Rediscover our most iconic designs in the Nytillverkad collection
In Nytillverkad, we get to celebrate some of our favourite designs from the past and update them for a new generation. But some classics never left the stores. Designed by Noboru Nakamura over 40 years ago, the POÄNG armchair and the KLIPPAN sofa proved to be truly timeless. With a low back and in bold suits, they look sharper than ever!
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The Japanese flag only has a circle. It’s so simple. I like to approach my design in a similar way.”
Noboru NakamuraDesigner
Meet the designer
Japanese designer Noboru Nakamura (1938–2023) worked for IKEA for three years in the late ’70s. During this time, he designed many products, but two would live on even after he was gone: the popular POEM/POÄNG armchair and the KLIPPAN sofa. Learn more in this interview from 2022.



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The low-seated armchairs are finally back. And they work just as well today as they did in the 1960s.”
Karin GustavssonRange Identity Leader, IKEA of Sweden

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When we bring back an already brilliant design and still manage to improve it slightly, then we’ve succeeded.”
Rickard ”Rille” JonssonInnovation Engineer, IKEA of Sweden

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If asked to design a new vase, I would have started from scratch. With SKOGSTUNDRA I could begin where my old design left off and improve it.”
Ehlén JohanssonDesigner