The most beautiful chair of IKEA "Strandmon"

The Swedish brand Ikea has always sought to improve the lives of its customers by increasing the practicality and comfort of furniture. One of the most popular products is the Ikea Strandmon chair - a direct confirmation of the company's policy. Judging by the numerous reviews, users have long called this furniture a real quality standard. In addition, this is a vivid example of the accessibility of the products of the famous manufacturer for people with different incomes, which can be seen not only in the cost of the chair, but also in its rather simple design.

Design features

Strandmon from Ikea is a fireplace chair with "ears". The main advantages of this model are the following points:

specially selected height, depth and width create an ergonomic design that takes into account the shape of the body and evenly distributes the weight of the user,
on the Strandmon chair people of various weight categories and different heights can comfortably sit, at the same time this furniture does not take up much space in the room,
a distinctive feature of the model - “ears” placed on the headrest - is not just a decorative element, they protect the person sitting from drafts and curvature of the cervical spine,
the armrests are made with a slight bend, which makes them more stable and increases the working area for a comfortable hand position.

The design of the chair shows an emphasis on classic elements, while there are also vintage motifs. Despite this “neighborhood”, the furniture looks quite modern.

The design of the popular model allows you to install Strandmon in a room decorated in almost any style. The study will reveal all the classic notes of the product, and the room itself will become more official, but will not torment the eye. Great Strandmon will look in the living room, made in pastel colors. The bedroom furnishings can also be supplemented with a stylish armchair, which will dilute the monotonous interior. Another placement option is a spacious corridor or entrance hall, so the excellent sense of taste of the owners of the apartment will be noticeable even from the entrance.

Colors

The upholstery of the Strandmon chair is presented in several shades:

blue and gray - great for an office or bedroom,
green and yellow - organically fit into the informal atmosphere of the living room, hallway.

In addition, future owners have the opportunity to choose upholstery a tone darker or lighter than the colors presented. Many buyers complain that the model is not available in black version. Representatives of the company quite simply explain this decision: the Strandmon chair with a headrest was created for complete relaxation, so the dark tones that are often associated with negativity are completely excluded here.

If the colors presented on the Russian market are not satisfied, you can familiarize yourself with the offers for European countries. The catalog pages of Germany, France and Sweden have turquoise, dark green shades, as well as prints with a bright pattern of flowers and tropical plants. Such chair models can be ordered through special delivery services, to clarify the procedure, you need to contact the information desk of the nearest Ikea store.

The legs of Strandmon are made in classic brown color, which emphasizes the naturalness, naturalness of the material. For interiors with light floors, you can choose an element of beige shade. The main seat cover is removable, washable without problems in a typewriter. If desired, you can purchase a removable cape in a different shade and change colors depending on the time of year or mood.

The best place to place this chair is a room decorated in pastel colors. Since the furniture is made in the same color scheme, such an atmosphere will create a pleasant combination for the eyes that will not violate the overall harmony.

For monochrome interiors, it is best to choose yellow or light gray shades of the chair, the second option will fit perfectly into the unity of the picture, and the first will boldly dilute it. If there are fears of violating the harmony of the palette, you can add an element similar in color to the armchair to the room. It can be a floor lamp, a large pillow, rug, or plaid. But the main thing is that this object is closer to the side opposite from the chair, otherwise there is a risk of creating a bright spot that is unpleasant for the eyes.

Materials

In the manufacture of the Strandmon chair with a headrest, a combination of artificial and natural materials is used. Such a mix allows you to get a very durable and high-quality product that can withstand more than one decade. Also, the combination of materials greatly simplifies the maintenance of furniture. The upholstery of the chair consists of cotton (40%), linen (20%), polyester with viscose (40%).

For dry cleaning of the product, it is enough to use a conventional vacuum cleaner, wet cleaning can be carried out using a steam cleaner. In the event of persistent contamination, it is permissible to use non-aggressive cleaning products for furniture dry cleaning. When washing a removable cover in a machine, it is advisable to use liquid powder or a special shampoo.

Hypoallergenic, moisture-absorbing components are used as a filler. The artificial environment does not attract harmful microorganisms, which are the main enemies of natural fillers.

The seat includes polypropylene with polyester. These materials retain their shape for a long time even with frequent use, and also do not need additional care.
The frame of the chair Ikea Strandmon is made of beech, particleboard and plywood.
The legs of the product are made of solid beech wood, varnished to maintain their original appearance for years.

This combination simplifies assembly, makes the overall design quite light, but at the same time reliable.

Design and dimensions

The seat of the Strandmon chair with a headrest is low, which will be convenient for people of different sizes. It is quite possible to sit on it with an even posture, but a slight slope pulls it to lean back to the head. Soft “ears” are made specially so that in the reclining position one could lean against the ledges and rest comfortably or even doze off.

The headrest of the chair is designed in a special way to relax, relieve fatigue from the chest and also cervical region of the spine. Such a support for the head is just a godsend for people who find it difficult to stay with a straight back for a long time. In addition, the chair has slightly curved inward legs, they firmly hold the product, and are also able to withstand any weight thanks to the load distribution system and high-quality material. This arrangement of supports provides stability to the entire structure, so the probability of a person falling along with the chair is reduced to zero.

Dimensions Strandmon is another parameter for which you can love this furniture. The model is not bulky and fits into any free corner, leaving enough space around for a lamp, pouffe, table or nightstand. The width of the structure is 82 cm, the height is 101 cm, and the depth is 96 cm. The distance from the floor to the seat is 45 cm, which is quite convenient for both tall people and users of medium and small stature. All these parameters make Strandmon the most stable product capable of withstanding heavy loads.

All the best ideas of the Ikea company were fully implemented in the Strandmon chair, as a result, a very convenient, roomy product with small dimensions was obtained. The model is perfect for the decor of any room and will create the right mood. The IKEA company has once again proved that it can make not only beautiful, comfortable, but accessible furniture, because Strandmon is a chair that organically combines with any design. The design is not only ergonomic, but also contributes to a healthy pastime without harming the spine and lower back. Taking into account international quality standards and the wishes of customers, the company released a product that will not leave indifferent lovers of classics, vintage and modern interiors.

Colors and Upholstery

Strandmon is sold in several colors and in different upholstery options.

Yellow. The most legendary and popular. Saturated yellow color attracts attention and makes furniture stand out in the interior. This is the perfect way to add color and comfort to a boring environment.

I really like how the bright yellow model looks in gray interiors. This combination of colors last season was at the peak of popularity.

Beige. The most easily soiled color, in my opinion. But much also depends on the quality of the upholstery, its dirt-repellent properties.

The chair can be cleaned with furniture shampoo or a mild detergent without bleach.

Such a neutral calm color allows you to perfectly fit it into a classic interior or retro style.

Strandmon fits perfectly into a modern living room. And bright accents can be added to him by small decorative pillows of saturated colors.

To prevent the beige chair from rubbing quickly, you can throw a blanket over it or sew a cover.

Navy blue. This color will look beautiful in a light or gray interior.

It goes well with yellow (why not buy two of these chairs in yellow and blue?).

Gray. In my opinion, in gray, the Strandmon is losing its zest. Although in such a color it will look harmonious in the interior. But it’s not so easily soiled and practical in leaving: spots will not appear as clearly as on beige or yellow.

The gray armchair can be diluted with bright pillows to make it look more interesting.

Brown. In this color, I see Strandmon in some English-style country house home library.

I think that the brown version is more suitable for traditional and even old-fashioned interiors, which have their own charm, but not for modern and youth ones.

Brown made of genuine and artificial leather. This option costs 21,999 rubles.

Expensive, but it looks very presentable.

Imagine this chair in a chic office in dark brown tones with tall bookcases.

And as for such upholstery material, I would still think. The skin wears out quickly enough, bald spots quickly appear. Although, if you do not care for the fabric, then textile upholstery, too, after a while will not please its appearance. In general, a rather controversial moment, which is decided from their own preferences.

Previously, Strandmon was produced in light green, olive or blue. Perhaps in other countries in this shade it can be bought, in Russia in the catalog at the moment it is not yet.

Dimensions

According to the picture or photo, it seems that the chair is quite overall. It may seem cumbersome due to the headrest. But in reality it is very compact. See the table below for its parameters.

In centimeters

Width	Depth	Height	Seat width	Seat depth	Seat height
82	96	101	49	54	45

This wonderful armchair can be found in the living room or bedroom, in the home library by the bookcase, by the fireplace, in the kitchen-living room or in the study.

Furniture is sold disassembled. In the box of goods attached assembly instructions.

Visually about the assembly process in the video below:

Reviews

I said above that I still found some comments about quality and design. But such comments are a drop in the ocean of positive reviews. They conquer beauty, convenience, comfort and, as they say, many are ready to forgive some minor flaws for their beautiful eyes. 😉

But for honesty, I still have to talk about them.

Remark No. 1 - easily capsized. Due to its lightness, furniture can be dropped. For a family with young children, this is a significant minus.
Note 2 - The bottom is not covered by a decorative strip. For those who are used to not gluing wallpaper behind a cabinet (no one sees it anyway 😏), this one will not play any role enough.
Remark No. 3 - Overpriced. One third of the average salary in Russia (except Moscow and Moscow Region) is, of course, a lot. But the delight of buying and the pleasure of using money is no longer measured, so someone is quite ready to overpay, never regretting it. In addition, many positive reviews confirm this. 👇

The funniest customer comment was the dissatisfaction that Strandmon was hard to find. They quickly buy it up and have to wait for it to go on sale again. And you can not wait and buy a used / or even brand new option in the package through free classified ads like Avito. True, sometimes, taking advantage of general excitement and deficit, some outbid comrades add another couple of thousand to the initial price.

When you purchase a chair in Ikea while keeping a check or if you have a club card for the product, a 10 year warranty is given for free.

Stools and mini-copies of a chair for children

A soft stool can be used in addition to a chair to stretch your legs.

It can be used as an independent seat.

Sizes of a stool: 60/40/44 cm (width / depth / height).

Strandmon has its own small copy - a version of a child seat. Puppet sizes cannot but cause emotion, but the price for a mini-copy of emotion (for me personally) no longer causes it. 😬 The cost of a small child seat is not much lower than an adult - 9,999 rubles.

There is only in gray.

Did you like the Strandmond chair? What furniture do you like most in IKEA? Write your opinion in the comments below. 👇

Environment

New upholstered furniture after opening the package may have a characteristic smell. It is safe. We recommend airing the product for 3-4 days before using it.

The material from which this product is made is recyclable. Check your country’s waste management guidelines and find out if there are recycling facilities in your area.

At IKEA, we have strict wood requirements and do not use raw materials from illegally logged forests. By 2020, all wood will be supplied from certified forestry, or processed raw materials will be used.

Zippers and buttons made of metal made of nickel-free alloy.

Since 2002, brominated flame-retardant additives have not been used in the production of IKEA upholstered furniture.

Ageless Classics

One of the simple pleasures in our lives is relaxation. That is why the designers have created soft and comfortable sofas, as well as chairs in which you can relax.

The issue of acquiring a chair should be approached quite seriously, because the health of the musculoskeletal and circulatory systems depends on this. Saving on a purchase is also not worth it, because furniture is bought for a sufficiently long period of use.

Sitting in a comfortable chair, a person should feel relaxed and comfortable. A nice addition is the headrest, which will only positively affect the spine.

Furniture company Ikea produces home furniture. In bright catalogs you can find almost everything - from small poufs to armchairs for the home, in which it’s nice to sit with a book in your hands, watch TV or just dream.

A very interesting chair appeared on the cover of the company's catalog in 2013. It was as if from past centuries: soft, slightly voluminous, vintage. So the company introduced the public to the Strandmon chair.

Design

The color scheme of the upholstery is varied: gray, blue, green, yellow, you can also choose a light or dark shade of the main color. All these colors are perfectly combined with the interior of the house. High legs are made in brown.The seat cover can be removed and washed in the washing machine in delicate mode.

The discreet colors of the upholstery give a flight of creative imagination, the chair can be decorated with bright pillows or a checkered plaid. Cushion covers can be changed depending on the mood, season or the onset of the holiday.

The width of the chair is 82 cm, the height is 101 cm, the depth is 96 cm, the height of the seat is 45 cm. Such parameters suggest maximum stability of the product, its reliability in use.

The seat of the Strandmon chair is not high, and the back with a headrest is tilted at an angle so that you can sit in a reclining position, lean against a small protruding “ear” and relax as much as possible.

Armchair "with ears" and a high back is often called a fireplace. “Ears” provide additional protection against drafts.

The headrest is designed to relieve fatigue from the cervical and thoracic spine and serves as a support for the head. Especially the headrest is necessary for people who cannot be in a straight back position for a long time.

You can put it in your office, guest room, bedroom, hallway. This model is so universal that it fits any interior, but it will look most advantageous in rooms in the Art Nouveau style in pastel colors.

It is very light, it is easy to rearrange, and due to the stability of the legs, it is simply impossible to turn it over and fall off it.

Upholstery and material

The upholstery of the chair varies in texture, performance, strength and organic combination with the interior of the room. The material of the Strandmon model is dense and of high quality, made from a mix of artificial and natural fibers, which have their own advantages. Caring for it is quite simple and easy.

Polyester is used for internal filling. It does not cause allergies, does not absorb moisture, harmful microorganisms do not multiply in it. Upholstery material - cotton 40%, linen 20%, viscose and polyester 40%. Chair frame: plywood, particleboard, beech. Seat: polyester, polypropylene. Legs: solid beech, varnish.

For dry cleaning of the upholstery, it is enough to use a vacuum cleaner, and for a wet steam cleaner. This will destroy all bacteria and germs and increase the life of the chair.

Model Features

Ikea focuses on a number of key points that make the Strandmon chair as comfortable as possible:

Ergonomic design. The height of the backrest, the height of the product and the armrests, the depth of the seat, the height and stability of the legs are significant elements. Their high-quality performance, taking into account ergonomic features, determines the comfort and ease of use of the chair,
Chair parameters are optimal both for the height of the user, and in accordance with the size of the room.
Upholstery and accessories quality Meets all requirements and standards and does not require special care.
Additional amenities. The chair is equipped with armrests, a head restraint and small "ears".

The concept of comfort is individual: some people prefer tall seats, someone does not like head restraints. Ikea designers have developed common standards for design comfort:

A comfortable chair should have a seat depth of at least 60 cm and a height of 40 to 60 cm. Armchair "Strandmon" fits perfectly into these parameters.
The height of the armrests should not exceed 25 cm.

These sizes are not only as convenient as possible, but also selected taking into account the human anatomical structure.