Avoid if
- Your lower-leg, thigh-depth, desk or floor measurements fall outside the published geometry.
Product profile
IKEA FLINTAN office chair with armrests, black (494.244.70)
Brand: IKEA
Exact FLINTAN article 494.244.70 provides a polyester mesh-back route with a removable cover and current official machine-wash instructions, alongside fixed 49 cm seat depth.
First published: 10/04/2026 · Product details reviewed: 27/08/2026
Retailer links last checked: 27/08/2026
Review dates are recorded updates rather than continuous monitoring.
How this profile was reviewed
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Dealbreakers
- The order is not article 494.244.70 with both documented component articles.
Check before buying
- Confirm article 494.244.70, the two included component articles, 49 cm fixed depth, desk clearance, assembly documents, cover-care instructions and current return terms.
Choose another shortlist if
- Choose an adjustable-depth route when 49 cm does not leave the required knee-edge clearance.
Best for / Not for you
Best for
- A measured buyer seeking the fixed-feature lower-cost role whose seat and desk dimensions fit the published range.
Not for you if
- A buyer who needs adjustable seat depth or whose desk opening cannot accept the published width and arm height.
Key specifications to check
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Exact configuration | FLINTAN office chair with armrests, black; IKEA article 494.244.70, comprising chair 504.890.31 and armrests 104.890.33. |
| Seat height | 45-58 cm, official IKEA UK page. |
| Seat geometry | 46 cm wide by 49 cm deep, official IKEA UK page. |
| Overall footprint | 71 cm wide by 71 cm deep, official IKEA UK page. |
| Armrest height | 69-81 cm from floor, official IKEA UK page. |
See this product compared in
- Best Office-Chair Back and Upholstery Formats UK (2026): Four Material Routes · Washable mesh-back route · Pick 1
- Best Office Chairs in the UK (2026): Four Fit Routes · Fixed-feature budget route · Pick 1
Pros and trade-offs
Pros
- Exact UK article and component identities with published fit-critical dimensions.
Cons
- Fixed 49 cm seat depth and the named armrest geometry provide less tuning than the adjustable-depth routes.
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