STRIND Coffee Table By Ehlen Johansson For IKEA 1980s in opaline glass
By IKEA
Located in Čelinac, BA
IKEA Strind Coffee Table In Opaline Glass By Ehlen Johansson 1980s
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1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ikea Tables
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Aluminum
Ikea Tables
Swedish
IKEA is the world's largest furniture retailer, but its origins were far humbler than its global footprint suggests. Founded in 1943 by 17-year-old Ingvar Kamprad in the Swedish village of Älmhult, the company began as a mail-order business selling pens, wallets and picture frames. It wasn't until 1948 that the IKEA catalog started featuring furniture, altering the course of modern domestic design.
IKEA is rooted in democratic design, or the belief that well-made, beautiful objects should be accessible to everyone. This philosophy took shape in the 1950s when IKEA began working with independent designers to develop its own furniture lines. The pivotal innovation came in 1956, when IKEA introduced flat-pack furniture, a practical solution born out of necessity when designer Gillis Lundgren removed a table's legs to fit it into a car. This single insight reshaped how the world thinks about manufacturing, shipping and the relationship between consumer and object.
The 1970s and 1980s are now widely considered the golden age of IKEA design, a period when the company regularly collaborated with outside designers before transitioning to entirely in-house production. These decades produced some of the brand's most collectible pieces, and vintage examples are today actively sought after by collectors worldwide. Karen Mobring's safari-influenced seating — including the Diana, Natura and Amiral chairs — captures the organic, relaxed spirit of the era, while Noboru Nakamura's Bore chair and Lundgren's Pixi lounge chair round out the most coveted 1970s offerings. The 1980s brought a sharper, more industrial sensibility through Niels Gammelgaard's work in wire and tubular steel, among them the Enetri shelf, the wire Jarpen chairs and the foldable Ted chair, as well as Tord Björklund's Skye chaise and Klinte armchair.
Beyond these core collaborators, IKEA has worked with some of the most significant names in 20th-century design. Kai Kristiansen, Ettore Sottsass, Verner Panton and Mats Theselius all produced pieces for the brand, and rare examples of their IKEA work are among the most prized finds for collectors today. More recently, collaborations with designers such as Ilse Crawford, Tom Dixon and Hella Jongerius through its IKEA PS (“post scriptum”) collections have continued to push the brand into more expressive territory.
IKEA has also shaped retail culture itself. Its sprawling, maze-like store format — introduced in Älmhult in 1958 — transformed shopping into an experience, complete with room vignettes, a Swedish café and a one-way path designed to inspire. The brand has since expanded to more than 60 countries, while its annual catalog, once one of the most widely distributed publications in the world, became a cultural artifact in its own right.
IKEA continues to balance its founding tension: mass production in the service of good design. As Kamprad once put it, "to design a desk which may cost $1,000 is easy for a furniture designer, but to design a functional and good desk which shall cost $50 can only be done by the very best."
Find a range of vintage and collectible IKEA chairs, shelving and furniture on 1stDibs.
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Pine and linen coffee table with magazine rack by Karin Möbring, Sweden 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Sweden / 1970 / coffee table with magazine rack / Karin Möbring / pine wood, linen / Mid-century Coffee table designed by Karin Möbring for the Safari series by Ikea in the 1970s. T...
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By IKEA
Located in Čelinac, BA
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By IKEA
Located in Hamburg, DE
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By IKEA
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c. 2013. Birch construction, wheels roll for easy moving.
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By IKEA
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$360Sale Price|20% Off
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By IKEA
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Vintage Glamour Art Déco Bar Cart Chrome & Smoked Glass from IKEA, 1970s
$1,527Sale Price|20% Off
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By IKEA
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This two-level, round bar table was made by the Swedish company IKEA during the 1970s. Its form refers to the designs of the Bauhaus school and the pre-war Art dèco style. The geomet...
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Postmodern Perforated Metal Nesting Side Tables from Ikea, 1980s, Set of 2
By IKEA
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern metal nesting side table from Ikea from the 1980s. A delicate design. The finely crafted frame forms runners. A perforated metal sheet serves as the table top. The table ...
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Metal
Vintage Swedish 3 Tier Coffee Table In Birch Plywood By Ikea, 1980s
$999Sale Price|20% Off
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By IKEA
Located in London, GB
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Materials
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By IKEA
Located in Brescia, IT
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By IKEA
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Materials
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Materials
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By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA
Located in Hamburg, DE
The table for the OTI chair, a design classic from the 1980s by Danish architect Niels Gammelgaard. The table adopts the basic geometric shape of the triangle that characterizes the...
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By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA
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Ikea tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Ikea tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables by Ikea were created in the mid-century modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tables by Niels Gammelgaard, Bodafors, and Edmond J. Spence. Prices for Ikea tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $250 and can go as high as $3,840, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,495.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The lifespan of IKEA furniture varies. However, many pieces will last for at least 10 to 20 years. How frequently you use the furniture and how well you care for and maintain it will affect its longevity. Refer to the care instructions included with your furniture for more information about how you can extend its life. Find a collection of IKEA furniture on 1stDibs.
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- Who makes IKEA furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024More than 1,200 suppliers make IKEA furniture. The Swedish, Netherlands-based multinational furniture maker carefully vets manufacturers to maintain its high standards of quality. Most IKEA furniture originates in factories in Sweden, Italy, China, Poland and Germany. Explore a selection of IKEA furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is IKEA Swedish or Dutch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024IKEA is a Swedish company. A Swedish businessman named Ingvar Kamprad founded IKEA in Älmhult, Sweden, in 1943, and the furniture maker has become synonymous with Swedish modern design. Shop an assortment of IKEA furniture on 1stDibs.
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- Is IKEA real leather?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Some IKEA furniture is crafted with real leather, primarily cowhide, but occasionally other types of leather and vegan alternatives are used. For collecting vintage furniture, leather is highly coveted for its longevity. Shop a collection of vintage leather furniture, including from IKEA, on 1stDibs.
- Is IKEA made in Sweden?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Whether IKEA is made in Sweden varies. The furniture maker does produce many of its pieces in Sweden. However, it also operates factories in other countries, including China, Poland, Italy and Germany. Shop a range of IKEA furniture from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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