IKEA is home furnishings retailer that was the world’s largest seller of furniture in the early 21st century, operating more than 300 stores around the world. IKEA specializes in low-priced goods, sold whenever possible in compact “flat-pack” form for in-home assembly by the customer.
Founded by Ingvar Kamprad in 1943 as a tiny Swedish mail-order catalogue business, today IKEA is a global home furnishing brand that lives in the hearts of the many people. Explore the IKEA story here, including our heritage, where we are today and our positive impact on people and planet.
