Some people dream of world peace. Others dream of financial freedom. And then there are those who dream of a perfectly lined row of IKEA meatballs. Well, good news for the latter crowd: that oddly specific dream has just been realized.
IKEA has teamed up with Swedish designer Gustaf Westman, the man behind playful furniture with curvy silhouettes and candy colors—like the Baguette Bag—to create a porcelain plate dedicated to the one true Swedish icon: the meatball.
The IKEA x Gustaf Westman Meatball Plate doesn’t just hold food, it stages it. Each perfectly round meatball gets its own little spot, arranged in a straight line like they’re contestants in a pageant. All it’s missing is a tiny sash across each one that reads “Mr. Beef,” “Ms. Plant,” or “Miss Salmon.”
The plate is part of a 12-piece collection designed to reimagine modern celebrations. While it was made with meatballs in mind, you can line up olives, truffles, cheese cubes, or even grapes if you feel like confusing your guests. Crafted from porcelain, the serving plate is tailored to the IKEA standard meatball size (about 3.5 cm diameter).
The full collection will be revealed on September 9, with sales varying by market. Pricing is to be announced.
Images: IKEA.
