SOMERSET, N.J. (April 8, 2013) – Ekornes, Inc. introduces Stressless^® Office, a line of home office chairs that boast the same comfort, custom fit and unique design consumers have come to expect from the Stressless brand.

As more people than ever before are working from home, the all-new Stressless Office chairs provide c-suite comfort without the commute. The chairs are fully customizable to fit a variety of sizes, making long hours in front of the computer screen and on conference calls less cumbersome on the body, and mind.

“At Ekornes, we are constantly thinking and rethinking the whole concept of comfort, and the Stressless Office line is a testament to that commitment to comfort,” says Peter Bjerregaard, president, Ekornes, Inc. “Working from home has become an increasingly convenient and manageable lifestyle. Stressless provides unrivaled comfort no matter your work style or agenda.”

The Stressless Office line offers 12 unique chair styles in a wide range of leather, fabric and wood options, making it easy to match other furnishing and interior styles. They also complement other Stressless furniture designs, creating a cohesive look in any room.

Providing comfort on wheels, the Stressless Office chairs feature new Comfort-ZonesTM technology, which let the user sink deeper into the seat and back of the recliner for ultimate comfort. Additionally, the user can automatically shift to any seating position simply by using their body weight as the patented PlusTM system adjusts the lower back support simultaneously with the headrest. Upright or reclined, the user is always perfectly supported. Several of the Stressless Office styles also come with adjustable headrests for added support.

Stressless Office chairs will retail between $1,600 and $5,100.

About Ekornes

Established in 1934 in Sunnmore, Norway, Ekornes is the largest furniture manufacturer in Norway with brand names such as Ekornes^®, Stressless^® and Svane^®. Products include Stressless^® recliners, sofas, loveseats and accessories; Ekornes^® Collection sofas; and Svane^® mattresses.

Known as the Innovators of Comfort™, the company’s Stressless^® seating is endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association for proper head and lumbar support. The world-famous Stressless^® recliner features the patented Glide System that adjusts automatically, allowing body weight to determine the proper level of support.

Products are designed and manufactured at seven factories in Norway and are sold in over 30 countries. The Ekornes Inc. corporate offices in New Jersey serve North America. For more information, visit our electronic press kit at http://stresslesspr.com or the company’s Web site at www.ekornes.com.

“Cerise is a striking and undoubtedly eye-catching color which is sure to inspire homeowners to add a pop of color to their rooms,” says Beverly Kastel, marketing manager, Ekornes, Inc. “We’ve been closely monitoring color trends, which show that stronger, clearer and brighter colors are on their way into fashion and interior design after years of safe, neutral palettes.”

Experts are seeing trends point toward red tones, with pinkish-red hues dominating in the coming seasons. The Cerise pink color will be available for all Stressless recliners and sofas, known for their maximum level of comfort and elegant style.

“Choosing a signature color is a lengthy process, starting well over a year before the color is launched at the retailer fair in Alesund in October,” Kastel said. “The Ekornes design team attends trend seminars all over the world and also studies trend and color prognoses from various trend agencies and color system manufacturers. This helps them form the best possible picture of where the development is heading.”

For more information about Stressless products and its 2012 signature color, visit our electronic press kit at http://stresslesspr.com or the Ekornes website www.ekornes.com/us.

About Ekornes

Established in 1934 in Sunnmore, Norway, Ekornes is the largest furniture manufacturer in Norway with brand names such as Ekornes®, Stressless® and Svane®. Products include Stressless® recliners, sofas, loveseats and accessories; Ekornes® Collection sofas; and Svane® mattresses.

Known as the Innovators of Comfort™, the company’s Stressless® seating is endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association for proper head and lumbar support. The world-famous Stressless® recliner features the patented Glide System that adjusts automatically, allowing body weight to determine the proper level of support.

Products are designed and manufactured at seven factories in Norway and are sold in over 30 countries. The Ekornes Inc. corporate offices in New Jersey serve North America. For more information, visit our electronic press kit at http://stresslesspr.com or the company’s Web site at www.ekornes.com.

“We are excited to bring customers a larger selection of furniture that gives them the same comfort and relaxation they’ve come to expect from Ekornes,” says Peter Bjerregaard, president, Ekornes, Inc. “Much like our other recliners and sofas, the new Stressless product lines are designed to provide maximum comfort and sophisticated style.”

New 2012 Products

Featuring a new rounded shape, the Stressless Voyager is the newest recliner family to join the Stressless lineup and is available in medium and large sizes for the perfect fit. The Voyager’s soft cushioning enhances the relaxing experience. For ultimate customization, the new recliner comes in numerous leather and fabric options. The Stressless Voyager will retail between $3,095 and $4,195.

Adding to the new products for 2012, is the all-new Stressless Legend sofa and sectional. Molded after the popular Stressless Magic recliner introduced in 2010, the new Stressless Legend features the same great look and comfort. The sophisticated new sofa seating features individually reclining seats for maximum relaxation. Available as a medium one-seat chair, two-seat sofa or three-seat sofa, it is also available as a high back or low-back. It can also be configured as a sectional or home theater seating, using the Stressless sector tables. The Stressless Legend three-seat, high-back sofa will retail between $6,195 and $8,095.

The new Stressless Wizard sofa will also be introduced at the Vegas Market. It’s available in high-back and low-back options with added lumbar support. Featuring the patented Stressless Glide system, which follows the body’s slightest movement to provide the perfect support and comfort, the Wizard is available as a medium one-seat chair, two-seat sofa or three-seat sofa. The Stressless Wizard three-seat, high-back sofa will retail between $6,795 and $9,095.

Rounding out the new product introductions is a Stressless duo table and ottoman, able to be used separately or together. The ottomans are available in leather and fabric, while the table is designed in stainless steel and glass. The Stressless Duo Table will retail at $1,495, and the ottoman in leather will retail at $1,095 each.

2012 Upgrades and Extensions

Ekornes will also introduce the popular Stressless Magic recliner in a small size. It’s currently available in the marketplace in medium and large sizes. Additionally, Ekrones will unveil its 2012 signature color of the year – Cerise – at the Vegas market. The bold Cerise pink color is striking and undoubtedly eye-catching, which is sure to inspire homeowners to add a pop of color to their rooms this year. Along with the introduction of the new Cerise color, Ekornes will also add Royalin Mole to its rich selection of leather colors.

About Ekornes

Established in 1934 in Sunnmore, Norway, Ekornes is the largest furniture manufacturer in Norway with brand names such as Ekornes®, Stressless® and Svane®. Products include Stressless® recliners, sofas, loveseats and accessories; Ekornes® Collection sofas; and Svane® mattresses.

Known as the Innovators of Comfort™, the company’s Stressless® seating is endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association for proper head and lumbar support. The world-famous Stressless® recliner features the patented Glide System that adjusts automatically, allowing body weight to determine the proper level of support.

Products are designed and manufactured at seven factories in Norway and are sold in over 30 countries. The Ekornes Inc. corporate offices in New Jersey serve North America. For more information, visit our electronic press kit at http://stresslesspr.com or the company’s Web site at www.ekornes.com.