Flatpack Empire
A look behind the scenes of IKEA, the world's largest and best-known furniture retailer.
- 2018-2018
- 1 season
- Documentary
A look behind the scenes of IKEA, the world's largest and best-known furniture retailer.
Season 1 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2018
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
59 mins
We see how IKEA are opening up their design HQ to outside influences, meeting the British designer collaborating on a new design for a bed-sofa. We also follow production of the famous catalogue.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
59 mins
The supplier of the popular "billy" bookcase pitches to supply a new range of wardrobes. In Sheffield, staff prepare to open the UK's newest IKEA store. A designer travels to China to see if her idea is feasible.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
59 mins
Cameras follow Mia Lundstrom as takes on IKEA's biggest challenge in a generation - breaking into the Indian market. Meanwhile, staff at the Wembley, London store create room sets that better reflect a changing world.