If you love vintage furniture, you've probably laid your eyes on the Niels Gammelgaard IKEA shelving unit at some point, probably at a higher price than its original 1980s price.
Now, the Swedish furniture giant is re-launching the highly-coveted item as part of the Nyfäsikkad collection, bringing designs from the 60s, 70s and 80s back into production. "If the next generation and their children see the design as amazing, you've succeeded as a designer," Gammelgaard told Hypebeast about news of the item's re-release.
New pieces from the collection range from seats to fabrics, many of which can be customized to better suit 2024 customers. Some have already appeared in previous drops, but now come in new colors , including the bold oranges, reds, blues, and greens found throughout the collection.
"By simply adding a piece from this collection, it will make a statement, with items that can also change form and color to suit each individual home," says Karin Gustavsson, creative leader of the Nytäskanskad collection. "We took inspiration from four decades, reinventing the pieces to look fresh and new. You'll find a bold color palette, as well as softer, curvier accent pieces and playful prints to make every day is more fun."
Here are the pieces that will be returning for series six:
MOFALLA (formerly COX), 1978
This foldable living room chair has durable canvas fabric attached to metal legs. Also designed by Niels Gammelgaard, it has become a collector's item and can command a high price.
DYVLINGE (formerly MILA), 1967
The DYVLINGE swivel armchair was designed by Gillis Lundgren as an “anti-stress armchair”, and was first presented in a 1967 catalogue. One of the brand's most successful designs, it's now available in bold orange.
SOTENÄS (formerly PUCK), 1969
Another piece from Lundgren, SOTENÄS was described by the designer as "youthful and festive" when it was released. Now, along with the new name, it comes in a new “festive” red color.
BYAKORRE (formerly GUIDE), 1985
Ah, the piece everyone has been waiting for. BYAKORRE (or GUIDE) shelves became sought after, and really put Niels Gammelgaard on the map for young design enthusiasts. The simple design with an industrial look has become popular on vintage reselling sites, and for this version, the shelves have multicolored edging on one side and white on the other. "I like the idea that you can change the mood in your home through design," says Gammelgaard. "This piece allows you to play around and customize the shelf to your liking, whether you want bold colors or a more subdued style."
ÄNGSVITVINGE (formerly MOLN and SKYAR), 1973
Ang graphic bedding na ito ay isa sa mga unang IKEA textiles. Pinapayagan ang mga mamimili na matulog sa isang langit na puno ng ulap, unang nilikha ito sa pamamagitan ng screen printing – ngunit dahil sa tagumpay nito, kailangan ng mass production, kaya ang designer na si Sven Fristedt ay inangkop ang pattern upang gumana ito para sa rotary printing.
KLIPPBRÄCKA (formerly MODIG KORN), 1997
Bold graphic patterns often associated with the 90s can be seen in KLIPPBRACKA textiles – created by Anna Efverlund – and based on popcorn shapes.
KÄLLARHALS (formerly SNURRA), 1995
These vases – also by Efverlund – have a bulbous, curvy form. Now called KÄLLARHALS, it was first shown in the 1995 catalogue, but was reproduced in clear yellow and orange lacquer.
GUTTANE (formerly NOVETTE), 1963
The final piece is the GUTTANE side and coffee tables by Erik Wørts, which first appeared as a bench called NOVETTE. The solid oak legs and oak veneer tabletops of these pieces are both elegant and functional, including the characteristic ledge design to prevent stray magazines and cups from falling.
The sixth launch of the Nytikaskad collection will be available in IKEA stores globally and online from February 2025.
