IKEA launches KONSTRUNDA, a bold collection of art objects that bring an extra touch of creativity to everyday spaces. Bringing together seven artists and designers from different generations, cultures, and fields, the collection comprises 22 distinct pieces, designed to bring art closer and to inspire people to furnish their homes in the most personal way possible.
“We believe that art should be accessible to everyone, not just those who visit galleries. It awakens emotions, generates conversations, and can transform a house into a home. Through KONSTRUNDA we wanted to offer people a collection that encourages them to express themselves and to surround themselves with objects they love,” says Karin Gustavsson, Creative Leader for the KONSTRUNDA collection.
IKEA gave the designers the freedom to start from a “blank canvas” and to create the most personal objects possible, so that each item in the collection reflects the unique perspective and style of its creator. The name KONSTRUNDA, which in Swedish means “art tour,” reflects precisely this journey through each artist’s creative universe and the different ways in which they translate art into the home space.
The collection includes objects in glass, ceramics, furniture, and textiles. A hand-blown glass vase becomes the centerpiece of a room, a stool takes on the value of a sculpture, and textiles transform into true works of art. Bold forms, vibrant colors, and expressive silhouettes define each object and invite reflection on the place art can have in everyday life.
The designers behind the collection
Product and furniture designer Andu Masebo signs a glass table framed by an imposing structure of chrome tubes, a piece that becomes the focal point of a room. He also proposes two wooden blocks that can be viewed both as art objects and as side tables or stools one made from natural pine wood, the other finished in an intense shade of blue.
Swedish artist Lisa Reiser, who works with glass, ceramics, and metal, has created for KONSTRUNDA a series of hand-blown glass objects that are expressive both in form and texture. A green sculpture is reminiscent of a gummy candy, while a lacquered black vase reflects light in a way that showcases its rounded forms.
Lisa Hilland is among the most appreciated Swedish designers, and the idea of making art accessible to the widest possible audience was one of her main sources of inspiration. Pine wood, an emblematic material for IKEA, is showcased through a stool rich in detail, while an orange ceramic sculpture transforms empty space into an essential part of the composition.
Interior designer Emanuele Stamuli, known for his projects in the fashion and luxury retail industry, brings to the collection a family of black-and-white objects decorated with minimalist geometric motifs. Among these are a statement rug and two complementary vases, in which small imperfections become part of the charm of the pieces. “The collection gives you the freedom to choose certain objects simply because you like them or because of the way they make you feel, without them necessarily having a practical function,” says Emanuele Stamuli.
IKEA designer Akanksha Deo also viewed this collection as an opportunity to create objects that place emotion before functionality. She imagined a world full of imperfections, designed to bring personality and warmth to the home. “We live in a time when the feeling of loneliness is increasingly present in many people’s lives, and I wanted to create characters that bring a greater sense of closeness and familiarity to the home,” she says.
Humor plays an important role in her creations a highly polished stainless steel bowl surprises through its playful design and slightly distorted appearance. At the same time, an assembly of geometric blocks inspired by traditional wooden toys from her childhood in India takes on the role of a protective figure. At the center of the composition is a cube with a mirror surface, which reflects the viewer. “Because the true protector and keeper of things is you yourself,” says Akanksha. In contrast, a textile decoration in an intense blue, with a rich texture, adds energy to any wall on which it is displayed.
The youngest designers in the collection, Ingrid Leander and Igor Holtermann, explore the connection between art and interior design through bold graphics and expressive patterns. Their inspiration comes from the urban details they observe every day road markings, pedestrian crossings, or other elements we often pass by without paying attention to them. Their works are found on textiles such as decorative cushions or oversized floor pillows, as well as on a tall mirror decorated with vibrantly colored palm tree patterns, designed to transform the simple act of looking at oneself in the mirror into a moment of escape.
KONSTRUNDA invites people to bring art into their own homes, whether they choose a single statement piece or prefer to build, over time, a collection that represents them.
“At IKEA we do not set out to define or explain what art is. Our role is to make room for it in people’s homes,” says Karin Gustavsson. “Through our experience and knowledge, we turn ideas into reality, carefully choosing the materials, proportions, colors, and solutions that ensure the quality and durability of the products. Through KONSTRUNDA we offer artists a platform for expression and people the possibility of bringing home accessible art objects that represent them.”
