Wallpaper* Design Drop: June 2026's Best Launches
Wallpaper*'s June 2026 Design Drop features 11 new launches spanning furniture, jewelry, fashion, tech, and fragrance. Ikea's 'PS 2026' collection includes an inflatable armchair by Mikael Axelsson, emphasizing playful functionality. Georg Jensen's 'At Play' collection, unveiled at 3 Days of Design 2026, includes a sterling silver die and a snail-inspired whistle, led by creative director Paula Gerbase. Ilse Crawford's collaboration with Ikea yields two ceramic, linen, and brass table lamps with discreet dimmer switches. Tokyo-based Shihara founder Yuta Ishihara presents the 'Square Earring 10' in 18ct gold. Taschen releases a volume deconstructing brand design DNA across 100+ brands, with interviews by Jens Müller and Katharina Sussek featuring Paula Scher and Michael Bierut. Polaroid launches the third-generation 'Go' camera with uprated optics and double-exposure mode. Original BTC offers a hand-applied verdigris finish on a classic bronze light, crafted in Oxfordshire. Caramel and Zara collaborate on a four-part kidswear collection, with founder Eva Karayiannis drawing on 25 years of archives. Danese Milano collaborates with Michele De Lucchi on colorful cardboard and pine puzzles. Bottega Veneta's 'Alta' fragrance collection includes 'Ricordami', evoking stracciatella gelato. Dwarflab's smart telescope pairs a 150mm f/5 lens and Sony IMX662 sensor with app-based control.
Key facts
- Ikea's 'PS 2026' collection includes an inflatable armchair by Mikael Axelsson.
- Georg Jensen's 'At Play' collection was unveiled at 3 Days of Design 2026.
- Ilse Crawford's latest Ikea collaboration yields two table lamps in ceramic, linen, and brass.
- Shihara founder Yuta Ishihara designs the 'Square Earring 10' in 18ct gold.
- Taschen publishes a volume on brand design DNA by Jens Müller and Katharina Sussek.
- Polaroid launches the third-generation 'Go' camera with double-exposure mode.
- Original BTC offers a hand-applied verdigris finish on a classic bronze light.
- Caramel and Zara collaborate on a four-part kidswear collection.
- Danese Milano collaborates with Michele De Lucchi on cardboard and pine puzzles.
- Bottega Veneta's 'Alta' collection includes fragrance 'Ricordami'.
- Dwarflab's smart telescope pairs a 150mm f/5 lens and Sony IMX662 sensor.
Entities
Artists
- Mikael Axelsson
- Paula Gerbase
- Ilse Crawford
- Yuta Ishihara
- Jens Müller
- Katharina Sussek
- Paula Scher
- Michael Bierut
- Eva Karayiannis
- Michele De Lucchi
- Anna Solomon
Institutions
- Wallpaper*
- Ikea
- Georg Jensen
- 3 Days of Design
- Shihara
- Taschen
- Pentagram
- Polaroid
- Original BTC
- Caramel
- Zara
- Danese Milano
- Bottega Veneta
- Dwarflab
- Sony
- Luxury London Magazine
Locations
- Tokyo
- Japan
- Oxfordshire
- United Kingdom
- London