Ikea Founder Ingvar Kamprad Dies at 91
Ikea Founder Ingvar Kamprad Dies at 91 The Swedish furniture founder died at his home in Småland, Ikea confirmed. The billionaire was born in 1926 and founded Ikea when he was 17. Ikea Kamprad's designs grew in popularity due to their simplicity and value. There are now 389 Ikea stores worldwide. $43 billion in 2016.