Longer Living Guide

IKEA

IKEA MARKUS Office Chair

Office chair: adjustable seating for a desk

Early research
£159at ikea.com

Best for: A low-cost chair with a mesh back and full material disclosure

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  • Mesh back, PU foam seat
  • Steel frame, aluminium base

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Mesh back, PU foam seat

Material
Steel frame, PU foam 35 kg/m3, layer-glued veneer seat frame, polyester and modacrylic fabric

Where we checked it: ikea.com ›

Why we picked it

IKEA publishes a full material list (mesh back, PU foam seat, steel frame) and runs a group-wide chemical restriction policy, which is more disclosure than most budget chairs offer.

Best for

A low-cost chair with a mesh back and full material disclosure

Not for

Anyone wanting certified low emissions or no foam

The details that matter.

  • • Mesh back, PU foam seat
  • • Steel frame, aluminium base
  • • Fabric includes modacrylic
  • • 10-year guarantee
How strong is the research? What our grades mean ›
Strong research
Independent certification or lab data for the specific claim.
Promising research
The material is well supported, but there is no product-level testing.
Early research
Little independent research.
Mixed research
Research findings disagree.
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Sources

  1. ikea.com