The Trendy IKEA Lamp You're About To See In Every Influencer's Home

IKEA has been around since 1943, and it has survived through many an era and a whole laundry list of trends. But the Swedish company isn't still around just thanks to its meatballs (though they are a compelling reason to visit). It has continuously created affordable, interesting, stylish, and quality home goods that range through almost everything you need to finish and decorate your home on a budget. IKEA is constantly coming out with new designs, but it's also notorious for bringing back era favorites — like the most recent Nytillverkad collection, which features reimagined pieces that are now being brought back into circulation with a bit of re-imagination and redesign. 

Though there are many fun finds to be had at IKEA, one of the store's most inventive and interesting categories is often its lighting features. If you loved the VARMBLIXT donut lamp that broke the internet recently, you will want to check out one of IKEA's newest featured lighting designs. As a part of the Gustaf Westman holiday collaboration, the STRÅLA decorative table lamp is now available for purchase, and it is not only sculptural and wireless, but it's also listed at only $20, which is a steal when compared to the $99 price tag for the glowing donut. Or, if this lamp isn't quite your speed, you may want to check out something else in the collection that has recently gone viral for its whimsy — the IKEA STRÅLÅ matchstick floor lamp.

Gustaf Westman is a Swedish design studio that was founded very recently, in 2020. While you may not have heard the name before, there's a good chance that you have swiped past its signature chunky plate on one social media app or another. But even if you didn't know where the recognizable style of large rounded edges and solid colors came from, it's hard to look at this little lamp and not feel at least a little cuteness aggression. This lamp — as well as many other creations by the designer — blends the simple lines of Scandinavian design with bold, maximalist colors. The result is something that feels a bit like it could be part of an upscale Little Tikes dollhouse — and design influencers are already showing it off. 

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Since this lamp is wireless, you aren't limited to any particular placement, and you can easily move it around should you like to redecorate. The outer rings are also adjustable, allowing you to change their position from flat to askew. It has two dimmable settings, so you can set it to your preferences. The built-in LED light means you won't have to change the lightbulb and it uses less energy and lasts longer than a traditional lightbulb (though that does mean that once the lamp is dead, it's dead for good). Though it uses batteries, it is also rechargeable via USB-C port. So head to IKEA if you're hoping to snag this IKEA novelty lamp for yourself.