IKEA is clarified as a distribution company that designs furniture and collaborates with manufacturers (OEMs) for production. The flatpack concept, coupled with easy self-assembly, is considered the "magic" of IKEA.
There is disagreement about how long IKEA furniture lasts in general, with users reporting both good and bad experiences. Here are the main points that show the pros and cons:
Pros:
• Varying Quality: IKEA has a lot of different kinds of furniture with varying quality. Some items are made from less expensive materials, like reinforced cardboard, while others, like solid wood drop-leaf dining tables and long-lasting bedsteads, are of very high quality.
• Longevity: IKEA furniture that is well put together, like the drop-leaf dining table and POANG chairs, has been used for years and years, even in homes with kids and pets.
• Assembly Ease: Many people say that IKEA furniture is easy to put together and that the instructions are clear and easy to follow. People say that customer service is helpful and can help when it's needed.
• Low prices: IKEA is known for having low prices on stylish furniture that a lot of people can afford.
• New Designs and Care for the Environment: IKEA's strengths are its new designs and care for the environment. The company specializes in making flat-pack furniture that is easy for one person to put together.
Cons:
• Material: Some IKEA furniture, especially cheaper ones made of reinforced cardboard or other cheap materials, may chip, dent, or even have structural problems over time.
• Chipping and scratching: Some things are said to break, chip, or scratch more easily than furniture made from heavier wood. Damaged IKEA furniture might not get as "broken in" over time as stronger pieces.
• Disclaimers from Movers: IKEA furniture is often not covered for damage during moves by movers, which means that it may be more likely to get broken than heavier or more solidly built furniture.
• Assembly Problems: Some users say that the product's lack of durability is due to mistakes in the assembly process. This shows how important it is to be careful when putting things together and carefully follow the instructions.
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