Ruda, Bengt

Bengt Ruda (1918–1999) was a Swedish furniture designer recognized as the first formally trained designer employed by IKEA. Before joining IKEA in 1957, he worked at the prestigious Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), where he developed innovative furniture designs, including the self-assembly Triva series.

At IKEA, he introduced modern, functional designs such as the Grill chair (1958) and the Cavelli armchair (1959), both of which became iconic examples of Scandinavian design. His work helped shape IKEA's approach to affordable, flat-pack furniture​.