Golden Rhea PR-442 Infinite Position Lift Chair with HeatWave
Lift chairs with in-stock fabric typically leave the manufacturer within 1-2 business days and arrive within 5-7 business days. Custom or premium fabrics typically take 10-14 business days to leave the warehouse.
Our Price: $1,925.00
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Description
The Golden Rhea PR-442 is Golden's infinite-position lift chair built around daily lifestyle use — and the feature set reflects that thinking. Far-infrared HeatWave technology standard across the entire chair from shoulders to feet. Dual cup holders and dual storage compartments built directly into both armrests. AutoDrive programmable hand control. USB charging port. Four independently adjustable zones via MaxiComfort positioning. 375 lb capacity in Medium and Large.
Everything you need for all-day comfort is within arm's reach — literally in the armrests — without a side table, without cords running to the wall, and without reaching for a remote you have to find first. In-stock fabrics ship within 1–2 business days.
Questions about size or fabric?
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— Mon–Fri 9AM–5PM · Sat 9AM–3PM · Try in any SW Florida showroom
Key Features
Far-Infrared HeatWave — Shoulders to Feet
HeatWave Technology uses far-infrared energy — not standard electric coil heat — that penetrates below the skin surface into muscle tissue for deeper, more therapeutic warmth. Covers the full length of the chair from shoulders to feet. High/low settings and a timer for customizable duration. Controlled from the dedicated HeatWave hand control stored in the left armrest.
4-Zone MaxiComfort Positioning
Four independently adjustable zones: footrest, backrest, headrest, and lumbar. MaxiComfort repositions the seat as you recline, continuously supporting the lower back through the full range of motion. Zero gravity and Trendelenburg positions available. AutoDrive programmable hand control stores preferred positions for one-touch recall.
Dual Cup Holders + Dual Storage Compartments
Both armrests open to reveal storage compartments and cup holders. The right arm holds the AutoDrive positioning hand control. The left arm holds the HeatWave hand control and the USB charging port. Two cup holders — one per arm — accessible without compromising armrest comfort thanks to the split-arm design.
AutoDrive Programmable Hand Control
Golden's AutoDrive stores your preferred positioning combination — press once to reach your favorite sitting position, press again to reach your favorite reclining position. No adjusting multiple zones from scratch every time. The control docks in the right armrest storage compartment when not in use.
Power Headrest & Power Lumbar
Headrest adjusts the neck and head support angle independently of backrest recline. Power lumbar inflates or deflates the lower back bladder for personalized firmness. Both operate independently from the AutoDrive hand control and can be adjusted at any recline angle.
SmartTek Self-Diagnostics + Battery Backup
SmartTek continuously monitors the chair's electrical components and communicates issues to technicians before they become failures — reducing repair time and parts guesswork. Battery backup returns the chair to upright during any power outage. Both standard on the PR-442.
What's Inside Each Armrest
The Rhea's open-arm design is worth understanding before you buy — the storage layout is specific and well thought out.
Right Arm
- Cup holder
- Storage compartment
- AutoDrive hand control (docks here)
Left Arm
- Cup holder
- Storage compartment
- HeatWave hand control (docks here)
- USB charging port
Size & Fit — Medium and Large
When seated correctly, feet should rest flat on the floor with knees near 90 degrees. Note that Medium and Large serve different height ranges — they are not interchangeable. Call us with your height, weight, and seated hip width if you have any questions before ordering. 866-218-0902.
| Measurement | Medium | Large |
| User Height | 5'4" – 5'10" | 5'10" – 6'5" |
| Weight Capacity | 375 lbs | 375 lbs |
| Seat Width | 22" | 24" |
| Seat Depth | 21" | 22" |
| Overall Width | 37" | 39" |
| Overall Height | 45" | 50" |
| Wall Clearance | 25" | 30" |
Wall clearance note: The Rhea requires more wall clearance than many lift chairs — 25" for Medium, 30" for Large. Measure from the intended wall to where the back of the chair will sit and confirm you have sufficient space before ordering.
Full Specifications
| Model | PR-442 (Medium / Large) |
| Series | DeLuna |
| Positioning | Infinite — 4-zone MaxiComfort · Zero gravity · Trendelenburg |
| Weight Capacity | 375 lbs (both sizes) |
| Chair Weight | ~150 lbs |
| Heat | Far-infrared HeatWave — shoulders to feet · high/low settings · timer · standard |
| Power Headrest | Yes — independent adjustment |
| Power Lumbar | Yes — independent adjustment |
| Hand Control | AutoDrive programmable · 2 memory positions · docks in right armrest |
| HeatWave Control | Dedicated control · docks in left armrest |
| Cup Holders | 2 — one per armrest |
| Storage Compartments | 2 — one per armrest (open-arm design) |
| USB Port | Yes — in left armrest |
| Chaise Pad | Fully padded |
| Battery Backup | Yes — included standard |
| SmartTek Diagnostics | Yes — self-diagnostic electronics monitoring |
| FDA Classification | Class II Medical Device |
| Warranty | Lifetime frame/lift/recline · 3-year electrical parts · pro-rated years 4–7 |
| Delivery | In-stock: 1–2 days to ship · Custom fabric: 10–14 days |
Complete Lift Chair Buying Guide
Comparing the Rhea to the Golden Dione, Golden Cloud, or Pride Radiance? Our guide covers every model we carry with honest comparisons and sizing guidance. Read the Complete Power Lift Recliner Guide →
Frequently Asked Questions
Standard lift chair heat uses electric resistance — essentially a heated pad that warms the surface of the upholstery and your skin by contact. Far-infrared heat uses a different wavelength of energy that penetrates several centimeters below the skin surface into muscle tissue, generating warmth from within rather than just on the surface. The therapeutic effect on stiff muscles and joints is generally deeper and more sustained. HeatWave runs from the shoulder section down through the seat and into the leg rest, covering the full body. High/low settings and a timer let you control the intensity and duration. The dedicated HeatWave hand control stores in the left armrest.
Both are Golden infinite-position chairs with 4-zone MaxiComfort positioning, power headrest and lumbar, and battery backup. The key differences: the Rhea PR-442 includes far-infrared HeatWave heat as standard on every model, dual cup holders, and dual armrest storage compartments with dedicated hand control docks. The Dione PR-446 does not include heat as standard (it is an option) but comes in a faux leather finish and has a slightly different comfort profile. If heat is a priority and you want the full armrest convenience package, the Rhea is the stronger choice. If faux leather is preferred and heat is optional, the Dione is worth comparing. Come in and sit in both. Find your nearest location →
The AutoDrive is Golden's programmable hand control — it stores up to two complete positioning combinations so you can return to your preferred sitting and reclining positions with a single button press rather than adjusting each zone individually every time. For example: program your TV-watching position (footrest slightly raised, back at 30 degrees, headrest angled forward) and your napping position (full recline, feet at heart level, headrest back) — then reach either with one touch. The control docks in the right armrest storage compartment when not in use so it is always in the same place.
The Rhea requires more wall clearance than many lift chairs — 25" for Medium and 30" for Large — because of the depth of the full recline and the design of the overstuffed back. Some lift chairs are specifically engineered as "wall-hugger" models that pivot forward as they recline, needing as little as 14–16 inches. The Rhea is not a wall-hugger. Measure the space from your intended wall to where the back of the chair will sit before ordering and confirm you have sufficient clearance. If your room is tight, call us and we can discuss wall-hugger alternatives. 866-218-0902.
Yes — floor models are available at all five Southwest Florida locations. The Rhea is a chair that benefits significantly from an in-person evaluation — the far-infrared HeatWave experience, the armrest storage layout, and the AutoDrive hand control are all things that make more sense when you sit in the chair and use them. Walk-ins welcome Monday–Friday 9AM–5PM, Saturday 9AM–3PM. Find your nearest location →
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Southwest Florida Showrooms & Nationwide Shipping
Five locations where you can sit in this chair before buying — Venice, Sarasota, Port Charlotte, Fort Myers, and Naples. White-glove delivery available across SW Florida. Nationwide shipping on all models.
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