Stressless Adam wins prestigious Red Dot Award

Stressless Adam, manufactured by Norwegian furniture producer Ekornes, has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Award: Product Design 2025. The Red Dot is one of the world’s most renowned design awards, recognizing products that combine outstanding aesthetics with functional innovation.

– We are incredibly proud and excited. It recognizes our work in developing furniture that combines comfort, functionality, and elegant design, says Tine Hammernes Leopold, CEO of Ekornes.

Red Dot Design Award

Established in 1955 in Essen, Germany, the Red Dot Design Award is judged by an independent panel of international experts. Products are evaluated based on criteria including innovation, functionality, ergonomics, durability, and sustainability.

According to Mariana Sousa, Head of Design at Ekornes AS, Stressless Adam represents a significant evolution in the category:

– Stressless Adam represents a bold step forward in the design of motorized recliners. It challenges the conventional notion that functionality must come at the expense of aesthetics. With Stressless Adam, we’ve managed to harmonize advanced comfort features with a refined, Scandinavian-inspired design language.

The Red Dot jury echoed this sentiment, stating:

– Although the Stressless Adam armchair clearly focuses on comfort, its Scandinavian-influenced design ensures a harmonious appearance.

The recognition has had a personal and professional impact on the development team.

– As a designer you always hope your work connects with people, but to have it recognized by Red Dot is something else. It’s a moment of pride, not just for me, but for everyone involved in the project. This recognition strengthens our position in the global furniture market and gives us the opportunity to continue delivering world-class Norwegian design, says Sousa.

About Stressless Adam

Stressless Adam is a completely new recliner in 2025 from Ekornes, created with flexibility and personalization in mind. The chair enables the Zero Gravity position – with feet elevated above the heart – which offers proven health benefits and relieves pressure on the spine and joints. With its combination of comfort and minimalistic elegance, Stressless Adam is designed to elevate any modern living space.

Key Features:

• Tilt function for the ultimate relaxation position
• ComfortZones™ in the seat and back
• Automatic adjustment of head and lumbar support
• Height-adjustable headrest cushion
• Manual adjustment of headrest angle
• Integrated footrest with stepless adjustment
• 360° swivel

– We had a strong feeling about Stressless Adam from the beginning. There was something about the proportions, the materials, the way it all came together – it just felt right. We’re incredibly grateful for the Red Dot Award. It gives us even more motivation to keep exploring, keep refining, and keep designing with purpose, says Sousa.

Stressless Adam is available globally.