Designer Ilse Crawford has created a pair of ceramic and linen lamps for IKEA as the latest piece in a long-running collaboration with the brand.
Named Halgatt, the pair of lamps was designed by Crawford to have a classic form that would make them extremely versatile.
Each of the lamps has a ceramic base with a linen-covered shade, with one square and the other rounded.
"When I design lamps, I want them to bring warmth and life to a room," said Crawford.
"The challenge is to capture a classic's qualities – the right proportions, choice of materials and shade, and a timelessness that makes the lamp always feel relevant," she continued.
"My inspiration for Halgatt comes from how we live our lives. They have a versatility that supports the decor rather than dominating it – and are just as suitable in the living room as in a dining room, a bedroom or a work area."
The lamps mark the continuation of a long-running partnership between IKEA and Crawford.
Her bamboo Sinnerlig lamp, launched in 2015, formed part of IKEA's first "designer collaboration" and remains in production.
Crawford was mindful to ensure that the lamps would be aesthetically pleasing both when they are on and off.
"In my view, good interiors are well-lived-in spaces because they reflect and support the people who live there," she said.
"But without them being lit, the lamps will continue to be equally aesthetically appealing because they are designed so beautifully."
Each of the lamps was designed to be affordable, with the square-based lamp costing £25 and the rounded base costing £35.
"We wanted to offer two expressions of the same idea, with classic materials and earthy tones," added IKEA lighting product developer Chiara Ripalti.
"One took a more distinctive shape, balanced with a tone-on-tone palette. The other a more traditional cylinder, given depth through its rich, dark glaze. Both unmistakably carry the signature of Ilse, at a price that puts it within reach."
Earlier this year, IKEA realised its latest PS collection, which contained a flexible lamp and an inflatable chair. In an opinion piece for Dezeen, Debika Ray described the collection as a timely reminder that affordable design can also be joyful.
