Pair of Ikea wall lights
$401 / set
Pair of Ikea wall lights
By IKEA
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Pair of Ikea wall lights in white.
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ikea Furniture
Materials
Iron
Ikea Furniture
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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Creator: IKEA
Sideboard “Korsør” in teak di IKEA
By IKEA
Located in Brescia, IT
Sideboard “Korsør” di IKEA in teak, produzione 1967, due vani con mensole e ante scorrevoli, cassetti centrali con maniglie scavate. Linee sobrie e proporzioni equilibrate per il si...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Furniture
Materials
Teak
"Stoja" Ceiling Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for IKEA Sweden, 1987
By Ettore Sottsass, IKEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
This ceiling lamp is an example of Ettore Sottsass’ work during his collaboration with IKEA in the late 1980s, a period when the designer explored how postmodern ideas could be trans...
Category
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Niels Gammelgaard JÄRPEN Easy Chair for IKEA, White Powder Coated Steel, 1983
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Beirut, LB
Presenting an exceptional and highly sought-after vintage "JÄRPEN" easy chair, an iconic piece designed by the celebrated Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA, originally produced around 1983....
Category
1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ikea Furniture
Materials
Steel
Karin Mobring ‘Amiral’ Coffee Table for IKEA, Sweden, 1971
By IKEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
The ‘Amiral’ coffee table was designed by Karin Mobring for IKEA and introduced in 1971. The model reflects Mobring’s ability to merge industrial clarity with Scandinavian restraint ...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Furniture
Materials
Steel
Set of Vintage Folding Chairs by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA, 1970s
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Designed by Danish architect and designer Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA in the 1970s, this set of folding chairs captures the spirit of Scandinavian modernism translated into accessible...
Category
1970s Swedish Space Age Vintage Ikea Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Winnie Chairs by Ikea, 1950s
$2,408 / set
Winnie Chairs by Ikea, 1950s
By IKEA, Jens Hjorth
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Armchair, "Winnie", Ikea, second half of the 20th century, Jens Hjorth style.
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ikea Furniture
Materials
Beech
‘Stoja’ Ceiling Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for IKEA, Sweden, 1987
By IKEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Ettore Sottsass for IKEA in 1987, the “Stoja” ceiling lamp represents a rare collaboration between the Italian postmodern master and the Swedish furniture giant. Execute...
Category
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Scandinavian Design Stools for IKEA, Swedish, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ikea manufactured wooden stools. A great piece of Swedish Mid-Century Modern design. Perfect for a dining area or office space where the number of seats change from day to day. Can b...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ikea Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of "Klinte" by Tord Björklund, 1980s
$4,586 / set
Pair of "Klinte" by Tord Björklund, 1980s
By Tord Bjorklund, IKEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of "Klinte" designed by Tord Björklund, 1980s. Very good vintage condition.
Category
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Coppia poltrone “Skopa” di Ikea, 1974
$1,765 / set
Coppia poltrone “Skopa” di Ikea, 1974
By IKEA
Located in Brescia, IT
Coppia “Skopa” del 1974, scocca in plastica rigida arancione, base tronco-conica, cuscini rifatti in tessuto grigio chiaro, iconico gusto pop. Disegnate e lanciate nel 1974, le “Sko...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Set of two Diana lounge chairs by Karin Möbring for Ikea
By IKEA
Located in BE
A stylish pair of Diana safari chairs designed by Karin Möbring for Ikea, inspired by the relaxed and functional Scandinavian aesthetic. Crafted in Sweden with solid pine frames, the...
Category
1970s Vintage Ikea Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Pine
Vintage IKEA Black Woven Plastic footstool Round Pouf ottoman 1980s
By IKEA
Located in Delft, NL
Vintage IKEA Black Woven Plastic footstool Round Pouf ottoman 1980s
Category
1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ikea Furniture
Materials
Plastic
IKEA Nift Pendant Lamp, Painted Steel, Geometric Design, Sweden, 1960s
By IKEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pendant lamp model Nift, produced by IKEA during the 1960s. Executed in painted metal, the lamp is constructed from interlocking geometric elements in red and off-white, forming a l...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Furniture
Materials
Steel
'Espri' Lounge Chairs
$5,600 / set
'Espri' Lounge Chairs
By IKEA
Located in Long Island City, NY
Designed in the 1970s, the petite ‘Espri’ lounge chair is the crème de la crème of early IKEA. Made from bamboo and cognac leather, these chairs are durable and stylish. The leather...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Ikea Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Mahogany trolley from the "Stockholm Collection" series by IKEA
By IKEA
Located in Brescia, IT
IKEA Scandinavian trolley from the "Stockholm Collection" series, wooden frame with mahogany veneer, 1960s-70s. Elegant Scandinavian trolley produced by IKEA in the 1960s-70s, part ...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Furniture
Materials
Beech, Mahogany
Vintage pine wood serving cart by Erik Wørts, 1970s
$715Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage pine wood serving cart by Erik Wørts, 1970s
By IKEA, Erik Wørts
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Rare pine wood serving cart designed by Erik Wørts for Ikea in 1977 and stayed in production for only two years. In very good original condition. Height 74 cm, width 70 cm, depth 47 ...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Furniture
Materials
Pine
Karin Mobring Model Diana brown Cognac Sling Lounge Chair Vintage Ikea, 1 of 2
By IKEA
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Ikea Classic Vintage Lounge chair was designed 1975 by Karin Mobring. It is a different version of the Diana Model. It has a solid frame made of beech. The armrests has a great ...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ikea Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Pine
Pair of “Grill” Chairs by Bengt Ruda for Ikea, Sweden 1958
By IKEA, Bengt Ruda
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designer Bengt Ruda was the first qualified designer to be employed at IKEA. Before being recruited in 1957, he had designed furniture for the high-end department store Nordiska Komp...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ikea Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage ikea ceiling lamp set of 2 opaline glass , 1970’s
By IKEA
Located in Delft, NL
Can be used with or without silver cap. Dimensions: 22cm diameter, 19cm H Material: Glass, metal , porcelain Color: White , silver , beige Manufacturer: Ikea Origin: Sweden
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ikea Furniture
Materials
Metal
Singoalla Chaise Lounge
$3,440
Singoalla Chaise Lounge
By IKEA
Located in Rīga, LV
Upholstery of this compact and comfortable chaise lounge is in beautiful pale rose color (probably cotton) and has some minor stains Literature: Svenska Möbler, Andreas Siesing.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ikea Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 4 Monika Mulder Vintage "Hasslo" Chairs
$1,800 / set
Set of 4 Monika Mulder Vintage "Hasslo" Chairs
By Monika Mulder, IKEA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four stylish and comfortable dining chairs designed by Monika Mulder for Ikea. A plastic and metal frame can be used in the home or out on the patio. Please confirm item pic...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ikea Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Ikea 80ties Tord Bjorklund Modell Klinte Lounge Chair Armchairs Set of 2
By IKEA, Tord Bjorklund
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Ikea Modell Klinte design by Tord Bjorklund in the 80ties. Comfortable Lounge Chairs.A classic design from Tord Bjorklund. Brown thick Saddle leather and chromed tubular steel. Th...
Category
1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ikea Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
"Järpen" chair Niels Gammelgaard, Sweden
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Torino, IT
"Järpen" chair Niels Gammelgaard, Sweden
Category
1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ikea Furniture
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian mahogany and iron bedside table from IKEA, model "Rolf"
By IKEA
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1960s mahogany and iron bedside table, model "Rolf" from IKEA, with lightweight frame and brass details. Vintage Scandinavian mahogany and iron bedside table, model "Ro...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Two-Seater Grace Sofa in Brown Fabric from Ikea
By IKEA
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare two-seater Grace sofa was produced by the Swedish company IKEA in 1961. The softly rounded shape of the frame, where the backrest smoothly turns into armrests, due it light...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ikea Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Ikea furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Ikea furniture 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 furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Ikea were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Arne Norell, Dux of Sweden, and Bruno Mathsson. Prices for Ikea furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $142 and can go as high as $11,178, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,447.
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Questions About Ikea Furniture
Is IKEA a Swedish company?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024Yes, IKEA is a Swedish company. The multinational manufacturer was established in Älmhult, Sweden, in 1943, and it is known for producing furniture that reflects the characteristics of Swedish modern design. However, IKEA is headquartered in the Netherlands. Find a selection of IKEA furniture on 1stDibs.Is vintage IKEA worth anything?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, some vintage IKEA is worth something. In particular, pieces that are highly sought by collectors have gone up in value significantly since their introduction. Examples include the 1958 Cavelli Chair, the 1950 Tema Shelving, the 1990s Selbo Bookcase, the 1960s Singoalla Lounge, the 1990s Bergslagen Table and the 1960s Borkum Sofa. In general, the style, type, age, condition and rarity of IKEA furniture determine how much it's worth. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can evaluate your IKEA piece and provide a valuation. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage IKEA furniture.- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024IKEA is generally considered to be the world's largest furniture company. Established in 1943 in Älmhult, Sweden, the company now operates more than 450 stores around the world. In 2022, more than 800 million people visited IKEA stores, and millions more bought pieces online. Find an assortment of vintage IKEA furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Yes, some IKEA furniture is made of real wood. The Swedish furniture maker produces many of its pieces out of solid wood. Other pieces feature wood composites, which are a mix of manufactured board, wood fiber and other materials. Find a collection of vintage IKEA furniture from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
How do I identify my IKEA sofa?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify your IKEA sofa, check the cushions and the underside of the frame for a tag or label. Most IKEA sofas will have a style number included in their label information. By cross-referencing this number with information shared by trustworthy online databases, you can typically learn the style name of a sofa produced by the Swedish maker. If you have any difficulty, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can be of assistance. On 1stDibs, find a range of IKEA furniture.- 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.
What are IKEA bookcases called?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024What IKEA bookcases are called varies. However, the Swedish furniture company is best known for its Billy bookcase, which debuted in 1979 and got its name from Billy Liljedahl, who served as IKEA's advertising manager at the time. Other IKEA bookcases include the Hemnes, the Brimnes and the Gersby. Explore a variety of IKEA furniture on 1stDibs.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.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.How do I find old IKEA products?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024To find old IKEA furniture, you can look in many places. Locally, check estate sales, flea markets and print and social media classifieds to locate pieces for sale. You can also shop for vintage IKEA furniture on certain trusted online platforms. Explore a wide variety of IKEA furniture from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.