WEST CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Norix, a leader in manufacturing durable, human-centered furniture for intensive-use environments, announced the launch of a new recliner for behavioral healthcare environments – the Respite™ Recliner. The Respite™ Recliner combines therapeutic comfort with thoughtful safety features to deliver a restorative seating experience.

“Several longstanding customers expressed the need for a behavioral healthcare recliner built to Norix standards, and it means everything to us to finally deliver it,” said Brad Karl, Vice President of Sales at Norix. “This launch is proof that great products start with listening to the people who use them every day.”

Unlike traditional recliners, the new Respite™ Recliner features fully concealed mechanisms to help mitigate tampering opportunities and reduce ligature risk. This innovative design supports a safer environment for both patients and staff without sacrificing comfort or functionality.

Designed for extended use, the Respite™ Recliner provides supportive seating for up to 23 hours of continuous occupancy. It utilizes familiar, soft-touch materials to help create a more comfortable experience for patients while promoting a warm, welcoming atmosphere that feels less institutional and more residential.

“Behavioral healthcare environments require furniture that balances safety, comfort, and durability,” said Madeline Menconi, Market Insight & Design Specialist at Norix. “Our new recliner was designed to meet those demands while creating a seating experience that feels familiar, supportive, and dignified for patients.”

In addition to its patient-centered benefits, the Respite™ Recliner was engineered with facility operations in mind. Its dimensions allow it to easily fit through standard door frames, simplifying installation, room transitions, and facility renovations.

It’s the latest addition to Norix’s ongoing commitment to designing furniture solutions that support safety, dignity, and positive outcomes across behavioral healthcare environments.

The new Respite™ Recliner is now available. Visit https://norix.com/product/respite-recliner/ for more information. To find the nearest Norix Rep, visit https://norix.com/contact-us/ or call 630-231-1331.

About Norix

For over 40 years, Norix has been a leader in designing innovative, robust furniture that meets the real-world need for humanizing challenging environments. Our specially designed, intensive use furniture is engineered to provide safety, security, and extreme durability for a variety of environments. Norix contributes to a sustainable future by offering a variety of products that are recyclable, are made from recycled content, and are proudly made in the USA.

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