Okay, sound the alarms. IKEA has quietly released what just might be its biggest collaboration of the year. The flat-pack giant teamed up with award-winning Italian architect and designer Raffaella Mangiarotti on two floor lamps with "strong material-driven expression." Made from the likes of solid oak, blow-moulded glass, and Italian white Carrara marble, the dual-shaded statement designs — TRÅDNATE and MOSSPLYM — somehow, miraculously, wonderfully, cost just £50 and £70 respectively.
Who's Raffaella Mangiarotti? From palazzos in Milan to stylish Smeg toasters, the designer has accrued more than 40 international design awards over the years. She even has products exhibited in museums like MoMA. So, she's a big deal in the world of design.
Of the two new IKEA products, Raffaella says, “The new lamps combine an uplight and a reading light — a dual function that often results in two elements that feel artificially joined. It was important for me to bring something beautiful into a residential space, combining two functions rooted in Nordic design principles without compromising aesthetics."
This sculpted floor lamp is made from Italian white Carrara marble, oak wood, and blow-moulded glass, bringing a sleek touch to any living room corner. From daytime working to evening reading, this lamp will spruce (or oak — sorry, had to) up your space, and the price is seriously hard to argue with.
My personal favorite, for just £50, this floor lamp is rooted in Raffaella's fascination with nature's shapes. Two structural branches support black opaque shades at different heights, finished with golden brass details to match their warm glow. This inexpensive feature is a must-have in any modern space.
"I've always had a passion for lighting, and it's a dream to be able to combine different functions and typologies of light — with the kind of global reach only accessible to IKEA,” Raffaella says of the collaboration.
But, turns out, it's not the first time the duo has teamed up. Raffaella Mangiarotti's first lighting collaboration with IKEA, BÄCKNATE — which we previously dubbed a 'future icon' — included three sculptural table, floor, and ceiling lamps made from folded paper. It was even nominated for the Compasso d'Oro, Italy's most prestigious design award, and yes, it's still available to shop, and yes, it's just as affordable.
This large swirl of recyclable fabric is a simple way to embellish your space. Shaped like a flower head, it's the perfect first step into a fresh new season.
This lamp is a simple way to introduce some fun to your bedside table while maintaining minimal and neutral design.
A room isn't complete without a stylish ceiling lamp. Whether you're a small light lover or not, this pendant lamp fills your space with an elegant touch.
The even better news is that this launch signifies Raffaela Mangiarotti's new long-term collaboration with IKEA, with additional lighting features already supposedly in development.
And there's more where that came from. If you love the idea of designer-designed lamps at an IKEA price point, make sure you check out Sabine Marcelis' updated VARMBLIXT 'donut' lamp — it went viral for a reason.
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