Americans spend on average 13 hours a day sitting down. With all that time spent sitting, you want to make sure that you are resting in the most comfortable furniture or your body.

Stressless Furniture innovates comfort for the optimum sitting experience.

We have gathered reasons why our Ekornes Stressless Furniture would be a great addition to your home or office.

Durability to Last Your Family For Years to Come

Ekornes Furniture is worth the larger price tag and the investment because it stays in great condition for a long amount of time.

It practically pays for itself!

This means that you won’t have to keep purchasing cheaper furniture that wears down quickly.

Replacing furniture every few years doesn’t make any sense for your home or your wallet. This quality furniture is a smart investment.

Ekornes Stressless Furniture Understands Your Body

Ekornes furniture comes in recliners, Stressless office chairs, Stressless reclining sofas, ottomans, and even sectionals. They work well in many different areas of the home and office.

With all of those style options, you want to make sure that you are getting the most comfort in each piece.

This furniture has a mind of its own which is adjustable with body interaction. This ergonomic support helps make the furniture adaptable to many different scenarios and people.

Stressless recliners have done away with some of the preset positions you are used to. It allows the furniture to read and work with the body to find the best reclining position.

The proper support is one of the many reasons people love Ekornes furniture.

Where Style Meets Functionality

Ekornes furniture has been combining functionality and utility with style for decades. They are experts in furniture that works well and looks beautiful as well.

Many designs and materials to choose from that will ensure the furniture fits the rest of the features in that particular room. This allows you to customize the piece to best fit your needs.

They have mastered the little details that make the design. There are a wide selection and variety of colors for the leather and stains for the wood base.

This isn’t a one-size-fits-all furniture situation. This furniture is guaranteed to become one of your favorite pieces because you help design the look of it.

The Unique Technology

What makes the Ekornes Stressless furniture stand out from others on the market is their innovative technology.

Plus(TM) System

• Lumbar support
• Works with natural body curvature
• Headrest and footrest
• Springs that follow the body shape
• Automatic adjustment

The Comfort-Zones(TM) Technology

• Dual-layered foam over a curved steel frame
• Air pockets in the foam for comfort flexibility

Stressless(R) Glide System

• Signature wheel system
• Adaptive to each user based on weight and shape
• 360-degree swivel base
• Automatic shifting of position

This is how the furniture works with your body to provide the most comfort for your specific body and position while resting.

Unmatched Comfort

The last thing you want to do is waste time in uncomfortable furniture.

Take a look at all the Stressless furniture options that we have to offer to complete your home.

When I’m looking for inspiration, one of the first things I do is go straight to the internet. Whether I’m looking for DIY projects, interior design ideas, or just looking to understand current trends there are tons of great websites created by professionals and amateurs that I look to.

While Pinterest is a good resource to see what other people are ‘pinning’ I’m partial to blogs and designer websites.

You might be wondering “why should I care about what designers or bloggers think?”—well, that’s a good question, and the answer is simply: these site owners and bloggers are some of the most passionate about design, decoration, renovation, and virtually any other aspect of home decor you can think of. Who better to look to for inspiration than professional designers and highly passionate bloggers?

Without further ado—here’s our favorite interior design and home decor blogs. Get ready to bookmark these great blogs.

Scandinavian Design Blogs

We’re starting off here, well, because first and foremost we absolutely love Scandinavian design. Ekornes Stressless is an iconic Norwegian brand and that’s where my heart and mind go when I initially think of design.

Scandinavia Standard

A very Scandinavia-centric site, it is a great one-stop destination for Scandinavian lifestyle (not just design) in English. If you’re a “Scandiphile” (their word) this is where you can get a feel for Scandinavia wherever you are.

One of my favorites from the site: The White Rooms — this is a photographic tour of apartments and office spaces.

Also look for their “Scandi-Six” pieces—six item blogs on some aspect of Scandinavia.

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Dos Family

“Dos Family is about good looking sofas, fleamarket findings, TV, how to build a diner with toys, country living, everyday life, food, felt pen-tattoos and home tours. It’s all about the strange and beautiful thing called inspiration, really.” The Dos Family site has been around since 2009 and is run by Jenny Brandt, a Swedish interior design photographer. If you’re not sure where to begin on the site, check out their New Reader Intro page — you’ll be able to find some of the most popular posts there.

One of my favorites from the site: Irma’s Playhouse

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EMS Designblogg

This is one of Sweden’s oldest design sites (it might actually be the oldest)—it was started in 2005 and focuses on the minimalism and functional styling of Scandinavian design.

One of my favorites from the site: Dream Summer House — I love the large wall of windows in this house and the simple concrete and wood materials.

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Stylizimo

Stylizimo is a design blog by Nina Holst, a Norwegian blogger. Her photos are beautiful and that’s what drew me to her site. There is a lot here, especially for the DIYers

One of my favorites from the site: Workspace Inspirations — I love the design ideas for office spaces here. This might be my favorite office set (but it definitely needs one of our amazing Stressless office chairs).

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Bungalow5

Bungalow5 is a Danish blog for people who are passionate about design and anyone seeking inspiration and unique ways to decorate a modern, comfortable and stylish home. The site is owned by Allan Torp, a fashion industry and PR professional. Instead of sticking with the tried and true “project based and DIY blogs” Allan wanted a more design-inspired site that put the spotlight on simple and fresh Scandinavian inspired design.

One of my favorites from the site: This is My Favourite Spot — the first time I came across this post I expected to see pictures of one area of a house. Click through to be pleasantly surprised by the “favourite spot” in the post. It gave me the idea to do something similar in my own home!

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My Scandinavian Home

This is a London blogger’s Swedish design site. I love how simplistic the site is to match it’s focus on Norwegian/mid-century minimalist design.

One of my favorites from the site: The Lovely, Light-filled Workspace of a Blogger and Nutritionist

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Nordic Design Blog

Just as the name implies: this is a curated site with lots of Nordic and Scandinavian inspired design along with photos and blogs for inspiration. Deals with more than just interior design, Igor the site’s owner includes lots of categories to get an idea of the wide range of this style of design.

One of my favorites from the site: 5 Tips for Mastering Nordic Interior Design

Interior Design Blogs

In no particular order—here are some of my favorite general interior design/home decor blogs

Amber Interior Design

There are some beautiful and amazing interior design shots on this site. You can easily get lost for hours here if you’re in the ‘research’ phase of a project or renovation. I really enjoy the before and after posts she does.

One of my favorites from the site: Before + After: Client Z to the E to the N — it goes from a dark, uninviting (in my opinion) space to a bright, open kitchen and I can honestly say, I would love to prep a big family meal in there.

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Paper & Stitch

This is a great blog for the DIY interior designers, this is a quintessential lifestyles blog—with a little of everything, including recipes and travel inspiration. Personally that’s not my cup of tea, I much prefer the interiors section with all of its organic materials and modern looks.

One of my favorites from the site: Office Makeover Reveal

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Brittany Makes

Brittany is an accountant by trade and decorator by passion, and it comes through in her posts. There’s a logical order to her inspirations. This is much more of a DIY-type site, and less ‘professional’ than others, but what she posts is no less beautiful.

One of my favorites from the site: Ikea Hack: Mid Century Bar Cabinet — this would look great paired in an open concept living area with one of our Stressless sofas and recliners for a true mid-century modern look.

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Design*Sponge

It would be kind of silly to leave Design*Sponge off any list of great design blogs. I like that Grace, the site owner, doesn’t shy away from color. Looking at her interiors sections gives a reader ideas to combine color and simplicity into lovely living spaces.

One of my favorites from the site: Beachy “Treehouse” in Melbourne, Florida

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Seeking Lavender Lane

Ok, so we’ve been featured on this site before, but that’s not why I love it. Deb posts beautiful shots of her DIY updates to her home. I like the simplicity of many of her designs and the way she tries to stretch a little into a lot!

One of my favorites from the site: Design Boards — this is a bit of unique spin on ideas. I like how she sets up design boards for different rooms and it’s great if you’re not sure what style you’re looking for.

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Decorology

This blog is by a freelance web designer and the themes around the site are about designing small spaces effectively.

One of my favorites from the site: Gifts Ideas for New Homeowners

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Even Cleveland

This is not your typical design blog. The site is sort of a cross between storytelling and design history with home and lifestyle design added in.

One of my favorites from the site: Stamped Salt Dough Ornaments

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Little Green Notebook

Jenny is a Phoenix area blogger and designer—her stuff has been featured in some really big publications like Better Homes and Gardens and HGTV. She’s been sharing her insights and favorite projects on the blog since 2007.

One of my favorites from the site: Bavarian Forest Walls — I’m not usually a fan of dark colors in rooms, but for some reason this just works. I especially love the idea of “nightstands” (which are really wall mounted shelves).

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A Beautiful Mess

There’s a little of everything here—this lifestyle blog is run by two sisters and they share home decor, food recipes, and crafty projects. Like I said, you can find a bit of everything on this blog.

One of my favorites from the site: Ikea Credenza Restyle

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Decor8

Decor8 is owned by Holly Baker, a journalist and interior design stylist. On her blog she likes to “share decorating ideas, trends and beautiful objects and places – those extra special finds, often made by hand, things that tell a story.”

One of my favorites from the site: Gotland Sweden Travel Tips — I dream of going to Sweden but haven’t been, scroll down to the comments section to read some great travel ideas.

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Design Seeds

In Jessica’s own words: “I am particularly obsessed with flowers, crops, produce, and the countryside which surround me here in Wisconsin. I also find endless inspiration at our local farmers’ markets and farm stands.” This blog is all about color—she creates color palettes inspired by nature and produce. Just a cool, very different type of design blog!

One of my favorites from the site: Heavenly Hues

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San Fran Girl By the Bay

A leading interior design blogger from San Francisco (but now living in LA), this site is about ‘Bohemian style’ and showcasing designers, trends, and products. Victoria Smith (the owner) also focuses on thrifty/affordable finds for creating your style. Just a great, unique style blog.

One of my favorites from the site: Dining Rooms that Double as Workspace

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Old Brand New

Old Brand New is pretty much summed up in it’s name: “it’s all about mixing the old and the new. Turning something old and making it brand new! For interiors, I am an eclectic bohemian at heart where I blend different periods of design.”

One of my favorites from the site: DIY Mid Century Desk Wall Unit — I really love multi use projects, and this ‘bookshelf’ and work desk setup is a great example of that.

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Apt. 34

Apartment 34 offers inspiring ways to add sophisticated style to your life. On the blog, they share modern décor, classic style, must-make food, wanderlust-worthy travel – all the good stuff that makes day-to-day life a little bit better.

One of my favorites from the site: Coconut Chocolate Pistachio Tart

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The Jungalow

L.A. based designer and blogger Justina Blakeney loves “boho aesthetic.” Her blog highlights her passion for color, pattern and plants, and TheJungalow.com, has quickly become a go-to source for bohemian design inspiration.

One of my favorites from the site: Tour the Jungalow — I really love home tours, to get an inside look at other people just gives you a little bit better understanding of the person behind the blog/home. I love the amount of color throughout Justina’s jungalow!

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Happy Interior Blog

Igor Josifovic started Happy Interior Blog in 2011 with the intention of bringing more happiness to our homes and lives. His blog focuses on interior design and decoration ideas for happy homes, showcases the beauty of the world and inspirations he has brought home through his travels. Something a little unique to HIB is that Igor loves to highlight the beauty and beneficial power of houseplants.

One of my favorites from the site: Scandinavian Home in Germany

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The Inspired Room

The Inspired Room is a decorating blog designed to help you love the home you have. For two years in a row (2014 and 2015) it was voted the Reader’s Favorite Decorating Blogger at Better Homes & Gardens magazine. The site is aimed at budget conscious homeowners that appreciate good design and a well-kept home.

One of my favorites from the site: 10 Tips for Styling Large Living Rooms

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Eclectically Vintage

Kelly Elko uses her blog to mix old and new. Her blog displays collections and highlights decorating tips. She also uses flea markets finds, estate sales, and unique items to create here ‘eclectic’ style.

One of my favorites from the site: Summer Curb Appeal Houses

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Hunted Interior

Designer and blogger, Kristin Jackson created Hunted Interior to inspire readers to “hunt for their own style” and teach them how to accomplish it on any budget. She has had years of experience as an International Hotel Designer and knows the importance of creating a luxurious space & making every dollar count.

One of my favorites from the site: My Favorite Design Books — I love book roundups and if you’re interested in interior design and decorating, this is a great booklist.

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You’re probably familiar with this scenario: you’re busy working, and suddenly you’re reminded of that terrible back pain. Sometimes, working hard can truly strain your body.

These pains are awful for your health but reduce productivity severely.

Like any other serious-minded professional, you want to decrease your pain and get back to working hard. So what’s your best option? Upgrading your furniture. But how do you find ergonomic furniture that fits your budget?

Ready to relax your neck and back? You can achieve a pain-free work environment by following these tips. Continue reading if you want to know more about ergonomic assessment.

Find an Adjustable Chair

Are you too tall or too short for your office chair? You probably don’t notice how often you look down or look up at your computer. That sounds like a lot of neck pain, right? Well, it certainly is.

And the more you strain your neck too high or too low, the worse the pain will get.

Find an adjustable chair. This way, you can adjust your height to your computer. Make sure you’re looking at the computer at eye level. This way, your neck is straight while you’re looking at your computer.

Ekornes Stressless chairs offer head and neck rests. These will give your head and neck more support.

Use a Table Connected to Your Chair

One of the main reasons why professionals experience work-related pain is how separated everything is on their desk.

With all of that space, your mouse may be on the opposite side of your desk. And your coffee might be on a completely different shelf.

Using a small table helps cut back on reaching for different materials.

For more comfort, use a table attached to your chair. These tables are small, so you’re forced to use only necessary objects. And since you’re relaxing in a comfortable chair, you won’t want to get up.

Comfort Matters

The easiest way to decrease your pain is to buy an ergonomic chair. But buying a comfortable chair doesn’t mean it’s going to be expensive. But there are features you should look for.

The design of the chair is important. Make sure the chair has lumbar support as well as a head and neck rest.

To improve lower back pain, find a chair that shifts with your weight. The most comfortable chairs are usually made with a combination of leather and fabric materials.

Use Ergonomic Assessment to Buy the Best Office Furniture

Sitting at your desk and staring at your computer contributes to several issues. Experiencing pain while working is not uncommon, but it can be fixed. Fortunately, you don’t need to spend lots of money at the doctor’s office.

You can decrease your pain by upgrading your furniture. Make sure your chair is comfortable and is adjustable. Find a chair that comes with added features such as a built-in desk.

Use these ergonomic assessment tips to find the best office furniture.

Are you ready to buy pain-relieving furniture for your office? We have all of the best Stressless office chairs to reduce your pain and discomfort!

If you’re at all interested in architecture or design, you’ve likely heard the expression “form follows function.” First coined by American architect Louis Sullivan, this axiom is one of the key principles in minimalist design, including Nordic design.

Let’s take a closer look at this Scandinavian aesthetic and how you can incorporate its principles into your own home to maximum effect.

Four Foundations of Nordic Design

Simple Silhouettes

Nordic design relies heavily on simple, clean lines for its minimalist appeal.

Similar to mid-century modern design, Nordic furniture and furnishings are often geometric, and may boast gentle curves (think an oval coffee table or the gentle swoop of the iconic Arne Jacobsen chair).

If you’ve ever stepped into an Ikea, you understand that simplicity is key in Nordic interior design. Pieces don’t have to be boxy, but they should never have intricate carvings, curlicues, or unnecessary frills.

Neutral Colors

Where Nordic parts ways from mid-century modern is in its use of color. Scandinavian design uses a lot of light-colored wood, metal, and white or off-white.

Neutral hues are the way to go when using Nordic design in a space, but that doesn’t mean your room has to be all white. Instead, look to earth tones like creamy beige, charcoal gray, light tans, pale greens and blue.

These neutrals can be accented by brighter pops of color, of course. Bright grass green, the blue of the Swedish flag, a brilliant yellow or orange that brings to mind the flowers of midsummer — you get the idea. Just make sure not to overload the eye with multiple colors or clashing ones.

Negative Space

Since Nordic design is all about simplicity, it should come as no surprise that bright and airy spaces should be devoid of clutter. Knick knacks and tchotchkes take the attention off the furniture and the color palette, so relegate them to the attic.

It’s not necessary to clear the room of every item, but be sure that the ones you choose are in keeping with the rest of the furnishings. Consider elements like houseplants, floating shelves, a beautiful wooden bowl, a geometric print.

Clean but Cozy

Are you familiar with the Danish term hygge? It’s pronounced “hoo-gah,” and while it’s difficult to translate exactly, it refers to a sense of comfort and coziness.

Hygge is the feeling of being snug and safe inside a warm home, surrounded by friends and family, perhaps enjoying a hot beverage or a big pot of chili or stew — while a winter storm rages outside.

You might think that this concept would be hard to achieve in a minimalist environment, but Nordic design isn’t strictly minimalist.

Yes, the clean lines, use of neutrals, and incorporation of negative space follow minimalist principles, but the Scandinavians invite comfort and warmth into the home, too.

How? Largely with textiles like velvety blankets, soft and inviting pillows, and plush throw rugs. Plants and flowers help bring the warmth of nature into an otherwise stark space. And don’t forget the coasters for those mugs of hot chocolate!

For More Inspiration

Check out the Ekornes Stressless Furniture, which combines the beautiful lines of Nordic design with the comfort you expect — and deserve — from contemporary chairs, Stressless recliners, and Stressless sofas.

At European Leather Gallery, we aim to bring you the highest quality furniture made in the USA and from around the world. We’re pleased to now offer Elite Modern furniture. Learn more about the quality and design this modern furniture line offers.

Elite Modern Style

Elite Modern furniture styles are driven by their passion for original design. Since 1988, they have produced innovative and exceptional modern furnishings in the USA. Their reputation for creative designs and superior comfort are only trumped by the outstanding value of their products.

Superior Construction and Value

A sophisticated combination of materials is used to create Elite Modern furniture, including brushed stainless steel, powder coated metals, solid wood, and veneers available in several finish options. For a custom look, they offer numerous fabrics, leathers, and Ultrasuede selections to bring uniqueness to their diverse assortment of products.

Elite Modern controls every phase of their furniture production from the product design and development to delivery of their products. This ensures you receive their superior and reliable quality every time.

Elite Modern Products at a Glance

At European Leather Gallery, we feature Elite Modern’s top bar or counter stool chairs and side tables. Elite Modern also offers retro and modern desks, chairs, beds, side tables, dressers, dining room tables, and more. Each item can be customized based on the appropriate fabric, leather, metal, glass, or wood options.

Meet the Design Team

Carl Muller – Independent Furniture Designer

Carl Muller is an independent furniture designer in Seal Beach, California and has worked with Elite for nearly 20 years. His talent has brought over 200 designs to market. Most are currently in production and continue to be top sellers.

Muller’s goal is to make a fresh statement with every design while maximizing comfort, elegance, and economy. His influences come from worldwide current and historical trends.

Rick Lee – Product & Interior Designer

Based in San Francisco, Rick Lee finds inspiration from a variety of things around him – from a sleek pocket knife to a gnarled tree branch. Lee combines rational thinking with radical influences to create striking designs ranging from minimal to whimsical.

Rick was born in Korea of Chinese descent and came to the U.S. as a teenager. After earning his degree in industrial design, he started his career creating pieces for notable furniture manufacturers in Chicago. After moving to Milan, Italy in his mid-20s, his art for distinctive artistic style became what it is today. By combining European principles and experiences, he developed a unique style that’s both vibrant and charismatic.

Elite Modern – Now Available at European Leather Gallery

We’re proud to be offering the exceptional Elite Modern pieces at European Leather Gallery. Browse and buy Stressless recliners online or stop by our showroom to learn more about adding exceptional Elite designs to your home or office.

Hygge, pronounced “hoo-ga”, is a Danish design concept from the 18th century. It can’t be easily translated into one word but encompasses feelings of coziness, contentment, and well-being through simple things. If you’ve ever lit candles and curled up with a cup of cocoa and a fuzzy blanket on a rainy Sunday, you’ve experienced hygge.

Hygge is an important part of Danish design and lifestyle. “What freedom is to Americans…hygge is to Danes,” says Meik Wiking, the CEO of Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen and author of The Little Book of Hygge. Hygge traverses winter and summer by bringing feelings of peace and contentment when embracing the cold season in Scandinavia.

Denmark’s obsession with all things cozy is one of the reasons why they top the world’s list of happiest countries. Here’s how you too can achieve hygge in your home.

Stock Up on Candles

Denmark and other Scandinavian countries are rumored to be the largest consumers of candles in the world per capita. To escape the winter’s chill, flickering scented or unscented candles are one of the most fundamental principles of hygge. To achieve peace and comfort in your home, light a candle or two and enjoy the soft light and your favorite scents.

Fall in Love with Texture

When you think of cozy, your mind may instantly go to soft textures which add dimension to any interior. Faux fur throws, knit cushions, and fluffy rugs add textured accessories for layering different textiles and surfaces. Add a roaring fire, knit socks, and soft candlelight and your room couldn’t get more hygge.

Less Is Much More

Hygge finds peace and fulfillment in the simple things. That means banishing clutter for a mess-free home. To embrace hygge, invest in clever storage solutions to hide visual clutter from view. The Danes believe a clean, serene space makes it easier to enjoy more continuous moments of hygge.

Display Your Memories

Hygge encourages creating an environment of happiness. Freely display your favorite paintings, family photos, and travel adventures. Surround yourself with the simple things that make you happy.

Embrace a Spa-Like Style

Start your spa-like style in the bathroom with a soaking tub, candles, soft bath robes, good lighting, and clever storage. Instead of rushing your morning routine, create space for rest and rejuvenation by making your bathroom feel like a daily trip to the spa.

Enjoy Soft Tunes

What could make candles, a cozy blanket, and a warm cup of tea any better? Relaxing music. Music is an important element of hygge to lift the mood and relax the mind and body. Invest in sleek Bluetooth speaker and play soft instrumental music or your favorite tunes in the background while you get ready in the morning or relax in the evening.

Enjoy the Sentimentality of Things Past

The Danes don’t like to waste, so they recycle and reuse old objects such as antiques and furniture in creative ways. With hygge, nothing needs to be perfect. It’s more about the sentimentality of a family antique or pieces of the past with history and memories.

At European Leather Gallery, we carry high-quality low back loveseats and sofas and recliners with sleek designs to achieve ultimate relaxation. Is it time to freshen up your space? View our selections online or visit our showroom to test our Scandinavian-inspired furniture and styles.

At European Leather Gallery, we scour the market looking for the top furniture providers who value quality over quantity. We’re thrilled to partner with Flexsteel furniture to offer you more great options for high-quality furniture made in the U.S.A.

Get to know what makes Flexsteel sofas a stylish and durable addition to your home.

People, Not Machines, Make the Best Furniture

Flexsteel’s commitment to quality craftsmanship continues to be as strong as ever. For over 100 years, Flexsteel has embraced technology and innovation, but still holds true to their belief that handcrafted furniture is better than anything you can get from a machine.

Flexsteel Specialty – The Blue Steel Spring

At the core of their upholstered seating is their Blue Steel Spring. Flexsteel believes strongly in their design that they guarantee its durability for a lifetime.

For over 75 years, the design itself has remained very similar. Unlike typical eight-way hand-tight springs, it never needs to be retied or replaced. This means you’ll never get that sinking feeling in your seat ever again. Flexsteel design and construction go hand in hand to create comfortable and long-lasting furniture.

Your Features – Your Choice

Flexsteel furniture is made to order. Choose the fabric, wood finish, cushion style, and trim options at European Leather Gallery. The Flexsteel system tracks your order and their delivery staff ensures your piece arrives quickly and safely.

Guaranteed to Last

Flexsteel takes their job of testing the durability of their furniture seriously. All of their products are tested to ensure you receive the highest quality, durability, and safety standards before they leave the factory. Their products and materials are backed by warranties, including a lifetime limited warranty for internal structures:

• Springs
• Wood frames
• Metal bases
• Reclining mechanisms
• Seat cushion foam
• Feathers

In addition, their 5-year and 1-year warranties cover even more features. You’re guaranteed to enjoy your Flexsteel furniture for many years to come.

Where It All Began

In 1893, the Rolph & Ball Furniture Company began manufacturing furniture in Minneapolis. By 1901, they sold the company to four former tradesmen from the nearby McCloud & Smith Furniture Company. After a few name changes and surviving the stock market crash in 1929, the name was changed to the Flexsteel Spring Corporation and moved to Iowa in 1936.

In the 1950s, new plants sprung up in several states to serve other areas. In 1958, The company was formerly named Flexsteel Industries after their famous spring. From the 1960s to the 1980s, the company continued to grow and add new products with advanced technology for the time.

In 1993, the company celebrated 100 years of success. Later in 2003, the company purchased DMI Furniture, Inc. with a line of kitchen, dining, bedroom, home office, and outdoor products under the brand name Home Styles.

Flexsteel is an American success story with a proud history and a bright future.

Flexsteel Furniture – Now Available at European Leather Gallery

Browse our selection of Flexsteel sofas and sectionals online or visit our showroom to learn more about custom Flexsteel furniture for your home.

The man cave has long been heralded as a sanctuary for men and a necessity for the hard-working male. It’s where they go to relax, unwind, and escape the stress of their daily routine. While the concept isn’t new, it’s time to expand on this idea for the ladies.

Women master many roles – wife, mother, entertainer, artist, employee, business owner – and she too deserves a place of her own to unwind and relax after a long day. A place where comfort meets design and the to-do list is non-existent.

The lady lair is the new man cave. A place in the home for women to enjoy what they love and relax in pure comfort. So, find a space in your home, an unused guest room or a sectioned off corner of a living space, and get to work creating your own lady lair sanctuary in your home.

1. Surround Yourself with What Inspires You

As you develop the concept for your lady lair, make space for the things you love. A lady lair can be based on your passions – what inspires you and invokes relaxation.

For some, their lady lair may become a private yoga studio with the right level of simplicity or comforts to clear your head. For others, it may become a reading or writing room with comfy chairs, a table or desk, and soft lighting in a peaceful setting. For those who enjoy crafts or sewing, a lady lair can become a space for their hobbies with supplies organized and easily accessible.

2. Good Lighting Is Important

Contrary to a dark man cave, take full advantage of the natural light available in your lady lair. Keep the curtains or shades open to allow light to stream in. During morning or evening hours, or when natural light is limited, use decorative table or floor lamps to give the space the light it needs.

3. Focus on Atmosphere

The little touches are essential to the purpose of the lady lair. Choose a few of your favorite colors then look for accessories in a similar hue which inspire a sense of calm. Include art elements that reflect your personality and personal items that offer positive reinforcement.

Fresh flowers, essential oil diffusers, pictures, lamps, throws, pillows, and soft music are just a few ways you can transform an ordinary space into a spa-like retreat.

4. Include Lots of Pillows and Comfy Seating

A cozy corner chair is a necessity to relax and curl up with a book, Kindle, or enjoy your morning coffee in a peaceful setting. If you have room, include a plush sofa for additional seating to invite people over to get comfy. Add large patterned or colored pillows for warmth and coziness. When you need extra space, stash pillows away in an ottoman with easy storage.

5. Keep the Space Organized and Clutter-Free

Clutter and disorganization are the enemies of relaxation. Make sure this space is well-organized and clutter-free. As you consider the design, get creative with storage solutions such as bookshelves, wicker baskets, and fabric covered boxes.

At European Leather Gallery, we help women choose the right furniture to inspire true relaxation. Check out our selection of ergonomic recliners, sofas, and loveseats online today.

In our efforts to offer our customers the highest quality furniture and styles from around the world, we’re excited to bring you Fjords Hjellegjerde Norwegian furniture! Learn more about why Fjords Hjellegjerde furniture is special, including their unique focus on style and innovation.

About Fjords Hjellegjerde Furniture

Since 1941, Fjords furniture has been inspired by Norwegian nature. Over 70 years ago, brothers Otto and Mindor Hjellegjerde launched the furniture company in the fjord village of Sykkylven in Norway. Their third brother, Ingvar, joined the business in 1946.

Together, the brothers harnessed their fierce dedication and skills to build one of the largest furniture companies in Norway. Now, their small family business has reached four continents.

Fjords Hjellegjerde – Inspired by Nature

What makes Fjords furniture different than other manufacturers is the source of their inspiration. Envision nearby landscapes where the endless motion of the ocean meets the strength of the mountains. Or consider the contrast between darkness and light in Norway constantly changing – one cannot exist without the other.

While surrounded by robust nature, they make their furniture solid. As nature daily expresses generosity, their furniture is designed for generous comfort.

Tradition Meets Innovation

While Fjords is inspired by nature, their focus is on finding the balance between tradition and innovation. The place where the knowledge of yesterday meets today’s modern technology. Fjords puts great emphasis on high-quality craftsmanship and Norwegian design with the same dedication and skill as when the company first began.

Built-in Ergonomic Comforts Designed to Improve Your Health & General Well-Being

Fjords believes in constantly innovating and improving their furniture for continuous comfort and health. Ergonomic furniture helps your body relax and enables your blood to circulate freely.

Fjords ergonomic chairs feature:

• Active Release System™ provides better support for your neck. It can be adjusted with a single movement to optimize your sitting experience.
• High-quality steel is used to construct the back and seat.
• Springs in the back and seat enhance comfort.
• Cold cure molded foam is shaped in casts with the exact shape of the product. This method retains the suppleness of a chair for longer use than other foam methods.
• Dacron fibers are inserted between the upholstery or leather and foam. This provides extra softness for the back and seat for improved comfort.
• Built-in gliding steel mountings offer individuals the best resting position as your body weight glides you into the desired position.

Discover the Beauty and Comfort of Fjords Hjellegjerde Furniture at European Leather Gallery

Come relax on a Fjords gliding chair and see for yourself the dedication, innovation, and design put into this Norwegian nature-inspired furniture. At European Leather Gallery, we offer an array of high-quality leather and upholstered furniture. Search your favorite styles and buy Stressless recliners online (and all the other top brands we carry) or come see us in our showroom today.

At European Leather Gallery, our goal is to offer our customers the highest-quality furniture made in the U.S. and around the world. We’re thrilled to offer Elite Leather Company furniture handmade locally by craftsmen and women in California.

About Elite Leather Company Furniture – Handcrafted in the U.S.A

Elite Leather Company was founded in 1959 and is a family-owned furniture company based in Chino, California. Each sofa, sectional, sleeper, and chair are made by hand using local American craftsmen. Elite Leather is passionate about custom furniture and takes extraordinary steps to make sure you’ll love their product as much as they do.

Elite Leather offers over 80 furniture styles to choose from and custom builds each piece to make it exactly how you want it. With 25 distinctive patterns of leather in over 200 colors and 96 colors of Ultrasuede®, your task is simply to choose the style, color, and seating, and Elite Leather Company will handle the rest. New custom furniture is shipped fast and covered with a comprehensive warranty.

Find Your Style

Whether you enjoy traditional, transitional, or contemporary designs, Elite Leather offers the perfect piece to enhance your space. Elite Leather furniture isn’t only built for style, they’re built to last.

Elite Leather Craftsmen Care About the Details

Each piece of Elite Leather furniture is handcrafted and not mass produced. Craftsmen spend considerable time examining each tanned hide and selecting the best parts of the leather to be showcased.

Unlike many furniture manufacturers, Elite Leather builds their own frames. Time and effort are spent gluing, stapling and using corner blocks in the frame to strengthen the joints. Each of these steps is given special attention to detail.

Elite Leather adheres to specific guidelines for sit and comfort tests based on their belief that furniture should be stylish and comfortable. Because each product is handmade, each piece may have their own unique variations.

Quality Furniture – Guaranteed

Because Elite Leather excels at offering high-quality furniture, they extend the most comprehensive warranty in the leather furniture industry. Each piece comes with a limited lifetime warranty on the construction and a 5-year warranty on the leather and seating. The leather is guaranteed to not crack, peel, tear, become hard, or transfer color with normal use. The frame and springs are guaranteed against defects in materials or craftsmanship for the life of the furniture with normal use.

Check out Elite Leather Company at European Leather Gallery!

We’re proud to add Elite Leather Company to our line of high-quality furniture offered at European Leather Gallery. Check out the sofa options and buy Stressless recliners online and all the other brands we carry — or come see us at our European Leather Gallery showroom to learn more about customizing handcrafted Elite Leather furniture today.