50 years IKEA Germany

Happy Birthday: 50 years of IKEA Germany

Congratulations! IKEA is celebrating its fiftieth birthday and we are ready to celebrate in style! Since the first IKEA store opened in Germany in April 1974, IKEA has developed into one of the most popular furniture suppliers and can now be found in many of our living rooms. We reveal what IKEA is planning for its anniversary and how IKEA has managed to enchant us over the last 50 years.

IKEA classics per decade IKEA hacks for your visit

💡Did you know? Where the name IKEA comes from

The name IKEA is made up of the initials of the founder Ingvar Kampgrad (IK) and the places of his childhood: "E" stands for Elmtaryd, the farm where he grew up, and "A" for Agunnaryd, the nearby village. So there is a little piece of Swedish home in IKEA! Incidentally, the province in southern Sweden where the village is located is called Småland! Does that sound familiar?

IKEA classics: a journey through 5 decades

Almost all of us are familiar with these furniture classics. They have become indispensable for many families over the last few decades. We take you on a look back over half a century and show you how long our favourite pieces have been around.

1960s: A true classic moves in with IVAR

The IVAR shelving system is a true organisational hero. It also has a place in many children's rooms. With its simple shelves made of untreated wood, it is extremely flexible for individual customisation. We have put together 7 ideas for the IVAR shelving unit for you. For example, you can upgrade the cabinets with our adhesive foils!

IVAR hacks

1970s: Flexibility on wheels with the RÅSKOGserving trolley

Although the serving trolley was originally designed for the kitchen, it is totally versatile: In the bathroom, as a mobile storage or even as a craft trolley. This versatile functionality and its simple design make it one of our favourite organisational solutions. We'll show you how you can transform this design classic into a practical mobile craft trolley.

RÅSKOG craft trolley

1980s: The LACK table - a minimalist must-have

Everyone knows this piece of furniture: the small, simple side table. It has been available in various colours and always at a reasonable price since the 80s. It is famous for its light weight and minimalist design. Simple, timeless and versatile! We'll show you how you can transform this simple table with our play table foils.

LACK Hacks

1990s: TROFAST creates organisation

The classic from the children's furniture range offers a flexible and simple storage for toys and accessories. You can arrange the shelves and boxes however you like. And thanks to the size and stability of the boxes, tidying away is child's play. With our TROFAST hacks, you can get even more out of the shelves and customise them to suit your home.

TROFAST Hacks

2000s: HEMNES - Scandinavian charm for your home

Whether chest of drawers, bed or shelf - solid wood furniture in a traditional design has become an integral part of many living rooms and bedrooms. With their timeless look, they conjure up a cosy ambience in your home. The height of chest of drawers also makes it perfect for use as a changing table. With our practical changing table topper you can turn your HEMNES chest of drawers into an ideal changing table in no time at all.

HEMNES Hacks

2000s: ANTILOP becomes a practical everyday hero

The functional highchair has been making every meal a pleasure for little ones and their parents for over 20 years. It is easy to clean, safe and convenient. The ANTILOP offers everything a highchair needs. Without a lot of frills. This makes it the perfect companion for the first culinary adventures. You can also attach our footrest and the seat cushion to ensure perfect support and correct posture for kids. If the design is still a little too plain for you, you can upgrade the chair with our adhesive foils.

ANTILOP Hacks

2000s: The convertible KURA bed fits into any children's room

The KURA bed is a real children's room favourite for good reason. It grows with the kids and can be adapted to different age groups. As low bed, it offers the little ones a sense of security. As soon as the kids get older, it can easily be converted into a bunk bed, providing space under the bed for the older kids' adventures. With our curtains, the area under the bed becomes a cosy retreat. You can also pimp the bed with book mouldings and stickers.

KURA Hacks

Since your 2010s: The FLISAT series impresses with natural pine wood

From stools and children's tables to dollhouse - the FLISAT series offers functional and hard-wearing children's furniture made of solid pine wood. The natural wood makes the children's range one of our favourites. It combines lots of playtime fun for the little ones with a warm atmosphere that fits into any room. With our hacks, you can pimp play table, dollhouse and wall shelves and personalise the stools.

FLISAT Hacks

Since the 2020s: the SMÅSTADSERIES as a storage space miracle

SMÅSTAD provides storage space for everyone organisation , from small to large. Whether toys, clothes or books - everything finds its place on the cleverly designed shelves and cupboards. The modern design in particular makes the range a real eye-catcher. To give the SMÅSTAD bench an additional play function, you can equip it with our adhesive foils.

SMÅSTAD Hacks

Pure nostalgia: the IKEA catalogue

Who among us hasn't spent hours leafing through the IKEA catalogue and imagining what the furniture in our home could look like? Until 2021, we could look forward to the annual edition, which was full of fresh ideas to inspire us. Fancy a nostalgic trip back in time? Then browse through all the catalogues from the last few decades on the IKEA website. Perhaps you still remember an old issue?

Time travel IKEA catalogues*

💡Did you know? High prices for vintage classics

In addition to the timeless classics that IKEA still offers today, there are vintage pieces that are highly priced in collectors' circles. Pieces from old designer collaborations in particular are often real treasures. Perhaps you still have a special treasure in your cellar or attic?

6 hacks for your next IKEA visit

Even if we adults could happily stroll through the showrooms forever, it's often a different story for the little ones. While you take a leisurely stroll through the furniture worlds, the kids are in good hands in Småland. Here they can run around and play - without getting bored!
For IKEA Family members, there are often great offers on furnishings or in the Swedish restaurant. It's worth taking a quick look at the website* before your visit to make sure you don't miss out on any bargains.
If you'd rather spend your time with your loved ones than queuing to return a product, you can simply register an express return* online beforehand. No more queuing forever!
At the Zweite-Chance store in the furniture store, you will find a selection of used furniture from the buy-back service*, many of which have long since been removed from the range. And the best thing is that you can easily sell your own dusty IKEA furniture via the buy-back function and make room for new items.
If you can't fit everything in your car after a successful visit, you can hire a van from IKEA - simply register online and make a reservation*!
Speaking of sustainability: if a piece of furniture breaks, you don't have to throw it away. Whether screws, hinges or knobs - you can easily reorder small spare parts from the spare parts service *.

IKEA anniversary promotions

From 14 to 19 October, IKEA invites you to a great birthday week* with exciting promotions! Little guests up to the age of 10 can look forward to a free children's menu of their choice in the Swedish restaurant. You can also discover a limited collection in the style of the 70s. Here you will find iconic classics such as the KALLAX shelving unit in a new anniversary design. For the biggest IKEA fans among you, there is the AURTIENDE collection - merchandise with the iconic IKEA logo. Join us and indulge in the nostalgia of the last 50 years with IKEA.

*All links marked with an asterisk are advertising links that refer to the IKEA website or to pages of other advertising partners.

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