For many years one company has stood out as a favorite in motion furniture. Barcalounger, a name which is synonymous with the recliner has definitely changed to keep up with the times, offering seating for any décor or application. Home theater, and slimmer more design oriented models are just some of the recent additions to the Barcalounger collection. From wing chairs to sofa sleepers in 120 leathers and 400 fabrics, and if that's not enough send your own material they will custom make a piece just for you. For the higher end customer the Wayne Phillips collection is an eight way hand tied line featuring stationary seating as well as recliners.
The Contura 2010 line from Fjords of Norway is probably the most detailed chair I have ever seen or felt. Designed by Svein Asbjornsen as first class airline seating, it is without a doubt first class seating. The zero gravity technology allows you to transition into any position and lock the chair for hours of suspended comfort. The Contura features a manually adjustable tilt headrest and cushion that slides up and down allowing optimal head and neck support. Covered in high quality leather and hand made in Norway, this will soon be your favorite piece of furniture.
From the world leader in comfort seating comes a great place to spend you quality time. Lets face it, a great movie is always better when you in total comfort. Hand made in Norway, the Ekornes Stressless line is hands down the dollar for dollar best value in living room, and theater seating. Unlike the look alike counterfiets, the Stressless line made since 1972 will be a welcome addition to you home, recreational vehicle, or boat for many years. Based on the articulating frame the seats are even developed in various sizes to fit everyone.
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I recently had the pleasure of spending some quality time in an absolutely great sofa from Ekornes, a Norwegian manufacturer that specializes in ergonomic seating. The Stressless line is a very high quality versatile grouping that offers high and low back recliners with articulating headrests and lumbar supports. With a simple push the seats recline without any levers or gadgets and glides into any position for a truly conforming fit. On the high back models the headrest smoothly curves forward allowing for a perfect television viewing or reading position. In the same motion the inner lumbar support changes position to allow for optimal lower back support. The Paradise model even has a height adjustable headrest to accommodate people of various sizes. A sleep mode can be engaged by simply pulling the headrest forward and laying the chair almost flat. The Ekornes Stressless line comes in sofas, love seats, and chairs and most sets are sold in a combination of high and low backs to fit the ideal needs of the consumer. Ekornes has been producing the line since 1972 with a very close attention to detail, and are always on the cutting edge of innovation. Find a dealer close to you and discover real comfort!
I have been closely involved in the retail furniture market from sales and buying, to management for the past 20 plus years. With that having been said, there is very little I have not seen on the merchandise side of the business. From the cheapest to the highest of quality products, it is true, you get what you pay for. As the one man complaint department I am overjoyed when a particular product has historically proven it's self as a trouble free experience for our customers. The Ekornes Stressless line from Norway is exactly that. Ekornes has produced the best leather recliners and living / media room furniture since 1972. The company has managed to fight off cutting corners to compete with the entire field of look a like cheaper copies, and there are many. In a vain attempt some companies have even tried to adopt the features that have made this chair legendary only to miss by a long shot. Meanwhile the Stressless line continues to evolve into a very ergonomic and stylish collection with comfort as the paramount goal.
The Stressless line has features that are way beyond the competition and it will be evident as soon as you take a seat. First of all, we're all different sizes and Ekornes makes their models in 2 and even 3 sizes to accommodate various height and width. Some of the features include a separate and active foot rest, active lumbar support, self adjusting headrest, and the new sleep mode which allows an almost flat position. I am most impressed with the quality components that make up the epoxy coated steel frame and how it smoothly adjusts to any position with very little effort. Surrounding their frame is cold cured foam which is injected into molds and takes the shape of the chair. In the curing process the foam develops a hearty shell that is most resilient creating a substantial base. This is then covered with several layers of less dense foam and padding to allow for a most conforming feel. Topped off with a fully surrounding top grain leather and external steam bent laminated beech wood frame, the chairs look as good as it feels. As an owner of two I can testify on a personal level, it is truly a stressless experience.
