Key Values
Little Dictionary
Straight from Ingvar
Our History
200

We constantly challenge ourselves and others to make from less without compromising on quality. 

What is Cost Consciousness

200

Means to represent the interests of ordinary people

What is the Many People

200

No method is more effective than this.

What is a Good Example

200

This is the year we were founded

What is 1943

400

Trusting each other, being positive, forward looking and inspiring everyone to contribute to development. 

What is Give and Take Responsibility

400

The art of getting by, of managing on small means

What is Making Do

400

This is known as our Identity.

What is our product range

400

We went flat pack this year. 

What is 1956

600

It is about being ourselves and staying close to reality. 

What is Simplicity

600

This is more important than anything else.

What is Honesty

600

We have no respect for a solution until we know what it costs.

What is Reaching Good Results with Small Means

600

The year Poang was introduced to our line.

What is 1976

800

IKEA is not like other companies and we don't want to be. 

What is Different with a Meaning

800

Feeling appreciated and motivated leads to good results. 

What is Togetherness and Enthusiasm

800

We cannot conquer every market at once. 

What is Concentration- Important to our Success

800

The first edition of the IKEA-Nytt (IKEA News) was published. 

When is 1948

1000

It is about being our best selves and bringing out the best in each other. 

What is Lead by Example

1000

More than anything else this really means respect. 

What is Humbleness

1000

Also known as a virture, complicated rules paralyse!

What is Simplicity

1000

This is IKEAs biggest store. Measuring 730,000 square feet. 

What is Mall of Asia