If you’ve spent more than five minutes on social media lately, you’ve probably seen it: the bright, retro-styled, neon orange swivel chair from IKEA that everyone is obsessed with. Naturally, we had to see what the hype was about. So, we bought the viral IKEA chair… but we’re giving it 1 star only 😡 and here’s why ➡️
The Assembly Was… Suspiciously Easy
When you buy flat-pack furniture from IKEA, you expect a certain rite of passage. You expect confusion, tears, and at least one existential crisis.It was far too easy to assemble.
We had the base on and the cushions fluffed before we could even start an argument over a missing Allen key. Honestly, it took away half the fun of a weekend DIY project.
The Packaging Stole the Show
While the chair itself is fine, we have to talk about what came with it. The box delivery was an immediate hit.
If IKEA started selling just the heavy-duty cardboard boxes with pre-cut peep holes, they’d make a fortune.
It’s an Absolute Sleep Magnet
The corduroy fabric is dangerously soft. Once you curl up on it under the right ambient lighting, you are trapped.
The Real Reason It Gets 1 Star: Zero Human Availability
Which brings us to our absolute biggest complaint, and the real reason for the 1-star rating:
We don’t get to sit in it AT ALL.
As soon as the chair was assembled, it ceased to be human furniture. It was immediately commandeered by the household feline committee. If you have multiple cats, forget about it. It has a high-comfort surface area that apparently belongs exclusively to whoever has claws.
The Final Verdict
All jokes aside: Run, don’t walk to IKEA and get this chair for your cat. If you’re lucky they’ll let you sit in it… sometime.
It looks incredible in a modern living room, the swivel is smooth, and the vibrant orange color pops perfectly against house plants and green sofas. Just accept the reality that you’re paying for a very high-end, aesthetic pet bed.
Are your pets ruling over your furniture upgrades too?
