Thanksgiving guests squirming in their seats? A survey of 2,000 Americans reveals why

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-12 · by Nishka Dhawan

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A survey of 2,000 Americans by Norwegian furniture brand Stressless found that 76% consider sitting comfortably important during gatherings, with 46% prioritizing ergonomic chair features. The article highlights Stressless’s Bay Low Back chair, which adjusts to reduce fatigue and pressure for extended periods, and notes customization options available through October 26 at a discounted price of $200 off each dining chair.
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A survey conducted by Norwegian furniture brand Stressless of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed that 76% of respondents find sitting comfortably during meals important, and 46% consider the ergonomics of their chair crucial. The company's Stressless Bay Low Back Chair, which automatically adjusts to reduce leg pressure and lower back fatigue, could be a solution for Thanksgiving hosts aiming to keep guests seated longer. This is particularly relevant as holiday gatherings often last over two hours, making guest comfort a significant factor in the success of such events.

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Nishka Dhawan
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Taking the latest technology for a spin, Nishka tests home appliances and tech products that actually improve your life, from vacuums to headphones to gaming gadgets and more – all while finding the best deals and lowest prices.
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Claims (17 extracted, 2 hedged)

With the holidays coming up, many of us are planning on hosting Thanksgiving dinner or maybe just a small get together with friends. asserted
many → come → friends
One thing that can make or break a great dinner (apart from the food itself) is how comfortable your guests’ chairs are. asserted
chairs → make → food
While using your decade-old furniture is all well and good, chances are your guests won’t feel particularly comfortable and, worse yet, might leave before the main course arrives. uncertain
course → use → furniture
Norwegian furniture brand Stressless can help ease these worries with its innovative designs, and it has the data to prove it. asserted
it → help → it
Stressless surveyed 2,000 U.S. adults and found that 76% of respondents said sitting in comfort is important, while another 46% said the ergonomics of their chair is important. asserted
ergonomics → survey → chair
For a meal that runs upwards of two hours, these survey stats make sense. asserted
stats → run → sense
The Stressless Bay Low Back offers discreet flexibility in the back and seat for a more comfortable extended dinner. asserted
Back → offer → dinner
The chair automatically adjusts the seat and back position to recline effortlessly, according to the brand, helping reduce leg pressure and fatigue. uncertain
chair → adjust → pressure
Better yet, you won’t have to worry as much about standing up hours later with an aching pain in your lower back. asserted
you → have → back
Everything from the seat color to the leg color can be customized, as well as the design of the chair’s legs. asserted
Everything → customize → legs
With the holidays approaching, now is a good time to give your dining room a little upgrade. asserted
time → approach → upgrade
Stressless is offering $200 off each dining chair through Oct. 26, giving you a chance to refresh your seating before the guests arrive. asserted
guests → offer → seating
After all, a great holiday dinner shouldn’t end early because everyone’s uncomfortable. asserted
everyone → end → ?
This article was written by Nishka Dhawan, Commerce Reporter for the New York Post. asserted
article → write → Post
Nishka reports on the latest tech launches, innovations and trends to separate the best new products from the “AI slop.” asserted
Nishka → report → slop
Taking the latest technology for a spin, Nishka tests home appliances and tech products that actually improve your life, from vacuums to headphones to gaming gadgets and more – all while finding the best deals and lowest prices. asserted
that → take → deals
Before joining The Post in 2026, her work appeared in Rolling Stone, ABC, NBC Select, Reviewed and Digital Trends. asserted
work → join → Stone
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