In a world where traditions often dictate how we celebrate, IKEA and Swedish designer Gustaf Westman have joined forces to reimagine festivities with a bold, playful twist. The collaboration has resulted in a 12-piece collection of tableware and home objects that challenges conventional notions of celebration. This collection invites us to create moments of joy and connection on our own terms, without waiting for special occasions to bring out the nice plates or light the candles.

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Bold colors and sculptural shapes

bring playful energy to

festive home decor

Tableware designed for

joyful everyday entertaining

beyond traditional holidays

Accessible designer pieces

invite anyone to create

unique moments at home

Plates and cups feature

modern forms that

reimagine classic Swedish traditions

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The collection’s aesthetic combines IKEA’s commitment to democratic design with Westman’s distinctive approach to color, form, and function. Each piece, from porcelain plates and cups to candleholders and lighting, embodies a fresh perspective on holiday tradition. The designs are simultaneously practical and whimsical, encouraging users to bring more playfulness into their everyday lives. By marrying functionality with expressive design, the collection creates opportunities for any excuse to host gatherings regardless of the calendar date.

“Celebration often comes with established traditions, and we were curious to explore a more fun and inclusive take. Teaming up with Gustaf Westman felt like a natural match to help us reimagine the holidays with a twist. His approach to color and form feels very true to IKEA, but he challenges conventions in a bold, expressive way. We are thrilled to make the work of such an exciting designer accessible to a wider audience,” says Maria O’Brian, IKEA Range Identity Leader.

A New Approach to Tradition

Among the standout pieces in the collection is a uniquely designed plate that pays homage to a beloved Swedish tradition. “For so many in Sweden, there’s no Christmas without meatballs,” says Gustaf Westman. “This plate is my interpretation of that tradition. It’s a simple, fun idea designed to honor the meatball, but it works perfectly for so many other things, too.”

The collection is centered on the idea that you don’t need a special occasion to celebrate. From porcelain plates and cups to candleholders and lighting, each piece offers a fresh, playful perspective on festive tradition. By making high design accessible to the masses, IKEA and Westman are democratizing celebration and encouraging people to create moments of joy on their own terms.

Accessibility and Innovation

True to IKEA’s mission, the collection combines quality design with affordability, making Westman’s distinctive aesthetic available to a wider audience than typically possible with designer homewares. This approach aligns perfectly with both IKEA’s design principles and Westman’s desire to create pieces that bring joy to everyday life.

Availability and Impact

The collection will officially be available to shop until the beginning of October, giving design enthusiasts a limited window to acquire these special pieces. For many, this will be their first opportunity to own pieces by the celebrated Swedish designer, whose work typically commands premium prices in design galleries and boutiques.