"IKEA makes no official reference to the KARLSTAD in its description of the SALTSJÖBADEN (which I am definitely incorrectly pronouncing as "salts Joe Biden," by the way) - but it was immediately clear to me, as a professional IKEA shopper and sofa tester, that this new model is almost identical to the KARLSTAD. The boxy, modern frame and square-shaped birch legs were a dead giveaway."
"Like the KARLSTAD, the SALTSJÖBADEN touts washable fabric covers; alternatively though, unlike its ancestor, it's available in no fewer than SEVEN stunning colors. It also has an option to add matte black metal legs, as opposed to the classic birch design. I'm not sure about the KARLSTAD's constitution - though I can confirm it's still comfy 5 years later - but SALTSJÖBADEN advertises "innovative" cushion construction, using pocket springs to maximize comfort and longevity by keeping the cushions cushier for longer."
On January 31, 2021 a consumer purchased an IKEA KARLSTAD sofa for under $500. IKEA discontinued the KARLSTAD shortly after that purchase. Replacement slipcovers from brands like Bemz provide continued customization options. The KARLSTAD remains comfortable after five years of use. IKEA introduced the SALTSJÖBADEN, which closely resembles the KARLSTAD with a boxy modern frame and square birch legs. SALTSJÖBADEN features washable fabric covers, seven available colors, an optional matte black metal leg, and pocket-spring "innovative" cushion construction designed to maintain comfort and extend cushion longevity.
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