Since its debut in 1984, STOCKHOLM has earned a reputation for delivering high-quality, thoughtfully designed pieces that blend modern aesthetics with natural materials. The 2025 edition continues this legacy on a grander scale, embracing the principles of slow design, tactile appeal, and timeless construction.
“The purpose of the STOCKHOLM collections has always been to prove that high quality doesn’t need to come at an intimidating cost,” says Karin Gustavsson, Creative Leader for STOCKHOLM. “We have worked to create a no-compromise kind of collection where every piece tells a story.”
That commitment to storytelling and craftsmanship is evident in every piece. From solid wood dining tables to rattan-wrapped cabinets and handwoven wool rugs, the emphasis is on materials that age beautifully and design that lasts.
Two standout sofas anchor the new collection, each reflecting a unique design philosophy.
Ola Wihlborg’s modular sofa, offered in four colors including a rich turquoise velvet, is a sleek and sink-in-deep solution to the age-old annoyance of cushion-fluffing. “I wanted a sofa that kept its shape,” says Wihlborg, who fine-tuned over 30 prototypes to get the silhouette just right.
In contrast, Nike Karlsson presents a foam-free pine-framed sofa with white cushions made from woven fabric, latex, and coconut fiber—a nod to sustainable comfort using natural materials. This back-to-basics approach pairs form and function with Scandinavian purity.
Karlsson also revisits a fan-favorite material from STOCKHOLM 2017: rattan. This time, he introduces a sliding-door cabinet with a rattan weave surface shaped entirely by hand.
Rattan returns in a lounge chair, paired with a plush bouclé cushion for a soft, sculptural look.
It also shapes the backrest of a minimalist dining chair, highlighting the material’s versatility and timelessness.
Nature takes a starring role in the textiles designed by Paulin Machado. Her handwoven wool rugs depict birch tree motifs in earthy greens and grayscale hues. Lampshades are covered in leaf and mushroom prints, while merino wool throws and pillows add bursts of seasonal color. “Nature is the best designer,” says Machado. “Every color matches beautifully in the natural world.”
For the dining room, STOCKHOLM 2025 delivers an elegant lineup of glazed ceramic and porcelain dishes, minimalist glassware, and sculptural vases—including two mouth-blown glass designs and one bold ceramic black piece.
Even the chandeliers carry the collection’s attention to detail: two glass fixtures with a retro flair come packaged with white gloves for assembly, a small gesture underscoring the collection’s reverence for craftsmanship.
Three Swedish designers—Wihlborg, Karlsson, and Machado—have shaped this collection with a shared appreciation for Stockholm’s dual nature: the vibrant city and its serene surroundings. Earth tones mingle with natural woods; curved lines meet hand-tied textures. The result is a collection that feels deeply rooted in place and purpose.
From statement furniture to small decor treasures, STOCKHOLM 2025 proves that luxury doesn’t have to mean lavish. It’s about slowing down, choosing quality, and filling your home with pieces that feel just right.
STOCKHOLM 2025 lands in IKEA stores and online on April 10.