Museum Exhibits
20 curated exhibits showcasing the most significant stairlifts in history
Pioneer Era
The Crispen Inclinator
The first commercially successful stairlift, invented to help a friend with polio.
Early Inclinator Model
A refined version of Crispen's original design with improved safety features.
First Stannah Stairlift
The model that launched a global stairlift empire.
Brooks Lincoln
A workhorse design that served UK homes for decades.
Innovation
Minivator 1000 Series
The stairlift that pioneered DC battery operation.
Stannah Starla
Revolutionary curved rail technology for complex staircases.
ThyssenKrupp Flow 2
German precision engineering in curved stairlift design.
Acorn 180 Curved
Bringing curved stairlift affordability to the masses.
Modern Era
Acorn Superglide 120
The stairlift that brought accessibility to the masses.
Bruno Elan SRE-3050
American engineering meets modern design.
Handicare 1100
Scandinavian simplicity meets accessibility engineering.
Savaria K2
Canadian innovation for North American homes.
Harmar Pinnacle SL600
Heavy-duty American engineering for demanding applications.
Modern IoT/Smart Stairlift
The connected stairlift for the digital age.
Specialty
Bruno Elite Outdoor
Built to withstand the elements while getting you home.
Stannah 320 Outdoor
British engineering for British weather.
Perch/Standing Stairlift
An alternative design for those who cannot sit comfortably.
Heavy-Duty/Bariatric Stairlift
Engineered for users who need extra capacity and durability.
Spiral Staircase Installation
The ultimate challenge in stairlift installation.
Pop Culture
About Our Exhibits
The Stairlift Museum's permanent collection features 20 carefully curated exhibits representing the most significant stairlifts in history. From C.C. Crispen's groundbreaking 1923 Inclinator to today's IoT-enabled smart lifts, each exhibit tells a unique story of innovation, engineering, and the human drive for accessibility.
Exhibit Categories
- Pioneer Era: The earliest stairlifts that established the industry, including the original Inclinator and first European models.
- Innovation: Breakthrough designs that advanced the technology, from DC battery power to curved rail systems.
- Modern Era: Contemporary stairlifts that set current standards for design, safety, and user experience.
- Specialty: Unique designs for specific needs, including outdoor units, heavy-duty models, and spiral staircase solutions.
- Pop Culture: Stairlifts that have appeared in film, television, and popular media.