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Ikea definitely has tiers of quality. A $50 desk is basically cardboard, a $500 desk has some MDF around the edges to make it feel sturdier, and the $1000 desk
by eurasiantiger 6y ago
Ikea definitely has tiers of quality. A $50 desk is basically cardboard, a $500 desk has some MDF around the edges to make it feel sturdier, and the $1000 desk might even have some real wood in it.
The real problem with IKEA is that they use a supply chain that tends to bribe officials into cutting down old growth forests, destroying wildlife habitats.
- hedora 6y agoHere’s a $100 desktop that’s solid wood: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/gerton-tabletop-beech-50106773/ https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/gerton-tabletop-beech-50106773/ A set of metal legs is about $30. They used to sell a solid wood desk for under $200. I have one. It lasted over 10 years, but the desktop recently warped and split. (Laptop overheated it, I think.)
- SR2Z 6y agoYeah, it's entirely possible to buy actually good furniture from IKEA. Even their MDF/veneered stuff will last a while if you're careful moving it.