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)

I don’t like that chair.

The angle between seat and back are fixed.

Im using Markus, 7months old.

I dont eat on the chair, but i suppose u can vacumm or clean with damp cloth.

Comfortable to sit for 12hours, mco time i was sitting there most of the time

leather is real leather or the fake one? if fake one sure cannot tahan and peel off in malaysia's weather

Marcus leather ver out of stock so far at ikea cheras

Im using 3 of this chair, so far so good if you ok with non adjustable design. Go for leather, easier for maintenance, even my cat scratch it still not tear yet~ haha

no aircond.. of cos choose fabric la..

the leather is PU, long run sure crack. better go with fabric

No aircond 24/7 dont pick leather.

My Ikea chair leather peeling off because of humidity and sometimes sweat after long hours sitting.

is this the fabric or leather one?

like I said, already decided on the chair, thanks for the feedback.

exactly, out of stock at damansara and cheras for a long time so I was wondering why demand so good, but fabric not out of stock

the leather one

leather, fabric and you spill food prepare gg. and top up rm50 only right for leather.
quite good. if want upgrade, i will pick secretlab already and nothing in between. my friend bought one of those dumb af gaming chairs at 700++, all koliks say markus more premium.
mon friday office work use.

This post has been edited by GHBZDK: Jul 18 2020, 03:52 PM

fabric

sorry no stock right now

the leather wears down under skin and hair oils. The seat is going strong, but the arms and headrest shed the plastic leather everywhere. Up until that point, it was far easier to clean than the cloth version

Leather one will start koyak after few years. Fabric more prone to dirt. Structure wise if your weight between 60-70kg no problem one. Mine was more than ten years already.

sweat kena fabric after sum time u will know the bau

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

If markus got adjustable lumbar support, i would rate it perf liao..

I have the so call "leather" version, not the real leather will koyak. Especially if your chair is next to windows.

Dude please tell me you know that isn’t genuine leather.

That shit will peel and tear. Just get the fabric.

None. Go to Apex and buy a proper chair for 800

Im using it since 2017. Still good till today.

I use old jumbo pillow sheet to cover the seat. Wash it every week.

Just to protect the fabric from food or water spills.

Spray febreeze weekly.

Maybe coz got gamers demands....btw the date to restock seems have been keep push away...last time i check will restock on 15/7, now said restock on 30/7 pulak....

Thx. I'll discard this Markus on my list.

It will feel very stiff if you're not used to sitting upright all the time.

I will suggest something that can recline instead.

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

Leather lar, using it for 4 years still look like new. Problem is the gas cyclinder cannot hold the chair height anymore and poor lumbar support. Fabric got the ugly sweat stain that hard to clean.

Get the mesh+fabric one.

It's really good.

The back is flexible though and you can slouch on it

my markus leather sudah 5yrs old.

still look new.

eat drink cum doggy on the chair semua sudah.

still 💪

EDITED

Just realise I mistook it with millberget

This post has been edited by msacras: Jul 18 2020, 08:48 PM

im imagining ts masturbating naked in the living room while his family watch lmao

i use 10+ year fabric chair...

leather peeled cannot claim warranty?

Can intro?

I use fabric one. Comfortable enough for long time sitting during working, only if u recline to correct posture. At 1st i didn't recline correctly, my back pain like hell due to the lumbar support.
Tbh i didn't really like it lumbar support

Agreed. I prefer chair that can recline. It is an essential features for an ergonomic chair.

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

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.

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

Where to get it ya?

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

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.

no plis dont

Seems like both sides have very very strong supporters haha

using fabric one over 3 years already

still good

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.

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

This post has been edited by idunnolol: Jul 18 2020, 11:49 PM

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

If I not mistaken, Markus got 10 year warranty. What it's cover? No one ask when buying it?

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.

why said markus can't recline ?

prefer fabric but leather arm rest
home fabric i feel much comfortable, office leather but i can't feel anything cause long sleeve

go wraps ur arm rest la ... should be cheap ...

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/

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

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

Typical manufacturing defect only

My head rest area got scratched to shit by my cat. I asked if got parts for that. Ikea say no. Even the seat also cannot buy replacement

Other office chair can at least get parts from the manufacturer. With Markus,shit out of luck

Those who have it for many years ady can post some pictures see how it looks like after normal wear and tears?

good idea!

I have seen it sold at shops specialising in office furniture

sorry to bump old thread but I see many here owns a Markus. WTA is it normal my Markus just about 2 years old the cushion where most of my weight is at already sunk in??? When bought this chair thought it will last a long time compared to cheapo chair. My weight is 75kg...