Abstract: A lift chair being movable between reclining and forward lifting positions. The lift chair comprises a chair portion and a back portion, a base member having an upper surface that defines a first mating surface and sub-frame assembly, supporting the chair portion, having a front portion, a rear portion, and a second mating surface that is engagable with the first mating surface. The sub-frame assembly being movably connected to the base member proximate to the front thereof and further comprising a rotatable beam rotatably connected to the rear thereof having a back support member to which is attached the back portion. A n ottoman, movable between extended and retracted positions, is provided and is associated with the base member.

Abstract: A reclinable, lift chair is provided being movable between a fully reclined and forward lifted positions, comprising a chair portion, a back portion, and a base member having front and rear portions, a lower ground engaging surface that defines a first plane, and an upper surface that defines a first mating surface. A sub-frame assembly supports the chair portion and includes a front, rear, and side portions and a second mating surface that is engageable with the first mating surface. The sub-frame assembly is rotatably connected to the base at the front portion thereof wherein the sub-frame assembly further comprises a rotatable beam having a back support member to which the back portion is attached.