Derby Corner Commode Chair

Gordon Ellis Derby Corner Commode

The Gordon Ellis Derby Corner Commode is a heavy-duty bedside commode chair designed to provide easier access for users who benefit from front or side transfers.

Its unique corner-shaped frame creates an extra-wide 65 cm opening between the arms, providing clear access from the front, left or right. This makes the Derby Corner Commode particularly useful for users who find a traditional enclosed commode difficult to transfer onto.

A large contoured seating area, sturdy polished hardwood legs and a concealed three-position commode cassette combine comfort with practical everyday toileting support. The commode pan can be positioned to the left, right or centre, allowing the chair to be placed directly alongside a bed or neatly into a bedroom corner.

With a substantial 254 kg / 40 stone maximum user weight, a product weight of just 11.2 kg, and a choice of Regular or Tall seat heights, the Derby Corner Commode offers a versatile option for users requiring a wider, more accessible commode chair.

Designed for Easier Side Transfers

The defining feature of the Derby Corner Commode is its open 90° corner design. Unlike a conventional commode with parallel armrests, the Derby provides access from:

• The front
• The left-hand side
• The right-hand side

This can make transfers considerably easier for users who need to move sideways from a bed, wheelchair or other seating surface. Gordon Ellis specifically describes it as its best commode for side transfers.

Extra-Wide 65 cm Opening Between the Arms

The Derby Corner Commode provides approximately 65 cm / 650 mm access between the arms. This wide opening helps provide unrestricted access and can be especially useful for larger users or people who find standard commode designs restrictive.

Ideal for Positioning Beside a Bed

The Derby Corner Commode can be positioned directly alongside a bed. Because the commode pan cassette can be set to the left, right or centre, the chair can be configured according to the transfer direction and bedroom layout.

This makes it particularly practical as a bedside commode where the user transfers laterally from the bed.

Space-Saving Corner Design

The distinctive shape also allows the commode to be placed right into the corner of a room, helping reduce the amount of floor space occupied when the chair is not being used for a bedside transfer.

For smaller bedrooms, this is a useful advantage over some traditional wider rectangular commodes.

Three-Position Commode Cassette

Underneath the padded seat is a three-position cassette holding the commode pan.

The cassette can be positioned central or to the left or right

This allows the pan position to match the chair location and user transfer requirements.

Commode Pan with Lock and Lift Lid

The Derby Corner Commode uses the Gordon Ellis Ashby Commode Pan. The Ashby pan features Gordon Ellis's Lock and Lift Lid, which locks securely onto the pan for easier carrying. The rear handle is designed to help maintain a steady grip when the pan is being emptied.

The pan has an approximate capacity of: 3.5 litres.

Large Contoured Seating Area

The Derby as having a large contoured seating area designed to provide comfort for the user. The wide access between the arms also prevents the seating area feeling overly enclosed.

Comfortable Padded Seat Cushion

When the commode is not being used for toileting, the cassette is concealed beneath a comfortable padded upholstered seat cushion. This helps give the product a less clinical appearance and enables it to function as a practical bedroom chair.

Padded Backrest

The Derby Corner Commode as being supplied with a padded back, providing additional comfort and support when the user is seated.

Strong Polished Hardwood Construction

The chair uses sturdy polished hardwood legs, combined with a plastic seat body and backrest.

The Derby Corner Commode has an impressive maximum user weight of 254 kg / 40 stone / 560 lb. This substantial capacity makes it suitable for many larger users while retaining a relatively compact bedroom footprint.

Lightweight 11.2 kg Product Weight

Despite its high 254 kg user capacity, the chair itself weighs only 11.2 kg. This can make it more manageable to reposition in the bedroom than much heavier bariatric commodes.

Key features

• Heavy-duty bedside commode chair
• Manufactured by Gordon Ellis
• Unique 90° corner design, ideal for side transfers
• Access from front, left or right
• Extra-wide 65 cm opening between arms
• Large contoured seating area
• Three-position commode cassette
• Pan can be positioned left, centre or right
• Ideal for bedside positioning, it can fit neatly into a room corner
• Ashby commode pan included, featuring Lock and Lift commode pan lid
• Approx. 3.5 litre pan capacity

Specification

• Maximum user weight: 254 kg / 40 stone / 560 lb.
• Overall length: 620 mm / 24.5"
• Overall width: 650 mm / 25.5"
• Overall height: 825 mm / 32.5"
• Seat height: 450 mm / 18"
• Seat height with seat pad: 490 mm / 19"

Designed for Larger Users

The Derby Corner Commode combines a relatively compact footprint with a very substantial 254 kg / 40 stone capacity. Its extra-wide 65 cm opening and large seating area are also particularly relevant for larger users who find a conventional commode restrictive. Gordon Ellis's product literature specifically describes the Derby Corner as ideal for larger users.

Suitable as a Bedside Commode

The ability to position the cassette left or right makes the Derby particularly well suited to bedside use. The chair can be placed directly next to the bed, with the open side facing the user to provide a clearer transfer path. The correct setup should always be based on an individual transfer assessment.