A perch seat option is available for the Companion 1000, and 950+ straight stairlifts. If your stairs do not go around a bend or have to cross a landing, then a straight stairlift will most suitable for your home. Perch seats on straight stairlifts are handy for narrow staircases and if you find sitting or rising from sitting uncomfortable or painful.
A perch seat option is available on the Companion 2000 Curved stairlift. If your stairs cross a landing or they curve around a bend, then a curved perch stairlift will be most suitable for your home. Perch stairlifts have a higher and shorter seat allowing the user to ‘perch’ in an almost standing position as they ascend their stairs.