IKEA POKAL glass (used as a vase)

The image features a POKAL glass, one of the most recognizable and signature pieces of glassware from the Swedish furniture giant IKEA. While designed as a drinking glass for hot or cold beverages, its versatile and sturdy tempered glass design often leads it to be used for creative household purposes, such as a floral vase for tulips as seen in the image.

IKEA was founded in Sweden in 1943 by Ingvar Kamprad and has since grown into a global powerhouse in home furnishings. The POKAL series represents the brand's commitment to 'Democratic Design,' which balances form, function, quality, and sustainability at a low price.

Manufacturing of IKEA glassware is distributed across a global supply chain to maximize efficiency. Common production sites for these items include Bulgaria, Russia, and China. The brand remains under the ultimate ownership of the Inter IKEA Group based in the Netherlands, which manages the franchise and brand identity globally.