Kingsbury Rise & Recline Chairs

About the Kingsbury rise and recline collection

This collection features the Kingsbury rise-and-recline mobility chair in seven colourways across two materials. Three are genuine leather (tan, black and cream), one is a grey leather, and three are fabric (black, light grey and grey). Every option is the same chair, so the choice between them is simply colour and material, which keeps the decision straightforward once you know whether you prefer leather or fabric. At the time of writing six are in stock and the tan is sold out.

Because it is one chair in several finishes, it is an easy range to choose from once you have settled on leather or fabric and a colour. It is worth deciding early whether you want the smart, easy-wipe surface of leather or the softer feel of fabric, since that narrows the seven options to a shorter list. For the wider choice of reclining seating, see our recliner chairs collection.

How a rise-and-recline chair works

A rise-and-recline chair is a powered armchair with two movements. The recline function tilts the backrest back and raises a footrest so you can sit back and rest. The rise function tilts the whole seat forward and upward to bring you towards a standing position when you want to get up. Both are operated by a hand control, and the chair returns to an upright seating position between uses. Because the two movements are separate, you can recline to rest or use the rise function on its own.

We describe how the chair works rather than offering any medical or mobility advice; if you are choosing a chair for a particular need, consider your own requirements or seek appropriate independent advice, and our team can explain how the chair functions on 02476 705 600. For other powered reclining designs, see our electric recliner chairs range.

Powered operation and positioning

The rise-and-recline movement is powered, so the chair needs to be near a mains socket to work, with the lead reaching a socket without stretching. The exact motor arrangement — for example single or dual motor — and whether there is any battery back-up are not confirmed in the current data, so check the product page or call us before ordering if that detail matters to you. As a general point, a powered chair should be plugged into an accessible socket rather than a chain of extension leads, and the cable kept clear of walkways.

Position the chair so the hand control stays within easy reach when it is in use, and so there is room to recline and rise without the chair meeting a wall or furniture. It is also worth thinking about where the chair will live day to day, since a powered chair is not as easily moved around a room as a light armchair. For the wider recliner range across sizes, see our recliner sofas collection.

Leather and fabric options

The chair comes in two materials, described honestly by grade. The tan, black and cream chairs are titled genuine leather, so we describe those as genuine leather — real hide that wipes clean easily and has a smart, classic look. The grey leather chair's title says simply “leather” without a stated grade, so we describe it as leather rather than asserting genuine. The black, light grey and grey fabric chairs are fabric, which is soft and warm and easy to dress with a throw.

Leather suits a room where an easy-wipe surface is useful; fabric suits a softer, warmer look and is easy to refresh with a throw or cushions. Whichever you choose, check the product title for the material and stated grade, as this is a mixed-material range rather than one finish throughout. To compare leather designs across the range, see our leather sofas collection.

The seven colourways

In leather there is genuine leather in tan, black and cream, plus a grey leather; in fabric there is black, light grey and grey. Tan and cream are warm, light shades that keep a room soft; black is smart and practical; and the greys are cool, versatile neutrals that suit most schemes. At the time of writing every colour except the tan genuine leather is in stock, so most shades can be ordered now.

Because a chair is a smaller piece than a sofa, its colour is easier to place, but it still helps to pick a shade that works with the room's existing tones. Screens vary, so treat the product images as a guide. To see the versatile neutral across other designs, browse our grey sofas range.

Choosing the right size and allowing for movement

The chair is a single armchair, but a rise-and-recline design needs clearance behind it for the backrest to recline and clearance in front for the footrest to rise and for the seat to tilt forward. Plan for the chair in its reclined and risen positions, not just upright, so it has room to move. A common mistake is to place a rise-and-recline chair tight against a wall, which stops the backrest reclining fully, so leave a gap behind it.

Exact dimensions are not confirmed in the current data, so treat the product-page measurements as the deciding factor and allow space around the chair on all sides before ordering. Mark the spot where it will sit, including the room to recline and rise. Our wider sofas collection shows coordinating seating if you want to match a suite.

Measuring and delivery access

Measure the width, depth and height of the chair's spot, allowing clearance to recline and rise, then measure the width and height of every doorway, hallway, stairwell and tight turn it must pass through, plus lift dimensions if you are above ground level.

Delivery to England and Wales is free and handled by our two-person team. A rise-and-recline chair is heavier than a plain armchair because of the mechanism, so confirm the packaged dimensions on the product page before your delivery date; full details are on our delivery information page.

Caring for your chair

Care depends on the material. Wipe leather with a soft, barely damp cloth and blot spills promptly, keeping it out of direct heat and prolonged sunlight; an occasional suitable leather conditioner helps keep it supple. Vacuum fabric gently with an upholstery attachment and spot-clean spills promptly, working from the outside of a mark inward so it does not spread.

Keep the mechanism clear of obstructions and operate it smoothly. Product-specific care codes are not confirmed in the current data, so always follow the care label on the product and test any cleaning product on a hidden area first. For other fabric designs, our fabric sofas collection shows the wider choice.

Stock and availability

At the time of writing six of the seven colourways are in stock — the black leather, grey leather, cream leather, black fabric, light grey fabric and grey fabric — and the tan genuine leather is sold out. Stock changes, so treat the live product pages as authoritative, use the availability filter, and use the back-in-stock option on the tan if that is the colour you want.

If the tan is unavailable when you look, our team can suggest an in-stock alternative in a similar tone, such as the cream genuine leather or one of the grey options. To compare warm, light shades across other designs, see our cream fabric sofas collection.

Why choose Furniture Instore

We list the Kingsbury rise-and-recline chair with honest material, colour and stock information — genuine leather only where the title confirms it, plain leather where the grade is not stated, fabric kept distinct, and the sold-out tan disclosed openly — and we describe how the chair works without making any medical or health claims. Delivery is free to England and Wales by our two-person team, backed by a 4.8★ Excellent rating from over 4,800 genuine Trustpilot reviews.

You can spread the cost with PayPal Pay in 3, Klarna Pay in 3 or Pay in 30, and Clearpay in 4 interest-free fortnightly payments, or DivideBuy for a longer-term plan, interest-free where stated and subject to credit check. Order with confidence under our 14-day returns policy, and call our Coventry showroom on 02476 705 600 to check availability or for help choosing. To browse other reclining chairs, see our electric recliner chairs range.

Frequently asked questions about the Kingsbury rise and recline chair