Ingvar Kamprad

Ingvar Kamprad, the founder of IKEA, passed away at his home in Småland, Sweden.

IKEA continued its global expansion, opening stores in new markets worldwide.

Ingvar Kamprad stepped down as CEO of IKEA, handing over the role to Anders Moberg.

The first IKEA store outside of Scandinavia opened in Spreitenbach, Switzerland.

Ingvar Kamprad married Margaretha Stennert. They later divorced.

The first IKEA restaurant opened in the Älmhult store.

IKEA began selling furniture in flat packs for self-assembly.

The first IKEA store opened in Älmhult, Sweden.

Ingvar Kamprad married Kerstin Wadling. They later divorced.

IKEA expanded its product line to include furniture.

Ingvar Kamprad founded IKEA at the age of 17.

Kamprad began selling matches to neighbors from his bicycle.

Ingvar Feodor Kamprad was born in Pjätteryd (now part of Älmhult), Sweden.