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Stressless® Wins Gold for Home Theatre - 26.01.2012

The Stressless® range of Home Theatre furniture receives gold prize in Japan's ‘Visual Grand Prix Awards’ for 2012. 

With a staff of 11, Ekornes' first US production facility is officially open for sofa production in Morganton, North Carolina.

Ekornes opens US sofa manufacturing facility - 13.01.2012

Ekornes held an 'Open House' event last week to officially open the plant for sofa production.  The new plant is located in Morganton, North Carolina, and will enhance our ser

Cerise is a happy, fresh and energetic colour. Unique enough to stand alone, but at the same time it is easy to combine with other colour palettes.

Stressless® becomes pretty in pink! - 09.01.2012

The Stressless® signature colour for 2012 is a bold Cerise pink – a striking and undoubtedly eye-catching colour which is sure to inspire.

Merry Chriistmas and Happy Holidays - 22.12.2011

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

Time for care - 14.12.2011

December is a month in which a lot of people make an extra effort to make their homes look good in time for Christmas.  Don't forget to give your furniture a little extra ca

New furniture on display in Europe - 08.12.2011

In October/November, Ekornes showcased its 2012 collection of Stressless® recliners, sofas and mattresses to Nordic retailers.  After that, it was time to display the furnitur

Decorated biathlon champions' cabin - 08.12.2011

Liv Grete Skjelbreid Poirée and Raphaël Poirée have started their own conference centre just an hour's drive from Bergen. The luxury cabin that houses the conference centre is

Innovation prize nomination - 08.12.2011

Ekornes ASA was one of six Norwegian companies nominated for the Research Council of Norway’s  Innovation Award for 2011, previously called Norway’s Most Innovative Company.

Customized Stressless® covers - 07.12.2011

You may have noticed the Stressless® recliner upholstered in the German national colors that the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest winner Lena showed off during a television interv

The Stressless factory at Ikornnes

Ekornes reports to CDP - 08.11.2011

This year Ekornes reported to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for the first time.  The report did well in the Nordic ranking of the best report.

Stressless® on the beach - 08.11.2011

The Ekornes sales office in Central Europe set up a product demonstration in a 50 m2 sized tent on the Sylt beach during this year's Windsurf World Cup.

Experience Stressless Design on Line from the Comfort of your Home - 08.11.2011

Now you can explore and configure your favorite Stressless furniture in 3D from the comfort of your home!

Ekornes appears in NHO magazine - 31.10.2011

The latest edition of NHO magazine investigates the Sunnmøre furniture industry, with a special focus on Ekornes and Stressless.

Stressless app changing how consumers shop for recliner furniture - 18.10.2011

Ekornes ASA today announced the release of the new Stressless application for the Apple iPad available on the App Store.

Ekornes on Appstore - 16.08.2011

Ekornes ASA launches its first iPad application on Apple Appstore.

First-half report from Ekornes - 16.08.2011

Ekornes’s operating revenues fell by 4.6 per cent in the first half year. However, record order receipts in July give grounds for optimism, and no staffing reductions are pl

Ekornes ASA Opens US Sofa Manufacturing Facility in Morganton, NC

Ekornes ASA Opens US Sofa Manufacturing Facility in Morganton, NC - 05.08.2011

Norwegian Furniture Manufacturer Committed to North American Dealers

Forma Furniture Opens New Stressless Zone in Boulder, CO - 27.07.2011

 Forma Furniture Opens New Stressless Zone in Boulder, CO

Stressless® Magic – unparalleled comfort! - 27.06.2011

Ekornes launches a new recliner with Stressless® Plus™ system, available in Medium and Large sizes. 

Ekornes reports solid quarterly profit - 12.05.2011

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Stressless, which is why Ekornes is particularly pleased to report another solid quarterly profit.

Stressless Product Placement in Cincinnati Airport - 06.04.2011

Three Cincinnati area  Stressless dealers, Best Furniture, Bova Furniture and Riley's Furniture showcase Stressless at Cincinnati Airport

Callans Furniture Grand Zone Opening - 30.03.2011

Callan's Furniture in Waite Park, MN has opened a new Stressless Zone.

Ekornes Promotes Local Charities - 24.02.2011

Ekornes, Inc. Recent Charity of Choice Promotional Campaign Generates over $335,000 in Non-Profit Contributions

New record figures from Ekornes - 14.02.2011

Ekornes is today presenting their best ever figures. Both revenues and operating profits are the highest in the company’s history. Employees can look forward to a bonus equa

Blue anniversary year for Stressless - 26.01.2011

2011 marks 40 years since the first Stressless reclining chair came onto the market.  This will be celebrated throughout the year with "Sky Blue", a cheery shade of blue tha

Experience Stressless Comfort in 4 Star Luxury Spa Hotel - 17.12.2010

Seehotel Jägerwirt in Austria now offers Stressless Comfort in its Spa.

Brand Giant - 22.11.2010

More than 90 per cent of Norway's population are familiar with the Ekornes®, Stressless® and Svane®(mattresses) brand names. In a recent survey, the three brands scored th

3rd Quarter Report - 16.11.2010

Ekornes 3rd quarter results presented today.

New furniture from Ekornes - 01.11.2010

Ekornes is presenting next year’s collection of recliners and sofas at our annual trade fair in Ålesund, Norway.

Autumn is drawing in nature - 20.10.2010

Autumn is here meaning we can look forward to cosy times indoors. The trend this autumn is an interior influenced by both natural colours and materials.

Olav Kjell Holtan, Chairman of Ekornes, accepted the 2010 Stockman Prize (Photo: Lasse Lerdahl).

Ekornes awarded 2010 Stockman Prize - 10.09.2010

On Wednesday 8 September, Ekornes received the 2010 Stockman Prize in the small and medium-sized companies category.

Shown: Lloyd Davis IV, Dennis Kulm, Lloyd Davis III; seated Nancy Kulm

European Leather Gallery Launches New Comfort Zone - 01.09.2010

Jacksonville-based European Leather Gallery First to Market with New Program

Ekornes ASA reports strong half-year results - 17.08.2010

Ekornes’ half-year results for 2010 show an increase in revenue and profits. Profit before tax increased by 72.8 percent to NOK 296M.

Summer Vacation at Ekornes - 08.07.2010

The head office and the factories at Ekornes in Norway are closed for summer vacation in the weeks 28 to 31, but the customer service centers are open.

Ekornes proudly hosts dealers visits - 01.06.2010

More than 400 Stressless® dealers will visit Ekornes and Sunnmore this summer.

Ekornes at full speed – historically good result - 11.05.2010

Ekornes delivers the most successful first quarter in the company’s history, and has a strong opening of 2010.  The Group has an operating result of NOK 155 million, and a pre

Environment and Quality Manager - 14.04.2010

Ekornes hires Anders Ramstad as Environment and Quality Manager.

The training managers

New training profile for the Ekornes School - 26.03.2010

In January, training managers from 10 different Ekornes markets gathered to take part in the launch of the new and improved Ekornes® School.

Strong 2009-results from Ekornes - 16.02.2010

Ekornes ASA has presented a solid result for 2009. The order income for 2009 is ten percent higher than in 2008.  The Group’s consolidated operating profit totalled NOK 500 mi

New design in the collection of Stressless recliners - 05.02.2010

A new design joins our range of comfortable Stressless recliners: Stressless® Oxford.

2010 is Chilli Red - 18.01.2010

We have started 2010, a year where Stressless® chairs in a bright red color will highlight advertisements and posters from Ekornes.  Each year Ekornes has a new signature colo

Ekornes Inc. Announces 2010 New Product Introductions - 07.01.2010

Stressless with ErgoAdapt™Technology Among Highlights for Las Vegas Market

Stressless Record - 29.11.2009

6 million Stressless sold!

Extension of the Stressless Collection - 20.11.2009

Ekornes extends the Stressless® brand and launches a completely new system in our collection of comfortable motion furniture: Stressless® with the ErgoAdapt™ system (Pat. pend

New Stressless Comfort Studio - 19.11.2009

Ekornes Inc. launches new Stressless Comfort Studio

Ekornes Inc. Announces 2010 Regional Marketing Initiatives - 18.11.2009

New Program Designed to Drive Sales, Increase Brand Awareness

Royal visit at Ikornnes - 18.11.2009

International Marketing Meeting - 18.11.2009

Ekornes' sales and marketing people visiting Norway

EKORNES, INC. RECOGNIZES SALES EXCELLENCE AT HIGH POINT MARKET - 05.11.2009

2009 Ekornes Sales Awards

Autumn Interiors - 23.10.2009

Feel comfort at home this fall with Stressless furniture

Comfort At Sea - 01.09.2009

It takes the best of recliners, salons and home theater furniture to recruit the best personnel.

Stressless Jazz

Strong half-year results from Ekornes - 17.08.2009

Three visitors from the US enjoy the breathtaking Fjords or Norway.

Excellent Customer Care - 22.07.2009

Nature and Furniture in Norway

World's Longest Sofa - 16.06.2009

Ekornes Sets World Record for Longest Sofa

The Epitome of Beauty and Comfort - 08.05.2009

EKORNES INC. INTRODUCES STRESSLESS® BLUES CHAIR, THE EPITOME OF BEAUTY AND COMFORT

New Eco-Friendly Fabric Program - 24.02.2009

A GREENER APPROACH: NEW ECO-FRIENDLY FABRIC PROGRAM FROM MAKER OF STRESSLESS® SEATING  

Ekornes and the Environment - 24.02.2009

Ekornes and the Environment

Sized To Fit Sofas and Recliners - 24.02.2009

PEOPLE, ROOMS COME IN DIFFERENT SIZES; EKORNES INC. RESPONDS WITH SIZED-TO-FIT SOFAS, RECLINERS  

Stressless® and the American Chiropractic Association - 07.03.2008

"The average person spends a great deal of time sitting in chairs and sofas.  Therefore, it is very important to choose furnishings that are built using sound ergonomic princi

Stressless Recliners - A Brief History - 07.03.2008

 The Ekornes story began in 1934 when Jens E. Ekornes returned from abroad with machines and remote production expertise.  The company he started at that time produced mainly