Since the time these recliners were introduced to the world in the year 1971, Ekornes has taken its brand Stressless to the heights of success by coming up with one great edition of recliners after the other. Once they launched traditional recliners in the market, the customers expectations have only been on the up-rise and as a result they are left with no other option but to innovate and meet the requirements and demands of the international clients. Hence we now have Stressless Metro and Ekornes City variations of recliners, that include all the comfort and style that Norwegian chairs are known for. These models come with a sleek and stylish steel rotating base which makes it all the more easy to use in office environment.

While the Metro is a high back and high base recliner and comes with an ottoman, the City is a low back and high base recliner and you may or may not choose to include the ottoman. Here are some of the features of the two models which you may find useful before you decide to buy either of them.

Stressless Metro Features
First of all, this is available in high-back and high base variations. You can take your pick from different color schemes, all of which are equally attractive. Keep your home or office dcor in mind before selecting the color of your leather recliner. In addition to the headrest, a comfort pillow is also offered for maximum support to your neck. The high base of the Metro recliners makes it easy on your knees if you have any medical conditions like knee pain. The Stressless Metro is available in a variety of leather or fabrics. Great to look at and comfortable to sit, it comes with an ottoman and both have the Stressless glide and tilt features that present the maximum control of movement.

Ekornes City Features
While the traditional recliners may not be suitable for an office ambiance, Ekornes City will definitely meet all these requirements and much more. The high-back City also comes with a sleek footstool which makes it a comfortable and smart choice for the work space. The steel rotating base looks great with leather upholstery and will definitely take up the style quotient of the space. The integrated Stressless Guide system makes it easy to change the sitting posture on the chair. The ottoman also includes a tilt system for greater comfort. In all, the Ekornes City is a great choice for a semi formal work environment where you have the option to let your feet rest for some time, along with the rest of your body.

Both Ekornes City and Stressless Metro are excellent variations of the usual recliners from Ekornes Stressless and ensure comfortable and relaxed sitting positions in the home or office. Depending on your requirements, go for the high-back high-base Metro or the low-back high-base City. Check for the texture of the fabric, the quality of the cushions, the position of the ottoman, the lumbar support, the size of the chair and the position of the headrest when you buy a recliner.