Here is a great question that we are asked quite frequently at Unwind.com:
What's the difference between Stressless and Fjords (Hjellegjerde) recliners?
Stressless by Ekornes and Fjords by Hjellegjerde are Norwegian based companies that manufacture some of the finest, healthy furniture on the market. It is a pleasure to sell these brands because we know from experience that they deliver on their promises of superior comfort and excellent longevity!
Stressless is the premier brand in healthy and ultra-comfortable furniture. It incorporates all of the latest technologies to ensure premium levels of comfort and support. The patented "Plus System" allows proper and continuous support of the back in all seating positions. The Stressless Glide System allows the user to move seamlessly and automatically while seated. This means you can sit upright or recline simply by adjusting the glide wheels to the desired tightness and then moving your body. The Stressless recliners have technology that automatically adapts to your body and its movements. They even feature a "Sleep Position" to allow you to go from reclining to nearly laying out flat. This allows versatility and guarantees that you won't ever want to get out of your recliner!
Fjords by Hjellegjerde is another Norwegian based company that produces healthy furniture in the highest tiers of excellence and durability. Fjords are designed to bring Norwegian furniture design and premier levels of comfort at a more affordable price point. They incorporate wonderful technologies to ensure you the most comfortable solution to your sitting/reclining needs. Fjords uses an "Active Release System" to allow you to adjust the needs related to head support when sitting upright or reclining back. This is incredibly simplistic and only requires minor adjustments from the user. They also incorporate a tension-based reclining system. This is a little less technologically sophisticated than the Stressless Glide Wheel System but works wonderfully nonetheless. Rather than being seamless and automatic it requires minor adjustments from the user to adapt to seated & reclining positions.
They are both backed by a 10-year Warranty from their manufacturers. They are both engineered to Norwegian standards of comfort. They are both rigorously evaluated during the manufacturing phases to ensure the highest level of quality control. They are both available in fabrics and multiple leather options. All recliners in both brands feature a 360 degree swivel ability.
If you would like additional information about these fantastic recliners, feel free to drop us a line at 888-486-9463 or click the Chat link on this page.