IKEA OMMJÄNGE: A Modern Collection Inspired by Swedish Folklore

IKEA has launched the OMMJÄNGE, a playful and poetic collection with a name that in the Småland dialect means to spend time together. The collection draws inspiration from 19th-century Swedish folklore and brings ancient wisdom into the modern home with a wink, a twist, and a bold splash of color.

The new and limited OMMJÄNGE collection shows traditional Swedish furniture through a contemporary lens. Old folklore designs may initially appear faded and outdated. But IKEA explored ideas untouched by the sun, such as behind cabinets and inside clothes, and discovered a surprisingly vibrant color palette.

For people living in rural Sweden in the 1800s, funds and space were limited. Sleeping, eating, and socializing all took place in the same room. The products in the new OMMJÄNGE collection take inspiration from this, and while today’s small-space living may not be the same as then, it calls for the same versatile solutions.

The bride and her wedding dress, with its graphic patterns in vibrant colors, were captured by a traveling painter in 1846. Her dress was black with red textile roses and triangular shapes in green, black, red, white, and blue. And on her head, she wore a crown.

With traditional materials updated in fresh colors, OMMJÄNGE offers a new take on Swedish folklore.

The OMMJÄNGE collection pays tribute to Swedish folklore by combining traditional Swedish craftsmanship with modern-day ingenuity.

Discovered detailed, handcrafted, playful products from classic materials such as solid pine wood, wool, stoneware, and glass.

Inspired by techniques from the 1800s and folk art’s incredible attention to detail, OMMJÄNGE aims to bridge contemporary needs with forgotten traditions.

When designing these trays, Maria Vinke was inspired by the traditional Swedish “svepask”, usually round or oval little boxes made of heat-bent wood.

The two drop-shaped OMMJÄNGE trays are made from heat-bent birch veneer and come in natural birch and lacquered orange with visible grain. The handle makes them easy to carry and the holes allow you to hang them on the wall after use.

In rural Sweden during the 1800s, most people stored their clothes in a chest bench beside their bed. A great example of the type of hidden storage we still have use for today.

The OMMJÄNGE bench with storage is made from a solid pine frame with a detachable lid. With two different textile weaves on each side, you can instantly switch up your look from orange/pink to yellow/black.

In the 19th century, most Swedish homes held a small decorative liquor cabinet. The OMMJÄNGE cabinet is IKEA’s version of it, made in stained solid pine wood.

Inspired by the graphic silhouettes of Swedish folklore, it’s decorative both when opened and closed.

The classic folding table was designed as a solution for small homes and was very popular 200 years ago. The OMMJÄNGE drof-leaf table comes in its own version of the many times ornamented table, but now the tabletop itself serves as the decoration.

Designer Matilda Hunyadi wanted to improve the comfort of her solid pine OMMJÄNGE chair by giving it a slightly angled backrest, but to do so, she needed additional support.

Inspired by the rocking chair, she added short runners to the chair’s back legs. This way, she not only prevented it from tipping over but also introduced an element of surprise to an old classic.

Inspired by the lavishly decorated wedding dress from 19th-century Sweden, this handwoven rug is a colorful eye-catcher. The geometric patterns and the mix of shower and long piles give the rug a lively expression, and the wool material makes it a warm and soft refuge from cold floors.

The milk stool was initially designed to relieve the backs and knees when milking cows, but it was quickly used for many chores around the house.

The OMMJÄNGE solid pine stool was inspired by the triangular shape of chopped wood, and it comes in an orange-red stained look. Use it for tying shoes or make it a place for magazines and decorations. The small stool is lightweight and easy to move around.

The OMMJÄNGE cushion cover has a traditional pattern made in a dobby weave, creating a tactile and unique touch with a naturally crinkled effect. With an interesting pattern in cheerful colors, it’s nice to look at and soft to lean against.

The colorful OMMJÄNGE pendant lampshade is made of three steel cones in the bell-shaped form of a dress. The decorative cutout in the yellow cone reveals part of the pink petticoat and leaves a soft light on its surroundings.

The OMMJÄNGE candle holder was inspired by a Swedish wedding dress from the 1800s. Back then, it was also common for the bride to wear a crown. Let this queen in glazed stoneware become the centerpiece of your table or light up a dark corner.

The OMMJÄNGE glassware set includes a large jug, drinking glasses, bowls, and a double-sprouted serving bowl. Inspired by the glazed terracotta bowls from Swedish heritage, designer Maria Vinka decided to adapt the shapes and colors into transparent and opaque glass.

Mouth-blown by skilled artisans, each glass object has a unique character and pattern. Combining two types of stained glass instead of painting on the glass ensures that the colors stay true over time.

Inspired by classic kerosene lamps, this mouth-blown tealight holder in glass gives the traditional a fine-tuned twist. Let the clear glass in the OMMJÄNGE tealight holder reflect and amplify the candle flame, filling your room with a warm glow.

By handweaving rattan around a metal frame, IKEA created a large and stable clover-shaped basket with a fresh pop of color.

Basket weaving is considered one of the world’s oldest crafts. As part of traditional folk art, people in 19th century Sweden would braid baskets and boxes out of thinly sliced birch bark, “näver.”

The OMMJÄNGE set of baskets in two different sizes is made with the same technique but now handwoven from thinly sawn poplar. By staining every other strip of poplar, they have also added a bit of color.

The OMMJÄNGE wall hooks were inspired by the traditional method of twisting metal wire. Coated in cheerful colors with a clover shape, they come in a set of three.

The OMMJÄNGE hanging tapestry was inspired by the traditional tapestries that could adorn the Scandinavian living room wall or hang above the kitchen sofa.

The OMMJÄNGE hanging tapestry depicts an abstraction of the Swedish 19th-century bride printed on 100% woven cotton. A sound-absorbing and versatile wall decoration for the modern home.

The IKEA OMMJÄNGE collection will be available online and in stores from September 26th, 2025. Click here for more new IKEA collections.