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A clear, inflatable couch on a pink background. A piece of orange fabric is draped over one arm, and a green hair dryer sits on a cushion.
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Ikea’s inflatable couch was great in theory, an absolute disaster in practice

Ikea is known for easy-to-transport, flat-packed furniture, and what could be easier to carry than air?

Juliet Bennett Rylah • November 14, 2023

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