Is The Discontinued IKEA ENETRI Shelf Making A Comeback In 2025? Here's What We Know

This year, retro styles and nostalgic designs are back in the spotlight, with some of the biggest trends being revivals of beloved classics from past decades. If you've ever paged through a vintage furniture catalog and wished modern designs had the same charm, you have plenty to look forward to in 2025. IKEA is one of the brands answering the call to bring back designs of years past, as anticipation rises for their latest reissue of the ENETRI shelf. In early 2024, TikTok was going nuts over the IKEA ENETRI shelf, but admirers of the iconic designs' only option was to hunt down the discontinued shelf through online resale and vintage markets. That was until recently, when the original designer of the shelf, Niels Gammelgaard, announced (via Instagram), "The GUIDE shelving unit from 1985 will re-launch as BYAKORRE, a part of @ikea NYTILLVERKAD collection!"

If these names don't sound familiar, it might be because the ENETRI shelf originally debuted as the GUIDE shelf in the 1980s before it returned as the ENETRI shelf in 2002, and is now set to reissue as the BYAKORRE shelf in February 2025. While the design has gone through various identities over the years, one thing remains constant — it continues to be a fan-favorite among homeowners and design enthusiasts worldwide.

If you're not quite tuned into the buzz surrounding the IKEA ENETRI shelf, its favor lies in a blend of nostalgic appeal and its longstanding popularity since its debut in 1985. When originally introduced as the GUIDE shelf, it captured audiences with its postmodern design — a style that's one of the retro design trends making a comeback in 2025. In 2002, the design was reissued as the ENETRI shelf and featured a more neutral color palette, as opposed to it's previously multi-colored look.

Now in 2025, the ENETRI shelf has become a cult classic that has gone viral in niche communities on social media, from furniture collectors and vintage design enthusiasts. Another factor of its current popularity may be due to the prominent effect nostalgia has on pop culture in 2025. From major brands like Burger King reintroducing retro logos to Hollywood reboots taking over TV and film, the influence of nostalgia is shaping culture and design alike. These trends have created the perfect storm for the ENETRI shelf to have a comeback under its newest name, the BYAKORRE shelf. If the reissue mirrors the shelf's previous popularity, it's destined to be one of the most sought-after IKEA items of the year.

The February 2025 reissue of the ENETRI shelf is part of IKEA's long-awaited NYTILLVERKAD collection, a celebration of the brand's vintage designs. The 6th edition drop of the IKEA NYTILLVERKAD line reimagines past chair designs, vintage textiles, coffee tables, and of course, the iconic GUIDE shelving unit. This time around, Niels Gammelgaard's 1985 shelving design will launch as BYAKORRE and feature reversible shelves. The designer detailed the 2025 look in a caption on Instagram, saying that the white shelves can be flipped over to display a dark gray, and the shelf edges come in red, yellow, green, blue, or just simple white. It's a modern twist that retains the originals playful charm while suiting various decor styles.

IKEA has announced that the revival collection will be available in stores globally in February 2025. While an official release date hasn't been confirmed, some reports have said February 7th is the big day. Whether or not that date proves accurate, one thing is clear — if you want to snag this reissued classic, you'll need to act fast. With its collectors appeal and growing buzz, the BYAKORRE is bound to be a bestseller.