IKEA is Bringing Back *That* Niels Gammelgaard Shelving Unit

If you’re into buying vintage furniture, chances are you have had your eye on the Niels Gammelgaard IKEA shelving unit at some point, likely at a price *much* higher than it originally sold for back in the 1980s.

Now, the Swedish furniture giant is relaunching the much-coveted item as part of the Nytillverkad collection, which sees designs from the 60s, 70s, and 80s brought back into production. “If the next generation and their children after them find the design fantastic, then you have succeeded as designer,” Gammelgaard told Hypebeast, upon the news of the reissue.

The new pieces range from chairs through to textiles, many of which can be customised to better-suit the 2024 customer. Some have featured in previous drops, but now come in an updated color, with bold oranges, reds, blues and greens featuring across the full collection.

“Simply adding one piece from this collection will make a statement, with items that can also change form and colour to fit each individual home,” says Karin Gustavsson, creative leader of the Nytillverkad collection.” We have pulled inspiration from four decades, reimagining the pieces to feel fresh and new. You will find a palette of bold colours, as well as softer, curvier accent pieces and playful prints to make every day that little bit more joyful.”

Here, we break down the pieces being brought back for series six.

MOFALLA (previously known as COX), 1978

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This foldable living room chair combines a thick, durable canvas fabric stretched over metal legs. Also designed by Niels Gammelgaard, it has become a bit of a collectors item, and can go for a hefty price tag.

DYVLINGE (previously MILA), 1967

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The DYVLINGE swivel armchair was designed by Gillis Lundgren as an “anti-stress armchair”, and was first presented in the 1967 catalogue. One of the brand’s most successful designs, it now arrives in a bold orange.

SOTENÄS (previously PUCK), 1969

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Another piece by Lundgren, the SOTENÄS was described by the designer as “youthful and festive” upon its release. Now, along with its new name, it comes in a new color – “festive” red.

BYAKORRE (previously GUIDE), 1985

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Ah, the piece everyone has been waiting for. The BYAKORRE (or GUIDE) shelves have become much-coveted, and really put Niels Gammelgaard’s name on the map for younger design enthusiasts. The simple, industrial-looking design has made the piece popular across vintage reselling sites, and for this version, the shelves are finished with multicoloured edging on one side, and white on the other. “I love the idea that you can switch the mood in your home through design,” says Gammelgaard. “This piece allows you to play and customise the shelf to your whim, whether you want bold colours or something more subtle.”

ÄNGSVITVINGE (previously MOLN then SKYAR), 1973

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This graphic bedding was one of the first pieces of IKEA textiles. Allowing buyers to sleep in a sky full of clouds, it was firstly created through screen printing – but its success meant that production needed to be scaled up, and as such, the designer Sven Fristedt adapted the pattern to make it work for rotary printing.

KLIPPBRÄCKA (previously MODIG KORN), 1997

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Embodying the bold graphics often associated with the 90s, the patterns seen across the KLIPPBRACKA textiles – created by Anna Efverlund –  were based on popcorn shapes.

KÄLLARHALS (previously SNURRA), 1995

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These vases – also by Efverlund – take on a bulbous, curvy form. Now named KÄLLARHALS, they were first presented in the 1995 catalogue, but have been recreated in clear yellow and orange lacquer.

GUTTANE (previously NOVETTE), 1963

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Last but not least comes Erik Wørts’ GUTTANE side and coffee tables, which started life as a bench named NOVETTE. With their solid oak legs and oak veneer tabletops, the pieces are both elegant and functional, including the characteristic ledge designed to catch stray magazines and cups from falling off the edge.

The sixth launch of the Nytillverkad collection will be available at IKEA stores globally and online starting in February 2025.