Scandinavian Furniture

Scandinavian Furniture has long been one of Europe's most finely crafted and functional furniture for quality, craftsmanship and design. The Scandinavian peninsula is the largest in Europe and this large land area consists of the countries of Norway, Sweeden and Finland where this furniture originates. Denmark which borders Norway and Sweeden to the south in the North Sea on the Scandinavian peninsula is also sometimes refered to as being Scandinavian as furniture designs and construction are often quite similar.

In the 1950's a design movement developed among these four countries taking the approach of minimal, functional and uncomplicated styles. These simple yet quite outstanding designs began a trend towards modernism in which the belief was that beautiful and functional furniture shouldn't be limited to the ultra wealthy and powerful but that stylish, everyday furniture could be made affordable for everyone. It is for these reasons that Scandinavian furniture became so popular and sought after and created a movement that has found a place in contemporary furniture. Those same traditions and beliefs in creating simple functional styles continue making Scandinavian furniture as popular today as it was 50 years ago.

Stressless Recliners Chairs and Ottomans

Stressless® Sofa Groups

Ekornes® Sectionals and Groups

Skovby Dining Furniture

Skovby Entertainment Centers

About Ekornes® Scandinavian Products

Ekornes Scandinavian Furniture
LifeStyles Furniture is proud to offer several Scandinavian lines of furniture. Ekornes® Stressless® is furniture made in Norway. This company was founded by J.E. Ekornes in Norway back in the 30's and began making furniture components for mattress manufacturers. Years later they would begin producing thier own mattresses that were sold throughout Scandinavia under the Svane label which still makes mattresses today. The success they achieved through mattresses would eventually lead them into making modern contemporary lines of leather furniture in the 60's which they would sell under the name Ekornes. Also achieving success with Ekornes brand furniture a decade later they would introduce a recliner now known throughout the world as Stressless. A recliner featuring several patented design features including special lumbar supports and a glide system that allows the recliner to move with the individual. Today Stressless furniture is sold in over 25 countries throughout the world. For more information about the Scandinavian furniture manufacturer visit this link: About Ekornes Scandinavian Products for more information.

Scandinavian Stressless Recliners:
Currently, LifeStyles Furniture has every model of Stressless recliner from Ekornes on display in their showroom. What is unique about these models of recliners from Norway is that they offer several patented features. Each Stressless recliner features a patented lumbar support that provides proper back support. The head of every Stressless chair tilts forward as you recline giving you proper neck support while reading a book or watching TV by yourself or with family. Each Stressless model is equipped with a 360 degree swivel. Rollers below the arms of the recliner allow you to adjust the tension of the chair to recline that's comfortable for you. These recliners originally introduced in 1971 are now sold worldwide. Available in different sizes in the same model it's easy to find the chair that will fit you. These Scandinavian recliners are available in four different grades of leather and dozens of leather colors.

Skovby Scandinavian Furniture
LifeStyles Furniture also offers a line of Scandinavian furniture from Denmark by Skovby. Skovby offers dining room furniture and living room furniture in classic, modern and avant-garde stylings. Their approach is simple. Take natural materials and combine them with an excellent design and superior craftsmanship to create affordable yet stylish furniture while using only renewable resources that will benefit citizens throughout the world. Skovby dining room collections are availble in several wood colors. Chairs and stools are available in a wide assortment of fabrics that will blend in well with any home decor. Matching buffets, sideboards and hutches are available as well as various sizes of lighted storage displays. Skovby offers smaller designs with seating for four up to elaborate table configurations that can seat up to eighteen people comfortably with dining room tables that are designed with pull out extensions allowing for addditional seating. Skovby furniture can be seen in our store located in Moline, IL or for more information about this Scandinavian furniture maker contact us at 888-717-9940.

Scandinavian Dining Room Furniture:
On display in LifeStyles Furniture is Skovby furniture made in Denmark. This Scandinavian manufacturer of furniture has introduced several styles and designs of dining room tables that incorporate leaves that come up out of the table easily and effortlessly. Tables are available from lighter finishes like beech or maple to darker, richer finishes like wenge or mahogany. Chairs can be covered in prints, solids and leather upholstery giving you many options to change the look of your dining room decor. Many of these Scandinavian dining rooms are available as in-stock items. Special order product is made to order from Denmark.

Scandinavian Entertainment Centers:
Skovby also offers several models of entertainment centers. These units feature a unique remote link feature. A special infra-red eye in the front of the unit passes along the signal from your remote to your AV equipment inside the entertainment center which are stored behind the doors and drawers of the unit. A special trasnmitter inside picks up the signals inside the cabinet from the eye in front of the unit and makes it so you'll never have to open the unit to pause a DVD or change the volume on your receiver. Thsi patented feature is fully functional with the latest in TVs and audio visual models like Philips, Sony, Samsung, Panasonic ans LG. A welcome addition to any home looking for quality and function from a well made Scandinavian entertainment center.