IKEA Gustaf Westman collection lands in Australia with limited stock and two-per-customer cap

IKEA will bring the Gustaf Westman x IKEA collection to Australia on Sept. 29, introducing a 12-piece line of tableware and home objects designed by Swedish designer Gustaf Westman. Anticipation for the drop is high, and the retailer has announced a first-come, first-served sale with a limit of two items per customer as demand runs strong worldwide. The sale begins at 10 a.m. local time and will be offered in-store and online, with delivery only and no click-and-collect in some locations.

Due to shipping delays, some products in the Gustaf Westman collection will not be on sale in IKEA stores in Perth and Adelaide on Sept. 29. Customers in those cities can still shop the full range online and opt for home delivery. The collection is part of IKEA’s annual Christmas lineup, called VINTERFINT, and is expected to sell out quickly as demand for the whimsical pieces remains high across markets.

In Australia, the 12 pieces cover both tableware and home objects and feature Westman’s signature playful color palette and sculptural forms. Among the highlights are a spiral bouncy vase, porcelain dining plates, and a portable lantern with a hidden feature. The pieces are designed to feel both practical and whimsically bold, blending a Nordic sensibility with a wink of humor.

The spiral vase is built from a single metal spiral that twists into an hourglass-like silhouette and houses a separate glass vessel. When flowers are placed inside, the spiral is said to bounce, creating a dynamic visual as stems weave through the pastel pink coil. Westman characterizes the design as a pair of seemingly useless objects that only function together, a playful reminder that form and function can coexist in surprising ways.

The lantern, described by Westman during a recent preview, features a round, layered body that twists into an expanded orbital shape. It can be styled flat or twisted into its orbital form, offering versatility for indoor use or as an outdoor lantern. The piece is rechargeable, aligning with IKEA’s increasingly rechargeable and energy-conscious product language and its emphasis on outdoor living spaces.

Porcelain dining plates in forest green and bubble gum pink are designed to fit together like a mosaic, inviting mix-and-match arrangements on the table. Westman has said he loves the idea of family sets that can be rearranged to suit different occasions, a sentiment echoed in the way the plates are intended to complement other objects in the line, including candle holders and a blue meatball plate that mimics a tiny throne for meatballs.

A pink porcelain cup and saucer set, and a few other pieces, round out the collection. The oversized saucer is intentionally large so cookies and biscuits can be displayed around the cup, a nod to a family cookie tradition Westman mentioned during previews in Seoul.

The Gustaf Westman x IKEA collection was first showcased in Seoul, South Korea, on Sept. 10 as part of an international preview. The designer spoke about infusing humor into everyday objects, explaining that fun and playfulness can coexist with everyday practicality. His philosophy has been a recurring thread in interviews and previews, underscoring why some pieces draw attention beyond traditional kitchenware.

IKEA Australia confirmed the 12-piece lineup will be available in stores and online from 10 a.m. local time on Sept. 29. Availability at Perth and Adelaide stores will be limited due to shipping delays; those customers can instead order online with home delivery. The rollout in other states will run in-store and online, with the delivery option highlighted for most regions. As with many limited-edition drops, stock levels are expected to move quickly, and customers are encouraged to check the IKEA Australia site for live availability.

The collection’s arrival in Australia marks another example of IKEA leveraging collaborations with design names to broaden its product storytelling while balancing supply constraints. The mix of bold colors—bubble gum pink, forest green, and softer pastels—alongside sculptural forms aims to appeal to a demographic that values both design-forward aesthetics and practical home goods. Analysts note that limited-per-customer caps and delivery-only options are common tactics to manage demand and logistics for high-profile drops.

Cindy Tran traveled to Seoul, South Korea, as a guest of IKEA, and reported on the initial preview and the designer’s remarks about the collection. The Australian release continues IKEA’s pattern of coordinating global unveilings with regional rollouts designed to minimize spoilage while maximizing consumer anticipation.