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Intro
Most IKEA products are designed anonymously, but the annual PS (Post Scriptum) collection makes way for cool "designer" furniture at great prices. Created with new forms, functions, materials, and sustainability in mind, the point is that not all of your friends will own these really excellent pieces. Cruise through the gallery to see our favorites from this year's collection and download the PDF here to see the rest.
The 10 Best IKEA PS 2012 Products
10
Sofa
Price: $899.00
Designer: Nike Karlsson
Designer Thoughts: "Many modern sofas feel heavy and clumsy. The inspiration for IKEA PS 2012 sofa came instead from old tubular steel sofas that are light and airy. At the same time, design is more and more concerned with the environment. Many sofas today contain materials that cannot be recycled. That's why we tested different solutions and chose pocket springs. Pocket springs are used in mattresses and are pockets with small springs in them. Metal springs aren't just easier to recycle, lots of springs also means a lot of comfort."
7
Chair With Armrests
Price: $89.99
Designer: Ebba Strandmark
Designer Thoughts: "Armchairs are true classics and they've had a given place in our kitchens for a very long time. Today, we socialize in our kitchens more than ever before. We spend more time dining and enjoying long conversations over good wine. That puts high demands on comfort and is what inspired us to develop IKEA PS 2012 armchair one step further. We raised the backrest and added two armrests. Now it's easier to sit down and stand up, and you can lean back comfortably and spend hour after hour in the company of good friends."
6
Dining Table
Price: $179.00
Designer: Jon Karlsson
Designer Thoughts: "Functional furniture in hardwood, like teak, was modern in the 1950s. I wanted to find a design that was related to the style of the '50s, but use materials that are much better for the environment. Bamboo is a material that grows quickly, and when it's layer-glued it becomes extremely hard and durable. Plus, it resembles teak. IKEA PS 2012 dining table is a table that flirts with '50s design, but is produced with concern for the future."
5
LED Pendant Lamp
Price: $99.99
Designer: Henrik Preutz
Designer Thoughts: “My inspiration for IKEA PS 2012 pendant lamp came from both classic pendant lamps and from modern LED technology. With LED technology, light diodes can be built into the shade itself, which reflects the light and makes it less harsh. It gives an even better light to read, eat and work in, quite simply. There are many advantages with LED. For instance, did you know that LED bulbs use up to 80% less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs and have a lifetime of up to 20,000 hours?”
4
Candlestick
Price: $19.99
Designer: Ehlén Johansson
Designer Thoughts: "Classic candelabras have charm and create a pleasant atmosphere. But they're not flexible and can't be adapted to suit your home or your mood. IKEA PS 2012 candlestick is designed in separate parts that you can put together in different combinations. That leaves it up to you to decide whether you want a more traditional candlestick or an asymmetrical candelabra. Our technicians also found a good balance between design and materials. In spite of many daring combinations, the candlestick is stable every time."
2
Children's Armchair
Price: $19.99
Designers: Marianne Hagberg & Knut Hagberg
Designer Thoughts: "At IKEA we think a lot about what children need when they play. We started with an old children's armchair that we had designed years ago, but instead of fabric and foam we developed a stackable and more environmentally friendly version in plastic. We also added a practical table that has space to store toys. We believe that children want to play everywhere, which you can see by our design and choice of materials. Both IKEA PS 2012 children's armchair and table can withstand more play and the new extra wide feet make them more stable on the floor."
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Cushion Chair
Price: $7.00
Designer: Maria Vinka
Designer Thoughts: "All my textiles have dots. Dots are energetic and spread joy. Looking through old IKEA catalogues convinced me even more. At IKEA we’ve always focused on simplicity and playfulness. I continued that tradition with simple and immediate patterns, but in different, carefully chosen materials. For example, IKEA PS 2012 duvet cover is made of linen because it’s both cool and comfortable to sleep in. And linen can be grown in cooler climates, where artificial irrigation and pesticides are rarely needed."
