Maybe it’s time to check out your old furniture, Canada! Vintage and collectible IKEA items can actually sell for thousands of dollars and you could be sitting on a gold mine – literally!
In recent years, collectible and vintage Ikea furniture has fetched up to $10,000 at auction, although your stuff doesn’t have to be decades old to be worth a whole lot of money.
In fact, 2019 IKEA products can sell for hundreds — and sometimes thousands — of dollars.
Of course, products are only worth what someone pays for them, but it pays to make sure your old IKEA furniture and decorative items don’t often end up being auctioned off at high prices before throwing them away.
From vintage stuffed animals and quirky lamps to swivel chairs and designer rugs, here are some of the most expensive and sought-after IKEA items currently being sold in Canada – and beyond.
And if anything sounds familiar, you might be able to whip out your old furniture and make a small fortune!
polar bear plush
A vintage polar bear plush from IKEA.
dcfan9 | ebay
Year: Unknown
Auction price (approx.): $335.00
Details: Do you have any old IKEA plushies lying around? Well, get them out as soon as possible!
Some IKEA teddies — like this vintage plush polar bear — can actually sell for hundreds of dollars.
Certain older stuffed animals are listed at auction sites like eBay well above their original retail price. So if you’ve had a snuggly friend for a number of years, don’t hesitate to check what it might be worth today.
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FACKLA floor lamps
IKEA FACKLA floor lamps.
jpotter15 | ebay
Year of manufacture: 1980s
Auction price (approx.): $3,337.00
Details: Check out your parents’ house because these floor lamps are some of IKEA’s most popular vintage items right now.
You can find these FACKLA lamps on several auction sites with prices ranging from $500 for one to over $3,000 for a pair.
They were originally sold by IKEA in the 1980s, so there may not be many left. But if you have something similar, you could be in the money.
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GUBBO swivel chairs
IKEA GUBBO chairs.
Mogadanie | eBay
Year: 2000s
Auction price (approx.): $1,068.00
Details: If you have one (or even better, several) IKEA GUBBO chairs lying around, you’re in luck.
These retro-looking chairs can be worth hundreds of dollars when sold at auction, with this particular pair currently listing for over $1,000 on eBay.
While they look really dated, they only date from the 2000s, so chances are these brightly colored seats are sitting around in storage or in thrift stores, just waiting to be rediscovered.
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Brass lamp made of opal glass
An old IKEA lamp.
3.wishlantern.shop | ebay
Year: Unknown
Auction price (approx.): $895.95
Details: Call your grandma, her favorite lamp is worth a fortune!
Dubbed the Mushroom Opal Brass Lamp, this vintage IKEA lamp is a popular item among collectors.
It can be found on various auction sites with prices ranging from $500 to nearly $900 depending on condition.
Sellers don’t seem to be sure the exact year this lamp hit IKEA stores, although there are enough of them to safely assume they’re not super old.
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VASTERON orange stool
IKEA VASTERON stool.
central.seller | eBay
Year: 2015
Auction price (approx.): $536.00
Details: While these orange VASTERON stools don’t look like much, they’re pretty exciting for IKEA furniture collectors.
While they’re not particularly dated (they were first sold in 2015), these funky-looking stools can fetch hundreds of dollars at auction — especially if you have more than one in good condition.
An eBay listing is currently selling three of these for a whopping $538, which isn’t going bad considering they likely sold for a whole lot less originally.
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SKOJIG mushroom lamps
IKEA mushroom lamps.
fashiontechcollectibles | ebay
Year: 1990s
Auction price (approx.): $269.00
Details: Both SKOJIG lamps and lampshades are known to fetch a pretty good price at auction, as the 1990s design is very popular with retro IKEA fans.
Designed by Henrik Preutz and available in green, blue, and orange, the cloud pattern lamps can range from $50 to $150 depending on factors like condition and color.
A pair of orange SKOJIG lights are listed on eBay right now for over $250.
A blue version of the lampshade is listed on another auction site for $219.49. A yellow version is available for $248.76.
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TUNO clock
An IKEA TUNO clock.
100p100 | ebay
Year: 2002
Auction price (approx.): $1,860.00
Details: This mid-century inspired TUNO clock was sold at IKEA in 2002 but has quickly become a favorite among vintage buyers.
The auction price for this funky looking red watch varies from around $1,860 on eBay to over $2,000 on other sites.
According to sellers, it’s a fairly rare find, which is why it’s so popular with collectors.
If you have one to sell, you can expect a handsome profit.
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IKEA wicker lounger
A wicker lounger from IKEA.
1.dibs
Year: 1990s
Auction price (approx.): $6,131
Details: If you have an old IKEA wicker lounger or lounge chair lying around somewhere, dust it off immediately!
These products from the 1990s are worth a small fortune today, and there are a variety out there that could set you back thousands of dollars.
On auction site 1stdibs, various IKEA wicker chairs sell for between $3,500 and over $6,000, depending on the exact style.
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“Keep Off” rug
IKEA’s Keep Off rug.
newyorkcompany | eBay
Year: 2019
Auction price (approx.): $10,013
Details: One of the most expensive (and desirable) items that collectors can get their hands on are items from the Virgil Abloh x IKEA collection.
Although these limited-edition items – designed by Abloh alongside the Swedish retailer – originally retailed for more than other IKEA products, they’re now being sold at auction for serious money.
A number of products from the collection, including a “Wet Grass” rug and a “Temporary” clock, will set you back hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars.
However, it is the Keep Off carpet that is one of the biggest ticket items.
One eBay listing is currently listing this rug for over $10,000 while others are listing it around the $7,500 mark.
But beware, there are a few fakes out there.
If you or someone in your family ever unknowingly picked up this whimsical rug, put it on the internet ASAP!
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If you don’t already have one of these collectibles in your home, consider taking good care of your MALM dresser and STOCKHOLM rug – it could become your retirement savings!
The cover image of this article was used for illustration purposes only.
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