Stressless Chair: A General Overview of the Pleasurable Stressless Recliners - By: Trevor Price

Ekornes furniture began producing the Stressless chair in 1971. The goal was to create a comfortable recliner that was durable, long-lasting and able to fully support the body when both reclined and in the upright position. Today, the company produces over 1200 seats a day, including its sofa line.

You may have seen the infomercials or heard the hype but are still wondering if the Ekornes Stressless recliner is actually worth its $1299 and up price tag? Does the leather hold up? Is it made from high quality construction? Do they guarantee their product? For the answers to these questions and more, keep reading.

Glide Reclining

The Stressless chair doesn't rely on a lever to recline - instead it uses two glide wheels that roll the chair back in response to your body weight. By adjusting your weight, you actually control the chair rather than snapping back and forth with the force of a traditional spring mechanism.

The glide wheels are great, move smoothly and make for a much easier transition than springs. However, the wheels make a small noise as you recline the chair, leading this reviewer to believe that the sound could turn into an annoyance after years of use.

Comfort for Lumbar and Head

The Ekornes Stressless chair has great lower back and head support that adjust with the headrest. By default, the headrest sits up so you are able to watch TV in a reclined position, but can lay flat with a simply adjustment.

That said, though the headrest is designed to lean back as you lean back your head, the springs are fairly strong and for those with weak neck muscles, it can often feel like it is forcing your head forward. The best solution is to keep the headrest reclined.

Sizes Made for You

A major selling point for Stressless recliners is that some models come in two sizes - small and large. So, if you need to fit a small space or make room for a bigger person, Ekornes simply affords that flexibility.

Guarantee

All Ekornes Stressless recliner chairs come with a 10-year warranty that covers all the metal mechanisms inside the chair. These include the head and lumbar springs, the chair frame and the gliding system.

The long 10-year warranty may seem very appealing, but customers should be forewarned that the warranty on the Stressless chair won't cover damage to the leather or wood components. Instead, owners will need to see a reupholstering or carpentry professional.

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