IKEA's Secret High End Furniture

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⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:22 Sofas
01:28 Morning Brew
02:29 Lounge Chairs
03:41 Dining Chairs
05:34 Tables
07:34 Lighting
09:02 Others

This video was sponsored by Morning Brew

[mathi]

I really enjoyed this format, so well done! IKEA must be employing some very good designers - and some excellent lawyers, too! 😲

[spctrum]

As a Swede I just love listening to people trying to pronounce the names of IKEA furniture 😂 IKEA loves choosing some of the hardest words to pronounce

[Chris-wzzf]

Great video Daniel! I didn't even know that most of the furniture looks so similar to furniture I didn't even know were so expensive. i can see that a lot of work went into this video, amazing quality as usual. Can't wait for your new upcoming series! God Bless

[ellenhawkins]

I came across the Ekenaset chair in the gray velvet when looking for something else in the warehouse. They weren’t on the showroom floor or on the website yet. I grabbed two of them after seeing how good the quality was. We use them every day, and the fabric shows no wear. Best deal I’ve ever gotten at ikea.

[PlamenBarzev]

Very interesting video (as always)! Daniel, one thing that I have as feedback:

You should probably clarify that the similarities are only visual. If you want your home to look mid-century modern and save some bucks, the IKEA furniture is great. The built quality and user experience is a completely different thing. Although, IKEA's designs are pretty good for their price, some very small details and changes in the curves of the chairs, for example, can be the difference between a comfortable sitting and a painful one.

I work at a company that digitizes designer furniture and I had the privilege to use many of the designs you've mentioned in the video. My home is entirely furnished from IKEA and I can say for fact that the comfort and overall experience is miles apart. Of course, the sofas aren't 10 or 20 times better like the prices will suggest, but they worth it if you can afford it.

[susanwilliamson]

There are a great many Ikea videos but this one showing the similarities between designer furniture and Ikea products is unique, educational, and fabulous. I really like learning about the designers that inspired the knock offs. Please do more like this one.

[secretminimalists]

I really like how humble and realistic you are to affordability. A few thousand pounds may be pocket change to some people but for most it’s not. Thanks for keeping us regular folk in mind :)

[vladimirdelima]

FANTASTIC VIDEO!

I couldn't be happier watching this video, and will make so much difference in people's choices!
thank you and more videos like this will be appreciated. I'm definitely subscribed!

[WorkerBeeSupply]

This is so funny... I watched this video a few months ago, but while watching your most recent video the thumbnail for this one was in the suggested videos to the right and immediately caught my eye. My partner and I came across the Äpplaryd sofa at IKEA last month and it REALLY caught our eye! We're currently torn between going with that couch or a more customized option from EQ3, except that one is a lot more basic looking (but comfortable.) We don't know what to do! But seeing that it's modelled after a high-end design is *pretty cool*!

[benberkayozdemir]

im in love with this video. thanks for sharing affordable alternatives, this is the video we didn't know we need.

[maxresdefault_]

You'd also be surprised at what you can find at a lot of charity shops. We managed to pick up an IKEA sofa and armchair for a fraction of a cost at a local charity furniture store

[ofelia]

Im excited about the new series! Thanks, I cant wait!

[eggiwuiz]

One of the best Ikea products that looks similar to a designer item is the Nymane pendant lamp. It features a bowl shape and top and bottom diffusers like Louis Poulsens AJ Royal by Arne Jacobsen. Sadly, it has been discontinued recently.

[charpnatl]

This was SO VERY enjoyable to watch and listen to! Thank You Daniel!

[abbott]

Your videos are so instructive Daniel. And so creative! Enjoy them so much!

[tbray]

I love my Kivik sofa - i'm on my third cover (another fantastic IKEA feature) - i went from red to a slate grey to the current green courderouy. Best, most versitile *and* attractive sofa I've ever owned.

[luisantoniogonzalezvillase]

Terrific video, as always. Thanks for your content!!

[sungk]

Thank you for this video. This is very informative and helpful since I love IKEA furniture.

[i.t.t.]

I just watched a whole bunch of your videos and they were so helpful. Of course I subscribed! Looking forward to more!

[Metalblowing]

I went to a local guy that works with wood and does furniture. Gave him pinterest links to stuff I like and discussed some personal things & materials I like. Got it done in a month for 3rd of the price :D I mean, if you don't want to wait or have a reliable guy, defo go for IKEA. However, there are so many great craftsmen out there, you can literally get a complete replica of anything you want for a fraction of the price.