Interior design: Ekornes AS, Contract Dept.
Photographer: Johan Holmquist
Unwind and dine
In a venerable building next to the picturesque Brosundet, restaurant Anno have made seating comfort a staple item on the menu.
Anno Restaurant is located in a beautiful waterfront building in the heart of the Norwegian coastal town of Ålesund. This building, originally a warehouse, has been a centre of trade since 1907 and is featured prominently in many tourist photographs of Ålesund. Today, Anno offers a large and diverse menu that draws inspiration from French and Italian cuisine. Recently, it was time for a makeover of the interior in this well-known restaurant. They reached out to Ekornes Contract for assistance.
- In addition to wanting a local manufacturer, Anno requested solid, comfortable chairs that were up to date in terms of design. Simply put, they wanted chairs that matched their own desired image, says Helge Overå, Global Sales Director at Ekornes Contract.
As a result, the restaurant is now furnished with new chairs from Stressless® Dining. With an adjustable seat and back, they provide a level of comfort that few restaurant furnishings can match. - In recent years, we have noticed that restaurant customers have become more conscious of their overall concept. No details are left to chance. They know that the quality of the furniture leaves an impression on the flavour of the meal itself, says Overå.
For Ekornes Contract, the restaurant market is important and actually has a ripple effect that benefits other parts of the company. Many restaurant guests inquire about the source of the comfortable chairs and want to have similar ones at home or in the office, says Overå.
- What else is important to consider in a restaurant?
- Restaurant furniture is subjected to a lot of heavy use. Ease of cleaning and replacement of parts is crucial. In the future, we expect to deliver many products with 3D-knitted covers, which are very easy to replace. The first orders have already come in, says Overå about the new technology that will likely shape the market for restaurant furniture in the coming years.
Anno Restaurant & Lounge Bar
