What is Flat Packing?
Flat packing is a way of preparing furniture so that it can be easily shipped in constituent parts and assembled on location. It has become very popular in recent years because of its convenience for consumers and stores, and its cheaper costs. Flat packing is most recognized by American consumers for its use in the popular IKEA chain of stores, which are largely based on the idea of flat packing affordable and stylish furniture. Flat packing is also sometimes referred to as ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture, or knock-down furniture. The idea is relatively recent, and was developed by a Swedish designer, who was working for the then much smaller company IKEA. Unable to fit a table he wanted to transport home into his car, he broke the legs off of it so it could fit into the back. When he got home, he then reassembled it. When he told the concept to his employer, they loved it, and eventually built their business model around the concept. The benefits of flat packing are many, and in a
