Ikea Turns 80

NETHERLANDS - On 28 July 1943, Ingvar Kamprad, then only 17 years old, founded Ikea in the small town of Älmhult in Småland, Sweden.

Now, Ikea is celebrating 80 years of entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and co-creation with a curious, humble, and positive outlook for the future.

In the beginning, Ikea was a small mail-order business where orders were filled by a teenage Ingvar on his bicycle. The brand is now represented in 62 markets with 462 Ikea touchpoints, 700 million physical customer visits, 2.6 billion online visits, and more than 20 million Ikea app downloads. The team of 231,000 Ikea co-workers worldwide help create a better everyday life for the many people.

As the popularity of vintage furniture continues to grow, Ikea is embracing its past and celebrating its 80th anniversary by launching a new collection that pays tribute to iconic Ikea designs.

The Nytillverkad collection features furniture, bedding, and accessories with a fresh, bold, and joyous take on classic pieces.

The first launch of the revitalised products, revealed at the 2023 Milan Design Week, will be available across Ikea stores from July 2023.