Regain your independence
– with a VELA chair
Elsa
”My mother did all kitchen work from such a VELA chair for several years”
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What is a VELA-chair
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Kitchen Chair: Cook Safely from a Seated Position
A VELA chair helps you cook, wash up and bake from a seated position – safely and independent. Adjust the seat height to work safely at the stove or sink, and use the central brake to keep the chair in place. Further down this side, people living with MS, Parkinson’s, arthritis or a leg amputation tell their story on how they regained independence in the kitchen.
Regain independence at home
See for yourself how a chair can support you to become more self-reliant at home. A VELA chair provides safety and comfort so that you can deal with more daily activities without help from others.
Disability chair for assisted livingChairs for Disabled Adults: At Home and at Work
A VELA chair can heIp you manage everyday tasks more independently, at home and at work. Adjust the seat height and backrest to suit your needs and activities, and use the central brake to keep the chair in place at a desk, workbench or kitchen counter. Try one at your local VELA dealer.
How a chair can support you at work if you have a disability
Do you belong to the group of people who work despite having a disability or a disorder? Find out how a chair can support you in your work life, managing more tasks without getting exhausted.
Disability chairs for workChairs for Children with ADHD and Cerebral Palsy
Children with ADHD, cerebral palsy or autism need seating that provides stable support and still allows movement. The VELA Children’s Chair can be adjusted to support the child’s needs during learning, play and mealtimes. For children who need support with standing or walking, explore VELA Meywalk gait trainers.
The founder of VELA, Vermund Larsen, wanted to be a pioneer for correct ergonomic chairs, and so it became.
Read about our historyPersonal stories
Lilly’s story
Now I enjoy cooking for several days at a time, and it makes a world of difference that I can peel the potatoes myself. A good diet is important when living with arthritis – and doing the work also builds up an appetite.Read the full story
Charlotte’s story
It’s easy to walk the chair between the kitchen and the dining table, and my VELA chair doesn’t take up as much space as the wheelchair.Read the full story
Kaj Henning’s story
Since I got a VELA chair, I’ve become more active in everyday life and less afraid of falling. The VELA chair has given me more freedom in my home and increased my confidence in daily tasks.Read the full story
Alisson’s story
Now, I find that I am much less tired. Before I had my VELA chair, my husband and I took 15-20 minutes to move me from the office chair and onto my scooter to get home at the end of the day. Now, it only takes a moment because I have a lot more energy.Read the full story
Aileen’s story
This chair is amazing. I feel so safe in it, and it’s a pleasure to be able to move from room to room with ease. It also has the advantage that I get to train my legs while I walk the chair forward.Read the full story
Kenneth’s story
Previously, I couldn’t help with making dinner while standing up, especially by the stove. I needed something to hold onto because you never know when you are going to fall. I cook and stir the pot now because I can use both of my hands.Read the full story
Patrick’s story
I can’t stand up and talk to someone for more than a few minutes. If you haven’t experienced challenges with balance yourself, it’s really hard to comprehend how much it dominates everyday life.Read the full story
Solveig’s story
I used to burn myself on the oven all the time, whenever I needed to take something out of it. That doesn’t happen anymore. Now I raise the chair up to the oven, and that means I do not burn myself on the edge of the oven door.Read the full story
Caroline’s story
Now I can reach pots and plates in both the top and bottom cabinets, and the brake allows me to sit safely while I stir the pot or slice vegetables.Read the full story
What our customers say
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