Air apparent: IKEA brings back its inflatable chair

If at first you don’t succeed, try again. That’s the lesson IKEA apparently learned after the less-than-stellar rollout of its inflatable furniture line back in the mid-90s.

Air apparent: IKEA brings back its inflatable chair. If at first you don’t succeed, try again. That’s the lesson IKEA apparently learned after the less-than-stellar rollout of its inflatable furniture line back in the mid-90s. Released as part of its semi-regular PS Collection, IKEA unveiled the 2026 PS Easy Chair, a tubular-framed seat and back with inflatable cushions. The chair, which was released to the masses on May 13, is currently selling online for $199.99. According to its official product description, the seat features “two individually inflatable air chambers, one in the middle and one around it, so you can create the exact firmness and seating comfort you want.” It’s also got a removable, machine-washable fabric cover “when it’s time for a refresh.” Here's how the new version stacks up against IKEA's previous forays into infla...