IKEA Collection - Furniture

I’ve become enamored with IKEA and have built a small collection of pieces to furnish my place. 5 items I bought pre owned and saved about $600 that way.

Vika Grevsta Desk - $40 ($90)
Jokkmokk Dining Set w/ 4 Chairs - $50 ($250)
Malm Bed - $150 ($300)
Tarva Bed - $40 ($200)
Malm Dresser - $25 ($150)
Kallax Shelf 12 - $129
Gladom Table - $25
Lack Table x2 Small, 1x Medium - $40
Rugs (5’ x 8’) - 3x - $130
Nissafors Utility Cart - $33
Hemnes Night Stand - 3x - $50 ($390)
Billy Bookshelf - $50
Tagarp Lamp x5 - $25 ($60)
Vidja Lamp - $25 ($60)
Omar Wine Rack - $60
Bankesta Coffee Table x2 - $25 ($150)

Vintage is better with solid wood

With exception of the Vika Grevsta, everything else is fairly new and common pieces. The Vika is a 20 year old vintage piece made from solid wood and of much higher quality. I was very impressed with the Vika and been searching for more vintage items, but probably everyone else is too.

On my list for future acquisitions:

Lisabo Table x 4 Chairs
Lisabo Coffee Table

Update May 2023 - Scored Hemnes

Got a used Hemnes Nightstand for $30. Based on the tags this is from the 1990s and looks better than a newer Hemnes.

My goal is now to find vintage or quality pieces. Another Hemnes nightstand would be nice.

Update June 2023 - Picked up 6 lamps and a Billy Bookcase

I found 6 lamps for sale on Craigslist and very happy with them. The Billy Bookcase was brand new from IKEA. Happy with both.

Update Aug 2023 - Tarva Bedframe Queen

Another score. A Tarva Queen Bedframe for $40. It’ll require some work to prep, but a decent price.

Update Aug 2023 - Found Hemnes Nighstands!

Scored some Hemnes Nighstands for $10 each. Need some work, but good deal.

Update Dec 2023 - Found 2 vintage Bankesta Coffee Tables!

Paid $25 total for 2 Bankesta Coffee Tables. These are the older 1999 IKEA and even 24 years old they are better than the new stuff they sell. The legs appear heavy solid wood while the top is particle board as I was able to lift it but could feel serious heft.

For $12.50 each it’s an excellent deal.

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