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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Jennifer Ebert

IKEA Lets Us Travel Back in Time With Its Iconic 1967 ‘Anti-Stress Armchair’ – A Retro Classic and One of the Brand’s 'Biggest Success Stories'

DYVLINGE Swivel chair.

IKEA has brought back one of its most beloved designs from 1967: the MILA swivel easy chair, famously presented as the 'anti-stress armchair' in the 1967 catalogue. Designed by the legendary Gillis Lundgren, it was an immediate success, combining comfort, style, and functionality in a way that felt both modern and timeless.

Inspired by the lowriders of the 1960s and boasting a slightly reclined seat, MILA quickly became one of IKEA’s biggest success stories. Over the years, its colors and covers evolved, but the fundamentals – the wide seat, cushioned foam, and playful swivel base – remained the same.

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