What is the maximum load capacity of my sofa?
Sofas and armchairs from IKEA are not tested for any specific maximum load. Quality and safety are important to us at IKEA, which is why all seating furniture undergoes thorough testing according to strict European standards for home use, including EN1728. These tests ensure durability and safety without determining a defined maximum weight.
At IKEA, we test our sofas and armchairs to ensure high quality, long-lasting durability and safe use in the home. However, we do not specify a maximum load for our seating furniture. This is because the tests we carry out are not designed to measure or establish a maximum weight limit.
All of our seating furniture must meet the safety standard EN1728, which forms part of the European General Product Safety Directive. This standard includes comprehensive testing that simulates long-term and everyday use in a home environment. The tests are designed to ensure that the furniture is stable, safe and durable but they do not include determining or communicating any specific maximum load.
This means that even though we do not state a maximum weight, you can feel confident that our products are thoroughly tested and meet high requirements for quality and safety.
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