A Brief Overview of the Company Founded in 1943 in Sweden, it has been the vision of IKEA to "create a better everyday life for the many people". Their business objective is to offer their customers a variety of stylish home furnishings that they can afford. By now, it's safe to say that you've heard of IKEA and are well aware of what makes their products and stores so special (if you're lucky, you may have even sampled their meatballs).