"The a.i.r collection launched in the 2000 catalogue but was met with criticism, as staff described the chairs as looking like groups of 'swollen hippos'."
"Customers faced issues with inflating the chairs, as forgetting to set hair dryers to cold resulted in deflation when the air cooled."
"Ikea's inflatable furniture faced further problems with leaking valves, causing embarrassing noises when someone sat down."
"Mikael Axelsson's PS 2026 Easy Chair has been in development for 12 years, aiming to create a more comfortable inflatable design."
Ikea previously attempted inflatable furniture in the mid-1990s with the a.i.r collection, which failed due to design flaws and customer issues. The inflatable chairs were criticized for their appearance and functionality, leading to their discontinuation in 2013. Now, designer Mikael Axelsson is reviving the concept with the PS 2026 Easy Chair, which has been in development for 12 years. The new design aims to improve comfort and usability while avoiding past mistakes.
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