Ikea Canada celebrates 40 Years of design with exhibit

By

Jennifer Braun

Published
Oct 18, 2016

Ikea Canada is opening an exhibit in downtown Toronto on October 21 to celebrate its 40th anniversary in Canada.
 
The exhibition baptized Ikea Then & Now, will take visitors on a journey through the decades to demonstrate how Ikea has helped shape life at home in Canada. Iconic Ikea furniture from the 1970's to today, with a glimpse into the future, will be on display. The exhibit was inspired by the Ikea Museum in Älmhult, Sweden, and also pays homage to the ancestry of Ikea home furnishings and its unique design philosophy.
 

"Canadian's have welcomed Ikea into their homes for the past 40 years and we are delighted to have reached this anniversary together," says Dave McCabe, Acting President, Ikea Canada, in a news statement. "The Ikea Then & Now exhibit offers visitors a chance to take a trip down memory lane, remembering how our homes have evolved over the last four decades. The exhibit also offers a behind the scenes look at the Ikea brand and business, which we are confident will continue to grow in Canada for the next 40 years and beyond."

The exhibit will be hosted at the Design Exchange, Canada's Design Museum located in Toronto, from October 21 to the 30.