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IKEA Gratulera Collection- 75 Years

Ikea has a limited edition collection to mark their 75th anniversary.

 

They have featured a few decades.

The first is the 50s-60s.

 

 

Step into the 50-60’s; a time when designs capture a somber expression where darker woods meet classic lines. Celebrating IKEA turning 75 years, GRATULERA vintage collection features everything you need to add a modern retro touch to your home. For example, the STRANDMON armchair is now being brought back in a new color. And did you know it was one of Ingvar Kamprad’s favorites? Sit back and explore GRATULERA - but it’s a limited edition so if you like something, act fast.

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Let’s reminisce back to the 70’s and 80’s with a smile on our faces! This edition of furniture, lighting, tableware and textiles is bold, colorful and fun. Perhaps you have an old KLIPPAN at home? Now is your chance to update it: For GRATULERA vintage collection, new covers are available in a bright yellow, fiery red and a cool cobalt blue.

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Looking back upon the 90’s, it doesn’t feel all too long ago, right? It’s the future now but these updated items are still for today - for example BJURÅN chair, formerly known as ÖGLA. It was first launched back in 1961. It’s a real statement piece, don’t you agree? Place it by itself as a single pop of color or as a set around your dining table.
This 90-00’s edition of GRATULERA vintage collection features furniture, textiles, tableware (and even a small deco horse) in a Scandinavian sleek expression. 
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Re: IKEA Gratulera Collection- 75 Years

It is funny how retro look backs in terms of design and fashion focus on the extremes of that decade.  I was alive and well in the 70s, and I don't remember ANYONE having a living room even remotely like that photo.  Maybe in high fashion areas, like NYC?  But middle America?  Not so much.


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Re: IKEA Gratulera Collection- 75 Years

I'm with @Peaches McPhee on the style of this LR - no one I know had anything similar to this style.

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Re: IKEA Gratulera Collection- 75 Years

When I was a child we had a chair similar to the grey one in the first photo.

 

I really don't like and wouldn’t purchase anything in any of these photos.  

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I can't say that I've seen these styles either.  I'll pass.

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Couldn't sit in any of these chairs.  My back would kill me!

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Re: IKEA Gratulera Collection- 75 Years

This looks like a cross between the movie Casino and the Brady Bunch....A no for me.

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No way.I prefer comfy.