair adjacent one end while the other reclines at the opposite end.