We’re excited to learn the official reason behind the win, as the jury’s verdict will be revealed during the Red Dot Award ceremony on July 8th. Sign up for our newsletter below to be the first to receive the announcement and get exclusive insights into what makes the Stressless® Adam a winner.
Designed by Ekornes and Chyba&Partners SRL
Red Dot Award 2025
Stressless® Adam Power Recliner has been awarded the prestigious Red
Dot Award in the category of Product Design for Furniture.
The Red Dot Design Award is one of the most globally respected design competitions, recognizing outstanding achievements in product and industrial design since 1955.
Managed by Red Dot CEO Professor Dr. Peter Zec, the award has become a renowned international seal of design quality.
Each entry is evaluated by a juror panel of 39 experts, including
designers, professors, and industry journalists based on four key criteria:
• Function
• Emotions (the power of seduction)
• Usability
• Responsibility
The Stressless® Adam impressed the jury with its seamless combination of contemporary aesthetics, advanced comfort technology, and Norwegian craftsmanship.
2025 Red Dot competition saw thousands of entries from over 60 countries. Winning among such strong global competition highlights the exceptional innovation and quality embedded in the Stressless® Adam.
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“Made In Norway” for Stressless®
Stressless® has received the “Made in Norway” designation—a mark of origin and excellence for high-quality, Norwegian-made products.
“Made in Norway” is a certification awarded to companies whose products or solutions reflect strong Norwegian values in production, ethics, and sustainability. It serves as a symbol of trust, authenticity, and quality for both domestic and international markets.
To qualify for the label, a product must meet the following overarching criteria:
• Fulfill the origin requirements as defined by the certification body
• Demonstrate compliance with responsible business practices
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential negative impact on people, society, and the environment
• Maintain ethical business guidelines
• Contribute to at least one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, without significantly harming any of the EU’s six environmental objectives
• Demonstrate compliance with responsible business practices
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential negative impact on people, society, and the environment
• Maintain ethical business guidelines
• Contribute to at least one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, without significantly harming any of the EU’s six environmental objectives
The Stressless® production process reflects these standards through its long-standing commitment to local craftsmanship, environmental stewardship, and ethical operations.
“Made in Norway” is granted only to a select group of companies who meet stringent standards. The inclusion of Stressless® in this group reinforces its role as a global ambassador of Norwegian design and responsible manufacturing.