Here's How Many Ikea Locations Exist In The US (It's Not As Many As You Think) - Chowhound

Natalia Bohren/Shutterstock In terms of furniture store chains, Ikea is no doubt a global brand. The company is well-known for its affordable home goods and furniture that require a do-it-yourself mentality when it comes to assembly (and, of course, those amazing and inexpensive Swedish meatballs). The chain was founded in Sweden in 1943 by 17-year-old Ingvar Kamprad, who simply sold small goods like pens and…