Care riser recliner chair: premium comfort and quality in a single product
For people with mobility needs or a larger build, and for those looking for superior comfort and build quality. Sollevita is a riser recliner chair with integrated care features that combines advanced functions, sturdiness and attention to detail.
Sollevita is a single chair, designed to meet three different needs.
Complex mobility and daily care
For older or frail people, or people with conditions that make everyday movements such as standing up, resting, changing position and transferring more difficult. It is also designed for those who care for them every day.
High weight capacity for larger builds
Sollevita offers a 63 cm wide seat and, in the dedicated configuration, a weight capacity of up to 340 kg. More space, a structure sized for heavy loads and all the comfort of a premium riser recliner.
Premium comfort and independent use
For people who are independent and want the very best in comfort, build quality, adjustments and durability, without giving up a chair designed to stay with them over time.
All the functions you need, in a single chair
Sollevita integrates functions designed to support the different moments of the day: sitting, relaxing, resting, standing up, receiving care and making some transfers easier.
Seated position
What it does: provides an ergonomic, well-proportioned seat with a high backrest, stable armrests and a Push Head powered headrest to adjust the support for the head and neck.
What it is for: reading, chatting, sitting at the table and spending time in a comfortable, stable position, ready for the next movement when it is time to stand up.
Relax function
What it does: lets you adjust the backrest, footrest, Push Head powered headrest and tilt-in-space, moving from the seated position to a more reclined, personalised position.
What it is for: it helps to support the legs, back, head and neck better and to find a more comfortable relax position at different times of the day.
Rise function
What it does: gradually raises the seat and guides the person towards a standing position. The same movement also makes sitting back down in the chair easier.
What it is for: making standing up and sitting down easier, with a gradual movement that can be controlled and stopped at any moment.
180° lie-flat position
What it does: brings Sollevita into a fully extended configuration, coordinating the backrest, seat and footrest.
What it is for: resting, taking a short nap or sleeping in the chair, when this suits the person’s habits and needs.
Zero Gravity function
What it does: raises the legs and feet above heart level, placing the body in the Zero Gravity configuration.
What it is for: this position promotes circulation in the lower limbs, offers a cardio-circulatory benefit linked to raising the legs and increases the feeling of lightness and comfort.
Note: Zero Gravity and tilt-in-space are two distinct functions. Tilt-in-space tilts the seat and backrest together while keeping the body supported; Zero Gravity, on the other hand, raises the legs and feet above heart level in a configuration dedicated to relaxation.
Vertical height adjustment and lie-flat transfer configuration
What it does: raises or lowers the whole chair while the person stays seated or lying down. In the 180° lie-flat position and with the side panel removed, it creates a flat surface that can be placed alongside the bed.
What it is for: making some transfers between bed and chair easier and bringing the person to a more convenient height for massage, grooming and trimming of beard and hair, dressing and other daily care activities.
Quality you can see and use, built to last
The advanced functions are only one part of Sollevita. Its backrest, seat, upholstery and modular structure make it an ergonomic electric chair, designed to offer real comfort and to simplify daily use, cleaning, transport and servicing over time.
Push Head powered headrest and ergonomic high backrest
The Push Head powered headrest precisely adjusts the support for the head and neck in the different positions. The high backrest, firmer in the lumbar area and softer in the upper part, supports the back along its entire length.
Three-layer seat construction
The seat combines a sprung seat base, a cushion with individually pocketed springs and a comfort top layer. An advanced three-layer technical construction, designed to distribute weight better, adapt to the different contact points and offer support and comfort even during prolonged use.
Fully removable outer and underlying covers
Both the outer cover and the underlying cover are removable. Sollevita is available with stain-resistant, water-repellent fabrics or in faux leather, at no extra cost. Fully removable outer and underlying covers, an exclusive Sollevita feature, make cleaning, washing, replacing the covers and long-term maintenance easier.
Removable backrest, armrests and backrest wings
The backrest, armrests and backrest wings are independent elements that can be removed without tools. The upper armrest section can be removed to bring the chair closer to the table; removing the whole side panel instead frees up side access, making transfers from chair to bed and from bed to chair easier.
Footrest extension
The extension lengthens the footrest surface and gives better support to the legs and feet. It allows the chair to be adapted to different body lengths and proportions, offering more continuous, comfortable support even in the most reclined positions.
Wheeled base with the person seated
The sturdy wheeled base makes it easy to move Sollevita by hand from one room to another with the person comfortably seated. It allows a change of room without the person having to get up from the chair; on request, a rear handle makes small everyday moves even easier.
Washable fabrics and edges finished to resist fraying
The fabrics are easy to spot-clean, water-repellent and washable according to the instructions for the chosen upholstery. Every edge is finished with anti-fray stitching, an exclusive Sollevita feature, designed to better withstand repeated cover removal, washing and maintenance.
Modular construction and easier transport
Sollevita is built from separable modules, without screws, thanks to snap-fit and bayonet coupling systems. It can be taken apart to pass more easily through doors, up stairs and through narrow passages, then reassembled in the room where it will be used. The same structure makes it easier to work on individual elements over time.
The quality of Sollevita takes shape in La Castellana’s Italian manufacturing
Sollevita is made in Italy by La Castellana, a company based in the province of Udine, active since 1969 and specialising in motorised chairs. The product development and design were developed in collaboration with Gruppo Pragma. More than 20,000 customers served reflect a continuity built over time, with a real manufacturer, an identifiable headquarters and expertise gained directly on the product.
Every Sollevita is prepared starting from the person and the environment in which it will be used. Through a direct consultation, sizes, weight capacity, upholstery, daily habits and specific needs are assessed, so that the chair is configured to suit its user.
The relationship with the Sollevita Team continues after delivery. Customers can count on a 5-year warranty on every component, spare parts, video tutorials and specialist technical support: a direct point of contact for getting help, clearing up any doubts and keeping the chair in good working order over time.
Italian manufacturer
Customers served
Warranty on every component
Spare parts, support by video call and technical assistance
Sollevita compared with a standard riser recliner:
what really changes
Many standard riser recliners use two independent motors and offer predefined sizes and movements. Sollevita integrates 5 to 8 independent motors, according to the weight capacity, within a single design that allows the chair’s different functions to be controlled separately. The difference, however, is not only in the number of motors: it shows in the ergonomics, the seat construction, the personalisation, the quality of the finishes and the support over time.
Standard riser recliner
Backrest and head support
Backrest often lower and less ergonomic, with a fixed head support that cannot be adjusted to the position the person is in.
Structural elements
Armrests, backrest and side parts generally fixed or only partly removable, depending on the model.
Seat sizes
Width and depth often determined by the sizes available, not always in proportion to the person’s height, build and weight.
Seat construction
Seat made mainly with traditional foams and padding, arranged in a simpler support system.
Fabric finishing
Edges and seams with standard finishes, whose resistance to cover removal, washing and maintenance needs to be checked.
Sollevita
High backrest and Push Head powered headrest
Ergonomic high backrest with Push Head powered headrest, adjustable to support the head and neck precisely in the different positions.
Independent, removable elements
The backrest, armrests and backrest wings can be removed without tools. The upper armrest section can be removed to get closer to the table; the side panel, on the other hand, can be removed completely to make transfers from the chair to the bed and back easier.
Customisable seat width and depth
Width and depth are chosen according to the person’s height, build and weight, to provide adequate space and keep the back, thighs and feet correctly supported.
Three-layer seat construction
The seat combines a sprung seat base, a cushion with individually pocketed springs and a comfort top layer, to distribute weight better and offer more advanced support over time.
Edges finished to resist fraying
Every fabric element is finished with anti-fray stitching, designed to better withstand repeated cover removal, washing and maintenance.
01 — Removable covers
Standard riser recliner
Covers not removable or only partly removable, depending on the model.
Sollevita
Outer and underlying covers fully removable, to make cleaning, washing and maintenance easier over time.
02 — Mechanics and sizes
Standard riser recliner
Mechanics and sizes generally predefined; many standard riser recliners use two independent motors.
Sollevita
5 to 8 independent motors, according to the weight capacity, with sizes defined for the person’s build and use, and a lithium battery to power the motors.
03 — After-sales support
Standard riser recliner
After-sales support that varies depending on the seller and the service available.
Sollevita
Direct support from the manufacturer, with spare parts, support by video call and technical assistance over time.
Available fabrics and colours
Sollevita is available in Raggio di Sole or Mons fabrics or in faux leather, with fully removable outer and underlying covers. The fabrics are treated to be stain-resistant and water-repellent, to make everyday cleaning simpler. Faux leather is also a practical choice for care facilities or where incontinence is an issue, because it allows even quicker and easier maintenance. For the types and colours available in faux leather, you can contact the Sollevita Team directly. Here you will find the fabrics and colours in the collection.
Raggio di Sole fabric
A modern fabric in bold colours. The dark weave in black yarn running underneath gives the fabric depth and a three-dimensional look. With a stain-resistant treatment, hard-wearing and easy to clean thanks to top-quality yarns.
- Water-repellent and stain-resistant treatment
Technical data sheet
| Weight | 450 g/m² |
|---|---|
| Composition | 100% polyester |
| Abrasion resistance | 30,000 rubs |
| Colour fastness to light | 4/5 |
Mons fabric
An elegant fabric in delicate pastel shades, soft and velvety, ideal for enhancing the shape of the chairs. Stain-resistant treatment for durability and easy maintenance.
- Water-repellent and stain-resistant treatment
Technical data sheet
| Weight | 360 g/m² |
|---|---|
| Composition | 92% polyester, 8% nylon |
| Abrasion resistance | 60,000 rubs |
| Colour fastness to light | 5/5 |
Available colours may vary depending on the configuration: availability is confirmed in the technical data sheet before the quote.
A premium design, with functions already built in
Sollevita was conceived as a single high-end riser recliner, with its advanced functions already integrated into the design. Every function was designed from the outset to work in harmony with the others.
- Rise function
- Push Head powered headrest
- Relax function
- 180° lie-flat position
- Zero Gravity
- Tilt-in-space
- Vertical height adjustment
- Lie-flat transfer configuration
- Removable armrests and upper armrest sections
- Footrest extension
- Lithium battery
- Manually moved wheeled base
| Product | Sollevita |
| Chair motorisation | 5 to 8 independent motors, according to the weight capacity |
| Seat | Seat available in a width of 52 or 63 cm, with three adjustable depths. |
| Weight capacity | Up to 340 kg |
| Upholstery | Fabrics or faux leather · fully removable outer and underlying covers |
| Warranty | 5 years on every component |
| Product price | €5,900 Net price · VAT excluded Professionals and facilities: VAT treatment according to country and tax status. Private customers: destination-country VAT or a reduced rate, if applicable. |
Sollevita technical dossier
Sollevita’s construction features and regulatory documentation. Class I medical device under Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR), with CE marking and EU Declaration of Conformity. For the Swiss market, the requirements set by Swissmedic have also been fulfilled. The technical and regulatory documentation is available through the Sollevita Team.
3 steps to define the perfect Sollevita for you
Sollevita comes fully equipped for home care. Our job is to understand whether it can meet your needs and to guide you clearly before, during and after delivery.
Tell us about yourself
Tell us about your needs, or those of the person who will use Sollevita. Height, weight, hours spent in the chair, level of independence and daily needs help us understand how the product will be used every day.
Let's assess together whether Sollevita is right for you
The Sollevita Team listens to your needs, explains every function and assesses sizes, weight capacity and how the chair will be used. We explain precisely whether and how Sollevita can meet the needs of the person and their daily life.
Delivery and support
We arrange delivery and a complete explanation of the product, so that you get to know all of Sollevita’s functions and use them correctly. After purchase, the Sollevita Team remains your direct point of contact for warranty, spare parts, tutorials, video calls and technical support over time.
The right choice starts with a conversation
For such an important choice, talk to the people who make it. Write to us: the Sollevita Team will reply to you directly, not a call centre. Our advisers know the chair inside out, from the mechanisms to the adjustments, and they listen to you to offer clear explanations, technical expertise and personalised advice.
- Free consultation
- Reply within 24 hours
- Direct contact with the manufacturer
Answers about Sollevita’s functions and construction
Movements, supports and components do different jobs. Here you will find clarifications to help you understand how the chair works and which features are defined according to the person.
Why does Sollevita start with five motors and go up to eight?
Sollevita is built with a minimum of five motors and keeps all the functions of the design in every configuration. The number increases, up to eight, solely according to the weight capacity, not because functions are added in the versions with more motors. In the high-capacity configurations, two motors work together on the rise function, while the remaining motors handle the other adjustments. What changes, therefore, is the motorisation needed to support the load, while all the options for relaxing, resting and care remain available.
What is the difference between the rise function and vertical height adjustment?
The rise function gradually guides the pelvis upwards and forwards to help the person move to a standing position; the reverse movement assists the return to sitting. Vertical height adjustment, by contrast, raises or lowers the whole chair with the person seated or lying down. This adjustment makes it possible to bring the height of the surface closer to that of the bed and to make some care activities more comfortable. They are not two names for the same function, but movements with different purposes.
How do the lie-flat transfer configuration and the removable side panel work together?
The lie-flat transfer configuration combines the 180° lie-flat position, vertical height adjustment and removal of the side panel. Sollevita thus offers a flat, height-adjustable surface that can be placed alongside the bed, with the side left open to make some transfers easier in both directions. The difference is not only in how far the backrest opens: height and accessibility matter too. The transfer follows the method planned for the person, with the help of the person providing care and any necessary aids.
How are seat width and depth chosen?
The seat is available in a width of 52 or 63 cm, with three depths obtained by adjusting the position of the backrest. Height, build, foot support and the distance between the armrests are taken into account: more space does not automatically mean more comfort. The back must be supported and the thighs must rest properly on the seat, without the arms being moved away from the armrests. The choice of sizes is coordinated with the choice of weight capacity, explained in more detail in the high-capacity configurations.
Which features make the seat suitable for prolonged use?
The seat combines a sprung seat base, a cushion with individually pocketed springs and a comfort top layer. The three levels are designed to promote balanced weight distribution and to support the different contact points. The high backrest is firmer in the lumbar area and softer in the upper part; the Push Head powered headrest adjusts the support for the head and neck. Comfort comes from these elements working together, along with the sizes and the possibility of changing position.
What are the lithium battery and the wheeled base for?
The lithium battery powers the adjustment motors. The sturdy wheeled base, on the other hand, allows short moves indoors with the person seated, accompanied by the person providing care: it can avoid moving the person to another seat just to reach another room. The wheels have no electric drive powered by the battery. The route, use of the wheeled base and charging follow the instructions for the configuration delivered, so that power supply and moving the chair are handled correctly.
What does it mean that Sollevita has fully removable outer and underlying covers?
It means that both the outer cover and the underlying cover can be removed, making cleaning, washing and replacement easier. The anti-fray finishes are also designed for these repeated operations. Raggio di Sole and Mons fabrics are treated to be stain-resistant and water-repellent; faux leather is also available. Each material keeps its own care instructions: having both covers removable makes the upholstery accessible, but does not mean that all covers can be washed in the same way.