IKEA
IKEA JANINGE
$85
Stacking Chair · RANK 02
IKEA
IKEA TEODORES
BUDGET
Six-high stacking at £35 makes this steel-and-polypropylene chair the practical budget choice. Expect visible stacking marks and periodic fastener checks.
$47 typical
EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-10-292 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-04
SUBSTANCE SCORES
substance7.4/ 10
design7.4/ 10
value6.4/ 10
WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED
At £35, the case is functional: six-high storage, a stated 110 kg test load and simple steel/plastic construction. Assembly and screw checks are ownership work. IKEA-hosted owners report stacking marks, which matters for a chair bought specifically to stack.
MATERIALS
FrameEpoxy/polyester powder-coated steel
Slim metal supports visually separate from the seat and back.
Seat and backPolypropylene
Wipeable moulded surfaces avoid fabric care but remain firm.
CRITERIA
7/10
Settled Form
Editorial judgement: narrow steel legs and separate moulded panels give uncomplicated proportions. Finish quality was not independently measured.
7/10
Daily Handling
Maker permits six-high stacks and moving one chair at a time. Firm seat and back flex constrain long sessions; IKEA owners report stacking marks.
8/10
Five-Year Fit
Basic indoor dining and spare seating are lasting purposes. Screw-fastened assembly permits inspection; future shell supply is unverified.
7/10
Safe Core Performance
IKEA states 110 kg testing. Forum reports back movement without visible cracks, not proven collapse. Inspect fasteners; stop use if looseness persists.
7/10
Wear & Repair
Powder-coated steel and wipeable polypropylene are documented. Stacking marks and required retightening qualify the ownership case; long-term parts support is unknown.
IDEAL FOR
- ·Affordable dining
- ·Occasional guest seating
- ·Indoor six-high storage
NOT FOR
- ·Outdoor use
- ·All-day work
- ·Owners unwilling to inspect fasteners
DESIGN & ERGONOMICS
Editorially, the open back and narrow frame give a lighter outline than a monobloc. Its hard seat suits meals better than desk days. Increasing back looseness calls for inspection, not reassurance based on appearance alone.
LONGEVITY
Observed: forum users distinguish normal elastic flex from increasing looseness; IKEA-hosted owners report stacking marks. Maker instructs screw retightening after about two weeks and when necessary. Unknown: independent cyclic-test results and assured replacement-shell availability.
PRODUCT PHOTOS
EVIDENCE (2)
www.ikea.com
www.hausbau-forum.de