IKEA launches UK and Ireland marketplace to buy and sell second-hand furniture

Swedish brand IKEA has created an online marketplace for pre-owned furniture and products, which retail at around 60 per cent less than comparable items bought new. Launched today, the UK and Ireland marketplace allows people to list and sell their IKEA products online, with the exception of mattresses, appliances and food. Eligible items can be scanned by a seller to create a listing. IKEA has today launched a UK and Ireland marketplace allows people to list and sell their products online Recommended pricing, professional product photography and accurate measurements are then offered by the platform, as well as assembly instructions and care information for the furniture and products. Once an item is purchased, the seller can choose to be paid directly or receive their funds as an IKEA voucher with 15 per cent additional credit. Originally trialled in Madrid and Oslo in 2024, the marketplace was designed to significantly reduce waste and provide cheaper alternatives to new IKEA products amidst a global cost of living crisis, with the brand reporting average prices on the platform to be 60 per cent lower than comparable shop-bought products. The marketplace also allows buyers to access discontinued IKEA designs, prompted by recent IKEA-conducted consumer research that revealed that 87 per cent of UK adults are now shopping for second-hand goods. "The way people furnish their homes has changed," said IKEA UK and Ireland sustainability manager Greg Lucas. "Our research found that more than one in four people said a personal history or story would make pre-owned furniture more desirable to them," he added. "IKEA products are designed to be used, maintained and enjoyed over time, and the second-hand marketplace, as well as our in-store buyback service, gives people a straightforward way to pass on items as their needs change, with the practical information they need to buy and sell with confidence." Items sold on the marketplace retail at around 60 per cent less than comparable products bought new The brand's Buy Back and Resell service was introduced in 2021, which allows customers to sell eligible items back to IKEA in exchange for in-store credit. Both the online marketplace and the buyback service are part of a wider push from the brand to make its products more sustainable and affordable. In August, IKEA also launched the limited-edition Konstrunda collectible design collection, which brings together 22 pieces by seven designers all retailed at under £200. The photography is courtesy of IKEA. Subscribe to our newsletters Your email address New! Dezeen Agenda US Sent on alternate Fridays, this US edition of Dezeen Agenda is a fortnightly newsletter rounding up everything you need to know from America, featuring news, projects and interviews with industry figures. Plus occasional updates and invitations to Dezeen events. New! Dezeen Showroom New Releases A quarterly newsletter rounding up a selection of recently launched products by designers and studios, published on Dezeen Showroom. Dezeen Debate Our most popular newsletter, formerly known as Dezeen Weekly, is sent every Tuesday and features a selection of the best reader comments and most talked-about stories. Plus occasional updates on Dezeen’s services and breaking news. Dezeen Agenda Sent every Thursday and containing a selection of the most important news highlights. Plus occasional updates on Dezeen’s services and invitations to Dezeen events. Dezeen Daily A daily newsletter containing the latest stories from Dezeen. Dezeen In Depth Sent on the last Friday of every month, Dezeen in Depth features original feature articles, interviews and opinion pieces that delve deeper into the major stories shaping architecture and design. Dezeen Jobs Daily updates on the latest design and architecture vacancies advertised on Dezeen Jobs. Plus occasional news. Dezeen Jobs Weekly Weekly updates on the latest design and architecture vacancies advertised on Dezeen Jobs. Plus occasional news. Dezeen Awards News about our Dezeen Awards programme, including entry deadlines and announcements. Plus occasional updates. Dezeen Events Guide News from Dezeen Events Guide, a listings guide covering the leading design-related events taking place around the world. Plus occasional updates and invitations to Dezeen events. Dezeen Awards China News about our Dezeen Awards China programme, including entry deadlines and announcements. Plus occasional updates. We will only use your email address to send you the newsletters you have requested. We will never give your details to anyone else without your consent. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email, or by emailing us at [email protected]. For more details, please see our privacy notice. Thank you! You will shortly receive a welcome email so please check your inbox. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of every newsletter.