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The pinnacle of our upholstery range, the Idler is a beautifully versatile armchair design inspired by an Edwardian sofa that Nix has in her own kitchen. The perfect combination of style, comfort, and durability, the beauty of the Idler lies in its refreshingly simple silhouette that allows it to be dressed up or down to suit a wide range of settings, from the kitchen to the drawing room.
Made by skilled craftspeople at our maker in Derbyshire, its effortlessly refined appearance belies the sturdy construction within, including a handcrafted beech frame and bespoke coil-sprung mesh-top seats that you can sink into.
- Handmade in the UK
- Solid Sustainably certified timber frames with Lifetime Guarantee
- Coil Sprung seat unit, for superior comfort
- 50:50 mix of eco-friendly fibres and feathers, eliminating the need for frequent plumping
This is an ex-display piece in a fabric we no longer stock.
As this has been used on display there may be a few blemishes to the surface of the product such a bit of light scuffing, or a few small areas of minor damage. On this particular product we have noted there is some dirty scuffing on the back rest of the seat. This could be resolved with a professional clean.
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Frame Lifetime Guarantee
Handmade in the UK
Uniquely Made to Order
Description
Description
Whether pulled up beside a warm fireplace or next to a window with a view, the Idler armchair offers a cosy spot for quiet moments. Characterised by gently curved arms, playful spherical feet and a deep, coil-sprung seat, the Idler armchair is the ultimate in luxurious comfort.
At NiX, quality and craftsmanship are at the heart of everything we do. Our made-to-order upholstery is proudly crafted in the UK by our partner that has been handmaking fine furniture for over 60 years. The Idler armchair's Sustainably certified beech hardwood frame and solid oak feet are carefully joined and secured with a Lifetime Guarantee for complete peace of mind.
This product is upholstered in our soft but strong Laidback Linen fabric that brings a relaxed and informal feel to the interior. Crafted in Italy through a meticulous process of weaving, dyeing, and tumbling, our Laidback Linen works seamlessly with our Intelligent Velvet and NiX checks and stripes.
Seat cushions are carefully filled with a 50:50 mix of Spanish Barbary duck feathers – a by-product of the meat industry – and Quallofil Blue, a recycled fibre. The result is a cushion that you can sink into yet keeps its shape, eliminating the need for frequent plumping. Fabric covers are expertly stitched and every component is individually upholstered to be well-used and well-loved for years to come.
- Exclusive to NiX by Nicola Harding
- Legs solid oak (forest oak mid-stain)
Trade pricing available on request, please contact us.
Delivery & Returns
Delivery & Returns
Delivery
UK mainland kerbside delivery is FREE of charge as standard for this item, and will be sent via our 2-man delivery partner. Our white glove delivery is also available for this piece as an optional extra for purchase at checkout.
Once the item is in our warehouse, our 2-man delivery partner will contact you directly to make a delivery booking and will email you the details. Please advise them in advance of any access issues, e.g. no parking.
They deliver Monday to Saturday between 7.00am and 7.00pm in four-hour delivery time slots. On the scheduled delivery day, you’ll receive an email confirming the four-hour delivery time slot. The delivery team will then confirm the delivery time via a phone call, approximately one hour prior to arriving at your property.
International Orders
If you are located outside of the UK mainland and wish to purchase our products, we can ship internationally. Before placing your order reach out to our Customer Service team for a quote on +44(0)330 058 1551 or email us with your order request, and we will do the rest. International deliveries will be given extra packaging, and crated or palletised for protection when necessary. Please allow a few working days for us to process your request.
Visit our Delivery & Returns page for more information.
Returns
We have a no-quibbles returns policy, and we’ll happily take back most pieces within 28 days of when we delivered them, as long as they are in their original packaging (unless we took this away for you) and without any signs of use (for UK mainland delivery returns).
When it comes to large items that are delivered via our standard 2-man or white-gloved delivery service, we will need to charge £150 to cover the cost of collection (for UK mainland delivery returns). However, if you tell us when we deliver it, and before the installation team leaves, we will take it back free of charge.
Made to Order (MTO) pieces are made specifically to your exact requirements. They can be returned to us, but we do charge a restocking fee that is 25% of the original price of the piece (for UK mainland delivery returns).
For upholstered pieces that have been made with your own fabric, we are sadly unable to offer a refund.
Should you find a fault or damage to your piece, please contact our customer support team who will be able to assist you.
To return an item, please follow the instructions on our Delivery & Returns page.
Dimensions
Dimensions
W: 80cm / 31.5"
D: 92cm / 36.2"
H: 77cm / 30.3"
Materials
Materials
- Frame: 100% Sustainably certified Birch and Beech Hardwood
- Legs: 100%Sustainably certified Oak
- Fabric: 100% Linen
- Cushions: 50% Duck feathers, 50% Eco-friendly fibres
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Once a week, use your vacuum cleaner’s upholstery nozzle to help stop dust from building up. You can also use a soft, clean brush to clean the fabric, paying particular attention to the arms and any pleats. This will help to combat fabric wear and stop colour fading.
Our seat cushions have the same fabric on the top and bottom, making it easy to flip them over when plumping.
Assembly Instructions
Assembly Instructions
Delivered with travel feet, and bolt-on feet packaged separately.
However, by choosing our White Glove Delivery service (+£150) at checkout, our delivery crew will install it for you in your room of choice, and will take away the packaging for recycling when they are done.
Lifetime Guarantee
Lifetime Guarantee
At NiX by Nicola Harding, we believe it is our responsibility to make things that last.
Our products are designed to be future heirlooms, investment pieces that will stand the test of time and endure across generations. That's why all our upholstery frames come with a lifetime guarantee.
Crafted in the UK with meticulous attention to detail from seasoned, Sustainably certified hardwood, our frames are shaped with a bandsaw before being drilled, assembled by hand and sanded by our experienced frame makers. Each frame component passes through around 15 different machining processes before being finished, ensuring the highest possible quality.
NiX by Nicola Harding, designed for real life, elegant and built to last.
In Stock - Available Now with FREE Delivery
Contact customer services for availability
The pinnacle of our upholstery range, the Idler is a beautifully versatile armchair design inspired by an Edwardian sofa that Nix has in her own kitchen. The perfect combination of style, comfort, and durability, the beauty of the Idler lies in its refreshingly simple silhouette that allows it to be dressed up or down to suit a wide range of settings, from the kitchen to the drawing room.
Made by skilled craftspeople at our maker in Derbyshire, its effortlessly refined appearance belies the sturdy construction within, including a handcrafted beech frame and bespoke coil-sprung mesh-top seats that you can sink into.
- Handmade in the UK
- Solid Sustainably certified timber frames with Lifetime Guarantee
- Coil Sprung seat unit, for superior comfort
- 50:50 mix of eco-friendly fibres and feathers, eliminating the need for frequent plumping
This is an ex-display piece in a fabric we no longer stock.
As this has been used on display there may be a few blemishes to the surface of the product such a bit of light scuffing, or a few small areas of minor damage. On this particular product we have noted there is some dirty scuffing on the back rest of the seat. This could be resolved with a professional clean.
Frame Lifetime Guarantee
Handmade in the UK
Uniquely Made to Order
Description
Whether pulled up beside a warm fireplace or next to a window with a view, the Idler armchair offers a cosy spot for quiet moments. Characterised by gently curved arms, playful spherical feet and a deep, coil-sprung seat, the Idler armchair is the ultimate in luxurious comfort.
At NiX, quality and craftsmanship are at the heart of everything we do. Our made-to-order upholstery is proudly crafted in the UK by our partner that has been handmaking fine furniture for over 60 years. The Idler armchair's Sustainably certified beech hardwood frame and solid oak feet are carefully joined and secured with a Lifetime Guarantee for complete peace of mind.
This product is upholstered in our soft but strong Laidback Linen fabric that brings a relaxed and informal feel to the interior. Crafted in Italy through a meticulous process of weaving, dyeing, and tumbling, our Laidback Linen works seamlessly with our Intelligent Velvet and NiX checks and stripes.
Seat cushions are carefully filled with a 50:50 mix of Spanish Barbary duck feathers – a by-product of the meat industry – and Quallofil Blue, a recycled fibre. The result is a cushion that you can sink into yet keeps its shape, eliminating the need for frequent plumping. Fabric covers are expertly stitched and every component is individually upholstered to be well-used and well-loved for years to come.
- Exclusive to NiX by Nicola Harding
- Legs solid oak (forest oak mid-stain)
Trade pricing available on request, please contact us.
Delivery & Returns
Delivery
UK mainland kerbside delivery is FREE of charge as standard for this item, and will be sent via our 2-man delivery partner. Our white glove delivery is also available for this piece as an optional extra for purchase at checkout.
Once the item is in our warehouse, our 2-man delivery partner will contact you directly to make a delivery booking and will email you the details. Please advise them in advance of any access issues, e.g. no parking.
They deliver Monday to Saturday between 7.00am and 7.00pm in four-hour delivery time slots. On the scheduled delivery day, you’ll receive an email confirming the four-hour delivery time slot. The delivery team will then confirm the delivery time via a phone call, approximately one hour prior to arriving at your property.
International Orders
If you are located outside of the UK mainland and wish to purchase our products, we can ship internationally. Before placing your order reach out to our Customer Service team for a quote on +44(0)330 058 1551 or email us with your order request, and we will do the rest. International deliveries will be given extra packaging, and crated or palletised for protection when necessary. Please allow a few working days for us to process your request.
Visit our Delivery & Returns page for more information.
Returns
We have a no-quibbles returns policy, and we’ll happily take back most pieces within 28 days of when we delivered them, as long as they are in their original packaging (unless we took this away for you) and without any signs of use (for UK mainland delivery returns).
When it comes to large items that are delivered via our standard 2-man or white-gloved delivery service, we will need to charge £150 to cover the cost of collection (for UK mainland delivery returns). However, if you tell us when we deliver it, and before the installation team leaves, we will take it back free of charge.
Made to Order (MTO) pieces are made specifically to your exact requirements. They can be returned to us, but we do charge a restocking fee that is 25% of the original price of the piece (for UK mainland delivery returns).
For upholstered pieces that have been made with your own fabric, we are sadly unable to offer a refund.
Should you find a fault or damage to your piece, please contact our customer support team who will be able to assist you.
To return an item, please follow the instructions on our Delivery & Returns page.
Artisan Process
Dimensions
W: 80cm / 31.5"
D: 92cm / 36.2"
H: 77cm / 30.3"
Materials
- Frame: 100% Sustainably certified Birch and Beech Hardwood
- Legs: 100%Sustainably certified Oak
- Fabric: 100% Linen
- Cushions: 50% Duck feathers, 50% Eco-friendly fibres
Care Instructions
Once a week, use your vacuum cleaner’s upholstery nozzle to help stop dust from building up. You can also use a soft, clean brush to clean the fabric, paying particular attention to the arms and any pleats. This will help to combat fabric wear and stop colour fading.
Our seat cushions have the same fabric on the top and bottom, making it easy to flip them over when plumping.
Assembly Instructions
Delivered with travel feet, and bolt-on feet packaged separately.
However, by choosing our White Glove Delivery service (+£150) at checkout, our delivery crew will install it for you in your room of choice, and will take away the packaging for recycling when they are done.
Lifetime Guarantee
At NiX by Nicola Harding, we believe it is our responsibility to make things that last.
Our products are designed to be future heirlooms, investment pieces that will stand the test of time and endure across generations. That's why all our upholstery frames come with a lifetime guarantee.
Crafted in the UK with meticulous attention to detail from seasoned, Sustainably certified hardwood, our frames are shaped with a bandsaw before being drilled, assembled by hand and sanded by our experienced frame makers. Each frame component passes through around 15 different machining processes before being finished, ensuring the highest possible quality.
NiX by Nicola Harding, designed for real life, elegant and built to last.
