IKEA’s latest lighting launch proves great design doesn’t have to cost a fortune

IKEA has unveiled two new floor lamps created in collaboration with Raffaella Mangiarotti, known to be one of Europe’s most sought-after industrial designers. The new Mossplym and Trådnate lamps combine refined, high-end design with the kind of surprisingly accessible price point IKEA is known for.

This isn’t the first time Mangiarotti has worked with IKEA. Her debut design – the Bäcknate lamp – is a table and floor light inspired by an orchid and crafted from folded paper. The launch also arrives only a few months after IKEA's collaboration with Teklan on a colourful line of speakers and lights.

Both the Mossplym and Trådnate lamps are available to buy now. The Trådnate is priced at £50, whilst the Mossplym costs £70, and both can be purchased through the IKEA website or in store.

The Mossplym lamp pairs solid oak with blow-moulded glass and Italian white Carrara marble. Available in either light or dark oak, the slim wooden stem sits on a weighty marble base, and a rounded glass shade casts a soft ambient glow on the top. There's also a smaller adjustable shade positioned lower on the pole which offers focused lighting for reading or tasks.

The Trådnate takes a more architectural approach, featuring two parallel supports that each hold an opaque shade. One shade points upwards to brighten the room, whilst the other sits on a rotatable arm so you can direct the light where it’s needed most.

Speaking about the collaboration, Mangiarotti said: “I’ve always had a passion for lighting, and it’s a dream to combine different functions and types of light – with the kind of global reach only accessible through IKEA.”