"We wanted the range to be something that you would be proud to have in your home from a style perspective, the only difference is that in function it's more user friendly and supportive." For Britt one of the standouts has been a new take on tableware. "I've been interviewing people living in elderly homes and one thing that stood out was that a lot of people stopped using their porcelain when they ate because they're afraid it would break, or that they might feel clumsy using it," Britt says. The OMTÄNKSAM range helps people keep their independence and do the things they've always been able to do, whether it's putting on shoes, enjoying a drink or getting out of their chair.
This mouth-blown vase is beautiful both with flowers and on its own. The shape also makes it easy to lift, carry and wash – and as a part of the OMTÄNKSAM collection, it is designed with care.
Delivery costs or service costs for Click & Collect and collection from a pick-up pointArticle Number704.190.42
Product description
The design makes the vase easy to lift, carry and wash - and the soft shape means that it’s extra nice to the stems of your freshly cut flowers.
Use the vase with flowers or alone, as a beautiful object in its own right.
The vase is perfect for lilies and other long-stemmed flowers.
The glass vase is mouth blown by a skilled craftsperson.
Designer
P Amsell/B Berlin
Good to know
The material in this product may be recyclable. Please check the recycling rules in your community and if recycling facilities exist in your area.
IKEA of Sweden AB SE-343 81 Älmhult, IKEA.com
Materials and care
Material
- Glass
Care
Handwash only.
Measurements and packaging
- Height: 30 cm
- Diameter: 15.5 cm
Packaging
OMTÄNKSAM
Article Number704.190.42- Length: 30 cm
- Weight: 0.96 kg
- Diameter: 15 cm
- Package(s): 1
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Because we all need a hand sometimes
We don't always like to admit it, but at some time in life we all could use a little more support around the home. It might be a more supportive chair when pregnant, a longer shoehorn after running a marathon, or just more everyday assistance due to the natural process of ageing. That’s where the OMTÄNKSAM range comes in. Designed with input from ergonomists, physiotherapists and researchers in the care industry, it makes activities around the home safer, easier and more comfortable. Little surprise that the Swedish word OMTÄNKSAM simply means "caring”.
Our creative leader Britt Monti was the main force that pushed the project forward. "If you look into IKEA catalogues from the 60's you'll see we used to speak about comfort and support for older people or people with back problems for example," Britt explains. "But since the 80's we just didn't have this customer in mind when developing a range." Britt spoke with researchers, physiotherapists and doctors as well as people working in the caretaking field. The research gave a better picture on how best to support the body in doing basic household activities.
Style and ergonomic design can work together
Material
What is glass?
Glass is mainly made of sand, soda and lime melted at a high temperature. Tempering or various additives gives you extra-strong and impact-resistant glass that in some cases can be taken straight from freezer to oven without cracking. A big benefit is how glass can be recycled over and over without the quality deteriorating. Also, a lot less energy is needed to melt recycled glass compared to new raw materials. Our goal is to eventually use only recycled glass in our range.
Designer thoughts
Designer thoughts
"Our starting point was to create vases that make flowers thrive. That’s why we decided on shapes that give foliage and stems the room and support they need. OMTÄNKSAM vases are also easy to lift, carry and wash. You can use them separately or combine several. We hope that the vases will make you and your flowers feel good – every day."