If you love a bargain, Ikea’s latest move will make life even easier! The Swedish furniture giant is testing a new online platform called Ikea Preowned. It is designed to let people buy and sell secondhand Ikea furniture directly. It’s like Facebook Marketplace, but specifically for your favorite Ikea finds!
Is it coming to Dubai?
Currently being tested in Oslo and Madrid, Ikea Preowned is set to run until December. If the trial goes well, we could see this second-hand marketplace launched globally, bringing an exciting new way for Dubai’s smart shoppers to snag some great deals. For us who regularly scroll through platforms like Dubizzle or Facebook Marketplace or the Dubai Flea Market, having an official Ikea marketplace could offer even more peace of mind when buying used furniture.
This could be a perfect fit for Dubai, where residents always seek affordable, high-quality furniture – even in secondhand marketplace.
It’s Also About Sustainability
This move isn’t just about great bargains—it’s part of Ikea’s larger sustainability plan. By encouraging people to buy and sell used Ikea furniture, they’re working towards becoming a fully circular business by 2030. That means less waste and more ways to reuse and recycle what we already have. Instead of Ikea buying back your old items as they’ve done in the past, you can now sell them directly to other Ikea fans through this marketplace.
For Dubai residents, Ikea Preowned could be a game-changer. Many of us are already in the habit of buying and selling second-hand goods, whether on Facebook Marketplace, through Dubizzle, or even through community WhatsApp groups. With Ikea products already making up 10 percent of the global second-hand home furnishings market, this platform could quickly become a favorite for people looking for affordable furniture options in Dubai.
And there’s more good news: the global second-hand furniture market is expected to grow by 6.4% in 2024, so this is no passing trend. With more people in Dubai becoming conscious of their spending and environmental impact, buying second-hand Ikea furniture could be a perfect way to shop smarter while living more sustainably.
While Ikea Preowned is still in its testing phase, it’s a move that could make second-hand shopping even more mainstream – if it gets launched in Dubai. Whether moving homes, redecorating, or just looking for ways to save money, this marketplace offers a new and easy way to find quality, affordable furniture that fits your style and budget.
Keep an eye out—this platform could be the next big thing for Dubai’s smart shoppers!
