Ikea is selling two iconic pieces of furniture in bright new colors

Ikea proudly touts its Swedish design, but two of its favorite and longest-running pieces were actually made by a Japanese designer. Ikea coaxed designer Noboru Nakamura out of retirement to reimagine his popular Klippan sofa and Poäng armchair in bright primary colors for the latest edition of its anniversary Nytillverkad collection, out in August. Nakamura was born in Hokkaido, Japan, and studied at the Carl Malmsten Furniture School and the University of Arts, Crafts and Design in...