Ask people how they shower and you will usually get one of two answers: standing upright, or they would rather take a bath. Walk-in showers with seats offer a third option. You can have a shower while sitting down.
These simple inventions are known as walk-in showers with seats, and they are not a new idea. They first rose in the 1950s, were largely forgotten for a few decades, and are now making a strong comeback. Because of the benefits they offer to older adults, and as people live longer in developed countries, seats like the folding teak shower bench have become very popular in recent years.
Below we compare three well-regarded wall-mounted folding teak shower seats, covering a compact option, a roomy value pick and a premium name-brand choice, so you can find the right fit for your shower.
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Best overall
Moen DN7110 Home Care Fold-Down Shower Seat |
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Most compact pick
DreamLine SHST-01-TK Folding Teak Shower Seat |
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Best value
Clevr 20" Teak Folding Shower Seat Bench |
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1. Moen DN7110 Home Care Fold-Down Shower Seat
Moen’s DN7110 is the name-brand pick of this group: a wall-mounted fold-down seat with a water-resistant teak top on a stainless steel and aluminum frame. It is ADA compliant and rated to hold up to 400 pounds when it is installed correctly, so it suits anyone who wants real peace of mind while sitting down to shower.
- Teak seat on a stainless steel and aluminum frame
- Seat measures roughly 20" W x 15" D, mounts about 16" high
- Supports up to 400 lbs when properly installed
- ADA compliant, folds up against the wall when not in use
- Highest weight rating of the group, with a frame that feels reassuringly solid
- Fold-down design frees up the whole shower when you stand
- ADA compliant, a real plus for aging-in-place bathrooms
- Water-resistant teak looks warm and spa-like rather than clinical
- Backed by Moen's long-standing warranty and support
- Priced as a premium, name-brand seat
- Needs to be anchored into wall studs, so plan the mounting carefully
Our Verdict: The safest all-round choice here: if the seat will be used daily by someone who relies on it, the extra cost over the other two is easy to justify.
2. DreamLine SHST-01-TK Folding Teak Shower Seat
DreamLine’s SHST-01-TK is the most compact seat of the three at roughly 15 inches wide by 13 inches deep. Natural teak sits on stainless steel hardware with a chrome finish, and the seat folds flat against the wall, which makes it a sensible fit for a tight stall or a small bathroom.
- Natural teak seat, stainless steel hardware, chrome finish
- Compact footprint of about 15" W x 12-7/8" D
- Weight capacity of 250 lbs when installed properly
- Seat folds up, 1-year limited manufacturer warranty
- Smallest footprint of the group, ideal for narrow showers
- Natural teak grain with a clean chrome finish looks upscale
- Stainless steel hardware resists rust in a wet environment
- Lightweight and easy to fold out of the way
- Lowest weight rating of the three, so not for every user
- Requires special reinforced mounting and professional installation
- Warranty is shorter than the Moen's
Our Verdict: A neat, compact seat for small showers where space is the real constraint, as long as you are happy with its lower weight limit and a professional install.
3. Clevr 20" Teak Folding Shower Seat Bench
Clevr’s 20-inch bench is built from Grade A Burmese teak with a clear coat for protection, a stainless steel frame and solid steel brackets, finished with chrome covers. It folds up against the wall, and it is rated to hold up to 400 pounds when it is secured into wall beams by a professional.
- Grade A Burmese teak with a protective clear coat
- Stainless steel frame, solid steel brackets, chrome covers
- Overall size about 20" L x 13-1/4" W, folds up flat
- Up to 400 lbs when mounted into wall beams
- Matches the Moen's weight rating at a lower price than the DreamLine
- Wide 20-inch bench gives plenty of room to sit comfortably
- Clear-coated teak feels smooth and holds up well to moisture
- Folds up quickly and neatly out of the way
- Rated for home use only, not for commercial settings
- Needs reinforced wall beams, so the install is not a casual DIY job
Our Verdict: The best value of the three: you get a roomy, sturdy teak bench with a high weight rating for noticeably less than the DreamLine.
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Sitting lets the muscles that normally keep you steady rest, and a wall-mounted folding seat is the cheapest way to get that. For a full soak afterward, see our freestanding tub reviews.
Walk-in showers with seats are especially well suited to older adults. With age, standing for long periods can become a burden on the spine, and a wall-mounted shower seat is the simple solution: you step in, adjust the water, and sit down while it washes over you. If you are building a shower around a seat, make sure the floor is step-free and the shower drain suits a curbless design.
They are not just for the elderly, though. Sitting gives you more room to maneuver and makes it far easier to reach and clean your legs and feet, which can be a real help after surgery. A seat is also safer: slipping while balancing on one foot to scrub the other is one of the most common shower accidents, especially for people with osteoporosis, and sitting largely removes that risk.
There are a couple of downsides to be honest about. One is the stereotype that a shower seat means you must be old, but the growing number of people using them shows that prejudice is fading. The other is cost and space: a seat takes a little more room, and installation usually needs someone with experience because it must be anchored into the wall properly. On the plus side, a shower uses far less water than a bath, so a seat that makes showering as relaxing as soaking can even save you money.
Whichever seat you choose, the comfort and safety of showering sitting down are a trend well worth following. If you are planning a bigger upgrade, take a look at our shower panel reviews as well.
