Stressless® Helsinki Media Breakfast and Launch Event
An Ode to the Icons that Shaped Stressless®
Published: 08.11.2026
Images: Ekornes AS
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The National Museum of Architecture is a place made for conversation about design and it was here on a crisp autumn day that Stressless® welcomed guests for a day dedicated to our most celebrated chairs. Focusing on the forward-thinking comfort that continues to shape every Stressless® experience.
From there, the group made their way to Sverre Fehn Pavilion, built in the Nordic Modernism architecture style, perfectly suited to show off the Stressless® icons; including Stressless® Global from 1971, Stressless® Original from 1974, Stressless® Reno from 1996 and finally Stressless® Helsinki newly launched this year. The space, which honours one of Norway’s most celebrated architects, proved a fitting home for a story rooted in Norwegian craftsmanship, where design details are given room to speak for themselves.
The Chairs That Started it All
Stressless® Global 1971
Among the very first models in the original Stressless® series, Stressless® Global is where the journey begins. With it’s distinctive look and focus on ergonomic comfort, this iconic model represents the start of the Stressless® story and is an important chapter in the history of Norwegian furniture design.
Stressless® Original 1974
The chair that helped Stressless® establish itself as an icon of Norwegian furniture design. This early classic with a characteristic metal base and groundbreaking comfort is a reminder that an innovative idea combined with timeless design never goes out of style.
Sressless® Reno 1996
A best seller for nearly three decades, Stressless® Reno, with its soft enveloping shape and superior comfort, remains one of the most popular models. Proof that when comfort is done properly, people notice and stay loyal.
A best seller for nearly three decades, Stressless® Reno, with its soft enveloping shape and superior comfort, remains one of the most popular models. Proof that when comfort is done properly, people notice and stay loyal.
Stressless® Helsinki 2026
As the first recliner in the new innovative Stressless® Air Power Platform, Stressless® Helsinki sets the standard for what ultimate comfort can look like. With clean lines, lightweight materials, and seamless motion, Stressless® Helsinki is a study in balance, where innovation and design meet form and function. Delivering lasting comfort with a refined Scandinavian aesthetic.
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