5 Popular Ceiling Lamps from IKEA – Real Photos, Real Atmosphere

17.05.2025

When it comes to home lighting, ceiling lamps are more than just light sources — they shape atmosphere, define style, and often act as the visual anchor of a room. IKEA has long offered some of the most accessible, design-forward lighting options on the market.

Here are five of the most loved and talked-about IKEA pendant lamps, each with their own distinctive features and functions – based on how they look and perform in real life.

🌫️ HÖGVIND – Elegant Trio in Smoked Glass

The HÖGVIND pendant lamp brings together three hand-blown, smoke-gray glass shades in one beautifully cohesive fixture. Each shade features a perforated metal diffuser inside, casting a soft glow while reducing glare.

Its brushed nickel details and architectural design make it a perfect choice for modern dining areas or kitchen islands.

Key Features:
  • Design: By Aaron Probyn

  • Finish: Brushed nickel with smoked hand-blown glass

  • Lighting: 3x GU10 LED bulbs (sold separately)

  • Adjustable Height: 70 cm to 155 cm

  • Width: 41 cm

  • Style: Industrial-modern with ambient diffusion

🍃 SINNERLIG – Natural Beauty in Handwoven Bamboo

Designed by Ilse Crawford, the SINNERLIG lamp is one of IKEA's most iconic lighting pieces. Its natural bamboo weave creates a warm, organic feel while casting soft, intricate shadows on nearby surfaces.

Perfect over dining tables, bedrooms or reading nooks, it brings a calm and earthy tone into any room.

Key Features:
  • Material: Handwoven bamboo (each lamp is unique)

  • Design: By Ilse Crawford

  • Lighting: E27 socket for LED or warm-glow bulb

  • Diameter: 50 cm

  • Style: Scandinavian-natural, warm and textured

🌀 IKEA PS 2014 – Adjustable Light in a Futuristic Form

The IKEA PS 2014 is a statement piece. Its origami-like outer shell can be adjusted with a simple pull of the string, changing both the shape of the lamp and the quality of the light. Open it for more light, close it for a soft ambient glow.

This lamp is ideal for design lovers or anyone who wants a bit of interaction with their lighting.

Key Features:
  • Function: Adjustable light output via pull cord

  • Lighting: E27 socket

  • Diameter (open): 35 cm

  • Materials: Polypropylene plastic, powder-coated steel

  • Style: Futuristic, interactive, sculptural

☁️ VINDKAST – Soft Diffused Light with a Fabric Touch

The VINDKAST ceiling lamp offers a cloud-like softness through its layered fabric design. The round, padded shade gently diffuses the light, creating a calm, cozy atmosphere in bedrooms or relaxed living spaces.

Its neutral look blends effortlessly with both minimalist and warm-toned interiors.

Key Features:
  • Material: Polyester fabric and metal

  • Lighting: E27 socket

  • Diameter: 50 cm

  • Design: Lightweight, floating appearance

  • Style: Minimalist, soft, calming

🌗 SKYMNINGEN – Pleated Elegance in Motion

With a pleated, almost fan-like shape, SKYMNINGEN creates beautiful patterns of light and shadow on the ceiling and walls. The lamp offers a sculptural look even when switched off and works well as a centerpiece in a calm, elegant interior.

Its soft white tone complements neutral palettes and refined furniture setups.

Key Features:
  • Material: Polypropylene and aluminum

  • Diameter: 54 cm

  • Lighting: E27 socket

  • Style: Sculptural, pleated, elegant

  • Effect: Creates artistic light-shadow play

💡 Looking for More IKEA Lighting Ideas?

From pendant lamps to wall sconces, IKEA's lighting range is full of thoughtful designs that blend style and function. For a complete overview of how to choose the right light for each room – including brightness, placement, and bulb types – check out:

👉 The Ultimate Guide to IKEA Lamps & Light Fixtures – Choosing the Perfect Lighting for Your Home

Final Thoughts

Choosing the right ceiling lamp isn't just about light output – it's about creating the right mood. Whether you're drawn to the natural materials of SINNERLIG, the futuristic function of IKEA PS 2014, or the elegant simplicity of HÖGVIND, there's something in IKEA's collection for every space and personality.

All photos are original and unfiltered, captured by Mauritz directly in IKEA stores – so you can see how these lamps truly look, in real light, before making your own lighting decisions.

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