This “Mesmerizing” Viral IKEA Lamp Is Back for 2026

The holiday lighting selection at IKEA is the stuff of legend. The STRÅLA collection, which the brand releases for a limited time around the holidays each year, contains all sorts of festive finds. From paper star lanterns to holiday village vignettes to glowy snowmen, this year’s collection is full of whimsical decor gems.

But there’s one item we’re extra excited to see: the STRÅLA Matchstick LED floor lamp. IKEA struck gold last year when this quirky little lamp went viral, and now the brand has brought it back — this time as part of the 2026 holiday lighting collection.

What Is the IKEA STRÅLA Matchstick Floor Lamp?

Although it looks like art, this bundle of matchsticks is actually an LED floor lamp. The red tips light up and glow as if they’re really lit, while the wooden pine base makes the matches feel extra-realistic. At just 26” high, it’s not strictly a floor lamp; it’s technically small enough to sit on the tabletop, too.…