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IKEA's 'open source' sofa invites customization

It has long inspired online community of 'hackers' who share ideas for how to modify its furniture

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IKEA will initially sell an optional clip-on lamp and table to be used with the product, and plans to roll out more accessories in time. (Photo: Reuters)

Saabira Chaudhuri Wall Street Journal
IKEA wants more people to hack its furniture.

The Swedish retailer plans to roll out soon what it calls its first “open source” sofa-a piece of furniture designed to be easily customized to fit a space, or change functions entirely over time. Customers can clip on a lamp, or side table, or in a few minutes, turn the sofa into a bed.

The Delaktig, Swedish for “being part of something,” is expected to hit stores in early 2018. Other IKEA International A/S offerings already allow for some customization, for example, with replaceable, colored covers. With the new piece, IKEA wants to encourage