How to Move a Massage Chair Up or Down Stairs: 7 Safe Steps

Last updated November 2026 by the Forward Furniture team

A massage chair is one of the heaviest things in most homes. Moving it is safe if you plan the route, keep it upright and use two people. This guide gives the real weights and sizes of the chairs we sell, the steps for stairs, and what to ask movers.

In this guide:

• How much a massage chair weighs
• What to do before you move it
• Moving it up or down stairs
• Moving it across a room
• Upright or on its back
• Safety tips
• Hiring movers
• Taking it apart
• FAQ

How Much Does a Massage Chair Weigh?

Most full body chairs weigh more than a fridge door can take on one hinge, so plan for two people. Here are the chairs we sell, from each product page:

Sizes and weights are the maker's numbers on each product page. Prices checked November 2026 from our live catalogue.

Two lines stand out. The Bliss Pro and the Serenity have wheels on the bottom, so on a flat floor you can tilt them back and roll them a short way. The Nirvana is heavier, and its product page asks for two people to carry it in from the curb. Its two listed weights differ, so plan for the higher one.

What Should You Do Before You Move a Massage Chair?

Ten minutes of prep saves your back, your walls and the chair.

• Measure the route. Check the narrowest door, hall turn and stair landing against the upright size in the table.
• Raise it fully upright. Return it to the start position from the remote or touchscreen, then switch it off.
• Unplug it. Coil the power cord and tape it to the back so nobody steps on it.
• Take off loose parts. Remove pillows or pads that come off by hand. Only unbolt parts the manual says can come off.
• Clear the path. Move rugs, shoes and small tables, and prop doors open.
• Gather tools. A dolly, two straps, moving blankets, furniture sliders and work gloves.

Still choosing where it goes? Our guide to where to put a massage chair and the massage chair size guide show the space each chair needs once it reclines.

How Do You Move a Massage Chair Up or Down Stairs?

Stairs are where people get hurt. Go slowly and follow these steps in order:

1. Get a second person. This is never a one person job on stairs.
2. Use a stair dolly. A hand truck with a tall back and good straps works. A stair climbing dolly is better.
3. Strap the chair upright. Run the straps around the frame, not the arms or the leg rest.
4. Wrap it. Put a moving blanket between the chair and the straps so the leather does not mark.
5. Put the stronger person on the low side. Going up or down, the person below carries most of the weight.
6. Take one step at a time. Count each step out loud so you both move together.
7. Rest on the landing. Set the dolly down flat before you turn a corner.

How Do You Move a Massage Chair Across a Room?

On one floor it is much easier. If your chair has wheels, like the Bliss Pro and the Serenity, stand behind it, tilt it back until it rests on the wheels, and roll it slowly. On carpet, slide furniture sliders under the base. On hardwood or tile, lay a moving blanket down first so the wheels and feet do not scratch.

Should a Massage Chair Be Moved Upright or on Its Back?

Keep it upright unless the manual says otherwise. Lying on its back puts the weight on the rollers, air hoses and leg rest, which are not built for it. In a truck or van:

• Stand it upright against the front wall of the box and strap it in place.
• Wrap it in blankets and keep boxes off the seat and the leg rest.
• Load it last and unload it first, so it spends less time being bumped.
• In a Canadian winter, let it warm to room temperature for a few hours before you plug it in.

How Do You Avoid Hurting Yourself or the Chair?

• Wear closed shoes with good grip, and gloves if the frame has sharp edges.
• Bend your knees and lift with your legs, not your back.
• Never lift by the arm rests, the leg rest or the head pillow. They can crack or pull off.
• Take breaks, and stop if anyone feels a strain.
• Put any parts you took off back on the same day, while you still remember where they go.

Should You Hire Movers to Move a Massage Chair?

Movers make sense for long stairs, tight turns or a chair over 150 lb. They bring dollies, straps and blankets, and they are insured if something gets damaged. Many movers charge a minimum fee, so one chair on its own can cost close to a small move. Ask these questions when you get a quote:

• Is the price flat, and does it include the stairs at both ends?
• Do you bring a stair dolly and blankets?
• What is your minimum charge for a single item?
• Are you insured for damage to the chair, the walls and the floors?

Tell them the chair model and its weight from the table above, so the quote is right the first time.

Do You Need to Take a Massage Chair Apart to Move It?

Usually not. All three of our chairs fit through a standard 32 inch doorway without taking them apart, per each product page. If a door is narrower, take the door off its hinges before you unbolt anything on the chair. If you must remove parts, follow the manual and our massage chair assembly guide in reverse, and bag every bolt with a label.

Massage Chairs That Arrive Fully Assembled, With Live Prices

Bliss Pro Massage Chair
$1,499.99

About 135 lb with wheels on the bottom. Arrives fully assembled in one box.

Serenity Massage Chair
$2,199.99

About 135 lb with wheels on the bottom. SL track rollers and heat.

Nirvana Massage Chair
$3,499.99

Our widest seat (30 inches opened) and largest fit range, up to 275 lb.

Prices are live in stock prices from our catalogue. Every chair has a 3 year warranty, and shipping is $49 to $249 depending on your order total.

More massage chair guides:

• How to choose a massage chair and how to pick the best one
• What a massage chair costs and whether insurance will pay for one
• How to use a massage chair and how long to sit in one
• Health benefits of a massage chair and massage chairs for back pain
• How long massage chairs last

Near one of our stores? Visit us in Kelowna, Calgary or Edmonton for free pickup. We also ship to Vancouver, Winnipeg and Toronto.

Moving a Massage Chair FAQ

How heavy is a massage chair?

Most full body chairs weigh well over 100 lb. The Bliss Pro and Serenity weigh about 135 lb each. The Nirvana is listed at 187 lb on its product page and about 235 lb on its spec sheet, so plan for the higher number.

Can one person move a massage chair?

Across a flat floor, yes, if the chair has wheels: tilt it back and roll it. On stairs, no. Use two people and a stair dolly.

Should a massage chair be moved upright or on its back?

Upright, in its start position, unless the manual says otherwise. On its back the rollers, hoses and leg rest carry the weight.

Do movers charge more for a massage chair?

Often, yes, because of the weight and any stairs. Ask for a flat quote that names the chair model, its weight and the stairs at both ends, and ask about the minimum charge.

Will a massage chair fit through a door?

Ours will. The Bliss Pro, Serenity and Nirvana each fit a standard 32 inch doorway without taking them apart, per each product page.

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