Are those Markus chairs from IKEA really comparable to the ilk of Herman Miller et al.? I'm wondering if the road trip to try one out is worthwhile. Please share your experiences if you own one.
The herman miller chairs offer far better adjustability than the IKEA Markus chair. The Markus is a good chair for its price, but they're not comparable.
Although Herman miller chairs are more adjustable I find that the lack of a head rest causes people to fall into really bad habits. At work we have very nice Herman Miller chairs without headrests and you see most people slumped back in their chairs with their necks craned forward. I have the Markus at home and because it had a head rest it allows me to stay comfortably in a position where my head is properly balanced over my spine.
