In earlier days, the 3-legged stool was an essential tool used by farmers when milking their cattle as it would not wobble on uneven ground and provided stability to the milker. In 2004, IKEA’s founder Ingvar Kamprad designed a 3-legged stool, inspired by his first job, milking cows on the family farm. In 2019, we introduced an updated version of the traditional “milking stool”. KYRRE stool with a light and modern expression, comes in handy – not for milking, but for guests.

A veneer is a thin wooden sheet fixed on things like particleboards to add a durable surface and a natural wood look – so we enjoy the many benefits of wood without using solid wood. The most common veneer types are birch, ash, oak and beech and we’ve made a special UV lacquer that helps preserve the wood's natural structure. A benefit with a slightly thicker veneer is how you can repair and sand the surface if it’s damaged to give furniture a longer and more beautiful life.