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Anybody got an ikea sofa?

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bettyboo26 · 09/03/2009 17:32

Have found a perfect leather sofa from ikea and wondered if anyone has ever bought one from there and has it lasted ok?
It isn't particularly cheap (simular price to dfs, cfs) and ikea are doing 1 year 0% where as dfs etc often do 3 years.
Any feedback/reviews would be gratefully recieved. Thanks

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piratecat · 09/03/2009 17:35

not a leather one no, but mine is a bench seat type, and is now 12 yrs old and as firm as it ever was. unlike myself

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bettyboo26 · 09/03/2009 17:59

Ha ha, thanks Piratecat. And I know that feeling!

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janmoomoo · 09/03/2009 18:48

We bought a kartorp (I think) and took it back as it was total and utter crapola. From previous post everyone seems to like Ektorp tho.

lou33 · 09/03/2009 18:58

i had a sofa from there which lasted for 6 yrs, and jut got a 4 seater klippan to replace it

muppetgirl · 09/03/2009 19:04

we inherited one from my brother's rental flat. It looked brand new. We've had it for 3 years and it still looks like new (good god how I don't know with 2 dogs and 2 children) The covers are washable and wash well, the dog chewed a little of the piping but it's not ikea's fault

We would buy this ikea sofa again!

FrannyandZooey · 09/03/2009 19:11

we have a dirt cheap one (not leather) and it has lasted 5 years so far despite ds1's best attempts at breaking it

claireybeemine · 09/03/2009 19:12

I have an ektorp and it's great. Really comfy and washable covers. I don't know how the leather would last though

differentID · 09/03/2009 19:13

we have a klippan- had it nearly 2 years and it's going well. We have updated the covers a few times- I managed to rip one, shrink another so we have the one that's on there at the moment and a spare plain navy one.

brimfull · 09/03/2009 19:15

we have ektorp
tis fab
very comfy but would think it may be a bit shallow for a tall adult
we are all short arses

I would love to have the new stockholm one in pink velvet-it is stunning

LaundryFairy · 09/03/2009 19:17

I bought a leather one about 8 years ago(again, not a cheap one, but got a deal from their bargain corner) and it is still going strong. I would say that if you are getting leather, make sure it is in a dark colour to withstand slops and spills. DS regularly jumps on it and it still looks good!

rubytwokids · 09/03/2009 21:43

We have a leather sofa from Ikea. Can't remember the name of it, but I don't think it is Ektorp - have a vague recollection they were too big. Anyway, it is 5 years old and still going strong. This is despite the dcs leaping at it, spilling stuff over it, etc. etc. It is dark brown in colour. I don't recall it being particularly expensive.

Only downside is that the leather is cold when you sit on it first thing in the morning, and too slippery to sleep on, but that's not Ikea's fault.

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bettyboo26 · 09/03/2009 23:31

Thanks for the feedback guys.
Been to ikea tonight and the 1 years 0% deal finished on Sunday! How bloody typical!
Haven't got enough dosh to buy it out right so the hunt for a slim-ish dark brown leather sofa continues.....

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