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Ikea’s wall-mountable donut lamp would have 8,000 calories if it were real

Rob Beschizza
Mar 23, 2026
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Image: Ikea

Is the Varmblixt new? I think I saw it in the 1973 catalog. Maybe it was called the Svärjarehålorna then. Here it is again, then, or for the first time, Ikea is making a lamp in the shape of an enormous donut.

This smart lamp is a magical sight that catches the eye, whether it’s mounted on the wall or placed on a table. Choose between various …

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