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EKTORP armchair, beige and grey striped, rolled arms, plush seat and back cushions.

Close-up of beige striped couch. Comfortable, high-quality fabric. Supportive, reversible cushions.

A striped EKTORP armchair by a window, cosy and comfort-focused with machine-washable covers.

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EKTORP Armchair, Karlshov beige/multicolour

Name: EKTORP Armchair - Karlshov beige/multicolour
Brand: IKEA
SKU: 595.521.17
Rating: 4.3 (118 reviews)

Previous price $ 459

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EKTORP

595.521.17

This can easily become your favourite place at home. EKTORP armchair is welcoming and generous with comfy soft and supportive cushions – and the cover is also removable and machine washable.

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Material
Armchair frame
Back and seat frame:
Plywood, Polyurethane foam 20 kg/cu.m., Laminated veneer lumber, Particleboard, Fibreboard
Armrest:
Polyurethane foam 20 kg/cu.m., Polyurethane foam 25 kg/cu.m., Laminated veneer lumber, Particleboard, Fibreboard
Seat cushion:
30% cut polyurethane foam/ 70% polyester fibres, Highly resilient polyurethane foam (cold foam) 35 kg/cu.m., Polyester hollow fibres
Back cushion:
Polyester hollow fibres
Lining:
100% polypropylene
Fitting:
Polypropylene plastic
Cover for armchair
Cord:
100% polyester
Fabric:
100% cotton
Back fabric:
100 % polyester (100% recycled)
Care
Removable coverCover for armchair
Machine wash, max 40°C, normal process.
To be washed separately.
Do not bleach.
Do not tumble dry.
Iron, max 200°C.
Professional dry cleaning in tetrachloroethene and hydrocarbons, normal process.

Seat cushions filled with high resilience foam and polyester fibre wadding give comfortable support for your body, and easily regain their shape when you get up.

The reversible back cushion of polyester fibre gives soft support for your back and two sides to wear.

This durable cover is made from Karlshov, a yarn-dyed 100% cotton fabric with classic stripes. Natural materials make the fabric feel pleasant to the touch. The cover can be machine washed and is easy to take off and put on again.

10 year guarantee. Read about the terms in the guarantee brochure.

Material
Armchair frame
Back and seat frame:
Plywood, Polyurethane foam 20 kg/cu.m., Laminated veneer lumber, Particleboard, Fibreboard
Armrest:
Polyurethane foam 20 kg/cu.m., Polyurethane foam 25 kg/cu.m., Laminated veneer lumber, Particleboard, Fibreboard
Seat cushion:
30% cut polyurethane foam/ 70% polyester fibres, Highly resilient polyurethane foam (cold foam) 35 kg/cu.m., Polyester hollow fibres
Back cushion:
Polyester hollow fibres
Lining:
100% polypropylene
Fitting:
Polypropylene plastic
Cover for armchair
Cord:
100% polyester
Fabric:
100% cotton
Back fabric:
100 % polyester (100% recycled)
Care
Removable coverCover for armchair
Machine wash, max 40°C, normal process.
To be washed separately.
Do not bleach.
Do not tumble dry.
Iron, max 200°C.
Professional dry cleaning in tetrachloroethene and hydrocarbons, normal process.
The cover has a lightfastness level of 5 (the ability to resist colour 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 cover’s ability to resist abrasion has been tested to handle 30,000 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.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.

Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars. Total reviews: 118Average rating

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Comfortable

Review: 5 out of 5 stars.5

Great colour and very comfortable. I’m very pleased I chose this armchair.

Anonymous reviewer, United Kingdom

Comfortable

Review: 5 out of 5 stars.5

Soon as I saw this chair in IKEA I knew it will be ideal for our family room. It was delivered promptly We assembled it quite easily So very happy ... Thanks Ikea

Belinda, Australia

Excellent value comfort

Review: 4 out of 5 stars.4

A really comfy, tuck your legs under you kind of armchair at a fantastic price. Easy and quick to assemble. My only slight criticism is of the limited colours available for covers.

Anonymous reviewer, United Kingdom

Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars. Total reviews: 118Average rating

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