IKEA
MARKUS
Based on 195 Reddit mentions
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Just buy ikea stuff I have a markus chair, finally a chair that is properly supporting my back
blown-transmission in r/4tran4
November 5, 2025 10:45 PM
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Reintroducing sitting?
I've found that the chair is the most important thing, and not the pillows, I use an Ikea Markus. The thing is that the chair needs to have a proper lumbar support, so most of the tension will go on the lumbar area and not on the pelvic area. An electric heating pad on the sitting area also helps.
grumpyfunny in r/PudendalNeuralgia
March 11, 2026 9:20 PM
5
chair suggestions
I don't have any major issues like you cited, but I do have a bad back and really need a very supportive chair because I sit 8+ hours a day for work. For years I've used the IKEA Markus chair (I've worn out two of them and on my 3rd). If you have an IKEA nearby probably worth checking one out. Very
...Mephistocheles in r/gamers
May 6, 2026 3:21 AM
3
Poor setup. Pain everywhere. I don't know what yo change
Ikea chairs like Markus/Styrspel are probably best value for money decent support.
FreshCheekiBreeki in r/Ergonomics
April 13, 2026 11:12 PM
2
My 11 year old requested a gaming set up for Christmas and I think I may have nailed it. Thanks for everyone’s help ! (Still waiting for the gaming chair) lol
I just commented that the Markus from IKEA is a safe bet haha, gaming chairs are death traps for your back (and wallet)
DmenteGP in r/GamingPCBuildHelp
December 27, 2025 10:00 AM
2
Need help finding an comfortable chair
I always try sitting in chairs before buying too, and the closest showroom I could find where I live was Sihoo Australia. But since you’re not in Australia, ahahaha, you can check IKEA. At IKEA, the MARKUS felt comfy with good back support, while MATCHSPEL was firmer and a bit snug. Really, focus on
...BehindThisUsername in r/OfficeChairs
January 27, 2026 9:53 AM
2
Simracing position / lower back pain
I have this exact setup but with an IKEA Markus office chair. No back pain but sometimes some hip pain if I do an endurance race. I feel it’s unavoidable in most setups like this. My chair base sits way more flat and no sloped back like yours then the back is basically straight up and down vs yours
...wilflo7 in r/simracing
May 7, 2026 7:07 PM
1
Guys I want a chair that’s ergonomic cause I have back pains already cause of a previous accident and well I sim race and play fps titles so I want a chair that can be used for both, preferably cheap too under $ 100 ig
under 100 for a decent ergo chair is tough tbh. at that budget look for a used IKEA MARKUS on marketplace - usually 60-80 and has good lumbar. new options like Hbada ergonomic chair run about 90 but build quality is meh. for sim racing you really want fixed back not recline motion or your spine move
...LetterheadClassic306 in r/simracing
May 12, 2026 4:08 AM
1
Realised how bad gaming chairs are
i recommend getting bastboll ikea gaming chair. or markus office chair for that matter. i myself been using markus for about 3 years plus now. so far so good. very good for my back. but ymmv
zaryl2k20 in r/OfficeChairs
May 13, 2026 9:51 AM
1
My gaming chair is making my back and neck hurt like hell. Need recommendations
ngl i had the same mess with a racing style gaming chair. my neck was wrecked after 2 hours. those bucket seats push your shoulders forward and the lumbar pillow rarely hits right. what helped me was switching to an ergonomic office chair instead of another 'gaming' one. look at the IKEA Markus if y
...LetterheadClassic306 in r/gamingchairs
April 20, 2026 8:23 PM
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