The Rifton Activity Chair
This Rifton Chair is the ultimate positioning chair for classroom and home.
The Rifton Activity Chair provides versatile, adaptable and active seating.
- Therapist-guided design of every feature
- Tool free adjustments, while child is in chair
- Wide range of optional accessories create a classroom chair ideal for all special needs—from the autistic student to the more involved child.
- Active seating makes interactions immediate and real
- Two chair base options:
- Hi/Lo base for instant access to any activity
- Standard base for straightforward classroom use—with or without casters.
No-tool adjustments
The Rifton Activity Chair makes adjustments simple. No tools are needed for any adjustment, making it an ideal choice for the busy special needs classroom.
Adjust with child in chair
This Rifton Chair can be easily adjusted while a child is in the chair. This saves time and makes adjustments much simpler to gauge.
Tilt–in–space
The Rifton Activity Chair tilt–in–space feature encourages sit–to–stand and rest positions. The Hi/Lo base tilts 15° forward and 25° back. The Standard base tilts 15° forward and 15° back.
Spring option
The optional springs on the Rifton Activity Chair allow for calming through self-stim. The spring column can be locked when not in use. The Hi/Lo base has an optional spring in the backrest, while the Standard base has optional springs in both backrest and seat, making it an ideal choice for children with autism.
Arm support options
Choose between wooden armrests or forearm prompts based on the needs of your client. Wooden armrests can be height- and angle-adjusted. Forearm prompts are extremely versatile in adjustment to facilitate trunk and head control while sitting, and are identical to the arm prompts used on Rifton’s Pacer and Advancement Chair.
Hi/Lo base foot pump
The large and medium Hi/Lo bases come with a foot pump for height adjustment. This allows you to lower the client until their feet are on the floor, or raise them to a 32" high table. The chair's height can also be easily set for lateral transfers.
The small Hi/Lo base is equipped with a gas spring to serve the same function.
Choice of 3 pad colors
The seat and backrest pads on this Rifton Chair are made of polyurethane foam, with a polyurethane–coated fabric cover. The pads come in three choices to add color to your special needs classroom.
Key User Dimension: User Height
The user’s overall height is a general guide to help you select the appropriate chair. Choose the model that allows for growth.
Chair |
Small |
Medium |
Large |
User Height (Inches) |
28*—48 |
40—56 |
50—74 |
Important: Make sure that seat width, depth and height are adequate for each individual user, and that the user’s weight does not exceed the maximum weight recommended. |
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Standard Base Chair
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Standard base chair dimensions (inches) |
Small (R820) |
Medium (R840) |
Large (R860) |
Frame width |
short legs: 21 |
short legs: 23¼ |
short legs: 26¼ |
long legs: 23 |
long legs: 24½ |
long legs: 26¼ |
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short legs with casters: 22½ |
short legs with casters: 24½ |
short legs with casters: 27¾ |
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long legs with casters: 23½ |
long legs with casters: 25½ |
long legs with casters: 27¾ |
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Seat height above floor |
short legs: 9½-12½ |
short legs: 12½ - 16½ |
short legs: 16½ - 20½ |
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long legs 18½-21½ |
long legs: 19 - 23 |
long legs: 20 - 24 |
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short legs with casters: 13½-16½ |
short legs with casters:16 - 20 |
short legs with casters: 16½ - 20½ |
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long legs with casters: 18½-21½ |
long legs with casters: 19 - 23 |
long legs with casters: 20 - 24 |
Seat angle for tilt–in–space (degrees) |
15° forward, 15° back |
15° forward, 15° back |
15° forward, 15° back |
Backrest angle (degrees) |
5° forward, 20° back |
5° forward, 20° back |
5° forward, 20° back |
Seat height above footboard |
9 - 12 |
12 - 16½ |
15 - 20½ |
Seat width |
7 - 9 |
8½ - 11½ |
11 - 14 |
Seat depth |
8 - 12 |
11 - 16 |
15 - 20 |
Armrest height above seat |
5 - 7½ |
7 - 10½ |
7 - 10½ |
Trunk support width |
5½ - 11½ |
6½ - 12 |
9½ - 14 |
Backrest height |
12½ - 15½ |
15½ - 19 |
19 - 24 |
Headrest height above seat |
14½ - 21 |
17½ - 24½ |
19½ - 29½ |
Maximum working load (lbs) |
75 |
150 |
225 |
Hi/Lo Base Chair
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Hi/Lo base chair dimensions (inches) |
Small (R830) |
Medium (R850) |
Large (R870) |
Frame width |
25 |
27½ |
29¾ |
Seat height above floor |
10 - 25 |
12 - 23 |
16 - 24 |
Seat angle for tilt–in–space (degrees) |
15° forward, 25° back |
15° forward, 25° back |
15° forward, 25° back |
Backrest angle (degrees) |
5° forward, 20° back |
5° forward, 20° back |
5° forward, 20° back |
Seat height above footboard |
9 - 12 |
12 - 16½ |
15 - 20½ |
Seat width |
7 - 9 |
8½ - 11½ |
11 - 14 |
Seat depth |
8 - 12 |
11 - 16 |
15 - 20 |
Armrest height above seat |
5 - 7½ |
7 - 10½ |
7 - 10½ |
Trunk support width |
5½ - 11½ |
6½ - 12 |
9½ - 14 |
Backrest height |
12½ - 15½ |
15½ - 19 |
19 - 24 |
Headrest height above seat |
14½ - 21 |
17½ - 24½ |
19½ - 29½ |
Maximum working load (lbs) |
75 |
150 |
225 |