Stressless® Reno Recliner with Signature Base and Footstool
Step away from the noise of the day and enter a state of complete, body-supporting luxury. When choosing a piece to elevate your home sanctuary, investing in the right handcrafted manual recliners is about finding the perfect harmony between deep, orthopedic physical relief and outstanding visual design. This detailed guide explores the features of the Stressless® Reno Recliner with the Signature Base and Footstool. By pairing Ekornes’ most famously overstuffed, comfortable cushion design with their premier fluid rocking base, this configuration stands as a masterclass in modern physical wellness.
1. The Golden Standard of Overstuffed Luxury
The upper silhouette of the Reno is iconic, often referred to as the benchmark of plush seating within the Stressless lineup. Designed with thick, contoured cushioning, deep folds, and generously padded wrap-around armrests, it provides a incredibly soft, supportive hug that immediately relieves physical tension.
This luxuriously padded seat is elevated by the stunning Signature Base. This base design is a modern architectural masterpiece, utilizing a sweeping circular loop of laminated European wood topped with a curved frame of polished chrome or matte black aluminum. The contrast allows the heavy, cloud-like seat of the Reno to look visually light, airy, and beautifully integrated into contemporary or transitional interiors.
2. The Core Differentiator: Fluid Rocking & Balanced Weightlessness
The primary benefit of choosing the Signature Base over a stationary wood base is its dynamic kinetic movement. Working entirely without wires, power outlets, or motors, the base uses your body’s natural balance to drive comfort:
- BalanceAdapt™ System: This integrated kinetic mechanism introduces a gentle, soothing rocking motion. The seat and backrest tilt and shift automatically in response to your smallest weight changes, ensuring your body remains supported and in perfect equilibrium.
- The Glide™ System: Working hand-in-hand with the rocking feature, the Glide wheels respond effortlessly to your posture. Simply set the side tension dials once to your weight, and you can transition smoothly from upright conversation into a deep recline just by leaning back.
3. Key Comfort and Ergonomic Enhancements
The Reno Signature is equipped with several proprietary features engineered to keep your spine in perfect orthopedic alignment:
- Telescoping Headrest: Designed to fit people of all heights, the plush head cushion can be manually pulled upward, extending the backrest height to deliver perfect support to your neck and head.
- The Plus™ System: As you recline or rock, an internal steel skeleton dynamically adjusts. It automatically increases lower back support to keep your lumbar region aligned while tilting the headrest slightly forward so your eyes remain comfortably focused on a TV or book.
- Responsive Footstool: The matching freestanding ottoman mimics the wood-and-metal design of the Signature Base. It features a built-in tilt function that shifts with the angle of your legs, easing joint pressure and supporting optimal lower-body circulation.
- 360-Degree Swivel: A hidden glide ring inside the circular base allows the entire chair to spin smoothly and silently, making it easy to turn toward a conversation or a scenic window.
4. Dimensions and Spatial Fit
The Reno is built with generous padding and a roomy seat, making it highly comfortable for a wide range of body types. The standard dimensions for the Medium model are:
- Width: 32.7 inches
- Depth: 30.7 inches
- Maximum Height: 38.6 inches to 42.5 inches (Adjustable via the extending headrest)
- Seat Height: 17.3 inches
Pro Styling Tip: The Signature Base’s blend of wood and metal is highly versatile. Choose a wood finish that matches your floorboards or shelving, and coordinate the metal accents with nearby drawer pulls, lighting fixtures, or table legs to tie the room together.
5. How the Reno Signature Compares
Understanding how the Reno Signature compares to other options helps confirm your selection:
- Compared to the Reno with Classic Base: The Classic base is constructed entirely of wood and does not rock or sway. If you prefer a completely grounded, firm, and stationary sit, choose the Classic. If you want a soft, fluid, and soothing rocking motion, the Signature base is the necessary choice.
- Compared to the Mayfair Signature: Both chairs feature the BalanceAdapt rocking base. However, while the Mayfair is incredibly comfortable, the Reno has a distinct telescoping headrest and even thicker, more contoured cushioning around the neck and arms, offering an unmatched level of plush luxury.
6. Uncompromising Build Quality and Warranty
Designed and manufactured in Norway to last a lifetime, your purchase is backed by Ekornes’ rigorous quality standards and an outstanding warranty:
- 10 Years: Internal steel reclining mechanism and frame.
- 10 Years: Molded polyurethane foam cushioning.
- 5 Years: Wood and aluminum base components.
- 1 Year: Premium leather or fabric upholstery.
7. Elevate Your Home Living Space
The Stressless® Reno Recliner with the Signature Base is a magnificent achievement in kinetic design. It takes the most famously soft seat in the world and sets it upon a beautiful, gravity-defying rocking ring, bringing physical restoration and classic Scandinavian elegance right into your home.
Experience the fluid comfort in person. We invite you to visit our showroom to try the comforting BalanceAdapt™ rocking motion for yourself. Our dedicated team is here to walk you through our extensive line of luxury Norwegian recliners, helping you select the perfect custom leather grade, colorway, and wood finish to create your ideal space.



























