backrests

Lumbar support panels

Backrests are the parts of seats that support the back.

Chairs, car seats, and benches have backrests of varying heights and angles.

An adjustable backrest can recline or tilt: She lowered the backrest to take a nap on the flight.

comfort

cushion

Stuffed fabric for comfort

plush · softness · upholstery · leather · mesh · fabric · contoured · molded · quilted · velvet

furniture

chair

Single-person sitting furniture

  • sofaMulti-seat cushioned furniture
  • benchShared seating surface
  • reclinerAdjustable-back armchair

armchair · loveseat · settee · chaise · divan · rocker · glider · wheelchair · pew · booth

relaxation

recline

Lie back at ease

ease · comfort · unwind · nap · siesta · repose · reclining · lounging · resting

posture

spine

Column of vertebrae

adjustable · tilt · recline · angle · curvature · lordosis · slouching · sitting · positioning · orthopedic

design

adjustable

Able to be changed

  • heightVertical extent upward
  • angleGeometric measure of rotation
  • tiltAngular deviation from level

reclining · fixed · removable · detachable · hinged · folding · swivel · contoured · curved · straight

Categories
Opposites
seating component location

backrestsarmrests

Horizontal chair extensions

footrests · seat cushions · headrests

support vs. non-support

backrestsstools

Backless elevated seats

benches

Family

backrest

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G