Ikea Launches First Piece from the Gustav Westman Collection 2025

August 20, 2025, 8:56 am | Read time: 3 minutes

In an initial preview of his new collaboration with Ikea for 2025, Swedish designer Gustaf Westman presents the “Meatball Plate”: a porcelain plate specifically designed to showcase the famous Ikea meatballs.

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The Design: Playful, Functional, Iconic

The plate initially appears unusual, but that’s precisely its charm. It’s a long, turquoise porcelain object with a central indentation where exactly eleven meatballs can be placed side by side. This design not only looks impressive but also solves a common problem–the rolling away of the meatballs.

Gustaf Westman describes it himself: “I love designing objects for a specific purpose–it gives them a touch of humor and makes them immediately understandable.” He adds, “In Sweden, meatballs represent Christmas, and with this plate, I want to honor that tradition. The design is simple: The meatballs are arranged so that each one is visible, as if they were sitting on little thrones.”

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About the Artist

Gustaf Westman is a Swedish designer known for his mirrored, organic shapes, bold colors, and charismatic everyday objects. His works, such as bulbous plates, wavy mirrors, and sculptural accessories, have gone viral worldwide. In his collaboration with Ikea, he stays true to his style: lots of curves, vibrant colors, and playfulness.

Together with designer Evelina Kroon, Westman forms one of the three style tracks of the new collection. While Ikea itself focuses on traditional aesthetics and Evelina modernizes nostalgic elements, Westman brings a youthful, bold perspective with a clear focus on celebrating on one’s own terms.

What to Expect in the Upcoming Collection

The Meatball Plate is just the beginning. The complete twelve-piece collection by Gustaf Westman for Ikea 2025 brings a mix of functionality and playful eccentricity to plates, glasses, and other home objects, all with Westman’s signature touch. They open new avenues for communal rituals and create spaces where gatherings can be celebrated with humor and style.

According to Ikea, it’s a bold, expressive collection that encourages reinterpreting traditions: more playful, powerful, and personal.

The official launch is planned for September 9, 2025. The collection will then gradually become available in various markets.

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