Comparative study on design and functionality requirements for senior-friendly furniture for sitting

Furniture manufacturers’ response to the demographic challenge of aging nations is an important issue. The number seniors rising worldwide. process often results in multiple health implications, including weaker mobility, decrease muscle mass, and change anthropometrical dimensions human body. Thus, furniture offered should be adjusted needs increasing group senior customers. To identify seniors’ preferences relation characteristics sitting furniture, international surveys with 627 respondents aged 60+ years were conducted Poland, Germany, Denmark, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania. implementation this data design may result creation market offer meeting needs. Design functionality features examined provide guidance for senior-friendly development sitting. Among most findings clear preference having armchair high backrest reaching above head, a chair armrests upholstered seat. Furthermore, paid attention durability stain resistance upholstery, adaptation user’s dimensions, e.g., influence on height depth seat before purchase.