Design is joy and meaning for us. Good design has long lasting quality and function. And great design has a price that challenges the idea that design is only for the few. Now we bring you IKEA PS 2026 - things can add a smile to your regular Tuesdays. Useful, but playful. Thought through, but with a smile.
Dynamic design
This collection is all about movement. Our 12 designers have been moving forward by challenging just about everything, from how we use materials to expanding the idea of function. Nothing is stuck in tradition. Everything is being questioned. Dynamic questions ask how simplicity can be filled with function and joy.
David Wahl
clicks
David likes to dive into the mechanics of design, always looking for ways to simplify clever functions. He's the first to admit that the more limitations and challenges in a project, the more interesting he finds it. His side table for this collection is a perfect example, as is the manually-dimming pendant lamp he designed for IKEA PS 2014 (widely referred to as the sci-fi/Death Star lamp).A table that clicks
“The laws of physics are against this table. We spent over a year perfecting that locking mechanism to get the handle to work just the way we wanted."David Wahl, designer
Lex Pott
bends
Lex is a hands-on creator from Netherlands. Driven by curiosity, he’s dedicated to design that delivers both joy and practical function to a home. His pieces in this collection are inspired by geometric shapes and crafted through exploration of raw materials and a tactile, experimental approach.A lamp that bends
"When you rotate the lamp it doesn't just change the light, but the atmosphere of the space. We reduced the design to its clearest possible form, and the function doesn't reveal itself at first glance — but that's where the joy and playfulness live. There are layers that reveal themselves slowly, and an emotional bond that grows the more you live with it"Lex Pott, designer
Maria Vinka
hears
Maria has been collecting vases since she was 12 years old. Her style is often described as playful, and she loves creating characters in her work. She’s been designing for IKEA since 1997 – this is the 7th IKEA PS collection she’s contributed to.Vases that hear
Maria worked with a master glassblower in the heart of Sweden’s glass-making region to create these whimsical, one-of-a-kind characters in three sizes. Each tinted glass vase is hand blown by skilled craftspeople. As a result, every one carries its own unique expression.
Lukas Bazle
glows
Lukas likes to start his design process by working with materials to discover their unique characteristics and abilities. He’s driven by re-imagining and rethinking how we do things, always on the lookout for simple solutions. His function-first design approach combined with his technical training made him a great fit for this year's IKEA PS collection.A shade that glows
A shade that gives off both an ambient glow and a more focused downward light. It’s a statement paper shade that’s dimensioned for the realities of life at home.
Ola Wihlborg
colours
Since he was young, Ola has been asking: “How could I make this better?” He likes to find smart ways to maximise material use and keep costs low. His first job in a metal workshop taught him about craftsmanship and structure – two elements he brings into his designs. This is the 5th IKEA PS collection he’s contributed to.A sofa that snoozes
“The idea was to make it so comfortable that when you lie down, you’d never guess you were still on a sofa.”Ola Wihlborg, designer
Ellen Hallström
snaps
Challenges are some of Ellen’s favourite parts of the design process. She brings a dynamic mix of skills to her work, thanks to a creative background that includes scenography, film, and industrial design. Born and raised in Sweden, she was happy to have the task of creating modern Scandinavian pieces for this collection.A chair that hangs
“It’s lightweight, so you can hang it on the wall. And when you do, it reminds you of a cubist piece of art.”Ellen Hallström, designer
Marta Krupińska
rocks
Marta grew up in a small town in Poland, about the size of Älmhult, Sweden. She joined the IKEA design department in 2021 and today many see her as an innovator within the company. Her bench is made with clever simplicity – it rocks another direction than expected, showing us how little you have to do to bring playfulness into the home.A bench that rocks
"From the first prototype, I noticed people couldn't help themselves. They'd sit down, start rocking, then call someone over to try it. Furniture shouldn't take itself too seriously. That instinctive childlike impulse to just play is something we rarely express as adults, but it’s so important to have objects that invite that side to come out.”Marta Krupińska, designer
Mikael Axelsson
climbs
This is Mikael’s second IKEA PS collection, having been with IKEA for 14 years. Though he claims his current favourite colour is beige, he loves bringing colour into the home (as proven by the vibrant green he chose for his inflatable easy chair). He’s passionate about creating design that can be enjoyed for many years, and even many generations.A chair that blows
After decades of trying to design air-filled furniture, the inflatable easy chair finally finds its place at IKEA with IKEA PS 2026 with a level of comfort you don't expect from something made of air.
Henrik Preutz
reverses
If you want to talk chairs, you should pull up a seat for Henrik. During his years with IKEA he’s created more than 300 products, dozens of which have been chairs. A Swedish designer, Henrik is known for being very practical. He puts a lot of importance on making sure designs aren’t just functional and aesthetic, but also optimised and adapted for the production methods our suppliers use.A chair that reverses
Inspired by the hustle and bustle family life. It makes the most of any space by giving the sitter options for getting comfortable.
Friso Wiersma
weaves
Having worked as a boat builder, cabinetmaker and woodworker, Friso’s self-proclaimed title of “maker” seems like an understatement. He brings his love of raw materials and extensive handicraft skills to his designs. Friso has been designing with IKEA since 2018 and has worked with multiple collections, including OBEGRÄNSAD which was a collaboration with Swedish House Mafia.A cabinet that weaves
“You can really see the movement of the handwork in the weaving. It’s a celebration of the skilled woodworkers in our factories – honouring their craft by making it the central feature in the design.”Friso Wiersma, designer
Matilda Lindstam Nilsson
folds
Softness, kindness, humour and elegance – that’s what Matilda strives for in her designs. And she brought all of those traits to her comfortable folding chair-bed for this collection. A native to Småland, Sweden, where IKEA was born, Matilda enjoys collaborating throughout the design process.A chair that folds
Designed for small spaces, this retro-inspired armchair transforms from an upright seat to a recliner for lounging, and finally into a full-length bed.
Michelle Armas
blooms
Michelle's art is featured on the textile products designed for this collection. Raised in Texas, USA, her parents encouraged her creativity and love of making colourful art from a young age. Today, she’s an abstractionist painter who also shares her passion for creativity and art through teaching.Textiles that bloom
Dreamy, organic, abstract, colourful – the patterns capture the feeling of joy and connection,
Why do we love IKEA PS?
Early in the 90s we decided to take a long hard look at ourselves and where we were in the fancy
world of design.
Sure, we made furniture, but was it design?
The world around us had started making interpretations of Scandinavian design, but with ridiculously high prices. Isn’t Scandinavia our home turf? Why on earth was it so pricey? Wasn’t it time to make Scandinavian design accessible to a lot more people than just those with really fat wallets? Yes! This was our opportunity.
So, in 1995 we launched our first IKEA PS collection at the very epicentre of elitist design: the Milan furniture fair. At the same time, we launched our movement of Democratic Design, an approach that intensified our task to fill a low price with as much form, function, quality and sustainability as
possible.
Since then, we’ve created nine more IKEA PS collections, all aimed to bring Democratic Design to as many people as possible.
The IKEA PS themes have varied, but the common ground is being a spearhead for Scandinavian design. Our roots are Scandinavian simplicity, where taking away elements makes products even more exciting.
But, hey, we’re IKEA, so we think opposite and backwards to bring our own dynamic to these collections. We stretch our ideas as far as possible, being as outrageous as a smålänning* ever could
be. Exciting design – but always with a firm eye on the price.
So, why do we love IKEA PS? Because it makes us brave.
We take that one step further. We try our very hardest to bring forward the love for simplicity and make it accessible to everyone who’s looking for the unexpected.
