In 1985 Ikea introduced the Stockholm collection for the very first time. Made as a move to reach a different consumer, a customer that had grown up with the company and was now an adult with more money to spend, the collection was titled “New Classics”. The aim, as the title suggest, was to create a new line that would stand the test of time using higher quality materials yet still remain within a relatively affordable price range. To create what would one day become vintage classics. The collection was a success and some of the pieces did in fact become classics.

This years edition, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Stockholm collections, contained 96 pieces, quite a bit more than previous years. Finding inspiration in the nature surrounding the city itself - in the water and archipelago, the forests and changing seasons. Echoing the direction of the 2017 collection (which leaned heavily into rattan), the 2025 edition feels more mature, bold, and varied, embracing the full spectrum of Scandinavian design tradition. Consisting of solid wood, natural fibers, hand-blown glassware and ceramics, the collection leans into a slightly more sophisticated and updated approach to design than we are used to seeing at Ikea.

The way we live our lives at home has changed drastically over the last few years and so has the way we decorate and organise our spaces. The Stockholm collection seems to take this into account, with a modular sofa, space conscious side tables and curated design accents that reflects the new lifestyle values that have emerged - flexibility, intentionality and personality. They are designed to feel curated, collected and thoughtful, which might not be words we tend to associate with Ikea.

The 2025 Stockholm collection I think beautifully captures where we currently are. We are looking ahead, wanting to collect and curate our spaces, creating interiors that resonate with us and with the times we live in. This collection might have slightly higher prices than we are used to seeing at Ikea, but at the same time it offers timeless beauty grounded in nature and heritage and could be seen as a first step for those looking to invest in their furniture and create a home that feels intentional and long-lasting.

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