Brandtroducing: Stressless!
The year is 1934: While Norway is slowly emerging from the shadow of the Great Depression and ushering in a new era of progress , 26-year-old Jens Ellingsen Ekornes is standing on the small family farm in his hometown of Sykkylven , brimming with ideas.
The starting point was the founding of a furniture company. The factory was originally intended to produce only metal springs for mattresses. However, Ekornes was more interested in mattress construction itself and, in 1937, promptly launched the independently developed Svan mattress : Norway's first innerspring model – which, incidentally, is still sold today.
His creative drive subsequently drove him to England, France, Germany, and America. The energetic Norwegian immediately established contacts in the United States in particular and expanded production to include upholstered furniture by importing machinery from there.
The origins of the brand name
In 1971, Ekornes produced his first Stressless chair , which he proudly calls the "first true TV chair." Since then, the products have been sold under the Stressless label. Stressless stands for the perfect combination of functionality and aesthetics. The unique seating comfort is matched by a timeless design. The brand is equally suitable for those seeking a relaxed, comfortable lifestyle as well as hyper-focused, intellectually minded professionals seeking a visual and ergonomic upgrade to their work environment.
Relaxation as a science
In 1991, the first Stressless technology was patented. A unique selling point of the brand: Few can claim to invest as much research into optimizing comfort. Stressless truly pursues a science of comfort! The numerous patented technologies – all of which perfect the ergonomic movement of the furniture – not only provide a high level of comfort but also promote health and well-being by supporting the body's natural movement.
Sustainability as a principle
But it's not just Stressless's history and comfort that are impressive, but also their commitment to sustainability and environmental protection. All factories are certified according to international environmental standards and use only wood from sustainable forestry. With initiatives such as the reuse of leftover materials and closed-loop systems, Stressless demonstrates that furniture production can be more than just furniture manufacturing—it can be a contribution to improving our planet.
A Norwegian legend
Jens Ekornes was also politically active and served for many years as mayor of his hometown of Sykkylven, where the company headquarters are still located today. In 1971, he was knighted First Class by the King of Norway for his life's work. We at Revive also pay our utmost respect to Ekornes! He is a pioneer in the belief that furniture production is not "just" about making furniture, but above all about sustainably improving the world and people's lives .
Curious? You'll find our Stressless highlights below this blog post. Also, discover many other exciting furniture items in our new releases – perhaps your new favorite chair is already waiting for you.
Our highlights from Stressless
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