western australia

I wondered where all the parts were

@JudyEv (325654)

Rockingham, Australia

June 14, 2021 4:20am CST

We ordered two office chairs from Ikea and I was wondering how difficult they’d be to put together. But as it happened, it was very easy. The seat can be raised or lowered, and there is a certain amount of tilt to them. The chairs were in a flatpack, like everything else from Ikea but very cleverly packaged. When we’d looked at the chairs in the showroom, I’d been intrigued by a zip on the back of the chair. There didn’t seem to be any reason for it but when we opened the flatpack, we discovered all the hardware and bits and pieces were contained in the zippered section. Another example of their innovativeness. The top photo shows the zippered compartment. The seat of the chair is underneath. The lower photo shows the parts laid out on the table.

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@LadyDuck (457974)

• Switzerland

14 Jun 21

When we bought two sofas years ago, some pieces where inside a zipped pocket under the sofa. As I did not read the instruction it took a while before I could find the sofa feet to screw.

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@LadyDuck (457974)

• Switzerland

14 Jun 21

I should, I know that I should, I am not very good in checking the instructions first and then do what I have to do.

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@JudyEv (325654)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Jun 21

You really do have to read the instructions, don't you, even if it seems simple.

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@JudyEv (325654)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Jun 21

@LadyDuck We used to get excited and start forging ahead but we made a few mistakes that way so now we take a bit more time to do things.

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@DocAndersen (54413)

• United States

14 Jun 21

my wife loves to go to Ikea and shop. It ends up being very expensive for me!

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@JudyEv (325654)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Jun 21

Their prices are pretty reasonable really but of course if you buy a lot then it's going to cost quite a lot.

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@JudyEv (325654)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Jun 21

@DocAndersen Ours has a buffet too and we've eaten there each time we've been.

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@DocAndersen (54413)

• United States

14 Jun 21

@JudyEv Ikea in our part of the world also has a buffet. So when we go it costs me whatever we need to buy, and lunch!

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@allen0187 (58438)

• Philippines

14 Jun 21

Looks like a very comfortable chair.

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@allen0187 (58438)

• Philippines

14 Jun 21

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@JudyEv (325654)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Jun 21

We find them comfortable. When you get up off them, they brake so they can't roll away from under you.

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@Tampa_girl7 (48908)

• United States

14 Jun 21

I hope that your chairs will be comfy.

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@JudyEv (325654)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Jun 21

We are really pleased with them. We tried them out in the store before we bought them.

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@Tampa_girl7 (48908)

• United States

14 Jun 21

@JudyEv glad they are comfortable.

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@arunima25 (85269)

• Bangalore, India

14 Jun 21

I would agree that IKEA is very innovative with their products and their furniture are really worth the price. They are affordable and durable.

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@JudyEv (325654)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Jun 21

We haven't used them a lot in the past but we are certainly very impressed this time around.

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@JudyEv (325654)

• Rockingham, Australia

16 Jun 21

@arunima25 It seemed to take a while before Australians took to them but the store was very busy when we were there.

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@arunima25 (85269)

• Bangalore, India

15 Jun 21

@JudyEv They are a trusted brand in contemporary furniture.

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Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (65282)

• Serbia

14 Jun 21

At first glance, it seems complicated to put together, but I'm glad it's easy.

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@JudyEv (325654)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Jun 21

I thought a chair with a hydraulic lift would be tricky but it was very, very easy.

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Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (65282)

• Serbia

14 Jun 21

@JudyEv This is the most important. I hate things I don’t know how to put together or that take me a long time.

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@popciclecold (35085)

• United States

14 Jun 21

They sound like they were cleverly pack. Show photos. Thanks.

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@JudyEv (325654)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Jun 21

This shows them made up.

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@popciclecold (35085)

• United States

15 Jun 21

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@allknowing (130066)

• India

14 Jun 21

IKEA has their presence in India as well I almost bout a bed for my niece but that did not happen . Your stuff looks posh and expensive After all it is IKEA's

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@JudyEv (325654)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Jun 21

We don't find it too expensive. It is cheaper than ready made stuff. at least here it is.

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@crossbones27 (48417)

• Mojave, California

14 Jun 21

That is clever and a bit scary. I paid for this what the hell oh OK.

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@JudyEv (325654)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Jun 21

So often we think there is something missing but then we'll find a little pack of screws, etc, tucked away in the package.

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@sjvg1976 (41131)

• Delhi, India

14 Jun 21

That is really innovative to have pack all the hardware.

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@JudyEv (325654)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Jun 21

I couldn't imagine how a whole chair could fit in the box it was in. But all the necessary parts were there.

@Juliaacv (48389)

• Canada

14 Jun 21

Ikea is very innovative in their packaging, things fit so well with them.

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@JudyEv (325654)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Jun 21

They keep their packages very compact and extremely well wrapped.

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@DaddyEvil (137145)

• United States

14 Jun 21

Well, that's certainly interesting... I've never seen chair parts packed like that. How comfortable is the chair after it's been put together?

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@DaddyEvil (137145)

• United States

15 Jun 21

@JudyEv That's good, then... I hope it lasts a good long time.

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@JudyEv (325654)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Jun 21

The chair is very comfortable. We tried out most of the Ikea office chairs at their store and were very happy with this one.

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@LindaOHio (155957)

• United States

14 Jun 21

I'm glad things have been easy to put together for you. We don't have an Ikea anywhere close by.

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@JudyEv (325654)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Jun 21

We didn't make use of it when we lived at our previous home but it is much easier now to visit it and see what's available.

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@Butterfingers (66585)

• India

14 Jun 21

Wow I never ordered chairs like that but I guess if I order it like that I will be saving money

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@JudyEv (325654)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Jun 21

We thought these were a reasonable price and we find them very comfortable.

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@Butterfingers (66585)

• India

14 Jun 21

@JudyEv that's great

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@wolfgirl569 (95082)

• Marion, Ohio

14 Jun 21

That is a good place for them. And the seat could be a hiding place now for things

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@JudyEv (325654)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Jun 21

That's true. I can stash my cash in it! Or you could add more packing if you needed it for your back.

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@Marilynda1225 (79678)

• United States

14 Jun 21

My daughter got a desk chair from Staples recently and had to put it together. It turned out to be easier than she expected. It is pretty great how they package it all

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@JudyEv (325654)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Jun 21

It was worrying that the package seemed too small but all the parts were there.

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@MarshaMusselman (38652)

• Midland, Michigan

15 Jun 21

IKEA has good products although I've not purchased many things for myself yet I will be hopefully soon it at least sometime this summer.

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@MarshaMusselman (38652)

• Midland, Michigan

16 Jun 21

@JudyEv I'm planning on getting their cupboards if you hadn't already heard.

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@JudyEv (325654)

• Rockingham, Australia

16 Jun 21

@MarshaMusselman I hope you'll like them. We're very happy with ours.

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@JudyEv (325654)

• Rockingham, Australia

16 Jun 21

Some of their items are very cleverly designed with features that you don't see in other furniture stores.

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@Shiva49 (26199)

• Singapore

14 Jun 21

Racking the brains for the right reasons. Good that you got everything right and it has even been a cinch.

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@JudyEv (325654)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Jun 21

It seemed a very small pack for quite a large chair.

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@Dena91 (15861)

• United States

14 Jun 21

That is a clever way to keep all the parts together. Great job.

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@JudyEv (325654)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Jun 21

We have been very impressed all the way with the items we've purchased.

@erictsuma (9726)

• Mombasa, Kenya

14 Jun 21

Ikea products are the best and of good quality. Have a nice Monday

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@JudyEv (325654)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Jun 21

Thanks. I hope your Monday went well too.

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