Hi Apartment Therapy, I just moved into a new 1 BR apartment in Cambridge, MA from a cramped Manhattan studio. With the bigger space, comes more windows and I was looking for these sheer white curtains with an organic branch-like pattern I purchased in Ikea a while back to further decorate my additional windows. It seems like these curtains are discontinued so I was wondering if anyone knows the name, where I can purchase discontinued ikea items or even know of a similar curtain with this pattern, I would be totally grateful! Thanks so much! Warmly, Lauren
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For the name I would suggest looking through past catalogs (check at your local store at customer service) as those are not very old. You might also be able to call a store or the 800 number and, if you get someone knowledgeable, they may be able to give you a name with a description. I want to say those were introduced in maybe...2004-2005 Most IKEA textiles are introduced in a "line" with the same first word in the title. So, if you're looking through a catalog and see other textiles that look similar, the first one or two words would be a good start.
However, even with the name, there is no "official" source for discontinued IKEA items. eBay or craigslist is really your only option.
view Enamorada's profile
Inez Kvist - I have the same curtains and I just checked the label.
view twotwenty's profile
ebay, believe it
view Lady J's profile
Try ikeafans.com. You might find a lead on a pair there or you may try making a make a post indicating you are looking for a pair.
view catlike's profile
I just found them on ebay when I searched for "Inez Kvist" only-- not under auctions but stores.
view robino032's profile
I was actually going to send in a very similar question, though I think the curtain i want is about 5 years old. I'll try ebay though.
view Jose A's profile
OHHhhh I have those in my living room and I can't imagine anything else in their place. Love them. I bought mine in April of 2006.
view splatgirl's profile
It's off topic, but where did you get that headboard? It's gorgeous.
view Kay McCurley's profile
I'm in for Ebay. It's amazing what you can find there in the discontinued dept. I have a Johnson Brothers ironstone that was discontinued 10 years ago. Thanks to Ebay, I now have enough for a small wedding!!!!!!!!!! Very cute place and welcome to the area!
view donnahobrien's profile
I have these exact curtains! My landlord left them in the master bedroom. Unfortunately, one of them has a tear in it, and I couldn't be sadder.
view strongodares's profile
Thanks to AT awesomeness, I now have a pair of Inez curtains from ebay heading my way!
view jen_g's profile
There's tons of fabrics with that sort of pattern. Go to Joanne's or whatever's close and see what'll coordinate.
view FantasticMrFaux's profile
thanks so much twotwenty, i just found them on ebay! Much gratitude to everyone else for your awesome suggestions!
kay, i actually got my headboard/frame off of craigslist. from what i remember, the seller told me it was Jensen Lewis. hope this helps!
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