Perch Stair Lifts or "Perching" Stair Lifts are designed for the narrowest of staircases. Another use for a perch stair lift is for the people whose disability prevents them from sitting properly with their knees bent all the way down to the foot rest. In such situation, a Perch Stair Lift or a Perching Stairlift might be the best option.

As opposed to standing stair lift, a perch chair lift will allow the passenger to transfer some weight to the seat, thereby reducing the impact on their legs and feet during the ride. As perch chairlifts can be relatively slow by design, the ride can take quite a while, so a perching position can be highly advantaged compared to small standing stair lifts.

Acorn is a well-renowned US branch of a large UK manufacturer of stairlifts. Acorn is based in Orlando, FL. Ever since the Acorn's inception in 1992, it has enjoyed a comet-like growth and expansion. Acorn now employs 750 people around the globe and has over 1000 distributors nationwide.

Acorn Superglide Perch Stair Lift

This is a simplified version of a regular Acorn Superglide with a regular-size seat. The main difference is in the introduction of a small seat that allows for perching, and the introduction of a safety bar and a rail that the passenger can hold on to during the ride. The rail on a stair glide provides an additional level of safety when engaging the superglide perch stairlift.

When you prefer not to bend your knees for any reason, either due to knee, ankle, or hip joint conditions or diseases, or you just need to look into stair lifts for the elderly in your life, a perch stair lift might be just a ticket for you.

An added side benefit of a perch handicap stair lift design is that it is extremely compact in design and will take little space when stored in the resting position.

See more Acorn Superglide stair lift reviews here: Acorn Superglide 120 Sit Stand Stairlift.

Bison Bede is another manufacturer of perch stair chair lifts. As opposed to Acorn, Bison Bede markets the "compact stand and perch" stairlift.

Bison Bede Compact Stand and Perch Stairlift

Bison Bede Compact Stand and Perch Model offers an adjustable small-size seat. When your condition dictates that perching is the better alternative, just adjust the seat higher, and make sure it suits your most comfortable position. When you feel like sitting, just lower the seat back down and you can sit all the way up or down the stairs. You can find more information on Bison Bede electric stair lifts here: Bison Bede Stand/Perch Stair Lift.

How to find local dealers who do Acorn or Bison Bede installations?

Probably the best way short of personal referrals is to look for the "home stair lift", "elevators", or "home elevators" advertisements either online or offline. Both will lead you to local dealers. You probably won't find anything under "perch stair lift" at all. The communication with a local dealer usually involves an initial chat on the phone where they get your information and requirements, and you get more questions answered about the available models, costs, and installation. Feel free to shop around for the model that best suits your needs, and that fits in your house. In discussions with local dealers, be sure to bring up your preference for a perch stair lift to get the best stair lift for your need.