Systm Furniture is an Australian-owned family business with more than 30 years’ experience designing and manufacturing quality furniture for the aged care and retirement sector through our sister company, LifeCare Furniture.

When founder and director Ian Reinhardt first began working with aged care environments, he was struck by how poorly designed most furniture was. Lounge chairs were often deep and difficult to get out of, with little thought given to people living with mobility challenges. Determined to make a difference, Ian set out to create furniture that restored both independence and dignity.

That mission led to the creation of the du chair — a revolutionary piece of mobility furniture developed over seven years of collaboration with inventors, therapists, designers, and university research teams. Unlike traditional electric lift chairs, which are bulky and can reduce mobility, the du chair’s patented lift-and-sit mechanism works in real time, helping people sit and stand smoothly and safely. No cords. No motors. No fuss.

As the exclusive Australian distributor and retailer for the du chair, systm furniture is proud to bring this award-winning innovation to homes nationwide. Recognised by Good Design Australia and the German Design Awards, the du chair is more than just a chair — it’s a breakthrough in independent living furniture, designed to support mobility while looking beautiful in any home.

And we’re just getting started. With further products in development, systm will continue to expand its range — delivering furniture that blends design, dignity, and independence.

Photo: Systm founders, Ian and Katie Reinhardt.