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Manga Furniture At Ikea?

Who doesn't want manga covering their furniture?



This is an interesting combination.  Ikea, the Scandinavian furniture store will be adding a new line this month called CHARLOTTA, according to blog site, RoomService.  The line will include a collection of fabrics from designer  Åsa Ekström. 
 
I do have to say that I am a little surprised and pleased by this.  Ikea has always been known for their Swedish styles and it's nice to see them embracing another culture.  Plus it looks pretty dang cool.   
 
It could be argued that the designs aren't true manga styles since they were created by a Scandinavian designer.  But according to the blog,  Åsa Ekström became inspired by manga at the age of 13.  Let's hope that the line is successful and Ikea will add more designs to the line.  Perhaps we can get Gia and John to pick some up for the office. 

FLCL1on Feb. 7, 2010 at 9:14 a.m.
thats kinda 5W337 
 
although isnt that godzilla theme racist lol
GMan staff on Feb. 7, 2010 at 9:15 a.m.
I thought the inclusion of a Godzilla-like creature was sterotypical.  But he does look kinda cute there.
FLCL1on Feb. 7, 2010 at 9:17 a.m.
@GMan:  
eh, i gotta admitt though: i would buy it lol
giaon Feb. 7, 2010 at 9:44 a.m.
Yanno...maybe it's just because I do this full-time but I think I draw the line at manga sheets. 
 
Unless they had Celty on them or something.
GMan staff on Feb. 7, 2010 at 9:45 a.m.
@gia: You don't think that pillow would look good on one of our Ikea chairs in the office?
RockmanBionicson Feb. 7, 2010 at 10:36 a.m.
Hm, I think that's the same Åsa that had some kind of small series in the swedish Manga Mania at one point. She was interviewed about somehting too I think. 
I dunno, it was so long ago that I read that magazine, I bet it's been cancelled by now. 
 
Also for the record, the letter "Å" sounds like the Oh in Yu-Gi-Oh. Well sorta.
nginsmallon Feb. 7, 2010 at 3:21 p.m.
I live right by an Ikea and now i'm kinda tempted to go out and buy a piece of furniture.  This can't end well.
Superevil225on Feb. 7, 2010 at 5:54 p.m.
Ok time to take a trip to the mainland and visit the Ikea there. I want sooooo bad!
Nixiuson Feb. 8, 2010 at 1:48 a.m.
I think the 'art work' on the wall looks pretty awesome, might see if I can convince my GF to let me have them =)
Lance_McCloudon Feb. 8, 2010 at 7:48 a.m.
I'm tired of the entire debate of the definition of the word manga and if its a style or not by the way. Its manga inspired and thats what the article says so I don't have any complaints about it here. I like the idea of manga furniture, but its something you can quite easily fix yourself if you want. I already have plans for some things I might do in this area when i get a new apartment in the near future.
 
  @GMan: I would agree its stereotypical, but for something like this I think its the right and only way to go. 
John_Martoneon Feb. 8, 2010 at 3:35 p.m.
@Nixius said:
" I think the 'art work' on the wall looks pretty awesome, might see if I can convince my GF to let me have them =) "
Its better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission. ^_^
 
@GMan said:
" @gia: You don't think that pillow would look good on one of our Ikea chairs in the office? "
I could see that. Great find GMan!
Soranthemanon Feb. 12, 2010 at 8:35 a.m.

I never thought I would ever see Godzilla go on a rampage through Stockholm! I hope Ikea makes more stuff like this in the future!
giaon Feb. 12, 2010 at 1:18 p.m.
@Sorantheman: If this stuff sells well enough I bet they will!

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