Ikea's Nytillverkad collection revives vintage designs from the 1960s-80s
Ikea's Nytillverkad collection, translating to 'newly manufactured' in Swedish, revives classic furniture pieces from the 1960s to the 1980s, designed by Scandinavian talents such as Niels Gammelgaard and Sven Fristed. Introduced 18 months ago, this collection refreshes the original designs with contemporary colors and materials. Among the significant reissues are the Lövbacken table (formerly known as Lövet) and the Vårkumla sofa bed (previously Tajt), highlighted in the 1973 catalog. The sixth wave, set for February 2025, will feature metal-legged chairs, Guttane side tables (previously Novette), glass vases, and the Byakorre shelving unit (originally Guide), which faced a recall for stability concerns. Additionally, Gammelgaard's Järpen chair is now called Skålboda, constructed from steel wire sourced from a shopping cart factory.
Key facts
- Ikea's Nytillverkad collection reissues vintage furniture from the 1960s-80s.
- The collection launched about 1.5 years ago and is ongoing.
- Designers include Niels Gammelgaard, Sven Fristed, Knut and Marianne Hagberg, Bent Gantzel-Boysen, Karin Mobring, Gillis Lundgren, and Ehlén Johansson.
- The Lövet table (now Lövbacken) was one of the first flat-pack products.
- February 2025 saw the sixth wave of Nytillverkad releases.
- The Tajt sofa bed (now Vårkumla) was on the 1973 catalog cover.
- The Byakorre shelving unit was recalled due to stability issues.
- Niels Gammelgaard sourced steel wire from a shopping cart factory for the Järpen chair.
Entities
Artists
- Niels Gammelgaard
- Sven Fristed
- Knut Hagberg
- Marianne Hagberg
- Bent Gantzel-Boysen
- Karin Mobring
- Gillis Lundgren
- Ehlén Johansson
- Anna Efverlund
Institutions
- Ikea
- Artribune
Locations
- Scandinavia
- Sweden