Life in a Big Box

Photographer Matthew Niederhauser explores the strangely intimate world of China's Ikeas. 

BY MATTHEW NIEDERHAUSER | AUGUST 13, 2012


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Two shoppers take a break on a sofa. Although catering to nonpaying customers may appear like wasted effort, Ikea tolerates their presence.

 

Matthew Niederhauser is a photographer based in China. You can see more of his work here.