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The 9188 EWT500 is the tall version of the same streamlined design — clean panel-stitched back, padded pillow arms, single-panel seat — with a longer seat and extended footrest so taller users get full leg support instead of hanging off the end. Rated to 500 lbs and sized for roughly 5'8" to 6'5".
Triple-Motor System. Two 400 lb motors drive the footrest and the lift together — 800 lbs of combined force, far beyond the 500 lb capacity, so the motors never work at their limit. Twin lift rods carry that load on both sides of the frame rather than through a single point. A third motor powers the backrest independently, so you can set the back and the footrest separately.
Engineered for heavier daily use:
- 45-density high-resilience foam — an all-foam build specified for the 500 lb models, chosen for how it holds its shape under heavier weight over years of use.
- Upgraded hardwood frame — redesigned for greater structural stability and a longer service life.
- Reinforced steel frame — rebuilt for heavy-duty daily use.
- 66% thicker footrest steel plate — up from 3 mm to 5 mm (0.12" to 0.2") vs. the 1st generation, for significantly greater footrest stability under heavier legs. Extended, it now sits about 2" (5 cm) higher than the 1st generation.
- 20,000-cycle tested — the lift mechanism is tested to 20,000 full operations.
Reclines to 165°. At 500 lb capacity, 165° is the recline this chair is engineered to hold — deep enough to stretch out fully, with your back and legs supported at every position in between. The frame and mechanism are built to keep holding it that way for years.
Lumbar heat and back massage help ease muscle tension through the day, and the lift assist brings you smoothly and safely to standing.
Pairs Well With
Built to carry 500 lb — Wide enough. Long enough.
At 500 lb, the question is never whether a chair looks sturdy — it's whether the parts that actually carry you were built for it. On the 9188 EWT500 the motors, the lift rods, the footrest plate and the foam were each specified for this weight class, not carried over from a lighter chair with a bigger label on it.
Is the 9188 EWT500 the right fit for you?
Rated to 500 lb, with a 30.5" seat and an 82" reclined length. Measured from the factory drawing.
- Weight capacity
- 500 lb
- Recommended height
- 5'8"–6'5"
- Seat width
- 30.5"
- Seat depth
- 21"
- Seat height (floor to seat)
- 22"
- Backrest width
- 38.5"
- Backrest height
- 30.5"
- Overall width
- 44"
- Overall height
- 47.5"
- Overall depth (upright)
- 42.5"
- Reclined length
- 82"
- Recline range
- 105°–165°
Triple-motor system
800 lb of lift force for a 500 lb chair.
A single motor working at its rated limit is the part that fails first. So the footrest and the lift are driven by two 400 lb motors together — 800 lb of combined force, well beyond the 500 lb capacity, which means the motors are never working at their ceiling. Twin lift rods carry that load on both sides of the frame rather than through a single point.
A third motor powers the backrest independently, so the back and the footrest are set separately — not locked to each other.
The margin is the point.
Engineered for heavier daily use
66% thicker footrest steel plate — up from 3 mm to 5 mm (0.12" to 0.2") versus the first generation, and extended it now sits about 2" (5 cm) higher, because heavier legs push a standard footrest down under load.
45-density high-resilience foam — an all-foam build specified for the 500 lb models, chosen for how it holds its shape under heavier weight over years of use.
Upgraded hardwood frame and reinforced steel frame, and a lift mechanism tested to 20,000 full operations. We don't ask you to take "heavy duty" on faith — these are the four things that carry you, and each one was changed for this weight class.
That is what decides comfort over long stretches rather than the first ten minutes: at 500 lb an ordinary cushion compresses early, and you end up sitting on the frame instead of in the chair. A denser foam is the difference between hour one and hour four.
Why 165°, not flat
Reclines to a deep, supported 165° — 82 inches, head to heel.
The extended footrest supports your legs fully, even at a deep 165° recline. 165° is the recline this chair is engineered to hold at 500 lb — deep enough to stretch out completely, with the frame supporting you securely at every position in between, year after year.
Owners do rest — and sleep — in this chair rather than the bed. Within the 105°–165° range the backrest and footrest still set independently, so you can stop wherever your body wants and the extended footrest carries your legs to the heel rather than leaving them hanging.
Getting up shouldn't be the hard part
A steady lift to your feet — carried on both sides.
The powered lift raises you smoothly toward standing, with the load shared across twin rods rather than a single point — steady even at 500 lb. It's the kind of help that matters most after surgery, with sore joints, or on the days standing up just takes more.
Two controls, each doing one job
Set the back and the legs where you want them.
One control handles motion — backrest, footrest and lift, each on its own button, so you can hold any position in between rather than choosing from presets. The second handles lumbar heat and vibration massage. Large buttons, clear icons, and a cord long enough to reach from any position.
Within reach, reclined or upright
The remote stays where you can get it.
Side pockets sit high enough on the arm that the remote, a phone or a magazine stays within reach without bending down or twisting — including when you're fully reclined.
Heat and massage, once you're properly supported
Lumbar heat and vibration massage, controlled from the second remote. With your body fully carried by the frame — not perched on it — longer stretches of rest come easier.
Before you order
Delivery & assembly
The 9188 EWT500 ships in 2 boxes that may arrive on different days — don't worry if they don't come together. Assembly is tool-free in a few simple steps, but the boxes are heavy: we recommend two people to move them into place.
Room to recline
Fully assembled it measures 47.5"H × 44"W × 42.5"D, and reclines to 82" end to end. Leave clearance behind the chair to reach the full 165°.
Color in your home
The same upholstery can look different in daylight, under warm lamps, and in cool light — and every screen shows color a little differently. If a particular shade matters to you, ask us before you order.
If it's not the right fit
For returns, warranty coverage, replacement parts, delivery damage, or a missing box, see our Returns Policy and Warranty pages, or contact our U.S.-based team.
Who is the 9188 EWT500 for?
Users who need a 500 lb weight rating together with a longer seat and extended footrest. If you need more width rather than more length, see the 9205 EWT500, which is 46" wide. For 400 lb capacity, see our Big & Tall chairs.
How far does it recline?
From 105° upright to 165°, with the backrest and footrest set independently. At full recline the chair measures 82" end to end.
What makes it different from a standard lift recliner?
Four things were changed for the 500 lb class, not relabelled: two 400 lb motors driving the footrest and lift together (800 lb combined), twin lift rods, a 5 mm footrest steel plate (66% thicker than the first generation), and 45-density all-foam construction — with the lift mechanism tested to 20,000 operations.