"The deployment of tabletop items for their pragmatic and symbolic uses within the household is as much a part of domesticity as it is self-expression. But holiday accoutrement adds additional dimension to the perception of space and ritual when it comes time for celebration. The festive table is a simultaneous result of the host's cultural labor and a meaningful assemblage experienced by their guests as objects, actions, behaviors, and values intersect upon it."
"The range is premised on the notion that holiday tabletops, and subsequently tablewares, offer an invitation to build on tradition rather than be bound by it. As Maria O'Brian, Creative Leader at IKEA, explains, "Celebration often comes with established traditions, and we were curious to explore a more fun and inclusive take. Teaming up with Gustaf Westman felt like a natural match to help us reimagine the holidays with a twist.""
IKEA partnered with Stockholm-based designer Gustaf Westman for the 2025 winter season to produce a limited-edition 12-piece collection incorporated into the VINTERFINT and STRÅLA ranges. The designs emphasize curvy, colorful, and sculptural forms that balance utility and symbolism for holiday dining. Sculptural porcelain plates pair square frames with soft circular wells designed to combine like mosaic pieces across a table. The collection invites hosts to build on tradition rather than be bound by it, promoting merriment, connection, and inclusive, informal celebrations. The collaboration marks Westman's first product design partnership and reframes festive tabletops as meaningful assemblages of objects, actions, and values.
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