Wood – a material with many qualities
We love working with wood not only because it’s part of our Scandinavian design heritage, but because it’s an excellent material from a design, quality and environmental perspective – as long as it’s responsibly sourced. Wood is durable, renewable, recyclable – and beautiful.
More sustainable wood
Because wood is so important to IKEA, we work together with the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) to take care of the world’s forests through responsible forest management – making sure we have forests for all, forever.We decided many years ago to work with the highest available standards in the industry for improving responsible forest management around the world.
Combining wood types
Oak is a hardwood that darkens beautifully with age. MÖRBYLÅNGA table top has a three-millimetre top layer of solid oak applied on particleboard – a resource-efficient way of using different wood materials in the same piece of furniture. This high-quality finish is durable and makes every table unique.Acacia - beautiful, durable and sustainable
See how IKEA and its partners cooperate with smallholder farmers to ensure that the Acacia we use is responsibly grown and harvested.
Durable, rot-resistant and responsibly sourced
Our acacia wood comes from FSC-certified plantations. Together with our suppliers and partners like WWF, we ensure that it is grown in a responsible way.Responsible wood sourcing
After meeting the goal to use wood from sustainable sources, IKEA took the next big step towards 2030 announcing a new Forest Positive Agenda.
We love wood - and so do you
A lot of our most popular products are made of wood: BILLY bookcases, KALLAX shelving units, PAX wardrobes and METOD kitchens. We love wood and we’re always looking for smarter more sustainable ways to use it.
Did you know
- IKEA sources wood from over 50 different countries
- Wood is one of the main materials in IKEA products. It is renewable, durable, recyclable – and beautiful
- At IKEA, we will continue the work to make responsible forest management the norm, enhance biodiversity and support the rights and needs of people who depend on forests for their livelihood
“We want responsible forest management to be the norm. We are using our global reach to drive positive change particularly in regions facing challenges.”
Mikhail Tarasov
Global Forestry Manager, IKEA
Using wood wisely
Making more from less is part of the IKEA culture, and we always use resources efficiently. Regarding wood, every piece is cut and shaped so that waste is minimised in production while maintaining quality and durability. We constantly look for new and smarter ways to design and build our furniture to make sure our customers get the best possible product with the least impact on our planet.Managing forests responsibly – working together with WWF
We also work with WWF, and other partners, to combat illegal logging, improve forest management practices, enhance biodiversity and support credible forest certification. Beginning with five projects in seven countries in 2002, today, we collaborate in thirteen countries on a variety of forest projects that benefit people and nature.
