The KD Modular Perching Stool with Arms and Back provides comfortable semi-standing support for people who find prolonged standing difficult. Featuring a sloping PU seat, padded removable backrest,... read more
Description
Modular Perching Stool with Arms and Back
The KD Modular Perching Stool with Arms and Back is a practical, height-adjustable seating aid designed for people who find it difficult to stand for long periods while carrying out everyday tasks around the home.
Its sloping PU seat allows the user to adopt a supported semi-standing position, helping reduce the effort involved in standing for activities such as washing, grooming, preparing food or other household tasks. The padded backrest and loop arms provide additional comfort and support, while the modular design allows the arms and backrest to be fitted or removed as required.
With a maximum user weight of 165 kg / approximately 26 stone, adjustable seat height from 545 mm to 685 mm, rubber ferrule feet and a strong, sturdy frame, the Urathon Modular Perching Stool provides a versatile seating solution for bathrooms, kitchens and other areas of the home.
Designed for Semi-Standing Support
The Modular Perching Stool is designed to allow the user to take up a semi-standing or perched position.
This can be particularly useful for people who:
- Find prolonged standing tiring
- Experience reduced lower-limb strength
- Need support while carrying out everyday tasks
- Benefit from a higher sitting position
- Find rising from a conventional low chair difficult
The angled seat helps reduce the amount of hip and knee flexion required compared with a standard chair.
Sloping Seat for Easier Rising
The stool features a sloping seat designed to make sitting down and standing up easier. A higher, angled seating position can help the user maintain a more upright posture while keeping the feet in contact with the floor. This makes the stool particularly useful for activities where the user needs support without sitting fully back into a conventional chair.
Height Adjustable
The seat height can be adjusted from approximately: 545 mm to 685 mm / 21.5 to 27 inches. This allows the stool to be configured according to the user's height, lower-leg length and the task being carried out. Correct height adjustment is important for comfort and stability and should allow the user to maintain secure foot contact with the floor.
Padded PU Seat
The stool features a comfortable PU seat. PU surfaces are practical for care and domestic environments because they provide a supportive seating surface that can be wiped clean as required.
Padded Backrest
A padded backrest provides additional support when the user needs to rest back against the stool. The backrest can also be removed as part of the modular design where a more open stool configuration is preferred.
Supportive Loop Arms
The stool is fitted with loop-style armrests. These can provide additional support when:
- Sitting down or tising from the stool
- Maintaining balance
- Repositioning
Modular Design
One of the main advantages of this perching stool is its modular construction.
The stool can be configured with or without:
- Armrests
- Backrest
This makes it easier to tailor the setup to the user's requirements and the available space.
Tool-Free Assembly
The stool arrives flat-packed but is designed for straightforward assembly without tools. The frame tubes push into the corresponding openings, with brass pins clicking securely into position. This makes initial assembly and reconfiguration simple.
Rubber Ferrule Feet
Each leg is fitted with a rubber ferrule.
- Improve grip
- Reduce unwanted movement
- Protect floor surfaces
- Provide greater stability during use
The stool should always be positioned on a stable, suitable floor surface.
Suitable for Bathroom Use
The Urathon Modular Perching Stool can be useful in a bathroom for tasks such as:
- Washing at a basin
- Grooming
- Shaving
- Brushing teeth
- Personal care
Its higher perched position can reduce the need to remain standing throughout these activities. The stool should only be used where the floor is level and dry enough to provide secure contact for the rubber ferrules.
Suitable for Kitchen Tasks
The stool can also provide support during kitchen activities such as:
- Food preparation
- Washing dishes
- Working at a counter
- Sorting items
- Light household tasks
Its adjustable height allows the user to find a position that provides support while remaining close to the working surface.
Key features
- Modular perching stool
- Designed for semi-standing support
- Suitable for household and bathroom tasks
- Comfortable PU seat
- Padded backrest
- Loop armrests
- Arms can be removed
- Backrest can be removed
- Height-adjustable legs
Specification
- Width: 560mm - 635mm (22" - 25")
- Depth: 450mm(17¾")
- Seat width: 325mm(12¾")
- Seat Depth: 265mm (10½")
- Seat Height: 545mm - 685mm (21½" - 27")
- Width between arms: 505mm (20")
- Height of arms: 175mm (7")
- Max user weight: 165kg (26st)
FAQs
Why Choose the KD Modular Perching Stool?
- The Modular Perching Stool with Arms and Back combines straightforward adjustability with a practical modular design.
- Its angled seat allows the user to maintain a higher, semi-standing position while carrying out everyday activities, reducing the need to stand continuously.
- The 545–685 mm seat-height range allows the stool to be adapted to different users and tasks, while the padded backrest and loop arms provide additional support when required.
- The modular construction means the arms and back can be removed, allowing the stool to be simplified or adapted according to the user's needs.
- With a 165 kg maximum user weight, rubber ferrule feet and simple tool-free assembly, it offers a practical and versatile support solution for everyday use around the home.
What is a perching stool?
A perching stool is a high seating aid designed to allow the user to rest in a supported semi-standing position. It can reduce the effort required to remain standing during everyday tasks.
Who is the Modular Perching Stool designed for?
It is designed for people who find it difficult or tiring to stand for extended periods while carrying out activities around the home.
What is the maximum user weight?
The maximum user weight is 165 kg, approximately 26 stone.
Is the height adjustable?
Yes. The seat height adjusts from approximately 545 mm to 685 mm.
Why is the seat sloped?
The sloping seat helps the user maintain a semi-standing position and can make rising easier than from a conventional horizontal seat.
Does it have a backrest?
Yes. A padded backrest is included. he modular design allows the backrest to be fitted or removed as required.
Does it have armrests?
Yes. Loop-style armrests are included. The arms can be removed if they are not required.
How wide is the seat?
The seat is approximately 325 mm / 12.75 inches wide.
How deep is the seat?
The seat depth is approximately 265 mm / 10.5 inches.
What is the width between the arms?
The clear width between the arms is approximately 505 mm / 20 inches.
What is the overall width?
The overall width varies with the height setting and is approximately 560–635 mm.
How deep is the stool?
Overall depth is approximately 450 mm.
How high are the arms?
The arm height is approximately 175 mm above the seat.
How much does the stool weigh?
The stated boxed weight is approximately 5.5 kg.
Does it require tools for assembly?
No. The stool is designed to be assembled without tools. The frame tubes connect using secure click-in pins.
Does it have non-slip feet?
The legs are fitted with rubber ferrules to provide grip and help reduce unwanted movement.
Can it be used in the bathroom?
It may be useful for supported activities such as washing or grooming at a basin. The stool should be placed on a stable surface and should not be treated as a shower stool unless specifically approved for that purpose.
Can it be used in the kitchen?
Yes. It can provide support for activities such as food preparation or working at a kitchen surface.
Can I sit fully back on a perching stool?
A perching stool is primarily designed for a higher semi-standing position rather than conventional relaxed seating. The correct position should allow the user to remain stable with their feet securely supported.
How do I choose the correct height?
The stool should normally be adjusted so that the user can perch comfortably while maintaining secure foot contact and an appropriate hip and knee position.
An occupational therapist or other healthcare professional can advise where there are concerns about balance, mobility or transfers.
Is it suitable for someone with poor balance?
Suitability depends on the individual's balance and mobility. The arms and back provide additional support, but anyone with significant balance difficulties should be assessed before using a perching stool.