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This highly rated shopper favorite is back, just in time for the holidays
Just in time for the holiday season, IKEA has brought back its STRÅLA matchstick lamp, a $44.99 accent light shaped like three oversized matches leaned together. Their glowing tips make it look like someone has just struck them, which is a fun departure from the usual stars and snowflakes in the holiday aisle.
The STRÅLA stands just 26 inches tall and 13 inches wide, so it can work as a tabletop or small floor lamp. The stems are made from solid pine, and the built-in LEDs have two brightness settings. At just 5 lumens, though, this is strictly mood lighting. The LEDs are rated for approximately 25,000 hours of use.
In this article: STRÅLA LED floor lamp, VINTERFINT Artificial Christmas tree, indoor/outdoor and STRÅLA Lamp shade, paper star/green white
The rest of IKEA's holiday collection is more traditionally festive — an artificial tree, a miniature gingerbread village, paper stars and more. Check out some of the highlights below.
IKEA's holiday collection is already here
STRÅLA LED floor lamp, matchstick-shaped wood
At 26 inches tall, STRÅLA is more of a quirky accent piece than a conventional floor lamp. Three lacquered pine matchsticks lean together, with illuminated tips. Its built-in LEDs offer two brightness levels, and it has an extra-long cord for flexibility.
VINTERFINT Artificial Christmas tree, indoor/outdoor
At 94.5 inches tall and nearly 58 inches across, this artificial tree is substantial. Its plastic branches are supported by a steel central structure and can be angled outward to give the tree more fullness. After the holidays, the tree unscrews for easier storage.
STRÅLA Lamp shade, paper star/green white
This 28-inch paper star is just $7.99. Hang it in a window or place it over a table lamp — it works as a decoration or as a lamp shade.
VINTERFINT Wall decoration, pine
No room for a Christmas tree? This solid pine wall decoration lies flat against a wall and can be extended horizontally, so you control how much space it takes up. Then, you can hang ornaments on the wooden "branches." It folds closed when the holidays end so it's easy to store away for next year.
VINTERFINT Tree ornament set of 3, birds/mixed colors
Instead of boxes of identical baubles, these three fabric birds add character and charm to your tree. Designed by Monika Forsberg, they're made with recycled materials to look like a colorful peacock and two whimsical ducks.
VINTERFINT Scented candle in metal cup, apple-shaped
This candle comes inside a gold painted apple keepsake tin. Lift it's lid to reveal the candle, which is made with plant-based wax and scented with apple, cinnamon and vanilla. It burns for up to 24 hours, and the tin is reusable after.
VINTERFINT Decoration, set of 3, christmas tree green
A cluster of three small trees can sit on a mantel or down the center of a table for a festive centerpiece. They're made from stoneware with a green glaze, so they easily dress up any holiday display.
VINTERFINT Garland, bauble red
A strand of small red baubles is a simple way to add color to a shelf, tree or mantel. This garland runs 2.5 yards long, with tiny red baubles strung on red-and-white striped polyester string. It's narrow enough to layer with greenery or other ornaments.
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IKEA's holiday gingerbread kit comes with baked cookie pieces that assemble into 18 tiny elves that can be combined with gingerbread houses to build a tabletop village. You'll need to buy icing and candy decorations separately; only the cookies are included.
STRÅLA LED table decoration, battery-operated dome/village
This miniature winter village can go on a shelf, windowsill or entryway table without an outlet nearby — it's fully battery operated. It lights up with warm white LEDs and has a built-in timer that keeps it lit for six hours a day.
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