What Does IKEA Sell? Furniture, Home Goods, Food & More

At some point, most of us have found ourselves wandering through an IKEA showroom, but the question of what IKEA sells goes far beyond furniture. The company’s product range spans over 12,000 items, from smart home lighting to plant-based hot dogs, and its Irish operations offer home delivery and a buyback service.

IKEA Stores Worldwide (2024): over 460 · Countries with IKEA Presence (2024): 63 · BILLY Bookcase Sold (since 1979): over 140 million · Annual Visitors (2023): over 900 million · IKEA Food Revenue (2023): over €2 billion · Products in IKEA Range (2024): over 12,000

One fact stands out among the numbers: IKEA’s product range is not just wide — it’s deliberately designed to cover every room and every need. Here’s a snapshot of the retailer’s key facts.

“IKEA Ireland describes its core offering as affordable furniture, stylish home décor, innovative modern home solutions, and home ideas.” — IKEA official website, About IKEA

What kind of things does IKEA sell?

Flat-pack furniture for every room

• IKEA sells flat-pack furniture for living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, and home offices. The range includes sofas, beds, tables, chairs, cabinets, and shelving systems (IKEA Products page (official retailer)).
• All furniture is designed for self-assembly, which keeps costs low and allows customers to transport it easily (IKEA Ireland (official retailer)).

The implication: IKEA’s flat-pack model is the backbone of its affordability promise, but it also means customers need to be comfortable with assembly.

Home decor and accessories

• The product range includes home decor items like curtains, rugs, and lighting. IKEA Ireland offers textiles, mirrors, picture frames, cushions, and decorative objects (IKEA Ireland (official retailer)).
• Rugs, curtains, and blinds are available in a wide variety of sizes and colours (IKEA Ireland (official retailer)).

The pattern: home decor expands IKEA’s reach beyond furniture into everyday accessories that encourage repeat visits.

Kitchen and tableware

• IKEA offers kitchenware, tableware, and cookware. This includes pots, pans, cutlery, glassware, food containers, and kitchen tools (IKEA Ireland (official retailer)).
• The range covers everything needed to equip a kitchen from scratch, at affordable prices (IKEA Ireland (official retailer)).

What this means: shoppers who ignore the kitchen aisle miss a large and profitable segment of IKEA’s business.

What are IKEA’s main products?

Storage and organization solutions

• Main products include the BILLY bookcase, KALLAX shelving, MALM bed frame, and POÄNG armchair. These are among the most recognised IKEA products worldwide (Wikipedia (editorial reference)).
• IKEA’s storage and organization category includes shelving, wardrobes, and drawer units. The KALLAX series is a particularly popular modular shelving system (IKEA Ireland (official retailer)).

The pattern: storage solutions are IKEA’s core strength, solving a universal home need with modular designs.

Living room seating and tables

• Living room seating includes sofas, armchairs, and sofa beds. The POÄNG armchair, designed by Noboru Nakamura, has been in production since 1976 (IKEA Ireland (official retailer)).
• Coffee tables, side tables, and TV units round out the living room offerings (IKEA Ireland (official retailer)).

The implication: living room furniture represents a large share of IKEA’s sales, driven by iconic pieces like the POÄNG.

Beds and mattresses

• Bedroom offerings include beds, mattresses, and nightstands. The MALM bed frame is one of the best-selling items globally (IKEA Ireland (official retailer)).
• IKEA also sells mattresses in various types: foam, spring, and latex, many with a 25-year warranty (IKEA Ireland (official retailer)).

The pattern: IKEA’s main products are those that solve common home storage and seating needs at a price point that encourages repeat purchases.

What does IKEA sell other than furniture?

IKEA Food: Swedish meatballs and more

• IKEA operates in-store restaurants and bistros selling Swedish meatballs, salmon, and plant-based options. The Swedish Food Market also sells marinated herring, coffee, and other Swedish specialities (IKEA Ireland Food, Bistro & Swedish Food Market (official retailer)).
• Plant-based alternatives include veggie dogs, plant balls, and vegan ice cream (IKEA Ireland Food, Bistro & Swedish Food Market (official retailer)).
• Member prices apply to a range of meals in the Swedish Restaurant and Swedish Food Market (IKEA Ireland Food, Bistro & Swedish Food Market (official retailer)).

The catch: shoppers often overlook the food section, but it drives in-store traffic and adds a distinct revenue stream.

“IKEA was founded in 1943 in Sweden and has grown to over 460 stores worldwide, offering a wide range of home furnishing products.” — Wikipedia, IKEA entry

IKEA Smart Home and lighting

• IKEA sells smart home products like TRÅDFRI lighting and home automation devices. The range includes smart bulbs, remote controls, wireless charging furniture, and sensors (IKEA Ireland (official retailer)).
• Lighting products include floor lamps, table lamps, pendant lights, and outdoor lighting (IKEA Ireland (official retailer)).

What this means: smart home and lighting represent IKEA’s push into technology, competing with dedicated electronics brands.

IKEA Kids and toys

• The children’s range includes toys, storage, and furniture designed for kids. Soft toys, games, art supplies, and safety gates are available (IKEA Ireland (official retailer)).
• IKEA also sells textiles, bedding, towels, and bath accessories (IKEA Ireland (official retailer)).

The implication: non-furniture categories now account for a growing share of IKEA’s revenue, but they are often overlooked by shoppers who think of the brand only for furniture.

What is IKEA’s most sold item?

The BILLY bookcase: a global bestseller

• The BILLY bookcase has sold over 140 million units since 1979, making it the most sold IKEA product of all time (Wikipedia (editorial reference)).
• It is available in multiple sizes, colours, and configurations, and is considered a design classic (IKEA Ireland (official retailer)).

The implication: the BILLY bookcase is more than a product — it’s a cultural icon that demonstrates IKEA’s ability to create timeless, affordable design.

IKEA’s top-selling furniture categories

• Other top sellers include MALM bed frames and KALLAX shelving units. These products consistently rank among the most purchased items globally (IKEA Ireland (official retailer)).
• IKEA’s bestsellers page features current most popular items in Ireland, updated regularly (IKEA Ireland (official retailer)).

The pattern: bestsellers combine iconic design with broad appeal, driving repeat purchases across markets.

How to shop IKEA bestsellers online

• Customers in Ireland can browse the full product range and new arrivals online at ikea.ie (IKEA Ireland (official retailer)).
• Bestsellers are clearly marked with a “Bestseller” badge on the website (IKEA Ireland (official retailer)).

The implication: the BILLY bookcase is more than a product — it’s a cultural icon that demonstrates IKEA’s ability to create timeless, affordable design.

What does IKEA sell online?

IKEA online shopping for Ireland customers

• IKEA Ireland offers online shopping with home delivery and click-and-collect at the Ballymun store (IKEA Ireland (official retailer)).
• Customers can also collect from hundreds of pick-up points across the country (IKEA Ireland (official retailer)).

The pattern: online availability extends IKEA’s reach beyond Dublin store visitors, but still requires some travel to pickup points.

Delivery and click-and-collect options

• Home delivery is available for orders of all sizes, with standard and express options (IKEA Ireland (official retailer)).
• Click-and-collect is free when you pick up at IKEA Ballymun (IKEA Ireland (official retailer)).

The catch: while convenient, online shopping lacks the showroom experience that many customers value.

Buyback and resell service

• The IKEA Buyback & Resell service is available year-round for used furniture. Customers can bring back IKEA furniture in good condition and receive a voucher (IKEA Ireland (official retailer)).
• The service is part of IKEA’s commitment to becoming a circular and climate-positive business by 2030 (IKEA Ireland (official retailer)).

The implication: the buyback service sets IKEA apart from most furniture retailers, aligning with sustainability trends.

Related reading: IKEA Ireland’s product directory

For those looking to extend their IKEA shopping beyond indoor items, IKEA outdoor furniture offers durable choices for patios and gardens.

Frequently asked questions

For Irish shoppers looking to furnish a home, the choice is clear: IKEA offers a broad range at affordable prices, but the real value lies in combining furniture with food, services like buyback, and online convenience. For anyone seeking a one-stop shop that goes beyond flat-pack furniture, IKEA is a strong contender — but only if you’re willing to assemble the pieces yourself.