Description
Bring a piece of iconic 2000s design history into your home with this ultra-rare, vintage 2002 IKEA NEAN upholstery panel cover.
Designed by legendary Swedish designer Maria Vinka during a poignant moment in global history, the striking NEAN pattern serves as a beautiful homage to global diversity and unity.
The pattern cleverly fills stylized human figures—modeled after traditional Swedish gingerbread cutters (pepparkaksgubbar)—with Vinka’s own creative, color-altered interpretations of various world flags.
Constructed from a premium, thick, heavy-duty cotton canvas, this durable panel was originally manufactured as a slipcover component (such as for the KLOBO or related sofa series). It features a robust, black ribbed canvas header belt with integrated hook-and-loop (Velcro) fasteners cleanly stitched down the long side, ensuring excellent structural tension if used for upholstery or mounting.
Whether you are a vintage IKEA collector looking to restore a period piece, or a textile lover seeking a bold, graphic graphic statement fabric for a unique wall hanging, room divider, or DIY upholstery project, this deadstock-quality piece is an incredible find.
Key Features & Specifications:
• Designer: Maria Vinka for IKEA (Released June 2002)
• Pattern Design: NEAN "Gingerbread World Flags" Diversity Print
• Material: 100% Heavy Upholstery Cotton Canvas (Unlined)
• Hardware: Heavy-duty ribbed mounting tape with high-grip vertical hook-and-loop closure
• Condition: Pristine vintage condition; excellent color saturation with minimal signs of age
Detailed Measurements:
• Total Width: 220 cm
• Fabric Length: 177 cm
• Header Belt Extension: + 8 cm
