Padded Lateral Support
Soft fibre-filled cushioning with generously padded side supports for a snug sitting experience. Additional trunk support is considered through individual assessment.
Hartwell Living · Made-to-Measure Rise & Recline Chair
The Kensington Riser Recliner
Beautifully Supportive. Exceptionally Comfortable.
Experience beautifully tailored comfort with the Kensington, a British-made riser recliner designed for luxurious relaxation and reassuring support. Its generously padded lateral-support backrest offers a wonderfully snug sitting experience, with made-to-measure sizing, a choice of reclining mechanisms and personally confirmed upholstery options.
Effortless Rise & Recline
Supportive Comfort
Timeless Design
Beautiful Fabric Choices
- British Made
- Bespoke Sizing
- Padded Lateral Support
- Single & Dual Motor Options
Appointments subject to availability and coverage.
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The Kensington Riser Recliner
Beautifully Supportive.Exceptionally Comfortable.
Experience beautifully tailored comfort with the Kensington, a British-made riser recliner designed for luxurious relaxation and reassuring support. Its generously padded lateral-support backrest offers a wonderfully snug sitting experience, with made-to-measure sizing, a choice of reclining mechanisms and personally confirmed upholstery options.
Comfort, considered
- Supportive, fibre-filled lateral backrest
- Bespoke dimensions, assessed personally
- Seven standard and specialist cushion options
- Six mechanism technologies to discuss
- Free home consultation
- Professional installation included within coverage
Made to order · Approximately 8–10 Weeks
Your quotation and final specification are confirmed personally. No online checkout.
Five-Year Parts & Labour Warranty Included
Enjoy additional peace of mind with Hartwell Living’s five-year warranty on qualifying components, supported by nationwide aftercare.
Warranty coverage and terms to be confirmed before ordering.
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Comfort in motion
See The Kensington Riser Recliner in Action
Explore the rise and recline movement with a personal demonstration.
A closer look at effortless movement
An authentic chair demonstration film is awaiting approval. In the meantime, an advisor can explain the movement and demonstrate suitable options.
Still manufacturer photograph · not a simulated demonstration
Would You Like to Try The Kensington Riser Recliner?
Book Your Free DemonstrationBeautifully personal
Explore Fabrics on This Chair
Discover our beautiful fabrics and leathers, and request free samples to see them in your own home.
Explore Our FabricsYour advisor confirms fabric and leather compatibility specifically for this chair. Samples remain available through our existing library; only individually approved upholstery can be offered for the Kensington Riser Recliner.
Explore the Fabric ShowroomComfort in every detail
Made for the Way You Live
Your advisor helps you understand the sizes, support and movement available, so you can take your time finding a comfortable fit.
Adjustable Waterfall Back
Individual fibre-filled cushions can be adjusted for personal comfort. Availability and configuration are confirmed by your advisor.
Comfort That Embraces You.
A luxurious, fibre-filled lateral-support backrest creates a supportive, enveloping sitting experience. Generously padded side supports offer a snug and reassuring position. Additional trunk-support needs are considered through individual assessment.
Supportive by Design
Padded lateral sections help support a comfortable sitting position.
Beautifully Cushioned
Soft fibre-filled upholstery offers welcoming comfort throughout the backrest.
Tailored to Your Needs
Combine the supportive backrest with bespoke dimensions and your preferred seat cushion.
Made to Measure. Made for Comfort.
Your advisor considers your height, proportions, preferred sitting position and individual requirements, alongside the space and access in your home.
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Arrange your free home assessment
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Explore your measurements and seating needs
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Discuss suitable cushions, fabric and mechanisms
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Receive a personalised, no-obligation quotation
Find the Comfort That’s Right for You.
Easiform
Softer Reflex foam for gentle everyday comfort.
Firmaform
Firmer Reflex foam for customers who prefer a more supportive sitting surface.
Deluxe Pocket Sprung
Individual steel pocket springs provide consistent cushioning and help retain the seat’s shape.
Viscoform
A memory-foam top layer increases contact area to help redistribute pressure.
Celliform
Gelacell matrix technology supports pressure distribution and airflow.
Liquiform
Fluid gel cushioning for comfort and pressure redistribution.
Coolform
Silicone gel conforms to the body’s contours for personal comfort.
Pocket-sprung seating cannot be combined with heat and massage, is unavailable for bariatric configurations, seat widths above 22.0” or seat depths below 16.0”. Specialist pressure-management cushions require appropriate professional advice and suitable upholstery; no cushion is presented as preventing pressure injuries. Mechanisms and all upgrades depend on the confirmed configuration.
Speak to a Hartwell Seating AdvisorEffortless movement
Included as standard
- British-made, made-to-order construction
- Padded lateral-support backrest
- Personal guidance on dimensions and seating support
- Professional home installation within confirmed coverage
Thoughtful Details. Personalised for You.
Optional features are discussed personally. Some cannot be combined; heat & massage requires an alternative seat cushion rather than pocket-sprung seating.
Comfort Heat System
Independently controlled warmth for suitable seat and back-cushion configurations.
Relaxor Heat & Massage
Gentle vibration and warmth. Requires an alternative to pocket-sprung seating.
Small Head Pillow
Additional soft cushioning for your head.
Head Roll
Additional neck cushioning, assessed for your comfort.
Removable Back Cushion
A removable configuration allows cushions to be repositioned or replaced, where compatible.
USB & USB-C Charging
An integrated charging point; USB-C is available on request, subject to configuration.
Adjustable Reading Lamp
Reading light with adjustable brightness. Cannot be combined with the rechargeable battery system.
Rechargeable Battery System
Discuss rechargeable power for placement away from a socket. Cannot be combined with the reading lamp.
Alternative Handsets
Your advisor can explain suitable control options for the chosen mechanism.
Arm Covers
Standard or full-length protective arm covers, confirmed for your configuration.
Seat Cover
Additional protection for your seat upholstery.
Head Cover
A protective cover for the headrest upholstery.
Enclosure Skirt
A tailored skirt to conceal the mechanism; availability is confirmed personally.
The finer details
Dimensions & Specifications
A personal invitation
Experience Hartwell Comfort for Yourself
Free Home Consultation
Explore suitable seating options with a friendly advisor in the comfort of your own home.
Book a Home ConsultationYour Perfect Chair Begins with a Conversation.
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Speak to Our Team
Discuss your needs with a Hartwell advisor.
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Arrange Your Home Consultation
A free home assessment, subject to coverage and availability.
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Discover Your Ideal Comfort
Explore measurements, back support, cushions, fabrics and movement.
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Receive Your Quotation
A personalised, no-obligation quotation for your confirmed specification.
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Crafted for You
Made to order, typically within approximately 8–10 weeks.
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Delivered with Care
Your chair is positioned and installed, controls demonstrated and packaging removed, subject to confirmed service terms.
Appointments are subject to availability and coverage. Demonstration models, configurations and access requirements are confirmed beforehand.
Thoughtfully considered
The Hartwell Difference
Personalised Advice
A conversation about your comfort, home and everyday life.
Considered Furniture
Comfort, appearance and practicality brought together.
Fabrics & Finishes
Explore approved upholstery with your advisor.
Delivery Guidance
Clear guidance on coverage, access and installation.
A little reassurance
Your Questions, Answered
Comfort, made personal
Your Perfect Chair Starts with a Conversation
Choosing the right chair is personal. We’re here to help you explore comfort, discover beautiful fabrics and find a chair that feels right for you.