Irish homeowners could earn thousands from their IKEA furniture as certain items are now worth a fortune

Irish households decorated with classic IKEA furniture may be in for a shock when they realise how much some items are being sold at auction today.

The Swedish retailer is famous for supplying quite literally anything you could think of for your home, from wardrobes and kitchens to utensils and scented candles.

According to new research carried out by HouseholdQuotes, some savvy shoppers may be unwittingly heading home with a healthy investment for the future too.

Despite IKEA being best known for its budget-friendly options, thanks to the rise in popularity of mid-century modern interiors, there are a number of archival items that are now selling for thousands online.

So if you or members of your family have been fans of IKEA for years now, it might be time to dig through the attic or storage to bag yourself a pretty penny.

Here are the 10 most expensive IKEA items selling online for thousands, which includes couches, chairs, cabinets and tables:

Cavelli, sold at auction for €12,824

Cavelli armchair (IKEA)

Tema, sold at auction for €5,303

Terma unit (IKEA)

Selebo, sold at auction for €3,603

Selebo unit (IKEA)

Singoalla, sold at auction for €3,478

Singoalla sofa (IKEA)

Bergslagen, sold at auction for €3,446

Bergslagen dining table (IKEA)

Borkum, sold at auction for €3,402

Borkum sofa (IKEA)

Åke, sold at auction for €2,985

Ake armchair (IKEA)

Ladoga, sold at auction for €2,609

Ladoga TV unit (IKEA)

Amiral, sold at auction for €2,357

Amiral chairs (IKEA)

Esbjerg, sold at auction for €2,305

Esbjerg chair (IKEA)

You can take a look through hundreds more IKEA items that are worth a fortune here.