Several discontinued Ikea furniture pieces have dramatically increased in value, becoming highly sought-after items on the second-hand market. According to L'Internaute, vintage designs from the Swedish retailer are now fetching prices dozens of times higher than their original retail value.
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One standout example is the Impala armchair, designed by Gillis Lundgren and sold for just €37 in 1972. Recently, a well-preserved model sold for €2,300 on Selency, a 62-fold increase. Similarly, the Guide shelf by Niels Gammelgaard, originally priced at €65 in 1985, has been listed for over €1,600. Other collectible items include the Järpen chair, the Sky lounge chair by Tord Björklund, and the Duett pendant light by Bent Gantzel Boysen.
© IKEA These pieces share common traits: discontinued status, vintage aesthetic, designer collaborations, and strong condition, ideally never disassembled. Experts say that these factors have transformed select Ikea items from mass-produced furniture into valuable collectibles.
The Impala armchair from Ikea.
As demand for nostalgic and sustainable furniture rises, the vintage Ikea segment is attracting increased attention from collectors and resale platforms. For owners of older Ikea furniture, their seemingly ordinary pieces may now be unexpectedly valuable assets.
Source: www.boursorama.com
