Ikea
Sweden
About Ikea
Founded in 1943 by 17-year-old Ingvar Kamprad at his uncle's kitchen table in Sweden, IKEA (an acronym of Ingvar Kamprad Elmtaryd Agunnaryd) began selling items like picture frames and nylon stockings before adding furniture in 1948. Since 2008, IKEA has been the world's largest furniture retailer, expanding beyond furniture into audio products. Their SYMFONISK series, a collaboration with Sonos launched in 2019, sold 30,000 speakers on day one and includes bookshelf speakers ($120), lamp speakers ($169+), and floor lamp speakers - marking IKEA's first non-IKEA product sold in stores. The ENEBY series represents IKEA's own-brand speakers (8-inch/$70, 12-inch/$100, portable/$25), developed by their audio division in Älmhult, Sweden. These audio products combine IKEA's signature minimalist design with affordable pricing, targeting customers without Wi-Fi or those seeking budget-friendly options. Through strategic partnerships and in-house development, IKEA successfully blends furniture functionality with quality sound systems, maintaining their mission of democratic design and accessibility while expanding into the home audio market from their Swedish roots.
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IKEA Blomprakt Lamp and Speaker Combo Launched
The IKEA Blomprakt lamp, released in July 2025, combines a LED lamp with an integrated Bluetooth speaker for multifunctional use.
This model succeeds the discontinued Symfonisk series, previously developed in collaboration with Sonos, offering a fresh design.
The lamp features a rotatable shade for adjustable light direction, enhancing its practicality in various settings.
IKEA Solskydd: Stylish and Functional Wireless Speakers
IKEA launches Solskydd speakers blending quality sound with unique designs by Swedish designer Tekla Evelina Severin, resembling stylish interior objects.
The series is available in three sizes with speaker dimensions of 8, 11, and 18 inches, catering to diverse needs.
Models feature fabric-covered designs, enhancing their premium appearance and seamlessly integrating into modern interiors.
IKEA Unveils Kulglass: A Table Lamp and Speaker Duo
IKEA introduces the Kulglass, a multifunctional desk lamp and speaker, available in orange and green designs with a playful lampshade.
Incorporates a 25mm tweeter and 90mm woofer, delivering a sound output of up to 82.6 dB.
Features Bluetooth connectivity and Spotify Tap functionality, enhancing user convenience and audio playback capability.
IKEA Expands Smart Home Horizons with Over 20 Matter-Compatible Devices
Ikea is set to release over 20 smart home devices compatible with the Matter standard starting January, enhancing interoperability across brands.
The Dirigera hub will remain central to Ikea's ecosystem, managing Matter-supported devices and expanding smart home accessibility.
Ikea has introduced innovative designs like the Nattbad Bluetooth speaker and announced the Blomprakt hybrid lamp-speaker for October 2025.
Introducing Ikea Nattbad: Affordable Bluetooth Speaker with Retro Charm and Multi-Room Capabilities
The Ikea Nattbad is a compact Bluetooth speaker priced at €39.99, emphasizing affordability and functional design for everyday use.
It supports Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC and AAC codecs and features a multi-speaker mode for synchronized audio playback.
The device dimensions are 17.9 cm tall, 12.3 cm wide, and 9.2 cm deep, with three color options: yellow, pink, and black.
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