IKEA pencil

The iconic small wooden pencil is a staple of the IKEA shopping experience, provided for customers to note down product codes and furniture names while navigating the showroom. Originally introduced to facilitate the self-service model, these pencils have become a symbolic part of the brand's identity.

While IKEA is a Swedish-founded global retailer, its pencils are manufactured by various suppliers globally. Historically, a significant portion of production has been linked to German manufacturers like Faber-Castell, known for their expertise in graphite instruments. Today, ownership of the IKEA brand is managed through a complex structure involving Inter IKEA Systems B.V., based in the Netherlands, which oversees the brand concept and franchising globally.