
Balance&Glide™
It moves with you
When you lean back, the seat slides forward and the backrest moves backward in a fixed ratio. You don't slump, and your back remains supported—without any levers or buttons.
Stressless® Dining Chair · Stressless Store Leuven & Antwerp
The Stressless Vanilla is a modern dining chair with a backrest that widens toward the top. Its seat and backrest move with you. Choose from 4 styles (high or low back, with or without armrests), 5 base options, and 121 colors in leather or fabric. Seat height: 48 cm; starting at €499 per chair.
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Choose the model, base, upholstery, and color: with each click, the photo changes to show four different views. What you see is exactly the chair we’ll have made for you. If you select multiple chairs at once, the total price will be calculated accordingly.
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What makes Vanilla special?
The Vanilla combines a sleek, contemporary silhouette with a spacious, deep seat. This makes it easy to linger after dinner, without the chair looking bulky.

Balance&Glide™
When you lean back, the seat slides forward and the backrest moves backward in a fixed ratio. You don't slump, and your back remains supported—without any levers or buttons.

Recognizable shape
The backrest of the Vanilla widens toward the top, providing support for your shoulders. With a depth of 62 to 63 cm, you’ll have plenty of room. Its modern design looks great with a round table or a sleek table in walnut or black.

Custom-made
You can customize each chair to match your table and your interior—for example, two chairs with armrests at the head of the table. Every Vanilla chair is made in Norway in the style, upholstery, and color of your choice.
4 versions
The Vanilla is available in 4 versions, all in size L and with a seat height of 48 cm. A high back (105 cm) provides greater support for your back, which you’ll notice when you linger at the table. A low back (92 cm) is less conspicuous and keeps the view unobstructed in an open living space. Armrests provide extra comfort and slide under a standard dining table measuring 74 to 75 cm.

Height 105 cm · width 50–57 cm · depth 63 cm
starting at €557

Height 105 cm · width 58 cm · depth 63 cm
starting at €620

Height 92 cm · width 50–57 cm · depth 62 cm
starting at €499

Height 92 cm · width 58 cm · depth 62 cm
starting at €562
Chassis & Swivel Function
Each Vanilla model is compatible with five different bases. The base determines the chair's appearance, price, and whether it can swivel. Swiveling is only possible with the D350 base; the D200 and D400 are the most affordable options.

Classic · Solid Wood
Four straight legs in solid oak or beech. Starting at €562.

Modern · Wood
Angled legs made of layered beech wood with oak or beech veneer. Starting at €499.

Light · Steel
Four slender steel legs in matte black, chrome, or satin silver. Starting at €562.

Rotatable · 360°
An aluminum star base that rotates a full 360 degrees, with an optional auto-return feature. Starting at €629.

Sled · steel
A continuous sled base made of curved steel, without separate legs. Starting at €499.
You don't have to slide the chair back to sit down or get up, and you can easily turn to face the person sitting next to you. Plus, a swivel chair lets you move around more, so you stay comfortable longer. This is especially handy in a smaller dining area.
By default, the D350 base rotates freely. If you choose the auto-return option, the chair will always rotate neatly back toward the table after you stand up. That option costs €63 per chair.
Wood (D100, D200) has a warm look and goes well with a wooden table. Metal (D300, D400) has a lighter appearance and goes well with a table that has a metal base. D300 costs the same as D100, and D400 costs the same as D200.
Specifications & Dimensions
All figures are taken from the Stressless (Ekornes) technical specifications. The Vanilla comes in one size, L; only the back height, armrests, and base vary in dimensions.
Model
Stressless® Vanilla dining chair, by Ekornes (Norway)
Performances
High or low back · with or without armrests
Size
L
Seat Height
48 cm
Height
105 cm (high back) · 92 cm (low back)
Width
50–58 cm, depending on the base and armrest
Depth
63 cm (high back) · 62 cm (low back)
Structure
Seat shell made of polymer (POM), backrest made of glass-fiber-reinforced polyamide, cold-molded polyurethane foam (seat: 64 kg/m³, backrest: 65 kg/m³)
Chassis
D100 and D200 in wood · D300 and D400 in steel · D350 in aluminum, rotates 360°
Chassis Color
Wood in 4 shades · metal in matte black, chrome, or satin silver
Upholstery
3 types of leather in 50 colors · 10 fabric collections in 71 colors
Comfort System
Balance&Glide™: The seat and backrest move together
| Implementation | Height | Depth | Width per chassis | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D100 | D200 | D300 | D350 | D400 | |||
| High back, armless | 105 | 63 | 57 | 50 | 57 | 50 | 54 |
| High back, with armrest | 105 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 |
| Lower back, without arm | 92 | 62 | 57 | 50 | 57 | 50 | 54 |
| Lower back, with arm | 92 | 62 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 |
Dimensions in cm, according to the manufacturer. Seat height is always 48 cm. When the chair has armrests, the width is measured across the armrests, not across the legs.
Warranty & Delivery
Every Stressless Vanilla is made in Norway in the style and color of your choice. Stressless offers a 10-year warranty on the mechanism; you’ll receive your chairs within 8 to 10 weeks, and we offer free delivery in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Warranty
10 years
On the Balance&Glide™ mechanism and the metal frame, in addition to the 2-year statutory warranty
Delivery Time
8–10 weeks
Every chair is made for you in Norway
Delivery
Free
In Belgium and the Netherlands, by our own team
Vanilla in Your Home Decor
The Vanilla looks its best at a modern or round table. Allow 58 cm in width per chair, including armrests, and leave 30 to 40 cm of space behind the chair; because of its depth of 62 to 63 cm, that space behind the chair is important. You can find more calculation examples under “How many dining chairs will fit at your table?”



Are you still on the fence?
The four Stressless dining chairs all feature the same motion-adaptive seat and fit on the same bases. The difference lies in their shape and size. The Mint and the Vanilla have the same dimensions, the Laurel is the slimmest model, and the Bay has only a low back.

The classic style, with a wrap-around back and a stitching line. Starting at €499.
Check out Mint →
The slimmest model, and the only one available in size M. Starting at €379.
Check out the Laurel →
An enveloping, shell-shaped design with a low back. Starting at €539.
View the Bay →
The four models side by side, with a buying guide and comparison chart.
Compare the models →
Why Shop at Stressless Store
When choosing a dining chair, prioritize comfort, not just looks. So come sit at the table, lean back, and feel how the Vanilla moves with you. Compare it right away with the other Stressless dining chairs, and take home leather and fabric swatches to see how they look with your table and floor.
Stressless Store, Belgium’s only Stressless brand stores, are located in Leuven and Antwerp. Our paramedically trained consultants will assess your posture, your comfort, and whether the chair fits your body and your table. You’re welcome to stop by with or without an appointment.
We'll assess your posture and body type and help you choose a chair that suits you.
You can purchase directly from the official Stressless Stores in Leuven and Antwerp.
We handle both delivery and installation ourselves, and after-sales service is often provided at your home.
If you find the exact same chair for less elsewhere, we'll match that price.
Tervuursevest 30, 3000 Leuven
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday–Saturday | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Sunday | 2:00–6:00 p.m. |
016 79 30 71info@stresslessleuven.beDirections →
More about this storeBoomsesteenweg 18, 2610 Wilrijk
| Monday – Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday–Saturday | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Sunday | 2:00–6:00 p.m. |
+32 3 377 93 60info@stresslessantwerpen.beDirections →
More about this storeFrequently Asked Questions
A Stressless Vanilla is priced starting at €499 per chair at the Stressless Store, for a low-back model without armrests, upholstered in fabric, on a D200 or D400 base. With a high back, armrests, Velaro leather, and the swiveling D350 base, the price rises to €886. All prices include VAT, and delivery in Belgium and the Netherlands is free.
The Vanilla with a high back is 105 cm tall and provides higher back support, which you’ll notice when you linger at the table. The Vanilla with a low back is 92 cm tall, is less conspicuous, and keeps the view unobstructed in an open living space. The seat height, seating comfort, and bases are the same for both; the high-back version costs €58 more per chair.
The Stressless Vanilla has a seat height of 48 cm and is available in size L. With a high back, it is 105 cm high and 63 cm deep; with a low back, it is 92 cm high and 62 cm deep. The width ranges from 50 to 57 cm without armrests, depending on the base, and is 58 cm with armrests.
It will fit under a standard dining table that is 74 to 75 cm high. The armrests on a Stressless dining chair are no more than 69 to 70 cm high, so they slide under the tabletop. Be careful with built-in desks or work tables: they’re often only 70 cm high. With armrests, the Vanilla is 58 cm wide.
The Vanilla and the Mint have the same dimensions, the same bases, and the same prices. The difference lies in the shape: the Vanilla has a modern back that widens toward the top, while the Mint has a wraparound back with a horizontal stitching line. If you're looking for a slimmer chair or size M, check out the Laurel.
Yes, the Stressless Vanilla rotates 360 degrees on the D350 base. By default, it rotates freely; with the auto-return option, the chair automatically rotates back toward the table after you stand up. That option costs €63 per chair. The other bases—D100, D200, D300, and D400—do not rotate.
Yes. In the configurator on this page, you can choose the model, base, upholstery, color, and number of chairs, and place your order online right away. Each chair is made for you in Norway, with a delivery time of 8 to 10 weeks. If you want chairs in different colors, please configure them one by one.
Our consultants recommend leather for households with children or grandchildren, particularly Paloma or Velaro. Both are durable and easy to clean with a damp cloth, provided you treat the leather at least twice a year with a Stressless care kit. If you have cats or dogs, keep in mind that leather is more susceptible to scratches.
You receive a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty. In addition, Stressless offers a 10-year warranty on the chair’s mechanism, the Balance&Glide™ system, and the metal frame. Damage to leather, fabric, or wood is not covered. Repairs are performed by our own team.
Yes, at the Stressless Store in Leuven and the Stressless Store in Antwerp, you can try out the Stressless dining chairs at the table, with or without an appointment. If you’d like to be sure to see a specific model or color of the Vanilla, please call or email us in advance. You’re welcome to take leather and fabric samples home with you.
Yes. The Vanilla is also available as a home office chair on a star base with five casters, starting at €638. This way, you’ll have the same adaptive seating comfort at your desk as you do at the table. For eight hours a day of intensive computer work, we recommend a full-featured ergonomic office chair.
Questions about the Vanilla?
Not sure about the design, or which base goes with your table? Send us your question or a link to your configuration, and our advisors will help you figure it out. Would you rather come try out the Vanilla right away? Let us know when you're coming by.
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Tervuursevest 30, 3000 Leuven
016 79 30 71
info@stresslessleuven.be
Boomsesteenweg 18, 2610 Wilrijk
+32 3 377 93 60
info@stresslessantwerpen.be