Stokke is founded as a company specializing in the design and production of high- quality furniture in the Sunnmøre Alps of Norway, by Georg Stokke. This begins a family tradition of craftsmanship and quality that spans three generations. Stokke was one of the first furniture manufactures to employ female workers and in-house designers here in Norway. Stokke's early furniture designs remain in circulation today and are highly prized vintage pieces for design-orientated consumers. 

Mid-century marked a time of tremendous growth for Stokke as the company began to put emphasis on working with retailers both in Norway and abroad. During this period, Stokke began producing innovative furnishings for the modern living room including the revolutionary Swing Star in 1965. This unique chair had multiple reclining positions as well as 360-degree rotation giving the user a new kind of comfort. It quickly established itself as a top seller and set the tone for more innovation to come.