Listen...chair

Good thread and for me live and learn.  After reading this and googling the chair I just went downstairs and noted I have a Ekornes Stressless in the green color covered up in sheets in my finished walk out basement.  I picked it up this summer in great condition (1/4 " tear in one place) at this crazy used anything store on my way home from work for $125.  Until now I didn't think it was anything special. 

Goes to show even a blind squirrel finds a nut now and then.

Cost effective, very comfortable, lightweight and available in fabric or (faux) leather. I’ve used one for years and never felt the need to upgrade. I can’t make the same claim for equipment…

 

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S09125661/

 

Cheers,

that Poang chair is interesting - what is the cover fabric?

The standard POANG chair is cotton fabric. Upon further review the leather version is not (faux) leather, but specified as top-grain leather. Product link previously supplied for additional information.

I was considering the Poang chair until I got all hung up on my Barcelona chairs (would have saved some serious change as well) but I wanted a new look. 

Having said that, the Poang chair is just about ergonomically perfect for listening and feels great to sit in. I know someone with a $150K system who uses them. Don't even consider them a step down.

All the best,
Nonoise