Stressless® View Recliner with Signature Base and Footstool

Infuse your living space with a lighter, more architectural sense of relaxation. When selecting furniture to complement high ceilings or expansive windows, finding contemporary reclining armchairs that offer premium physical alignment without cluttering your floor plan is key. This detailed product guide highlights the Stressless® View Recliner with the Signature Base and Footstool by Ekornes. It is a stunning combination specifically engineered to deliver a tall, elegant silhouette and a soothing, fluid motion that other standard models cannot replicate.

1. Crisp Scandinavian Design with a Lifted Profile

The Stressless View is instantly distinguished by its elongated, clean back panel and slim, streamlined cushioning. Rather than utilizing heavy, bulkier segments, the View features an elegant, tall back panel crowned with an incredibly soft, integrated neck cushion. This design provides a highly sophisticated look that naturally draws the eye upward.

This tall seat is beautifully offset by the Signature Base. Combining a sweeping circle of laminated European beech wood with a curved framework of cast aluminum (available in polished chrome or sleek matte black), this base makes the tall chair appear to visually float. This mixed-material aesthetic acts as an eye-catching focal point in modern, transitional, or minimalist home decors.

2. The Core Differentiator: Soothing, Kinetic Movement

The Signature Base is the absolute premier manual base in the Ekornes collection, designed specifically to offer natural, fluid movement completely independent of electric cords or motors:

• BalanceAdapt™ Technology: Hidden inside the wood-and-metal frame is a kinetic rocking mechanism. The chair automatically reacts to your body’s smallest shifts in weight, rocking and tilting gently to keep you in perfect, stress-free equilibrium.
• The Glide™ System: This system works in tandem with the rocking motion. Once you adjust the side tension wheels to match your body weight, reclining is completely intuitive. Simply lean back to recline and sit forward to return to a standard position.

3. Key Comfort and Ergonomic Enhancements

The View Signature is packed with specialized, orthopedic systems designed to relieve back and neck tension, especially for taller individuals:

• Optimized Back Height: As the tallest backrest design in the classic Stressless family, the View is specifically engineered to provide full, uncompromised shoulder and head support, preventing the neck fatigue that taller users frequently experience in standard recliners.
• The Plus™ System: As you recline or rock, the internal steel framework adjusts automatically. It continuously increases lumbar support to cradle your lower spine, while keeping the head cushion slightly tilted forward so your line of sight remains optimal for watching TV or reading.
• Responsive Footstool: The separate ottoman mirrors the beautiful wood-and-metal design of the Signature base. It features a built-in tilt mechanism that automatically adjusts to the resting angle of your legs, helping to relieve knee pressure and facilitate lower-body circulation.
• 360-Degree Swivel: A hidden, silent swivel ring inside the base allows you to effortlessly rotate the entire chair to engage with different areas of the room.

4. Dimensions and Spatial Fit

The View Signature offers a tall and roomy seat while maintaining a surprisingly compact visual footprint. The standard dimensions for the Medium model are:

• Width: 32.7 inches
• Depth: 31.9 inches
• Maximum Height: 42.9 inches
• Seat Height: 17.3 inches

Design Tip: Because the Signature Base utilizes both wood and metal, it can be used to beautifully tie a room’s materials together. Match the wooden ring to your cabinetry or side tables, and match the aluminum frame to your light fixtures or metal table legs.

5. How the View Signature Compares

Understanding how the View Signature compares to alternative builds helps clarify your decision:

• Compared to the View with Classic Base: The Classic Base features an all-wood, hourglass shape and is completely stationary. If you want a completely solid, stationary sit with no swaying, choose the Classic. If you prefer a soft, fluid, and soothing rocking motion, the Signature Base is the required upgrade.
• Compared to the Reno Signature: The Reno Signature uses the same rocking base, but features incredibly soft, puffy, overstuffed cushions. The View is designed with a much cleaner, flatter profile and a slightly firmer, highly supportive sit that maintains its pristine shape beautifully over time.

6. Uncompromising Build Quality and Warranty

Meticulously hand-assembled in Norway to ensure lifetime durability, your investment is safeguarded by an elite warranty program:

• 10 Years: Internal steel reclining mechanism and frame.
• 10 Years: Molded cold-cured polyurethane foam (ensuring the cushions never lose their shape or support).
• 5 Years: Wood and aluminum components of the Signature Base.
• 1 Year: Premium leather or fabric upholstery.

7. Experience Fluid Comfort

The Stressless® View Recliner with the Signature Base is a magnificent achievement in Scandinavian kinetic design. By pairing a tall, sleek, and highly supportive backrest with a beautiful wood-and-metal rocking base, it delivers an active, refreshing seating experience that keeps your body feeling aligned and completely at ease.

Step into a higher level of relaxation. We warmly encourage you to visit our showroom to try the gentle BalanceAdapt™ rocking motion for yourself. Our expert consultants are ready to walk you through our extensive selection of original Stressless recliners, helping you curate the perfect leather color, wood stain, and metal finish to elevate your home.