IKEA’s KULGLASS is a table lamp and Bluetooth speaker in one: a glass shade for diffused light, a 20 W two-way driver set behind the grille, and Spotify Tap plus multi-speaker mode on the electronics side. The line is a collaboration with Swedish colour-and-interiors designer Tekla Evelina Severin think soft-serve curves and two loud colourways rather than anonymous black plastic.
KULGLASS combines Bluetooth audio (20 W total, woofer + tweeter), Spotify Tap, and multi-speaker mode with a glass lamp shade; stereo pairing is not listed on IKEA’s technical sheet (Stereo mode: No). Published acoustics: about 68–20 000 Hz (−6 dB), 83.1 dB max SPL, IP20. Bulb not included — E27 globe (UK) / E26 globe (US) per regional copy. This is IKEA Bluetooth hardware, not the older Symfonisk / Sonos line. For more Bluetooth speaker context across brands, our Marshall lineup guide stays in the same wireless-furniture conversation.
Design and Teklan
IKEA positions KULGLASS as home furnishing first: the shade is glass; the structural bits use ABS, polycarbonate, a polyester fabric wrap, and a silicone rubber foot. On-site designer notes describe steering away from generic tech slabs toward something round, friendly, and a little nostalgic — references on the official page run from soft-serve and cherry blossoms to Art Deco and Kokeshi dolls. Colourways include red brown/pink and dark green (US product URLs), both under the same concept: lamp you notice, speaker you do not have to hide.
Sound, Spotify Tap, multi-speaker
Audio is strictly Bluetooth from a phone, tablet, or computer — no Wi-Fi streaming stack on the published spec table. IKEA lists 20 W total power, a woofer plus tweeter, and a rated frequency range of roughly 68 Hz to 20 kHz (−6 dB) with 83.1 dB maximum SPL. That is background-to-party territory in a small room, not a dedicated hi-fi rig. Expectations should track the price: lamp plus convenience, not a replacement for separates.
Spotify Tap is a dedicated behaviour: press the button to resume playback and explore suggestions tied to listening history, within Spotify’s ecosystem. The same Bluetooth connection still carries ordinary app audio — IKEA’s copy is explicit that any Bluetooth source can play; Tap is the value-add for Spotify users.
Multi-speaker mode links this unit with other IKEA Bluetooth speakers that support the same feature, for synchronized playback around a space. IKEA states at least 10 m wireless range without interference for the primary link, and similar spacing constraints when chaining speakers. There is no stereo mode on the datasheet — think distributed mono, not a matched L/R pair.
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Light bulb and placement
The lamp accepts a separate bulb; IKEA recommends a globe opal white LED — E27 in the UK listing, E26 in the US listing — and calls out a 15 W max for the socket. Plan on buying the bulb if your cart does not already include one. Cord length is about 200 cm on the UK measurements page (79″ on US), which matters for side-table routing. IP20 means indoor, dry rooms only.
Specifications
- Acoustics (IKEA published): Bluetooth in; 20 W total; woofer + tweeter; ~68–20 000 Hz (−6 dB); 83.1 dB max SPL; Spotify Tap; multi-speaker mode; stereo mode: No
- Wireless: At least 10 m range under ideal RF conditions (per IKEA “Good to know”)
- Enclosure: Glass shade; ABS / polycarbonate / polyester / silicone rubber (materials list on IKEA)
- Dimensions (UK listing): Height 387 mm, diameter 267 mm
- Dimensions (US listing): Height 15″, diameter 11″
- Protection: IP20
Price and where to buy
UK: £80 on the red-brown/pink KULGLASS page at time of capture. US: $129.99 on the equivalent US URL. Regional pricing, taxes, and availability change; confirm at checkout on your local IKEA domain.
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FAQ
What is IKEA KULGLASS?
A Bluetooth speaker built into a table lamp with a glass shade, designed with Tekla Evelina Severin (Teklan) for IKEA.
Does KULGLASS include a light bulb?
No. IKEA recommends a separate LED globe — E27 (UK) or E26 (US) depending on region — opal white, within the stated 15 W max.
Is KULGLASS a stereo pair?
IKEA’s technical information lists Stereo mode: No. Multi-speaker mode plays the same program across compatible IKEA Bluetooth units.
What does Spotify Tap do?
A hardware control to resume Spotify playback and surface recommendations; other apps still play over standard Bluetooth audio.
How much does KULGLASS cost?
IKEA listed £80 in the UK and $129.99 in the US on the official pages used for this draft — confirm current price on ikea.com for your country.
