The aim was to create a comfortable and high quality chair that was a real bargain. For example, Ulf and his colleagues decided to put it in a flat pack. “It has made it possible to have a lower price and reduce emissions during transportation, explains Ulf. The flat pack will also make bringing home STRANDMON a whole lot easier, especially for everyone who doesn’t have a car that can fit a pre-assembled wing chair.
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STRANDMON Armchair, Nordvalla dark gray
Price $ 349.00
Choose cover:
Nordvalla dark gray
How to get it
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Key features
10 year limited warranty
Bringing new life to an old favorite. We first introduced this chair in the 1950’s. Some 60 years later we brought it back into the range with the same craftsmanship, comfort and appearance. Enjoy!
Article Number903.598.29
Product details
You can really loosen up and relax in comfort because the high back on this chair provides extra support for your neck.
The cover is made from recycled polyester with a durable twill weave. Strong, easy to wash and withstands daily use. The fabric's even weave keeps the surface smooth and improves the colour and look.
10-year limited warranty. Read about the terms in the limited warranty brochure.
Designer
IKEA of Sweden
Materials and care
Material
- Fabric:
- 100% polyester (min. 90% recycled)
- Frame:
- Plywood, Polyurethane foam 1.5 lb/cu.ft., Particleboard, Solid wood
- Seat cushion:
- Polyurethane foam 2.2 lb/cu.ft.
- Leg:
- Solid wood, Tinted lacquer
Care
Frame, non-removable cover
Vacuum clean.
Wipe clean with a damp cloth.
Cushion cover
Do not wash.
Do not bleach.
Do not tumble dry.
Do not iron.
Do not dry clean.
Safety and compliance
This cover’s ability to resist abrasion has been tested to handle 50,000 cycles. 15,000 cycles or more is suitable for furniture used every day at home. Over 30,000 cycles means a good ability to resist abrasion.The cover has a lightfastness level of 5 (the ability to resist color fading) on a scale of 1 to 8. According to industry standards, a lightfastness level of 4 or higher is suitable for home use.This seating furniture is tested and complies with relevant strength and durability standards. The tests simulate typical usage of the product and are based on use by persons weighing up to 110 kg.
Assembly and documents
Assembly instructions
STRANDMON Armchair903.598.29Advice and care instructions
STRANDMON Armchair903.598.29Measurements
- Width: 82 cm (32 1/4 ")
- Depth: 96 cm (37 3/4 ")
- Height: 101 cm (39 3/4 ")
- Seat width: 49 cm (19 1/4 ")
- Seat depth: 54 cm (21 1/4 ")
- Seat height: 45 cm (17 3/4 ")
Packaging
STRANDMON
Article Number903.598.29- Width: 77 cm (30 ½ ")
- Height: 51 cm (20 ")
- Length: 108 cm (42 ½ ")
- Weight: 31.50 kg (69 lb 7 oz)
- Package(s): 1
Ratings and reviews
Side wings a problemJeffreyGreat product and very comfortable, one chair was a bit awkward to assemble with one side wings, could not get it right, so made a slight modification, ok now.
Reviews of strandmomBrendaWe find these chairs very nice and comfy. They seem to be wearing quite well.
Weak LegsBenI purchased this chair a few years ago and the rear right leg has never been solid. The fastener in the frame of the chair is all messed up and can't be repaired. I wonder if I can return it?
Solid and Comfortable Chair – One Year LaterAlexBought the Strandmon exactly one year ago and am pleased. Had researched a replacement chair for my failing 35 year old leather recliner chair. Yes, this is certainly not the same as what I had, does not recline, nor is it leather, but am content with this as a replacement. Very comfortable and solid. Am 6' male. The set up was not a hassle. Highly recommend. Am on the verge now of buying the matching footstool, that's what brought me back here and thought I may as well share my experience.
Recurring durability issuesAbdullahI’ve purchased these twice because I initially liked the comfort, but both times the same issue appeared after a few years of normal daily use. In each case, the support beneath the seat changed significantly. One chair developed a clear loss of support in the sitting area, which seemed related to the internal frame no longer holding its shape. The other developed uneven support where the springs under the cushion no longer functioned properly.
What concerns me is that these weren’t surface-level “wear and tear” problems; the changes felt structural. Both times I submitted a warranty claim, it was categorized as “general wear” and not covered. The warranty experience was very disappointing. From what I’ve seen, this is not a chair built for long-term daily use, and it may only hold up reliably for very light individuals or occasional seating.
ComfyBruceLove the comfort of this chair.
So good, me cat stole itLakshmiReally lovely chair and easy to assemble. But my cat decided it’s his and I’m no longer allowed to sit on it.
Amazing chairs! Great value!BrianaIt has now been one whole year of loving our big yellow armchairs. We opted to purchase matching stools for them and could not be happier! The assembly was pretty simple and fast. Also they come in boxes which was super for us: we got two armchairs and two stools in the back of my jeep wrangler… along with whatever else we threw in the cart that day.
Got pets? they do catch a lot of pet hair but they hold up to the abuse from those same pets pretty well so it’s a trade off. For reference we have two cats, a 75lb standard poodle and a 70lb shar pei, plus a bite size chihuahua. The chi and cat hair stick to them like crazy.
Durable: Our doggos flip tables (not actually) when someone walks by and these chairs are the throughway to the window. We expected they would destroy them given the low price point and are happily shocked at how well made they have turned out to be!
With limited space in our home these were the perfect solution. Now to find a suitable sofa to compliment them!
Nice looking chair, poor fitting parts, assembly was terrible.MarkThe bolt holes/attachment points that attach the side arms did align, resulting in difficulty assembling, non-symmetrical seams, and a few unsightly gaps. The buttons are also attached poorly (they are not stitched, just held on by elasticized strong), so two of them hang out slightly, making it look a bit shoddy. Overall it’s quite comfortable, and it looks decent in low light or at a passing glance; but for an experienced woodworker, assembly was extremely frustrating, and because I know it’s there, I see the parts where the chair doesn’t align properly; makes it look a bit like a cheap Walmart purchase. I could send back, but being 400 km from the nearest store makes that a pain. At some point I may redrill the holes for a better fit - but that shouldn’t be necessary for a product at this price point. This is the second IKEA purchase within a month with poorly aligned pieces.
Comfort PatriciaFirm but comfortable chair
Nice but some concernsPamHave had the chair for about 2 weeks. Like it but the buttons are already starting to pull and fall off. I just wish they weren’t there. They looked nice at first but now look sloppy. Will have to either put a blanket over the buttons or figure out a way to sew them back on- it’s too new to already look old.
bleeding dyeTracyi waited over a year for this chair to be back in stock and i love it, for the look, and the comfort, but every time you brush by it, the black dye smudges, if you rest your arms on the rests, they smudge. it's such a massive disappointment! the chair (and the footstool that i bought a few months after the chair, it took longer to be back in stock) look filthy! we've barely used them due to the dye transfer to our clothes. basically our cat uses it, that's it.
quality issue with chair legMegWe purchased this chair and it’s breaking where back leg it’s. Foundation is collapsing after minimal use. It has 10 year warranty so I’ll have to return to store to seek assistance. Disappointed with quality..,
Love this chairBevThis is the second time I bought this chair. Bought it, returned it, and two years later rebought this chair. I love how comfortable it is. The high back and seat fits my frame perfectly. Most everyday, I comment on how comfortable this is. I do have the footstool to match and it feels like a recliner when I put my feet up.
No commentsGovindI like the IKEA product because of just buy and fit it accordinly
Nice chair MasoudElegant look. Very comfortable.
Very comfortable NancyIt was very easy to assemble and comfortable
Great quality for the price!MarciaGreat quality for the price!
I find it really comfyStephanieI find it really comfy
Love the chair, went backIgnaceLove the chair, went back and bought a 2nd one. Want to matching footstools but they are not in.
Customer reviews
4.6Average rating
2853Reviews
4.6Average rating
2853Reviews
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Story
From vintage sitting to modern life
Do you sometimes get a little nostalgic? We do. That’s why we created STRANDMON wing chair. Its design is inspired by an IKEA chair from the 50’s called MK – a favorite of the IKEA founder, Ingvar Kamprad. It was even on the cover of our first catalogue. But how could it be refreshed and adapted to today’s demands? Well, we found a few ways…
Like the quality. Back in the 50’s, most people used chairs just to sit in. Nowadays, we curl up in our chairs, drape our legs over armrests and eat where we sit. We put higher demands on our furniture. Our product developer Ulf Engström explains what STRANDMON has to put up with. “It’s tested to make sure it can take a person that sits and gets up at least 50,000 times. That’s the same as sitting and getting up once a day for 136 years.”
Now in bits and pieces
Some things never change
The wing chair perhaps had its golden era long ago, but who knows, it might be considered a must-have in people's homes once again. “People have changed the way they live since the 50's, but the need for affordable quality furniture is still the same. I think that is one of the reasons to why STRANDMON is so popular,” says Ulf. The flat pack and the lower price, together with new colors and patterns, will definitely make it easier for more people to find the right spot for STRANDMON in their home. And – of course – experience some well-deserved comfort.
