Comment by yojo

IKEA has huge economies of scale, a ruthless focus on efficiency, little marketing, and reasonably low margins (~8%).

At any given price point, their products are likely to be the best available, with the caveat that they do offer things at price points where everything in the market is disposable crap. Their mid-price stuff can be great value though.

I’ve bought a number of IKEA products made from solid wood that are 10+ years old, have moved multiple times, and still look/work great, including some Hemnes dressers.