Description
Broda Tranquille Glider is a gliding chair that locks itself when the user stands, giving adults the calming rhythm of a glider with a stable, still chair for every transfer. Its Comfort Tension Seating surface and lumbar support suit long sits, and a caregiver lock lets staff disable the motion whenever a fixed chair is needed.
- Auto-locking glide mechanism locks when the user stands
- Caregiver lock can disable gliding completely
- Comfort Tension Seating with lumbar support for long sits
- Small 18 in and Regular 20 in seats; low or high back
- Rear transport wheels for moving the chair between rooms
Tranquille Glider for Their motion
Glider chairs are loved for their motion and distrusted for their transfers, because a chair that moves when you sit also moves when you stand. The Tranquille resolves that conflict with an auto-locking mechanism: glide while seated, and the chair locks as weight leaves the seat. That makes it practical for dementia care and assisted living, where residents benefit from soothing rhythmic motion but need predictable support when rising. Lumbar support and the tension seating surface keep posture comfortable through long afternoon sits, and height-adjustable arm supports help with standing. Choose the Small 18 in seat, the Regular 20 in seat with a low back, or the Regular with a high back and neck support for users who rest their head.
Features and Benefits
Gliding and Locking
Free motion while seated, a locked chair for every transfer. The lock engages on standing, without anyone flipping a lever first.
- Gliding motion generated by the user's own movement
- Auto-locking mechanism secures the chair when the user stands
- Caregiver lock disables motion when needed
- Smooth, quiet action suited to shared living spaces
Comfort Details
Seating support shaped for long, relaxed sits. The cushions are vinyl covered, so spills and accidents wipe away.
- Comfort Tension Seating surface with lumbar support
- Soft vinyl covered seat and back cushions
- Height-adjustable arm supports
- Neck support on the Adult High-Back (100-20AL) configuration
Sizes and Build
Two back heights and two seat sizes in the adult range. The high-back version adds the neck support that head-resting users need.
- 16-gauge powder-coated tubular steel frame
- Two rear transport wheels for room-to-room moves
- 250 lb weight capacity
- Low Back (26 in) and High Back (32 in) configurations
Product Specifications
- Weight Capacity: 250 lb
- Seat Width / Depth: 18 x 17 in (Small); 20 x 17 in (Regular)
- Back Heights: 26 in (Low Back); 32 in (High Back)
- Glide Lock: Auto-locking mechanism plus caregiver lock
- Seating: Comfort Tension Seating with lumbar support
- Cushions: Soft vinyl covered seat and back cushions
- Arm Supports: Height-adjustable
- Mobility: Two rear transport wheels
- Warranty: 10-year warranty on the frame; 2-year warranty on parts
- Packaging: Sold as EA/1 (each), exactly as packaged by Broda.
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Why Choose the Broda Tranquille Glider?
The Tranquille brings Broda's seating engineering to the living room: clinical support dressed as a comfortable glider. Its locking mechanism is the detail that makes glider seating viable in supervised care settings.
- Safe motion – the auto-lock answers the main objection to gliders — the chair is still exactly when someone is getting in or out
- Calm without medication – gentle self-powered rhythm settles restlessness — a non-drug tool caregivers reach for daily
- Sits like real furniture – lumbar support and tension seating keep posture honest — it works in a living room, not just a care unit
- Staff stay in control – the caregiver lock converts it to a fixed chair in seconds — one product covers shifting care plans
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
- Broda Tranquille Glider – Operating Manual (English, Français, Español)
- Broda Tranquille Glider – US Order Form (English)
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the auto-locking mechanism work?
The chair glides freely while the user is seated, and the mechanism locks automatically when the user stands or the seat is unweighted, so the chair stays put during transfers. A separate caregiver lock can disable gliding entirely when a still chair is required.
Who uses a glider chair like this?
Adults who benefit from gentle rhythmic motion, including people with dementia, anxiety or restlessness, and people who simply find rocking soothing. The motion is self-generated and calming without any power or electronics.
What is the difference between the configurations?
The 100-10AL is the Small with an 18 in seat and low back (26 in back height). The 100-15AL is the Regular 20 in seat with a low back, and the 100-20AL is the Regular 20 in seat with a high back (32 in) that adds neck support.
Can it be moved between rooms?
Yes. Two rear transport wheels let a caregiver tip and roll the chair to another room; they are for moving the empty or caregiver-guided chair, and the chair rests on its base during use.
What warranty does the Tranquille have?
Broda covers glider frames for 10 years and glider parts for 2 years under its manufacturer warranty. The coverage mirrors the warranty on its wheelchairs.
