If that is what you are going for, then yes. There is nothing wrong with that strategy. I haven't found anything remarkable at IKEA (except for price).
I have. My office leather chair was bought in IKEA more than ten years ago. It was cheaper than alternatives, I bought the alternative because I wanted something good that last. It lasted 6 months of use, I had used a lot of chairs in my life,and all broke fast(I'm tall, maybe that's it) I think my IKEA is way way better in terms of quality, not only price.
I have lived in places with old mahogany furniture(from Congo), strong, beautiful, heavy wood, I prefer IKEA furniture for living, I don't need to care if I broke it, is lightweight, and I don't feel bad about the environment.
Having someone do something using his own hands doesn't mean is better, in fact, it uses to be worse, compare a Toyota manufactured with robots to a handmade car and tell me.
I have lived in places with old mahogany furniture(from Congo), strong, beautiful, heavy wood, I prefer IKEA furniture for living, I don't need to care if I broke it, is lightweight, and I don't feel bad about the environment.
Having someone do something using his own hands doesn't mean is better, in fact, it uses to be worse, compare a Toyota manufactured with robots to a handmade car and tell me.