So l am looking for a comfy chair for home office. I am around 190 and 74kg so no special need in these regards. I had a MARKUS for 10 years which was good enough and served well. One important thing would be a well cushioned seat pad as I have a FLINTAN but for my preferences the seat area is way too hard. I have the following ones in my mind: • A new MARKUS • STYRSPEL • JARVFJALLET • SMORKULL

I've been looking at a couple on their website. I'm not due to visit a store for a couple of weeks and wondered if they might be worth considering.

I was looking at two in particular:

HATTEFJÄLL https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/hattefjaell-office-chair-with-armrests-smidig-black-20494519/

ALEFJÄLL https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/alefjaell-office-chair-glose-black-30367460/

Any good?

Or is it better to bite the bullet and spend more on a used Leap 2 or Mirra 2?

I should preface this by saying I'm located in Portugal, where it's not easy at all to find good deals on premium office chairs. At most, we get slightly discounted refurbs which still go for several hundreds of Euros.

Back in late June, I had a warranty claim going with Ikea to replace my previous Volmar chair and was waiting for the new Grönfjall to drop. The chair + headrest goes for around 299€ but I had the Volmar's MSRP credit + a 20% discount code, so it ended up closer to 110€ for me. Here's why it was definitely worth it at that kind of price:

Looks: divisive to say the least. It actually took me a while to get used to it, as it's definitely a bold and unique design language. The chair is overall pretty big and the headrest looks massive in person. It's not a subtle aesthetic and it is not for everyone. I ended up liking it in the "it sort of looks like a spaceship" kind of way. I personally find the light brown colourway horrendous.

Build quality and materials: I'm pretty satisfied in this aspect. The chair feels solid overall, with a metal base and arms. It's made with a light and semi-breathable fabric which is reminiscent of some of their house furniture (think a soft fabric couch-like feel) and covers the entire seat, back, armrests and headrest structure.

The underside of the armrests is made of plastic and the armrests themselves are slightly wobbly. They feel like the cheapest part of the entire chair. The height-adjustable headrest is made of real leather, so I expect it to last a long time with proper care.

Fitment & adjustments: I'm 1,88m tall and have previously owned 3 Markus, 1 Volmar and a few lower-end Ikea models. I always ended up selling the Markus due to the fixed and rigid armrests, as well as the annoying and not-adjustable lumbar support. I was hoping the Grönfjall would fix the Markus' shortcomings and, for the most part, it did for me:

• Depth-adjustable seat, locking in 3 positions. I thought I'd be using the longest seat setting but I actually prefer the middle one;

• Height-adjustable lumbar support: while not pressure-adjustable, the lumbar support does work wonders for me. It should be noted that this will not be everyone's experience, as I use it at the absolute minimum height and that, luckily, suits me perfectly. It raises by quite a lot but it definitely warrants trying in-store first.

• Height, tilt and depth-adjustable armrests: I was very happy when I was able to finally adjust an Ikea chair's armrests to suit me for both gaming and productivity at my home desk setup. However, the Grönfjall's armrests' adjustable range is weird. I like having armrests close to my side and these just barely come close enough for me in the medium seat length setting. I can't see why anyone would want them to be as far away as these go. They also tilt horizontally but do not adjust in width, so you cannot bring them closer to you laterally. This is a major downfall of this chair and I can't fathom why they wouldn't include width adjustment. I'd much rather have width than tilt. I suspect this was a design decision, as tilting the armrests to bring the nearest edge closer to me does allow me to rest my arms almost as if they were fully brought in. In the end, like with the lumbar support, I'm lucky my build makes them usable but they won't be for everyone.

• Height-adjustable headrest: pretty self-explanatory. I was reluctant to add the +/- 50€ for the headrest at the time because I thought it was fixed. The fact that it is height-adjustable by quite a healthy margin - and made with genuine leather - convinced me and I am not sorry at all. I should note, however, that it does not tilt, angle or otherwise move in any way. Also, you can fully ignore the marketing bs about the headrest's curved edges "helping avoid distractions by limiting your peripheral vision". It is purely an aesthetic aspect of the chair and does nothing else.

• Synchro-tilt back with automatic tension and lockable steps: as with some of the other recent offerings from Ikea, I'm sorry to say that the synchro-tilt used here is not 100% independent of the seat angle, meaning the seat does slightly tilt upwards at the front when reclining the back. However, the seat depth options help mitigate this and I was able to find a comfortable mix of settings to support my torso and legs without undue pressure. As for the automatic recline tension, I thought I was going to hate it and miss the Markus' tension knob. Funnily enough, once again, it works very well for my build and weight - around 75kg at the time of writing. It gently follows my back when I want to bring myself forward and stops exactly where I want it when I recline back a bit. It's gotten to the point where I don't even think about it anymore and, because of this, I haven't felt the need to use any of the several recline angle locks available.

• Overall chair height: well, duh.

Comfort: I've been using the Grönfjall daily for about 3 months now and I find it much more comfortable than all my previous efforts. If considering it, you should be aware that it is the kind of firm seating experience which focuses on correct posture and discourages slouching. I am a huge fan of dense foam in office chairs, as I hate the feeling of sinking in them, and this model gives me exactly that. It also makes me much more confident regarding the seat and back foam longevity, although I am not a very heavy guy, so your mileage may vary. What this also means is that you may feel the need to get up and stretch stuff out for a bit more often than expected if you're used to softer chairs. A mobile couch this is not, despite its size and looks.

Despite the armrests' shortcomings and the headrest's lack of tilt adjustability, I am able to spend hours at a time with proper posture and little fatigue.

Rarely-seen features: the seat and armrests fabric covers are removable and machine-washable, which is definitely nice to have. They simply pop off and you can easily separate the fabric. It's a nice touch.

Final thoughts: for the price I paid, I am more than happy with the Grönfjall. However, at its MSRP of 300€, the value proposition highly depends on your specific market - particularly what kind of used and refurb units you have access to.

For my particular build, it checks all the boxes I was looking for: it's a big chair with sufficient adjustments and a firm seating experience, nicely finished with a mostly metal build, robust handling (except for the armrests) and it is covered by Ikea's excellent 10-year commercial warranty.

You should be aware that some of the adjustments do have their limits - mainly the lumbar support, armrests and headrest - so I heavily recommend trying one out for a while in-store or even taking one home and making sure it's good to be returned if needed.

Overall, I am genuinely satisfied with my unit and am officially off the market for the foreseeable future. Hit me up with any questions about it and I'll be happy to answer.

TL;DR: the Grönfjall fixes most of the Markus' shortcomings but it's got some of its own. Limited lumbar, armrest and headrest adjustability make it a very build-sensitive model. At 1,88m and 75kg, I personally find it very comfortable and seemingly hard-wearing. If proven otherwise, it's covered by Ikea's 10-year warranty.

I want to buy a new office chair because with my old and crappy "gaming chair" i got bad habits like crossing my legs and sitting all crooked I tried them both for 5 minutes and they were really comfortable, the second one was softer and the first one was more on the harder side but my objective is to get a chair that is ergonomic and is comfortable in longer sessions. I don't have the budget to go on the most famous office chair brands.

Any suggestions?

I need something that's really comfortable and not so expensive. I'm 6'4 and I usually spend around 3-4 hours sitting while studying. Any suggestions?

I'm studying to be an electrician, which means several hours a day at the computer with math, EasyEl, and other studying. My latest office chairs have been IKEA's MARKUS and IKEA's JÄRVFJÄLLET. Both have been hell for my ass and back. I'm 180 cm tall, weigh 80kg, and am well-trained, so I know it's not my fat ass that's the culprit in this situation.

I've come to the realization that IKEA's office chairs are ridiculously expensive junk. I was away recently and realized that I got less pain from sitting on a kitchen chair and studying than I do at home.

I prefer when the armrests can go under the desk so you don't have to bump them into the desk and can get a little closer. I've previously had a Kinnarp chair, which unfortunately was old and broken. It was okay, but not really what I'm looking for. I've been thinking about getting a gaming chair of a slightly better quality like a DXracer, since they're generally quite good to sit in and the armrests easily go under the desk, but I thought for the first time I'd check here on Asksweddit if you have any tips on an affordable computer/gaming chair that's comfortable to sit in?

So i'm looking for a chair, coming from a generic office chair and i'm looking at options, Ikea Markus being one of them. Thing is i live in a hot place so i usually play with just boxers on, ofcourse sometimes legs sweat and it feels icky on the bottom side, though it doesnt smell. Would you recommend the markus or are there other good choices? And how easy/hard is it to clean the markus?

Main considerations:

1. Something cool as it is hot here.

2. Budget. Looking for something affordable

3. Something unassuming/simple looking like the markus.

Btw im 5'7"

Thanks bros

Reviews on this chair? I'm going to try it out un two days, bur I wonder if it's comfortable for long periods of time. I'm about to start Visal Communication studies (in simpler words - Graphic design) for 4 years, so I need a comfortable chair that lasts at least this long. Another thing, my height is 155 cm, therefore the Markus chair is not suitable for me and other short people. Last question is about the maintanance of the chair - is it easy to clean spills and dirt? Thanks!

I currently have a very very basic and cheap desk chair, but now that i have to work in it all day i want something comfortable, where i can spend all day without my ass and back hurting every 30 minutes. I already had the one in three third photo and i would love to get that one again, but I’m considering something a little cheaper. This are the three i am considering, i would love to hear your experience with these in particular or if you have other suggestions.

By good i mean is it ergonomic ergonomic at all? About the quality i am not that worried about since it has 10 year warranty.

Do you have any other suggestions? I would get a steelcase, but it is extra rare to find them used on finland and someone who is willing to send it in mail.

https://www.ikea.com/ae/en/p/loeparbana-gaming-chair-vissle-dark-grey-60586324/#content

Wondering if this is a good chair for good back support while working at a desk?

Hey all, I'm checking IKEA's current catalogue to get myself a chair for my new home office. My key concern is the chairs often being too narrow (I like to cross my legs despite it being bad for my spine, I know) but I also want something that would support my back for my 9-5 every day. I'd rather go for something light-colored, but model recommendations are more important than the color as of now.

Do you have any chairs from IKEA which have successfully satisfied your expectations?

I was looking at a better office chair to replace my IKEA MILLBERGET. It gets uncomfortable after a few hours, especially my lower back. I’m not sure if IKEA is the best option for office chairs under $300 CAD, but I see they have a 10 year limited warranty. I know the Markus is highly praised as a budget office chair, but I find that the mesh back chairs hurt my back after a while. It doesn’t give enough back support and my spine is a bit twisted. So I’d prefer if it was fabric or leather back.

I searched for IKEA office chairs that fit this criteria and I’ve narrowed it down to LANGFJALL and HATTEFJÄLL. Does anyone here have experience with any of them? An IKEA Store is 10 minutes away but I could never get a good impression simply sitting in them.

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to give my two cents about the IKEA Markus...

I have had it for about 3 months now, and I must admit that I have not been satisfied with it. Here are three things that I dislike:

1. The arm rests have a pretty comfy feel/surface, but their position is REALLY bad, mostly in terms of width, but also in terms of height

2. The lumbar support really isn't that great, and the entire back rest doesn't really promote good posture by any means

3. The chair itself has already started creaking. I am a pretty heavy guy (190 cm, 110 kg), and I can't say for sure that my size hasn't impacted this, but man, I feel like it's early for a brand new chair to start creaking (I haven't been rough with it by any means)

One good thing is that the seat is wide and pretty comfy, so there's that. Oh, and the entire back being mesh is pretty cool too, so that you don't overheat.

This is by no means a hate post, and I am well aware that at that price, you get a pretty good chair. I just thought I'd share my thoughts, since it's often praised as the best "bang for the buck"-chair, and I chose it due to this very reason. I'll sadly say that I am not satisfied with it, and I honestly wouldn't really recommend it.

Hi I'm searching for a good office chair for my home office, but I am quite short (163cm), so I don't know if the Markus is a good choice because seems that the lombar support isn't adjustable.

I can't go to check in a store because in my island there isn't a big store only a little showroom with a pick-up point for the online orders.

Any suggestions? Or good alternatives?

Ive had the Ikea Markus Chair for about a year and a half now and recently ive started to notice how uncomfortable it is. I do graphic design and I game, so I sit at my desk a lot. After sitting on it for about 1-2 hours my butt really starts to hurt, its very uncomfortable. Im not in a position to buy a new chair rn so I was thinking of getting some sort of chair cushion. But theres so many different types that you can find online and I have no idea which would actually make this chair more comfortable. Id appreciate any recommendations or tips!

Also the chair is kinda uncomfortable at the back, when you recline it, so if anyone has any tips on how to make that more comfortable, id really appreciate it!

i read good things about their chairs

LÅNGFJÄLL

millberget

markus

Hi everyone. I need to buy an office chair, but my budget is very tight and I can't spend more than 30-40 euros. I browsed office chair on the website and there aren't any actual office chairs under like 60 euros, so can anyone recommend a regular chair or something else that is comfortable that I could use as an office chair? Thank you so much for your help in advance!

I'm looking for a comforatble office chair in white/light grey that is not bulky and has some style, that also suitable for short people (my height is 155 cm) I know I need to try it out live, and I'm about to do so in two days. My main concerns:

• is is comfortable for long periods of time?

• the maintanance of the fabric, since it's white. I'm not going to eat on my desk, maybe drink coffee. Oh well, the problem of wanting a white chair.

I'm going to be a student soon, so I'm on a budget. I've heard of Hermann miller's chairs, but they are way to pricy for me right now.

My budget is around 270$