Since its founding in 1943, IKEA has emerged as a TARGET of pre-assembled furniture companies — and arguably affordable modern furniture Generally speaking. The Swedish brand is so pervasive that the Scandinavian country is currently try to get the name back like Bolmen (who is both a toilet brush and a beautiful lake in Sweden!). And while a lot of people depend on IKEA for its sleek, flat packaging options, these items tend to hold a transitory place in households.
This November, however, Barneby’s New York made a very good case to keep that Docksta table or Ektorp sofa as the IKEA Cavelli armchair (by designer Bengt Ruda) fetched a stunning $14,510 in auction. The unveiling of the chair in 1958 coincided with the opening of the brand’s first store in Sweden, but not all of the most valuable IKEA products date back to the middle of the century.
Perhaps you have one of those geometric Vilbert chairs from the 1990s lying around (it’s now worth about $1,333.50) or still reclining in your ’80s Skye lounge ($1,167). Even a bookcase in Stockholm from the 2010s costs more than $800. (You can always count on merchandise to appreciate in value.) Inspired by the success of the Cavelli Chair and with the help of UK Household Quotes, we’ve rounded up the 10 most valuable IKEA treasures that might be right under your nose.
1. IKEA Cavelli . Chair
The Five: 1958
The Price: $14,510
Ice cream of the classic IKEA crop, Cavelli fetched just over $14,500 at auction this November. Designed by Bengt Ruda, the daring chair was produced only five times.
IKEA Tema Shelving
The Decade: 1950
Estimates Price: $6,000
This mid-century teak appliance was designed by Gillis Lundgren for ultimate functionality.
IKEA Selebo . Bookcase
Decade: 1990s
Estimated price: 4,077 dollars
A surprisingly traditional take on the more modernist brand, the Selebo can make a pretty penny these days.
IKEA Singoalla Lounge
Decade: 1960s
Estimated price: $3,296
You can find this plush couch (with a variety of upholstery options) on sites like 1st Dibs. With its birch legs and unique shape, Singoalla is a timeless classic.
IKEA Bergslagen board
Decade: 1990s
Estimated price: $3,899
The Gateleg table with hinged leaves has been a perfect choice for small, modern spaces for the past three decades.
IKEA Borkum sofa
Decade: 1960s
Estimated price: $3,859
Frequently featured on vintage websites, this quilted treasure, designed by Johan Bertil Häggström, is one of IKEA’s most popular models from the ’60s. It’s a veritable collection.
IKEA President ke
Decade: 1950s
Estimated price: $3,378
Also known as the Clam Chair, this mid-century design with cool birch arms and legs is a great example of classic Scandi chic.
IKEA Ladoga Chest
Decade: 1960s
Estimated price: $2,953
Designed by Erik Worts, the striking teak cabinet offers ample storage space and lots of history.
IKEA Amiral Chair
Decade: 1970s
Estimated price: $2,667
Designed by Karin Mobring, the Amiral, crafted in premium saddle leather from Johnssons Sadelmakeri in Killeberg, was hugely popular when it debuted in 1970. However, it was expensive and couldn’t lie flat, as So you’re going to have a hard time- today you have to find something of this quality made by IKEA.
IKEA President Esbjerg
Decade: 1950s
Estimated price: $2,608
When this chair by Danish architect Thomas Harlev debuted in 1957, it helped prove that affordable furniture can still be a beautiful thing. Esbjerg stopped appearing in IKEA catalogs in 1964, but was reintroduced in the late 2010s as EKENÄSET as a stylish classic.
