Massage Chair Manufacturers: An Overview of All Brands

We currently carry 13 massage chair brands, and in stores you’ll come across names spanning 70 years of industry history. This overview sorts manufacturers by country of origin and honestly states for each one where the chairs are developed and where they’re built. That’s because the two rarely coincide: The vast majority of massage chairs worldwide roll off the assembly line in China, while development takes place in Japan, Korea, the U.S., and Germany. You can read about how it all began in our guide: Who invented the massage chair?

Manufacturers from Japan

The Inventor: In 1954, company founder Nobuo Fujimoto built the world’s first mass-produced massage chair in Osaka; that original model is now designated Japanese Industrial Heritage No. 68. To this day, Fujiiryoki continues to develop and manufacture its top-of-the-line models in Japan. We carry the brand’s JP4000, the international version of the Japanese flagship model AS-R2300. To the “ Fujiiryoki ” collection

A Japanese manufacturer whose armchairs are made in Japan. KOYO embodies the classic Japanese school: precise kneading massage takes precedence over feature lists. KOYO , along with OHCO and Positive Posture , is part of the American Furniture-For-Life Group (FFL); we are the European distributor for its brands. About the KOYO collection

OHCO is a U.S. company, but it has its armchairs manufactured in Japan. They were designed by a Japanese designer with the needs of the American market in mind. OHCO is also an FFL brand in our distribution portfolio. About the " OHCO" collection

Other manufacturers/brands from Japan: Family Inada, Panasonic, SANYO

Family Inada is one of the industry’s pioneers and has been manufacturing fully automatic massage chairs since 1962; its latest models are now also manufactured in China. Learn more about Family Inada. Panasonic was the first major corporation to enter the market in 1969 and has been manufacturing in China for decades. By 2025, Panasonic had withdrawn from Europe and was focusing on other markets; as a result, new models are not currently available for sale here. Learn more about Panasonic. Only SANYO has a truly historic background: the brand was absorbed into Panasonic. Anyone offered a SANYO chair today is looking at a unit that is well over 15 years old; before buying, it’s worth taking a realistic look at spare parts and service options. Learn more about SANYO.

Manufacturers from Korea

Korea's best-known massage chair brand, developed in Seoul and manufactured in China. Bodyfriend stands out for its unique design and invests heavily in medical technology research. Explore the Bodyfriend collection

Designed in Korea, built in China. You can only truly appreciate the KAI series when you sit in it. Explore the HUTECH-KAI collection

Ceragem

A Korean healthcare technology manufacturer that made its name with thermal massage tables and has recently entered the market with massage chairs as well; the products are manufactured in China. A name you’ll be seeing more often in the coming years.

Manufacturer from Singapore

Developed and designed in Singapore, manufactured in China. OSIM is one of the largest wellness brands in Asia and brings a wealth of experience from hundreds of its own retail stores. Explore the OSIM collection

Manufacturers from Taiwan

Johnson Health Tech (Synca, Inner Balance)

The Taiwanese Johnson Group is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of exercise equipment and operates in the massage market under the sub-brands Synca and Inner Balance. Both names therefore refer to the same company, albeit with different focuses. We list models from both brands in our archive for reference. Fujiiryoki is now also part of the Johnson Group, but is operated as an independent brand with its own product development.

Manufacturers from the United States

Developed and designed in the U.S., manufactured in China. The brand has its roots in ergonomic recliners and, accordingly, places great emphasis on seating comfort even without an active massage. Positive Posture is the third FFL brand in our company. To the Positive Posture Collection

LURACO

A rarity in the industry: LURACO has been developing and manufacturing its recliners in the U.S. since the 2000s. We’ve used the brand’s iRobotics 7 PLUS (i7) ourselves; however, LURACO does not currently export to Europe, so new units are hard to come by here.

Human Touch

A U.S. company with a long history in the American massage chair market; production takes place in China. Rarely found in German living rooms, but all the more common in U.S. comparison tests.

Manufacturers from Germany

We are the manufacturer here: The " Allgäuer Massagetechnik " is produced in our own factory. It is manufactured in Germany using 95% German components, with final assembly taking place in-house. This makes it one of the very few massage chair lines that are truly built in Germany. View the collection Allgäuer Massagetechnik

A German company based in Paderborn, in the massage business since 2000, with manufacturing in China. Casada is one of the best-known names in the industry throughout Europe. About the " Casada" collection

A German company based in Tauberbischofsheim. Production generally takes place in China, though some of the older devices came from Japan and Taiwan. Alpha Techno has been on the German market for decades and is therefore commonly found in medical practices and studios. About the Alpha-Techno Collection

Developed in Germany, manufactured in China. The name says it all: These devices are designed for therapy-oriented use. Explore the " PhysioChair" collection

Our private label: designed in Germany, manufactured in China according to our specifications. It’s inspired by what we hear every day in our consulting work and specifically addresses the gaps we’ve found in other brands. Explore our private label collection

AllgäuTech

Not to be confused with our Allgäuer Massagetechnik: AllgäuTech GmbH was an independent German manufacturer that was forced to file for bankruptcy at the end of 2021. Some units are still in circulation; we list the models in our archive for reference. Go to the AllgäuTech Archive

Manufacturers from China

A Chinese manufacturer that handles all development and production in-house. iRest is one of the country's largest manufacturers and also produces products for other brands. View the iRest collection

OGAWA

Historically a Malaysian company, now owned by Chinese investors, with production in China. A major player in Asia; in Germany, it is primarily present through imports.

ROTAI

One of the truly major Chinese manufacturers: ROTAI develops and manufactures its products in China, in factories that supply a significant portion of the global market.

Kangtai (COMTEK)

Kangtai also manufactures on a large scale for numerous brands worldwide. In Germany, the name has become best known through the COMTEK brand.

Frequently Asked Questions About Massage Chair Manufacturers

Which massage chair manufacturer is the best?

There isn't just one "best" chair—there are several. Whether the rollers align with your shoulders or miss them by a little depends on your height and where your pelvis sits in the chair, and each manufacturer handles this differently. That's why we have every chair set up here, and you can try them out one by one.

Which massage chairs are actually manufactured in Germany?

Very few. Our Allgäuer Massagetechnik is manufactured in Germany, using 95% German components. The other German brands, such as Casada and Alpha Techno , develop their products here and have them manufactured in China, which is standard practice in the industry and says nothing about quality.

Which manufacturers are based in Japan?

Fujiiryoki KOYO , and others develop and manufacture their products in Japan, while , a U.S. company, has its products manufactured in Japan. Historically, Family Inada, Panasonic, and SANYO are also from Japan. OHCO

Who invented the massage chair?

Nobuo Fujimoto, the founder of Fujiiryoki, built the world's first mass-produced massage chair in Osaka in 1954. The full story with original photos: Who invented the massage chair?

As of August 28, 2026. This information is based on our contacts with manufacturers and our consulting experience at 7 showrooms.