Brabantia Size C Ironing Board (124 x 45cm) 7 Height Options, Solid Steam Unit Rest Holder (Titan Oval) Non-Slip Feet, Anti-Collapse Child Locks
Ironing Board Cover
Pressurised steam generators deliver faster ironing results using high pressure steam, but when used with a regular ironing board they can cause condensation to form on the board when the water cools. This can lead to unwanted water building up underneath the board or on the garment itself and over time this can cause the cover to become mouldy.
Created in partnership with Philips, the PerfectFlow ironing board cover has been developed to meet the challenges presented by high pressure steam.
Condensation Locked Inside
The second layer is made from material which absorbs any remaining condensation, while the third and final water-proof layer locks it all inside. Due to the breathability of this construction, any captured water evaporates by itself.
Three Layers and 3D Textiles Improve Steam Flow
The first porous layer is made of a special 3D textile designed to improve steam flow by spreading the steam over a larger surface to deliver faster and smoother ironing while simultaneously preventing water build-up.
Ergonomic Frame with a Large Work Surface
At 124 x 45 cm, this metallic grey frame provides a large and stable work area making ironing large laundry items, such as table cloths and sheets, much easier.
The frame also features a choice of seven different positions allowing you to pick the optimal work height, from 69 to 96 cm and even includes a child safety lock to ensure that the table cannot collapse accidentally while in use.
The solid steam iron rest is suitable for left or right-handed use and is designed to hold most large pressurised steam units and steam irons.
When you’ve finished with the board, it folds away as easily as it goes up and has been designed to be stored in a utility cupboard with a locking clip to ensure that the board remains closed until you want to use it next.
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| Iron rest type | Steam Iron Rest | Solid Steam Iron Rest | Solid Steam Unit Holder | Parking Zone | Silicon Pad | Solid Steam Iron Rest |
| Available in different colours | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Available in different sizes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Suitable for conventional irons | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Suitable for steam generators | ✓ | |||||
| Parking zone – built-in heat-resistant area | ✓ | |||||
| Silicon heat-resistant pad supplied | ✓ | |||||
| Heavy duty – PerfectFlow, no more drips | ✓ | |||||
| Child and transport lock – stops board collapsing accidentally | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight: | 8.47 kg |
| Dimensions: | 157 x 48.5 x 96.5 cm; 8.47 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Brabantia |
| Model: | 101229 |
| Colour: | Bubbles |
| Colour: | Bubbles |
So I didn’t buy it from Amazon, but from John Lewis – they had a passable non-flowery cover version with small coloured leaves in a geometric pattern and mainly white (Pauline is the pattern) which I can live with. Mine arrived perfectly stable and no wobbly legs. So if you get one that isn’t – send it back for a replacement. I assume any uneven feet are caused by damage during delivery or bad storage at a depot or something.
I am very happy with it – I don’t need a really big ironing surface, and would probably have managed fine with the size A, but it’s nice to have a reasonable size ironing surface for the few times I need it for curtains etc. Plus the size A has very few colour options – although I suppose if you didn’t like the colour you could get a new brabantia cover – I think they sell them in the plain calico colour. I’d describe the size as “bog standard ironing board size”. Some of the wider ones look scary!
GOOD PRODUCT. Sturdy, very good length x width ironing table and ideal for supporting the latest, large steam generator irons.
One small observation. The four legs have a plastic boot on each foot to make floor contact. Not a dramatic issue, but as the plastic is a little brittle, my first board delivery had damage to one boot, through lack of protection during transit. Amazon replaced by return.
Good ironing table but was disappointed as there was s cut on the cover when it was delivered to me
Love this ironing board, large working area and the rest for the steam generator is brilliant. Folding mechanism is very easy and the clips to fasten the legs when folded are very secure. Highly recommended product. Perhaps the only problem would be for customers with babies or very small children as it would be fiddly to iron small items over the end of this large board – this however no longer applies to me!
Replaced an old one (15+years), which didn’t need replacing but thought why not. I have a Tefal steam iron (180) and I do prefer not to put the whole steam iron on my ironing board for that reason opted for this version of the ironing board. Does the job and comes with the ironing board cover ties, but you do need extra for tightness.
Fantastic, luxury to iron on, only downside is I have to stretch to reach the end as my arms are not long enough, I am 5ft 3. Wire gets caught sometimes in the gap where the iron tray which can be annoying otherwise would of given 5 stars. Easy to put up and down.
Very good ironing board with plenty of space for your ironing. The iron rest can withstand a boiler one at ease. The feet are soft and non-marking. The opening/closing mechanism although simple, works as intended.
Do be aware that if you go with size C, this is a massive board, much larger than your average one.
With a 10 year warranty on it, you can rest assured that it will last you for a long time before even considering replacing it.
Good product. Have long eyeing on the products. It is sturdy, heavy and able to hold the steam iron generator.
Great board, although I didn’t realise quite how big it is until it came so it is quite heavy to move about. Good for ironing large items as more of the material fits on the board – however for size 10/12 skirts it is hopeless as they don’t fit over the end to iron them as it is too wide.
Ordered this ironing board after reading other reviews and am very happy with it. It is very solid and sturdy, folds easily and has a nice large ironing surface. Glad I paid the extra as it is so much better than cheaper boards I have had previously.
Arrived all sealed and packed up and my husband remarked …that is a huge ironing board! So his trousers will definately all fit on!!! I must admit to laughing when I put it up …as I am 5ft 7″ the board came to my shoulders …but it does lever down to whatever height. The ironboard is heavy and very strong and solid. For an ironboard …this is the creme de la creme !!!
I am very very pleased with this, and with the price. Its a big ironing board but lighter than it looks and with a very good height adjustment system, much safer than my old one. Can I also heartily recommend Amazon’s Warehouse Deals, found by clicking on the “new and used” prices link on the item? This is my 4th Warehouse purchase and each item has been in perfect condition except maybe for some damage to the box or wrapping. Well worth a look!
This is a nice ironing board, if you have a steam iron generator then this is great! Only downfall is it is very heavy, having said that in order to be able to take the weight of a steam iron generator this is unavoidable. I would recommend this ironing board and overall I am pleased with it. Superb quality.
Not as big a surface as my previous ironing board, but overall very pleased with this item.
Lightweight but sturdy, good to store in a wardrobe. Easy to erect and close.
My previous ironing board was a Brabantia, which collapsed on me whilst I was closing it, did not keep the receipt, (will do with my new one )
This review refers to the Size B version of this Brabantia Ironing Board. My immediate impression was of a heavier and larger board than I expected – I mean this in a favourable sense as it appears generously proportioned and overall very well built. The supplied cover is pre-fitted and seems fine. I found initially the board was a bit clumsy to put up and take down but I’m sure that will improve with practice. In use it’s a very stable and firm ironing surface, my only issue is that the iron rack whilst okay doesn’t hold my standard AEG Steam Iron as easily as it might.
Seems well made considering the low price, packaging could be improved as little protection for the “iron” holder which got a bit scuffed in transit. Another niggle was the feet are hard plastic which if on a hard surface slip and can cause the board to bounce a bit, but all in all good value.
A pleasingly heavy and solid ironing board. Easy to open, adjust and collapse with plenty of space to iron everything from shirts to king-size bedding. The shelf is also solid, and is large enough to comfortably hold a steam generator (I paired mine with a Morphy Richards 42244 and it fits perfectly). The cover feels thick and results in effortless ironing. This has a quality feel to it that you would expect from the Brabantia name. Would recommend!
Jetzt habe ich mein Bgelbrett seit einigen Wochen. Htte nie gedacht, das das Bgeln jetzt noch besser und schneller geht. Das Brett ist recht schwer und steht sehr stabil da. Sogar meine groe Bgelstation von Tefal passt exat darauf. Der Bgelbrettbezug ist sehr dick, nimmt die Feuchtigkeit auf. Die Wsche bleibt trocken. Jetzt kann iich bgeln, bis der Rcken schmerzt. Das Bgeln macht jetzt Spa. Es geht schnell und die groe Auflageflche ist sehr praktisch.Das Kabel der Dampfstation hngt sich fters in dem groen Zwischenraum zwischen Brett und Ablageflche fest.
Habe einen Waschlappen in den Zwischenraum geklemmt- funktioniert einwandfrei.
Preis-Leistungs- Verhltnis super! Ich kann das Brett nur empfehlen, wenn man eine Dampfstation hat.
Happy with the size of board and the padding to the cover. A good variety of height adjustments. Substantial board, nice and big. Iron rest works well when steaming. We both find it tricky to work the lever to collapse the board and cannot do it easily whilst board is up, we have to put it on its side.
It is very sturdy and the plate where the iron sits is very well attached, not wobbly or loose.
If I get as many years out of it as I did my last one, I’ll be over the moon.
Only complaint was that it was 3 days late in arriving which I found unusual in my amazon experience.
A very strong iorning iorning board
Great for iorning bed linen
The iorning board is very stable a little on the heavy side
But that’s what makes it so strong
Left it a while to write this as I wanted to test out the board. After a few months I can honestly say I agree with all the others who raved about this board (Yes! Raved about an IRONING BOARD!!?). Didn’t realise how mediocre our last one was before I tried this one. Noticibly better on all fronts: Height Adjustment Range; Ease of Adjustment; Stability; Width & Length; Iron Rest; Weight; Fabric Performance (not too slippy, not too grippy).
I’m only 5’9″ but have often found ironing boards too low – this one can be set somewhere near my thigh height up to as high as my ribs – i.e. a height for everyone! Delivery was prompt and the board arrived in perfect condition.
Very sturdy, can fit steam generator iron on the plate comfortably. Like the fact that when you close it, there are clips to ensure that it won’t come apart unless you pull gently. It has a very wide ironing surface to work on, great for sheets and duvet covers. Have only used it once so far, very pleased with it.
Much lighter than our previous board but with a wider ironing surface so easier and quicker to iron things like pillow cases. Stable and secure once erected. Have taken off one star because although we view this as a quality product that we will eventually get to grips with one use is insufficient to work out a quick and easy way to get it into a standing position.
The maid loves it, although it’s nearly as big as her. Can’t with all honesty say it’s resulted in a vast improvement in her ironing skills, though.
After reading reviews I nervously awaited the arrival of this ironing board – half expecting wonky legs, however I am pleased to say that this is a fantastic ironing board – extremely sturdy. I love it, well worth the extra expense, I expect this ironing board to last a long time.
Excellent width, padded cover, brilliant range of heights, love the linen tray and iron stand. I am very pleased with my purchase.
This seems like a good product, but I am disappointed that despite very good packaging the manufacturers packaging had received a cut to the polythene which meant the cover has a tear in it. I am loathed to return it for such a small problem, but it means I will have to buy a new cover. Perhaps more care needs to be taken in the warehouse!
Product Arrived on time , not sufficient packaging for such a heavy item. Very light dents and scratches on legs, have not requested a replacement. Back to the item in question. All round very pleased . One small moan, as reviewed by other consumers, the iron in plate has a gap between the main board which more than often the steam pipes on the iron get caught. Hence 4 stars .
I love the adjustable height of this board – i’m 5ft 6 and I actually couldn’t use the highest level so if you’re taller than me..this is the one for you. Lovely strong and quite light to carry around too. Slightly bigger than my old one and longer so to fit a shirt on the end I had to move along the board a bit rather than stretch but would be great for larger items ie sheets etc. Can recommend.
This is very sturdy ironing board. The surface area is very good. However it is very heavy and not suitable for anyone unable to move a heavy object.
It,would be perfect for any household with a large ironing load as once it is put up it is a very stable and sturdy board.
I needed a new board as my old one had a broken steam tank attached to it. It thought it was expensive but it does comfortably hold my new Tefal steam system and the weight doesn’t tip it It has a good broad width so you can iron faster and the length is also good – being picky I would say it was a little too long as I seem to walk up and down it a lot! It is light and easy to put up and down and not difficult to carry. I like the cover.
We had just moved into a new house and were in need of an ironing board. Brabantia have a great name for household items, so we thought why not.
The ironing board can be adjusted in height using the handle lock available. You just pop it on the floor and raise it up to the height required, let go of the lock handle and hey presto, it sits there. You also have a leg lock function where when you finish with it, you clip the legs into place to stop them from moving, making it really easy to move around. Oh height wise, I am 6’2″, and think the maximum height is enough for me. I think really tall people may have a problem with the maximum height. Wen I say really tall, I am talking like 7 foot. Up to that height it should be OK.
The top of the board, is 100% cotton, and also has a foam bit underneath. If you iron a lot I can see this foam bit getting a little soft and losing some of it’s cushioning. All in all a well made product. Which sort of has a luxury feel to it.
Brilliant size, can do a men’s shirt with minimal repositioning. Great height for me, I’m tall and it eliminates me having to lean over. Using with steam iron, no dripping at all.
The first ironing board received was faulty as the mesh did not sit flush to the frame causing the mesh to ‘bounce up’ every time the iron passed over a particular area. The replacement board has no such issues and feels stable unlike the first one. No problems this time round and pleased I choose to stay with this ironing board. Expensive but worth every penny.
This ironing board is a good sturdy piece of equipment which helps to make ironing easy. My only gripe is that the steam hose on my iron gets caught in the space between the iron rest and the ironing surface and is beginning to fray because of that. Other than that it’s great.
It is wider which as someone mentioned, makes it harder to iron slim fit womens t-shirts. I get around this just by placing them flat on the board rather than over the tip of the board. And of course the advantage of this is that with men shirts etc, you don’t have to move them around so much.
It’s great quality and I only wish I’d found it earlier!
Habe diesen Bgeltisch nun seit einigen Wochen im Gebrauch und bin sehr zufrieden damit. Der Tisch ist zwar mit 130 Euro ziemlich teuer aber fr jemanden wie mich (mnnlich) ist er jeden Cent wert solange er den Alptraum bgeln ertrglicher macht.
Habe mich nach langen Recherchen fr diesen Tisch entschieden weil:
– der Tisch ist schwerer als die styropor Tische von Leifheit aber dafr steht er bombensicher
– der Tisch ist hoch (96 cm) was fr mich als groen Menschen extrem wichtig ist
– der Tisch nimmt sehr gut die Feuchtigkeit der Dampfbgelstation auf. Eindeutig besser als ein normaler Bgeltisch.
– der Tisch ist teurer als ein normaler Bgeltisch ohne diesen Spezialbezug ABER billiger als die Dampfbgeltische mit Wasserauffangbehlter von Bosch, Siemens oder auch der von Brabantia.
– der Tisch ergnzt sich sehr gut mit einer Philips Dampfbgelstation, die fast keine Tropfen mehr abgibt.
– der Tisch ist sich sicher und stabil in den einzelnen Hhen zu verstellen
– der Tisch hat eine Kindersicherung
– der Tisch steht sehr sicher selbst auf leicht unebenem Boden (Grund: Konstruktion der Fe mit dem ntigen Gewicht darber)
– der Tisch ist besonders angenehm beim Bgeln von Bettwsche aufgrund seiner Breite
– der Tisch ergnzt sicher besser zu einer Philips Dampfbgelstation als der empfohlene Philips-Dampfbgelstation-Tisch da ich Hemden ber Eck auf den Tisch ziehen kann, was bei diesem komischen Philips Tisch aufgrund der ausklappbaren Ecken nicht geht.
– mit meiner Philips Station hab ich jetzt NULL Komma NULL Tropfen auf dem Boden. ….endlich nach langem suchen…..
hab so die Schnauze voll gehabt von billigem Versprechen irgentwelcher Hersteller und hab jetzt ein wenig mehr Geld auf den Tisch gelegt aber dafr endlich raz faz meine Bgelwsche erledigt.
– Stecker und Kabelhalter knnen als Option nachtrglich installiert werden, aber hab ich bis jetzt nicht vermisst.
Ich denke so ein Bgeltisch fr soviel Geld aber so durchdacht bis in kleinste Detail ist eigentlich nur fr Kunden bestimmt die Bgel so hassen wie ich…wer Spass am Bgeln hat sollte sich einen billigeren Tisch kaufen…
Dull I know to talk about ironing boards. But they’re an essential tool and this one really does the job. We have a huge, hefty but extremely effective steam generator iron. If you have such a thing you will know you need an ironing board that can accommodate it. It’s robust, sturdy and seems very well made. Nice and wide as well which cuts down on ironing time. What more could you want!
Great board, I would say you are paying more for the brand though. The niggle that Puts me off if the posistion of the feet compared to some cheaper boards making it slightly less sturdy. None the less I wanted a better than average board and it is very good and solid build if that niggle is ignored.
So its an ironing board. And it’s still ironing. But the Brabantia is definitely king if the boards.
It makes one of the most dull and mind numbing tasks a breeze. The board is sturdy, even on my wooden floor, height is adjustable to very high and it looks rather snazzy too.
If it came with a tiny person who also did the ironing for you free of charge, I would score it 10 out of 10. But as it does not and sadly never will, I will have to lower my score to a resounding 9.
It’s great. Sign me up for extreme ironing.
Lots of comments about how heavy it is, but no mention of weight, so I did that before unwrapping (to make life easier) and it came in at 9kg. It’s perfect for ironing king size duvet covers as no more do I have to shift them left and right. To achieve absolute perfection it would be handy to have wheels, but life is frequently a compromise. I had my last board for nigh on 30 years and I expect this to see me out!
Better than my old board, but having used it, I think some of the other reviews were too enthusiastic. A lot of positive reports draw customers to a product like a magnet, perhaps to the detriment of other good products. I think it’s worth looking around at some of the other boards on offer before buying this.
I too love the extra width and length when it comes to ironing. Only snag I find so far is that the steam cable gets caught between the section to iron on and the section on which the steam generator sits. Maybe after some more “practice” I will find a way of solving this – just a shame the manufacturers had not thought of this.
This one is better for me as my power iron unit can sit on the rest now and the cable does not get caught inbetween the two parts of the board. The locking mechanism has been nicely updated. The old one used to pop undone out of the locked position. It is big but not too big for me to handle and I am almost seventy.
Love this ironing board. Got fed-up with my old rickety old one and took the plunge and bought this ironing board when it was on offer. I can see what all the fuss is about now. This ironing board makes ironing so easily. No more wobble or dripping of steam from the underside of the board – which my old one was famed for. Size B was more than enough ironing space for me and stores really with the safety catch for the legs. A great purchase, would highly recommend – delivery was super fast.
After months of living in shared houses with wobbly ironing boards that had no padding leading to strange patterns being ironed into my clothes I knew when I moved out it was time to make a solid investment.
Brabantia have a good reputation and it is well deserved. This ironing board is very sturdy and solid, easy to put up and down and not too heavy. Ironing on it is effortless due to it’s handy iron rest, large board size (a must for ironing shirts) and thick padding.
It comes with a 10 year guarantee but I doubt I’ll need to use it. Highly recommended.
Very well built and very big, so don’t be surprised that it’s also pretty heavy!! Have had this for months now and so can stand by its build quality. Excellent if you’re using a steam generator iron as you need something this solid to be confident with the support of such unit. I have a number of Brabantia products and all are very good quality.
A high quality ironing board that makes ironing ironing loads easier and feels very study. Its width means that shirts can be ironed loads faster. I was quite surprised by how high the ironing board can stand up to which can be useful for detailed ironing when sewing/tailoring.
The fabric on the board is excellent and reflects the heat really well to make for easier ironing.
However an annoying feature is that the iron stand must be set up as either left or right handed and being the left handed one in the house means switching the clip on frame each time I want to use it. Also there were small scratches and signs of rust on the frame upon arrival.
All in all – despite the pitfalls the board definitely makes ironing feel less like a chore.
I was extremely happy with my new ironing board as I tend to do rather a lot of ironing, I found it very sturdy, large enough for all bed linen and easy to fold and store. My only concern is that I find I have to place it outside to dry as I tend to do rather a lot of steam ironing but otherwise I am delighted with it.
Very nice ironing board. Good quality and solid. It arrived very quickly and I proceeded to do my ironing on it. BUT when I went to put it away it didn’t fit in my cupboard. I never thought about the overall size – just the ironing size. I managed to sell it to someone else as I couldn’t return it because it came with very well packaged polythene and not in a box. If I had a bigger cupboard I would definitely have kept it!!
A very nice ironing board. Sturdy – despite others reporting wobbly legs, this stands nice and firm. I was surprised by the length of the ironing board – the measurements given are the length of the ironing area and don’t include the tray for the iron. Not a problem, but just something to watch out for if your storage is limited. The cover looks as if it will last for a good length of time.
Overall very happy. I’ve given it four stars because I wouldn’t call it a bargain but it’s a good investment. If money’s no object, then make this a 5.
Sturdy frame, easy to open and close. Sufficient space for the iron so no knocking iron off onto the floor. Only down side, hence the 4 /5 stars is that it cannot lower. I have loads to iron and as a result sit in sofa ironing. It does not go low enough and I have to sit on loads of cushions and cannot sit back. Having said that, as far as the product goes it is very good and I would recommend
I bought the Brabantia and it is great, it has a really big ironing area, it is very strong and substantial and will last me for years. So although this one is a bit more expensive it will be far better value for money in the long run. I love it.
There were troubles with the delivery , but Amazon sorted . The ironing board is quite big and very sturdy . Not a drop of water on my floor . I can not comment on wet floor while the board is stored upright , as I just leave mine ready for ironing all the time . Really happy with this board , it is worth every penny .
Well I bought a really cheap ironing board years ago and it gave up the ghost and collapsed at the weekend. So reading all the reviews on this ironing board I took the plunge and bought it naturally I did not tell my husband the cost!!! Looking at the ironing board it is solid so wont move rock while ironing, with a nice thick cover and very wide which will make ironing easier. I am actually looking forward to doing the ironing now !!! This is definitely a quality product and well worth every penny.
Great ironing board – very big, but not too heavy, or difficult to handle. Makes ironing large items (Duvet covers, curtains, etc.) so much easier. The cover works well, no more water on the floor after a “big ironing session”. Would definitely recommend.
A good size ironing board for normal use. Easy to put up and not too heavy. Was very happy with my purchase. I particularly like the iron rest but have noted on previous reviews it is said this gets very hot. This is not a problem if you leave the board up for a couple of minutes before putting away.
Really pleased with this ironing board. OK, ironing is not the most exciting of past times but this board makes the job easier. Good thick padding under cover. Nice sturdy frame and good options for height adjustment. Also like the iron stand, the upright style gives more ironing room on the board. Great to have an article of this size delivered to Portugal free by Super Saver Delivery.
There are many other more expensive and promoted ironing boards out there – but why bother? This is great. Does everything I want from an ironing board. It’s adjustable in height and its highest setting is great for me as I’m over 6 feet tall. The steam iron rest is adjustable to suit right or left handed people and as a lefty – that a real bonus and plus point. Apart from these points – what more do you want or expect to get from an ironing board…………..
Delivery was prompt and by courier. Only concern was packaging – bit basic…
Really happy with this ironing board, on using it for the first time today it seems to be very sturdy; it has an excellent platform for our steam generator iron.
The closure clip ensures it stays shut when transporting the board to our room for ironing from it’s storage position.
It is fairly large (which we wanted, indeed it is why we purchased this design).
It may be seen as heavy by some users, but we are happy with the extra weight as it creates a very sturdy & steady board.
Delivery was fast which was needed as are old one was a nightmare to iron on and was driving us mad. Anyway the Good,
– Nice and wide, length good.
– Like the colour of the metal – cream.
– The leg clip to hold the legs is a very nice thing to have and saves your legs getting bashed when moving the board.
– Height adjust is excellent. I have a very bad back and bending is painful but not with this board. I’m 6ft and this board adjusts much higher than my old one, over the moon on that.
The bad
– Quite heavy. Maybe one day they could put wheels on one end, so you could just roll it across the floor and then stand it up.
– Not a bad thing but when I was ironing I kept thinking my clothes had a stain but then I realised it was the water pattern on the cover showing through – funny.
Overall very pleased.
This is a big expensive board. But worth the money. The old board broke as it was unable to carry the weight of a steam generator iron over time. This is specifically designed for that purpose (up to 7kg). The price seems very volatile, but if can buy it for 60 to 62 pounds you’ve done well. Yes its huge, yes its heavy, but if you can manage the size and weight, its a cracker.
Frame is cream-coloured rather than white, which is a bit unfortunate. Made in Latvia.
Its a pleasure to use, nice wide board it will allow you to iron a king size quilt cover just by folding in half instead of the usual two folds.
Good balance sits squarley on the floor, the iron stand is the a good safety feature, no chance of it slipping off. I now understand why its a little on the expensive side (but higher priceed elsewhere), its quality and worth it.
One delighted customer.
I’ve been struggling for the past 10 years with a 9.99 ironing board I bought as a student. After investing in a steam generator I decided it was time for a decent ironing board so I bit the bullet and paid for this one. I have to say that the combination of the pair has turned ironing from a chore into an absolute breeze. This board is sturdy, offers lots of space and the additional steam unit holder means it’s ideal for modern irons. Unless someone invents another type of iron that requires a different kind of holder, I can see this ironing board lasting me until the end of time.
Having had my previous ironing board for decades and unable to get a cover with a decent fit I thought I owed myself a new board. I’m pleased with this one – it has a smooth surface but fabrics don’t slip on it. The iron rest is great. I find it a little bit fiddly to adjust the height. Think it’s quite expensive but then it’ll last for many years (so long as I can get replacement covers!)
Great ironing board, strong, light, good size and folders up easily without the screeching of metal on metal that many ironing boards do.
Cover is as pictured, all in all a great a good product, missed out on 5 stars on the basis of cost albeit I’m pleased I bought it.
We’ve had inferior, cheaper boards that have taken ages to iron a basket load (with the beloved criss-cross pattern of steel embedded on every shirt). Now it’s done in half the time, giving us longer on the vino!
This product is sturdy and does the job as described. I bought it for my new steam generator iron and it is ideal. The only criticism I have is that the product description I looked at listed a tray underneath to put the ironed goods. This product does not actually come with such a tray. It is of no consequence to me, but others who find it important may be disappointed.
The first thing you notice about this board is the size of the ironing surface, it’s huge, much bigger than it looks in the picture because the iron rest itself is over-sized to safely house a steam unit. I don’t have a steam unit, so my iron has plenty of room to rest. The ultra-wide surface area means that ironing is considerably quicker, you spend less time adjusting your garments and it’s perfect for lazy ironers like me – I can just place my t-shirt along the ironing board and press it (I don’t bother doing both sides – it preserves my funky t-shirt prints).
The height of the board is fully adjustable, I’m 6’2″ (nearly) with a bad back (from stooping) and I can use this comfortably. More Hobbit-sized individuals will find that this can also be used at fairly low-heights too. It’s easy to adjust and feels very steady indeed, this is a rugged feeling contraption and I have no doubts that this will give years of loyal surface.
In a nutshell: Sometimes an ironing board isn’t just an ironing board – this really does make ironing much more efficient. It’s so impressively large I know any visitors will get ironing board envy.
A very solid and sturdy ironing board with a variety of heights to suit. From the moment you pick this up you can tell its a quality ironing board (all 9kg or so of it). The sturdy frame is made of the good stuff and should last a very long time if not a lifetime (well its guaranteed for 10 years).
I don’t often buy ironing boards and so thought I would get this slightly more expensive item to see what the difference was. I must say this is much nicer, convenient and practical to use than anything I have had previously. The board surface area is excellent giving a generous amount of ironing space to use. This coupled with the iron rest (which is ridged to stop irons dropping off) allows for hassle free ironing chores, allowing you to accomplish ironing tasks much easier and quicker.
The supplied ironing cover is great and irons will simply glide over it without the usual friction of some other covers I have used, and really does help speed up the ironing process immensely. The height level of the board can be adjusted to a number of different settings, so accommodating different sitting or standing positions with ease.
Conclusion: A quality product from a quality home wares manufacturer offering good ironing surface area and a drip prevention system to stop floors getting wet. Coupled with a 10 year guarantee you should have complete peace of mind. Perhaps looking quite expensive, but factor in the number of years of hassle free usage and its good value. The only real issue is no supplied linen shelf for putting finished clothes on as you iron. Also since its quite a bit larger than some ironing boards space may be a slight issue for some.
Pros: sturdy, nice design, good surface area, 10 year guarantee, stable in use, multiple height settings
Cons: Too large for smaller spaces?, no built in linen shelf
This is a brilliant ironing board; it has a very solid frame with absolutely no wobble and is so well built it will clearly last for many years.
It features a metal tray big enough to hold a steamer unit and has a neat little system on the board [Perfectflow] that makes it very easy to iron the more stubbornly creased of clothes. Best bit for me though is the width of the board itself- it’s really wide and great for ironing larger items particularly shirts. Pricey, but you do get high quality and if you can spare ninety quid I think it is worth it because it will last a lifetime.
i bought this for my partner as she was banging on about needing a new iron board, this is the greatest iron board i have ever seen.Its durable,wide, strong and massive in every way. I have used it myself and its built to last.I can see this lasting years.
In fact, in my haste, I missed the key words in the item description – ‘STEAM UNIT HOLDER’, so it was a far more serious piece of equipment than I was expecting!
Not being in possession of that recommended steam unit , at this moment in time, my regular iron sits happily, and safely, on the ridged resting plate and – a personal accidental bonus here – is that being of similar colour distribution, they look like they were made for each other!
Anyway, this heavyweight arrived packed in several sheets of plastic and the first and only real task was getting it out of the packaging in the first place!
On opening the blue and white ‘bubbles’ design was instantly pleasing to the eye along with the nonchalant silver-grey frame. The ironing board has black ‘feet’.
Despite its weight it is easy to select a height, which is a smooth action. It has seven adjustable settings so one is bound to suit, whether you stand or sit to attend to this never-go-away chore!
The physical length including the ironing stand is a massive 157 cm.
The ironing area is BIG at 125 cm x 45 cm as advertised, narrowing at 85 cm and tapering in to a rounded point to help master the art of sleeves, and such like.
It took some time to get used to just how much extra ironing space there was compared to my old board. The pain of ironing the super-king size duvet covers was well reduced!
On that first use, I seemed to glide through the ironing pile, certainly with more enthusiasm but also with more precision than usual.
It is a solid board – no creaking or groaning – absolutely no shaking. The metal iron stand is silver-grey coloured and measures around 46 cm x 31 cm with three ridges in the indented area and a maximum weight guide of 10 KG.
It collapses as easily as it erects and stores nicely away in the utility cupboard.
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Details from the instruction card:
* Extra wide worktop for faster and better ironing – suitable for large steam units and adjustable to 7 height settings
* Extra stable frame and extra wide worktop for fast and better ironing – suitable for large steam units
* Ergonomic – 7-step height adjustment – always your favourite working height
* Safety lock – table cannot collapse accidentally
* Locking clip to keep ironing table closed for transport and storage
* 10 year guarantee
The Cover:
Unique & innovative 4-layered ‘PerfectFlow’ cover jointly developed by Philips & Brabantia for faster ironing without water on the floor:
1. 100% cotton top layer for durability and smooth gliding
2. 2 mm foam layer for comfortable ironing
3. Special felt layer for a dry cover and no water on your floor
4. 3D textile technology for enhanced steam flow and faster ironing
Weight 9.1 KG
Made in Latvia
I’ve found this ironing board just perfect for what it is designed for, ie use with a steam generator iron. It’s extremely solid when put up – the seven different heights mean you can get it to the perfect height, and the platform accommodates my rather huge and heavy iron with ease. I like the fact that the platform has a rim, meaning any spills are contained.
Personally I like a 45cm wide board like this one – it does mean that this board is quite large to store however, it’s approximately 160 cm tall when folded and stood on its side and about 8.5cm thick by my measurements.
A larger ironing board I previously owned was less well padded than this one – I think Brabantia have done a great job of designing a cover that can cope with the steam output of my iron. When ironing I find the board the right shape for shirts and duvet covers alike, it’s quite pointy.
There is no assembly with this board which I think is very well made and I would imagine the 10 year guarantee is probably indicative of the durability of this board. I had been struggling to find a board for steam generators, my preferred way of ironing, and this one is just perfect. It’s a little pricey but worth it I think, given the build quality and the fact that it actually makes ironing easier.
I like this. It is not the cheapest ironing board you’ll find but it’s rather better built than the cheap ones and the extra width makes ironing that little bit easier. It also comes ready assembled so there is no faffing around with screws and puzzling pieces of metal.
I didn’t even have to see it to know that it was big. My wife phoned me and let me know, `have you seen how big this ironing board is?’ she asked me.
I replied that I hadn’t seen how big the ironing board was, it would be difficult for me to see how big the ironing board was I replied, because I was 50 miles away in another county.
When I got back later that day, I did indeed see how big the ironing board was. Our current ironing board looked forlorn.
That is where the problem lies. It is a large and relatively robust ironing board. It has a weight to it that might, if you are of slight build give you a work out every time you take it out of the cupboard to do the ironing.
Unfortunately, my wife is of slight build, we have in the past had to get light weight saucepans, my cast iron pans are only ever used when I cook and as I do all the cooking I have no idea why we had to buy light weight ones. In the past we also had to get a light light-weight push chair and even a light weight iron to do the ironing.
Yes it is a big ironing board, but it is up there with the best of them, solid stable and with a great ironing surface. The large iron stand at the back is a perfect size and will accommodate any size and weight of irons.
My wife is slight, but I am not and this ironing board helps make short work of my shirts and trousers. I love not having to re-arrange the shirts multiple times to get a good finish, it is robust and solid and looks like it will stand the test of time. I can understand why they are happy to give such a guarantee, it’s probably unbreakable.
The size of the board is actually relative, it might not suit some people but it will be enormously useful to others so it would not be fair to mark it down on its size. It is a very good ironing board though if you participate in the sport of Extreme Ironing you may want to stick with a more lightweight transportable one.
My wife and I have come to a compromise, when it is my turn to do the ironing I will use this ironing board, when it is my wife’s turn to do the ironing, she will hand me the iron.
Excellent Quality Item.The wide range of height adjustment means that you can iron in the most comfortable position.The length and width of the ironing surface makes it a lot easier to iron everything in the ironing pile and reduces time spent doing something that the majority of people hate doing.The steam unit holder caters for my steam generator iron perfectly.This is a must for owners of steam generator irons.Service & Delivery Excellent.
After 15 years it was time for a new ironing board. What you see is what you get, one great ironing board if you can have such a thing. Solid and robust in design, yes it’s a big one but then the images I believe convey the size of this board correctly. Can be adjusted for height with no effort and once positioned its like a rock. The board is well manufactured and the extra width of this board works well for me. The price and quick delivery was a bonus, hence the five stars.
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A STEAM GENERATOR IRON AND DIDN’T FEEL THAT MY CURRENT IRONING BOARD COULD SUPPORT THE UNIT.
INITIALLY I WAS RELUCTANT TO PURCHASE THIS BOARD AS I FELT IT WAS RATHER EXPENSIVE BUT IT IS WORH EVERY PENNY. ITS SOLID, WELL MADE AND A GOOD SIZE AND THIS MAKES IRONING MUCH EASIER. I LOVE IT AND WOULD RECOMMEND IT.
IT IS QUITE LONG AS PEOPLE HAVE MENTIONED AND WON’T FIT IN MY UNDERSTAIR CUPBOARD BUT IT DOES FIT ON THE BACK OF THE DOOR.
Have had several ioning boards over the years and always ended up using extra padding under the cover,Not needed to do this with this board but it is also the first time I have paid so much for an ironing board,I am very pleased with it and so the old saying you get what you pay for is correct in this case its a “pleasure” to iron o
I never thought I’d say this but this Ironing Board almost makes Ironing a pleasure and that’s coming from a man. I invested in the Brabantia Flex Guide as well. Many years ago I bought a cheap Ironing Board with the wire mesh and it put me right off this type of ironing board, so I struggled on with a tiny old board.
This Ironing Board is really well made, no wobbly legs as in one other poor review. A good solid mesh top with a nice thick foam cover which I thought may hamper ironing. I was wrong, it actually makes it’s easier. It is fairly heavy. Good height adjustment. It has a large working surface, so hooray, trousers fit on in one go and tops don’t have to be continually moved. I also thought that trouser tops wouldn’t fit over end but the width is just right.
So all in all well done Brabantia. I also got it 10 cheaper than Argos buying on Amazon…
This replaced a cheap supermarket one which we had for a couple of months but were very unhappy with, and we are very pleased with it. The reason for knocking a star off is that it doesn’t lock closed which can be annoying. Apart from that it does everything an ironing board should – it’s stable in use, is wide enough to mean that you don’t have to keep rearranging the item you’re ironing, and there’s a decent thickness of foam on it. A good buy.
It is hard to get too excited about an ironing board!!…..but very pleased indeed with this one. It is big and solid, but you need it to be to hold a Steam Unit. No fear of it wobbling around with the weight of the unit, and the holder is plenty big enough to fit it on. I like to have my ironing board high so I dont have to bend over to iron so this one is great for me as the top height setting is higher than any others I’ve had before. My husband on the other hand likes the ironing board to be lower down and so all the other settings are good for him. He has had endless hours of fun doing the ironing since we got a steam unit and this ironing board!!!
We have been using our Aqua bowl for at least 3 years now an it performs well , a large iornign space robust enough to hold the seam generator Generally not too difficult to fill the bowl at teh end of an iorning session however we have recently found that the bowl comes off during the iorning which i am disapointed with as it was a very expensive product I am going to wribe very hamppy to recommend it as it has eliminated the drips and it allows the Iorning board cover ( It have been replaced) to dry fully.