IKEA's New Inflatable Chair Takes On a Decades-Old Problem

IKEA launches its PS 2026 collection on May 13, featuring an inflatable chair designed to fix the durability issues—seam failure, air leaks, and puncture resistance—that killed consumer interest in air-filled furniture decades ago. The collection also includes a rocking bench and lamp. Success could establish inflatables as a mainstream category; failure may shelve the concept for years.