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post Jul 18 2020, 09:55 PM

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I have 2 chairs.

One for me and wife

Both about 1 year old

Both fabri

Go for that one, leather will not be comfortable for you in a non ac room
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post Jul 18 2020, 10:03 PM

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QUOTE(XweienX @ Jul 18 2020, 02:29 PM)
As most forummers know, there is a very widely recommended chair called the Ikea MARKUS. I have done a fair bit of reading and research and ultimately decide to buy it, so please refrain from suggesting any other make and models. I just wanted hear some feedback to help decide if I should get the leather version or the fabric version from MARKUS owners.

Some info if it helps:
- I will usually be on the chair for the entire day (12 hours) on Saturdays and Sundays.
- No air-cond as my set up is in the living room, only one small standing fan (the old panasonic kind) pointing towards me.
- Will eat food regularly at this seat, have spilt stuff on previous chair. (this would point to leather but I'm not opposed to cleaning the chair regularly if fabric is easy to clean)
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I'm using the pu leather version. I had a thin seat cushion on it too. Has been using it for a year.. so far so good no crack yet. Occasionally wipe the seat with a damp cloth to clean the dust.
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post Jul 18 2020, 10:18 PM

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QUOTE(anakMY @ Jul 18 2020, 09:15 PM)
Can intro?
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dont know what brand...
bcoz office buy..mre than 10 years ago..
but still in very good condition though
more or less like this but older version
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post Jul 18 2020, 10:19 PM

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QUOTE(and85rew @ Jul 18 2020, 10:18 PM)
dont know what brand...
bcoz office buy..mre than 10 years ago..
but still in very good condition though
more or less like this but older version
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Where to get it ya?
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post Jul 18 2020, 10:25 PM

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QUOTE(moodswingfella @ Jul 18 2020, 07:31 PM)
Thx. I'll discard this Markus on my list.
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QUOTE(msacras @ Jul 18 2020, 08:11 PM)
It will feel very stiff if you're not used to sitting upright all the time.

I will suggest something that can recline instead.
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markus can recline la

its one of the most recline-able chairs out there. can even recline to like 45 degrees and lock it there.

damn good for watching movies

This post has been edited by Jiao2 Itchy: Jul 18 2020, 10:34 PM
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post Jul 18 2020, 10:28 PM

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I just took a look at the instructions. I would get the fabric one. Then I'll reskin it with real leather before assembly. Should cost less than RM 100.
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post Jul 18 2020, 11:33 PM

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QUOTE(h4r8_kIlLeR @ Jul 18 2020, 08:15 PM)
fabric...
leather kalau u duduk berpeluh... lets say pants off... sitting in front pc to masturbate... sweaty butt cheeks not comfortable on leather... fabric all the way
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QUOTE(Artak @ Jul 18 2020, 08:49 PM)
im imagining ts masturbating naked in the living room while his family watch lmao
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no plis dont sweat.gif
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post Jul 18 2020, 11:35 PM

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Seems like both sides have very very strong supporters haha
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post Jul 18 2020, 11:45 PM

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using fabric one over 3 years already

still good
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post Jul 18 2020, 11:46 PM

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No ac get fabric
If u have ac get the pu leather

If leather crack, replace the chair. If u can afford 500+ chair, getting another one after few years shouldn't be at issue.
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post Jul 18 2020, 11:47 PM

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QUOTE(Jiao2 Itchy @ Jul 18 2020, 10:25 PM)
markus can recline la

its one of the most recline-able chairs out there. can even recline to like 45 degrees and lock it there.

damn good for watching movies
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Lol. U dont have newer office chair than can recline to almost flat configuration? Kesian

Markus was good maybe 3 years ago but newer made chair by other companies that focus on office chair like Apex went and blow it away already .

Pay 300 more than a Markus for my replacement chair and shit,I won't even go back to a Markus after getting a chair can can play with armrest, headrest and lumbar support position

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post Jul 18 2020, 11:57 PM

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i am using MARKUS fabric for close to 1 year

ok lor and not hot even not in aircond room

but poor lower back support unless you sit straight
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post Jul 18 2020, 11:58 PM

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If I not mistaken, Markus got 10 year warranty. What it's cover? No one ask when buying it?
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post Jul 19 2020, 12:25 AM

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QUOTE(XweienX @ Jul 18 2020, 02:29 PM)
As most forummers know, there is a very widely recommended chair called the Ikea MARKUS. I have done a fair bit of reading and research and ultimately decide to buy it, so please refrain from suggesting any other make and models. I just wanted hear some feedback to help decide if I should get the leather version or the fabric version from MARKUS owners.

Some info if it helps:
- I will usually be on the chair for the entire day (12 hours) on Saturdays and Sundays.
- No air-cond as my set up is in the living room, only one small standing fan (the old panasonic kind) pointing towards me.
- Will eat food regularly at this seat, have spilt stuff on previous chair. (this would point to leather but I'm not opposed to cleaning the chair regularly if fabric is easy to clean)
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I been using the Markus for 4 years before it was replaced with a new unit under warranty.

It is a very good and comfortable chair for the money but without a doubt there are better chairs out there that cost significantly more money.

Get the leather as it is easier to clean than the fabric ones. I have it steamed clean once every 3 months or thereabouts.
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QUOTE(msacras @ Jul 18 2020, 08:11 PM)
It will feel very stiff if you're not used to sitting upright all the time.

I will suggest something that can recline instead.
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why said markus can't recline ?
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QUOTE(XweienX @ Jul 18 2020, 11:35 PM)
Seems like both sides have very very strong supporters haha
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prefer fabric but leather arm rest smile.gif
home fabric i feel much comfortable, office leather but i can't feel anything cause long sleeve
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QUOTE(Jiao2 Itchy @ Jul 18 2020, 04:02 PM)
If no air-con, i suggest get fabric. Else you have sweaty butt later..

But if fabric,iinm the handle is some rubber grip, not nice to rest your hand there..

But if makan and might spill stuff, leather is better. Very easy to clean up. The armrest also leather wrapped, so its ok to rest your hand there..

Leather quite tahan i think, mine almost 4 years still no koyak2 or peel off yet. But yeah, its fake leather anyway.

If it were up to me, i would take fabric seat + leather armrest combo.. leather seat quite keras i wish it was a bit softer.. but good also la, means it wont sag after years of use.. but im not heavy anyway, 60kg only
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go wraps ur arm rest la ... should be cheap ...
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QUOTE(DS_Legacy @ Jul 18 2020, 11:46 PM)
No ac get fabric
If u have ac get the pu leather

If leather crack, replace the chair. If u can afford 500+ chair, getting another one after few years shouldn't be at issue.
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The webpage mentioned it is using dyed grain leather from cattle for the leather version.

https://www.ikea.com/my/en/p/markus-office-...black-50137208/
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post Jul 19 2020, 01:10 AM

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Am using cheaper ver of ikea chair, used like 4y edi
chair in terrible condition after extreme abuse but still useable so i think markus will tahan similar with my chair.

The only annoying condition of my chair now is the roller/wheel.
the outer plastic reput liao. Kenot find replacement for now. Do markus wheel oso decay?
Plan to buy markus in near future replace my chair
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post Jul 19 2020, 01:32 AM

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QUOTE(bukankhadam @ Jul 19 2020, 01:10 AM)
Am using cheaper ver of ikea chair, used like 4y edi
chair in terrible condition after extreme abuse but still useable so i think markus will tahan similar with my chair.

The only annoying condition of my chair now is the roller/wheel.
the outer plastic reput liao. Kenot find replacement for now. Do markus wheel oso decay?
Plan to buy markus in near future replace my chair
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It has the sturdiest wheels ever. But still i think load plays a role too. Btw markus is one of the heaviest chair, guess at lieast 5kg.

Edit - actually 20+ kg lol.

This post has been edited by ukapaka: Jul 19 2020, 01:37 AM

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