{"id":4256,"date":"2009-04-14T00:01:42","date_gmt":"2009-04-14T05:01:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kitkadesigntoronto.com\/?p=4256"},"modified":"2009-06-20T14:04:56","modified_gmt":"2009-06-20T19:04:56","slug":"ikea-highlow-designer-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kitka.ca\/?p=4256","title":{"rendered":"IKEA High\/Low: Designer on a budget"},"content":{"rendered":"

Alright, when reading the title I can hear you go so what? Of course IKEA is design on a budget. But we were struck yesterday by a few new products that really do bring the designs of classics, albeit slightly altered, into the homes of people who wouldn’t ordinarily be able to afford them. All it takes is a few comparative high and lows to really see the similarities of these familiar faces…<\/p>\n

1. Jielde<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n

\"ikea-forsalight\"<\/p>\n

Spotted at IKEA<\/p>\n

In John’s post about getting the look of French Modern<\/a>, he featured Jielde task lights so they were fresh in my mind. Imagine my surprise (or non-surprise, really, as IKEA tends to sell versions of design classics all the time) to see a similar looking light at IKEA – and you know what, they had a good quality look to them – I just wish they came in more colour choices (though black DOES look pretty sexy).<\/p>\n

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HIGH<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"jielde-signal\"<\/p>\n

Jielde Signal Desk Lamp $450 at Ministry of the Interior<\/a><\/p>\n

LOW
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"ikeaforsa3\"<\/p>\n

Forsa Desk Lamp $24.99 at IKEA<\/a> (comes in black and nikel plated)<\/p>\n

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………………………………………………………………………………………………………<\/p>\n

2. Verner Panton<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"ikea-365brasa\"<\/p>\n

Spotted at IKEA (is it just us or do these look like mushrooms?)<\/p>\n

\"ikea-365brasa-4\"<\/p>\n

Spotted at IKEA<\/p>\n

………………………………………………………………………………………………………<\/p>\n

HIGH<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"verner<\/p>\n

\n

Verner Panton\u2019s Panthella Floor and Table Lamps
\n$610-$740USD at Hive Modern<\/a><\/p>\n

LOW<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"brasafloorandtable\"<\/p>\n

\n

\n

365+ Brasa Floor & Table Lamp
\n$89.99-$139.00 at IKEA<\/a><\/p>\n

………………………………………………………………………………………………………<\/p>\n

3. Verner Panton<\/strong> (again)<\/p>\n

\"ikea-365brasa-2\"<\/p>\n

Spotted at IKEA<\/p>\n

Yes, these are the pendant version of the table and floor versions above, but hanging from the ceiling, they do take on the appearance of Panton’s FlowerPot light, minus the exposed bulb.<\/p>\n

………………………………………………………………………………………………………<\/p>\n

HIGH<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"flowerpot_white_panton\"<\/p>\n

Verner Panton FlowerPot Pendant Light
\n$201.06USD at Scandinavian Design Center<\/a><\/p>\n

LOW<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"brasapendant\"<\/p>\n

365+ Brasa Pendant Light $49.99 at IKEA<\/a><\/p>\n

………………………………………………………………………………………………………<\/p>\n

4. Alvar Aalto<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

I’m including the follow stool and table because we recently purchased them for our office and really enjoy them! Every time we look at them we are reminded of Aalto’s designs, but in no way do we feel like we’re missing out for not having the “real deal.” [er…EDIT! Since being in the Aalto house, I totally reneg that statement. Now if only Artek would honor Aalto’s initial focus on affordable design].<\/p>\n


\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

HIGH<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"artekstool60\"<\/p>\n

Artek Aalto Stool 60 in Natural Birch $250USD
\nAlso comes with a red, black or white top.
\nat nestliving<\/a> (online) or Ella & Elliott<\/a> (in Toronto)<\/p>\n

\n

LOW<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"ikeafrosta\"<\/p>\n

Frosta stool $12.99 at IKEA<\/a>
\nIt’s actually pretty sturdy – more so than a lot of their stools. [I reneg this too…our is wobbly already]<\/p>\n

………………………………………………………………………………………………………<\/p>\n

5. Alvar Aalto (again)<\/p>\n

HIGH<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"artekaalto\"<\/p>\n

Artek Aalto Dining Table 81, birch with white top
\n$1,210USD at nestliving<\/a><\/p>\n

LOW<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"ikeavika\"<\/p>\n

Vika Grevsta\/Vika Oleby (table and legs come separate)
\nBirch with white top $129 (also comes in black top)
\nat IKEA<\/a><\/p>\n

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I hope that this series of high\/low inspired you to revisit IKEA for special pieces – it’s never good to ikeafy your home completely, but with some small smart choices, you can make very effective and budget friendly purchases. Of course, nothing really beats the real thing, but while we’re working on becoming millionairs, these will do…<\/p>\n

– Juli –<\/p>\n

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