IKEA PS 2026 Debuts Inflatable Seating and Kinetic Furniture at Milan Design Week
IKEA returns to Milan Design Week with its PS 2026 collection, marking the tenth edition of the experimental series first launched in 1995. The collection features inflatable easy chairs by Mikael Axelsson, tri-directional lamps by Lex Pott, and rocking benches by Marta Krupińska. The inflatable chair uses a chrome frame with two independent air chambers wrapped in emerald textile, designed to withstand standard stress tests. Lex Pott's floor lamp employs a 45-degree cut steel cylinder that rotates to switch between spotlight and ambient light. Marta Krupińska's rocking bench introduces side-to-side kinetic motion to solid pine furniture, encouraging social interaction. The collection emphasizes material honesty and manual interaction over smart-home automation. A full reveal is scheduled for the Democratic Design Days in May.
Key facts
- IKEA PS collection debuted in 1995.
- PS 2026 is the tenth edition of the series.
- Mikael Axelsson designed an inflatable easy chair with a chrome frame and two air chambers.
- Lex Pott created a floor lamp with a 45-degree cut steel cylinder that rotates.
- Marta Krupińska designed a rocking bench with side-to-side kinetic motion.
- The inflatable chair is made of high-durability emerald green textile.
- The collection was previewed at Milan Design Week.
- Full collection will be revealed at Democratic Design Days in May.
Entities
Artists
- Mikael Axelsson
- Lex Pott
- Marta Krupińska
- Maria O'Brian
Institutions
- IKEA
- Democratic Design Days
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Älmhult
- Sweden