Swedish furniture giant Ikea is ending production of its famous catalog, saying the thick compendium of affordable sofas, knickknacks and housewares will leave “a phenomenal 70-year legacy.”
The catalog has given people around the world a chance to reimagine their surroundings, featuring everything from new shelves and chairs to an entirely revamped kitchen.
“For both customers and co-workers, the IKEA Catalog is a publication that brings a lot of emotions, memories and joy,” said Konrad Grüss, managing director of Inter IKEA Systems B.V. — the worldwide Ikea franchiser.
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