Buying guide
Big and Tall Comfort Kit
Updated How we research
Seating and support picks that carry more size without cramping a tall frame. The page is split into four sections (Recliners Built for Big and Tall; Bar Stools With Extra Height; Oversized Support Pillows; Raised Seating for Easier Standing), followed by every pick ranked by our score so you can compare them in one place.
The short version
We compared 16 picks. Our scores range from 4.7 to 9.2 out of 10, across $$$, See on Amazon price bands.
- Best overall:LANE Stallion Big Man King of Comfort (Extra Large) Wallsaver Recliner, Rated to 500 lbs, Chocolate. Highest overall score in this guide at 9.2/10.
- Also great value:Utopia Bedding Full Body Pillow for Adults 20x54, Navy. Value score of 9/10, overall 8.1/10.
- Solid build:Drive Medical 2-in-1 Raised Toilet Seat with Removable Padded Arms. Build and materials score of 8/10, overall 8.1/10.
- Feature-rich:MCombo 3 Motor Power Lift Recliner, Heat and Massage, 7634, Large | Faux Leather, Dark Grey, Lay Flat, Sleep, Zero Gravity, Power Headrest, 4'7" Extended Footrest, USB/Type-C ports. Features score of 9/10, overall 7.3/10.
Scores are our editorial assessment, not customer ratings. How we score
Recliners Built for Big and Tall
- LANE Stallion Big Man King of Comfort (Extra Large) Wallsaver Recliner, Rated to 500 lbs, ChocolateOur score9.2/10
- MCombo 27'' Oversized Power Recliner Chair for Big and Tall, Zero Gravity Recliner with USB Charge Ports and SOur score8.2/10
- MCombo 3 Motor Power Lift Recliner, Heat and Massage, 7634, Large | Faux Leather, Dark Grey, Lay Flat, Sleep, Zero Gravity, Power Headrest, 4'7" Extended Footrest, USB/Type-C portsOur score7.3/10
- JUMMICO Recliner Chair Home Theater Single Recliner Sofa with Thick Seat Cushion and Backrest, PU Leather, GreOur score4.7/10
Bar Stools With Extra Height
- Boraam Augusta Extra Tall Swivel Bar Stool, 34-InchOur score8.5/10
- Boraam Augusta Extra Tall Swivel Bar Stool, 34-InchOur score8.5/10
- FERFALDER 30 Inch Bar Stools Set of 2 with Full Back, Swivel Bar Chairs with Linen Padded Back, Metal FootrestOur score6.8/10
- ALISH Swivel Counter Height Bar Stools with Back, Set of 2, 30 inchOur score5.2/10
Oversized Support Pillows
- MIDDLE ONE Full Body Pillow for Adults 20x54, Firm Large with Velvet Cover, Dark GreyOur score8.2/10
- Utopia Bedding Full Body Pillow for Adults 20x54, NavyOur score8.1/10
- DOWNCOOL Large Body Pillow Insert - Breathable Full Body Pillow for Side Sleeper 20x54, WhiteOur score7.9/10
- Pillowable King Size Extra Long Round Body Pillow 54x12 Bolster Pillow with Removable Pillowcase, GreyOur score7.8/10
Raised Seating for Easier Standing
- RMS Raised Toilet Seat 5 Inch Elevated Riser with Adjustable Padded ArmsOur score8.2/10
- Drive Medical 2-in-1 Raised Toilet Seat with Removable Padded ArmsOur score8.1/10
- Carex E-Z Lock Raised Toilet Seat With Handles, 5" Toilet Seat Riser with Arms, Handicap Raised Toilet Seat For Seniors and Elevated Toilet SeatOur score7.8/10
- PEPE Mobility Raised Toilet Seat with Lid for Elderly 6" HighOur score7.7/10
All 16 picks, ranked by our score
Every product from the sections above, listed once. Sort by the criterion you care about most, or tick up to three to compare.
#1LANE's Stallion Big Man King of Comfort extra large wallsaver recliner rated to 500 lbs, built specifically for big and tall men.
Fit for the job 10/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 8/10
- + Rated to 500 lbs, well above typical recliner capacity
- + Extra large seat and back are made for big men from the ground up
- + Wallsaver design reclines without needing much space behind it
- - Premium price is high compared with overseas-made recliners
- - Very large footprint can overwhelm small living rooms
#2Boraam's Augusta extra tall swivel bar stool at 34-Inch, sized for extra high bars and tall counters where standard bar stools sit too low.
Fit for the job 10/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + 34-Inch seat height suits extra tall bars and raised counters
- + Swivel seat makes it easy to turn and get off
- + Augusta style is a long-running, simple wood stool design
- - Check your bar height carefully, since 34-Inch is too tall for standard bars
- - Wood finish can scuff where feet rest on the rungs
#3Another listing of Boraam's Augusta extra tall swivel bar stool at 34-Inch, likely a different finish of the same seat.
Fit for the job 10/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + True extra tall 34-Inch height fits elevated bars and high tables
- + Swivel mechanism helps tall people slide in and out
- + Proven Augusta design is easy to match across multiple stools
- - Appears to be the same stool as the other Augusta listing, so compare finishes
- - Sold singly per the title, so several stools add up
#4MCombo's 27'' oversized power recliner with zero gravity positioning and USB charge ports, a wide powered chair for big and tall users.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + 27'' seat width gives generous room for broad hips
- + Zero gravity recline spreads weight evenly for relaxing
- + USB charge ports keep a phone powered while lounging
- - Power recliners need to be placed near a wall outlet
- - Leg rest length should still be checked for very tall users
#5MIDDLE ONE's 20x54 full body pillow for adults, firm and large with a velvet cover in dark grey.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Firm fill holds its shape between the knees
- + Velvet cover feels soft and cozy against bare arms and legs
- + 20x54 size gives full length support for tall sleepers
- - Velvet cover can feel warm for hot sleepers
- - Firm feel will not suit those who like squishy pillows
#6RMS' 5 Inch raised toilet seat elevated riser with adjustable padded arms, a supportive lift for tall or recovering users.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + 5 Inch lift is a noticeable height boost for tall people
- + Adjustable padded arms help with safe transfers
- + RMS makes a wide range of mobility aids, so the design is well practiced
- - Bulky arm frame takes up space in small bathrooms
- - Needs to be checked for fit with your toilet bowl shape
#7Utopia Bedding's full body pillow for adults at 20x54 in navy, a budget body pillow with a colored cover.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + Utopia Bedding is a trusted budget bedding brand
- + 20x54 size suits tall adults and side sleepers
- + Navy color hides stains and wear better than a white pillow
- - Soft fill can compress with nightly use and lose some loft
- - Cover may not be removable, so check before buying
#8Drive Medical's 2-in-1 raised toilet seat with removable padded arms, a flexible option that works with or without armrests.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + 2-in-1 design lets arms be removed when not needed
- + Drive Medical is a trusted medical equipment brand
- + Padded arms add comfort and support during transfers
- - Check the exact seat lift height before buying for your needs
- - Clamp-on seats may shift slightly if not tightened well
#9DOWNCOOL's large 20x54 breathable full body pillow insert in white, designed for side sleepers.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Breathable fabric reduces heat buildup overnight
- + 20x54 insert fits standard body pillow covers
- + Suits side sleepers needing support from shoulder to knee
- - Insert only, so a cover is needed to protect it
- - Polyester fill may flatten faster than foam
#10Pillowable's King Size extra long round bolster body pillow at 54x12 with removable pillowcase in grey, a slim cylindrical support.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + 54x12 bolster shape supports knees, back or neck
- + Removable pillowcase makes washing easy without soaking the fill
- + Round profile is easier to hug than wide rectangles
- - Slim 12 inch diameter gives less support than wide rectangular pillows
- - Bolster shape does not cushion hips as much as flat body pillows
#11Carex's E-Z Lock raised toilet seat with padded handles, adding 5 inches of height with a locking base that fits round, standard and elongated toilets, rated to 300 lb.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Adds 5 inches of seat height, so tall users bend their knees far less on a standard bowl
- + Padded handles adjust from 18 to 20 inches apart and can be removed if not needed
- + E-Z Lock base secures to the bowl in three steps and fits round and elongated toilets
- - 300 lb capacity is lower than the heavy-duty frames in this guide
- - Seat is 15 1/2 inches wide with a 9 inch opening, which larger users may find narrow
#12PEPE Mobility's raised toilet seat with lid that adds 6 inches of height, clamping onto round or elongated bowls with two side anchors and no tools.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10
- + Adds a full 6 inches, the biggest lift in this guide and a real help for long legs on a low bowl
- + Two adjustable side anchors clamp it to the bowl, and it installs without tools
- + Includes a lid and fits round and elongated toilets up to 15 inches wide
- - No arms or handles, so it adds height only and gives nothing to push up from
- - Listing states no weight capacity, and you need to measure the bowl width before buying
#13MCombo 3-motor power lift recliner in the Large size, with a 165 degree lay-flat position, heat and massage. A premium pick for taller sitters who want an extended footrest.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 6/10
- + Large size option with a 4.7 inch extended footrest gives extra leg support for taller users who recline.
- + Reclines up to 165 degrees for a nearly flat position, and three motors move the head, back and footrest independently.
- + Power lift assist, 8-point vibration massage and separate lumbar and seat heat are all listed in the specs.
- - Priced well above most recliners in this guide, so it suits buyers who want the lift, heat and lay-flat features.
- - Ships in 3 boxes, and the listing offers five sizes, so check the Large dimensions against your height before ordering.
#14FERFALDER's 30 Inch bar stools, set of 2, with full linen padded backs, swivel seats and metal footrests for standard bar height.
Fit for the job 5/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Set of 2 with padded full backs gives lounge-style comfort
- + Metal footrest supports long legs so knees are not cramped
- + Swivel seats make getting in and out easy
- - 30 Inch is standard bar height, not the extra tall class this guide targets
- - Linen padding stains more easily than leather or vinyl
#15ALISH swivel counter height bar stools with backs, set of 2, labeled 30 inch, which is a mixed height claim for an extra tall guide.
Fit for the job 3/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 7/10
- + Set of 2 with backs gives supportive seating for long meals
- + Swivel design lets you turn easily at the counter
- + Paired stools are convenient for kitchen islands
- - Counter height stools do not belong in an extra tall guide, check the true seat height
- - The counter height and 30 inch labels conflict, so measure your bar first
#16JUMMICO's PU leather home theater single recliner with thick seat cushion, a budget recliner not specifically sized for big and tall bodies.
Fit for the job 3/10 · Features and specs 5/10 · Build and materials 5/10 · Value 7/10
- + Low-cost way to add a reclining seat to a room
- + Thick seat cushion adds comfort for movie nights
- + PU leather wipes down easily after spills
- - Compact budget frame is not built for big and tall users, so it fits this guide poorly
- - Short backrest and footrest will leave a tall person's head and feet unsupported
Popular right now
- Height to Inseam ChartArticle
- Car Seating Comfort for Tall DriversArticle
- What LT and XLT Mean: Tall Sizing ExplainedArticle
- Best Tall Men's ChinosBuying guide
- Best Tall Women's Coats With Extra Length and Sleeve ReachBuying guide
- Best Tall Women's Jumpsuits for Longer Torso and LegsBuying guide
Based on the last 28 days of search and visitor data.
Tall Folk Picks curates picks for US shoppers. Scores are our editorial assessment. We may earn a commission from links on this page.