Gustaf Westman brings colorful designs to life with 3D printing

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December 31, 2025 Applications 10031

Swedish designer extends signature bubbly aesthetic to 3D printed furniture.

Gustaf Westman has been making quite the impact in the design world with his bold and colorful pieces. The Swedish designer, who has a background in architecture, is particularly well known for his ceramic designs. Notably, he launched a tablescape series in collaboration with IKEA earlier this year, which has been praised for its playful style. What is particularly interesting to us, however, is how Westman has extended his bubbly ceramic aesthetic to other items, like furniture and accessories, with the help of 3D printing.

Gustaf Westman recently unveiled a series of puzzle-fit shelves that bear the designer’s signature glossy, bubbly appearance. While these shelves have a finish near identical to his ceramics, the shelves are actually made from 3D printed plastic. The pieces were reportedly made by a 3D printing company in London and finished using a spray coating to obtain the ceramic-like effect. The shelves also come in a variety of bright colors, including pink, blue, red, green, white, and silver.

The design of the shelves means that they are completely modular, and can be stacked or fitted together side by side using the unique interlocking structure. The individual pieces can thus be assembled in many ways, from wall-to-wall shelving, to small bookstands, to desks, and more. “There was a lot of modelling and testing behind the forms,” Westman told Dezeen. “The most complicated part was to make a shape that would connect on all sides.” The 3D printed shelves are reportedly 3D printed on a made-to-order basis.

Westman also released a one-of-a-kind accessory this past summer: a spiral baguette holder 3D printed from recycled plastic. The eye-grabbing, bubble-gum pink piece was launched as part of the designer’s Paris pop-up store in June. His other products include plates, goblets, vases, planters, stools, tables, and benches—all of which bear his distinct curvy, bold style.