In 1943, a teenage boy from a small town in Sweden began a mail-order business with his pocket money. Over 80 years later, that business is IKEA, a global mega-brand with hundreds of stores.
It revolutionized flat-pack furniture and introduced Swedish meatballs to the world. However, it has faced some controversies along the way, including legal issues, fascist scandals, horse meatballs, and even furniture mortalities.
So, click on to unpack the surprising history of IKEA.