IKEA mugs are the inexpensive, hard-wearing stoneware and glass mugs sold by IKEA, the Swedish furniture and homeware company. They are best known for plain, stackable, everyday designs that survive the dishwasher, the microwave and years of use without much fuss. If you have ever drunk coffee at a friend's flat, a shared office kitchen or a student house, chances are you have held one.
This guide is a factual look at the well-known IKEA mug ranges, the materials and sizes you will meet, and why the mugs have such a loyal following. It is not a ranked "best" list and there are no prices here, because ranges, colours and availability shift constantly from season to season and from country to country.
What are IKEA mugs?
IKEA mugs are the tea and coffee mugs in IKEA's tableware collection. Most are made from glazed stoneware or porcelain, with a smaller line-up in tempered glass. They tend to be modestly sized rather than huge, typically holding somewhere around 25 to 37 cl (roughly 8.5 to 12.5 oz), and the vast majority are labelled dishwasher-safe and microwave-safe. Many are also designed to stack, so a stack of six takes up barely more shelf room than a couple of ordinary mugs.
The appeal is deliberate. IKEA designs its everyday tableware to be affordable, replaceable and quietly good-looking, so a broken mug is no drama and a matched set is easy to build. That "buy a stack, do not worry about it" philosophy is exactly why IKEA coffee mugs turn up in so many homes.
The main IKEA mug ranges
IKEA groups its mugs into named series, each with its own look and personality. The exact colours and capacities vary by region and are refreshed over time, but the character of each range is fairly consistent. Here are the ones you are most likely to come across.
IKEA 365+
The IKEA 365+ range is the workhorse. It is a large everyday tableware series built around durability, and the IKEA 365 mug is made to take daily knocks, dishwasher cycles and reheats in its stride. It is made from feldspar porcelain, a hard, impact-resistant ceramic, and the design is clean, rounded and unfussy in plain white, sized around 24 to 36 cl (about 8 to 12 oz) depending on the version. If you want mugs that simply keep working, this is the range most people point to.
VARDAGEN
VARDAGEN leans traditional and rustic, with an off-white, slightly vintage farmhouse look. The VARDAGEN mug is usually around 30 cl (about 10 oz) and has a softer, more heritage feel than the crisp 365+. It suits a cosy, homely table rather than a minimalist one.
FÄRGKLAR
FÄRGKLAR is the colour range. These stoneware mugs come in glossy and matte finishes across a rotating palette of colours, often with a slightly reactive glaze that gives each piece subtle variation. They are a touch larger, commonly around 38 cl (about 13 oz), and are the easy pick if you want a splash of colour rather than plain white.
FÄRGRIK
FÄRGRIK is the classic cheap-and-cheerful stackable mug, descended from the older TROFÉ mug that was later renamed. It is compact, often around 25 cl (about 8.5 oz), sold in white and a range of colours, and it stacks neatly. This is the archetypal "grab a set" IKEA mug.
Glass options
Alongside the ceramic ranges, IKEA sells tempered-glass drinkware such as the POKAL glasses, made from toughened glass for extra strength and happy in the dishwasher. Glass tumblers are not mugs in the handled sense, but they overlap heavily with how people drink coffee and tea, especially iced or milky lattes where you want to see the layers. For a fuller look at drinking from glass, see our glass mugs guide.
IKEA mug ranges at a glance
| Range | Material | Style | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| IKEA 365+ | Feldspar porcelain | Clean, plain white, extra durable | An everyday set you never baby |
| VARDAGEN | Stoneware / porcelain | Off-white, rustic, vintage feel | Cosy, homely tables |
| FÄRGKLAR | Glazed stoneware | Colourful, glossy or matte | Adding colour and personality |
| FÄRGRIK | Stoneware | Compact, stackable, classic | Cheap, space-saving sets |
| POKAL (glass) | Tempered glass | Simple tumbler, cafe feel | Iced coffee, layered lattes, tea |
Treat the sizes as ballpark figures. IKEA updates its ranges regularly, so the mug on the shelf today may be a centilitre or two different from the one described here.
Materials, sizes and everyday practicality
Most IKEA mugs are stoneware or porcelain. Stoneware is a dense, chip-resistant ceramic that holds heat well and feels reassuringly solid. Porcelain, used in ranges like 365+, is fired hard and tends to look a little finer while staying tough. Tempered glass, used in the POKAL line, is heat-treated for strength and shrugs off dishwasher cycles.
On capacity, IKEA mugs skew smaller than the giant "morning bucket" mugs common elsewhere. A 25 to 37 cl mug is a comfortable single serving of coffee or tea rather than a bottomless refill. If you like a big flat white or a long milky brew, check the stated capacity before you buy, and look at the larger FÄRGKLAR or 365+ sizes.
The practical trio that keeps these mugs popular is simple: dishwasher-safe, microwave-safe and, in most ranges, stackable. That combination is exactly what you want for a busy kitchen. For help matching mug size and shape to how you actually drink, our guide on how to choose coffee cups walks through capacity, wall thickness and rim shape.
Why IKEA coffee mugs are a popular budget choice
The reason IKEA mugs are a default recommendation for a first kitchen, a rental, an office or a large household is straightforward value. They are cheap enough to buy in a stack, durable enough to last, and plain enough to mix and match without clashing. Break one and the replacement is easy to find and near-identical. Nothing here is precious, which is oddly freeing.
They are also a sensible base layer. Many people keep a stack of plain IKEA mugs for daily use and reserve a few nicer, characterful mugs for guests or slow weekend coffees. If you want to lean into personality, our roundup of cute coffee mugs covers the fun end of the spectrum.
Collectability and quirks
Because IKEA has been making mugs for decades and quietly retires designs, some old ranges have picked up a nostalgic, collectible following. The BANG mug, introduced by IKEA of Sweden in 1997, became famous as one of the cheapest mugs ever sold and is fondly remembered by long-time shoppers. It was not stackable, though, so IKEA later replaced it with the stackable TROFÉ mug, which was in turn renamed FÄRGRIK, the range still on shelves today. That lineage is part of why long-time shoppers still recognise and collect the older names.
A few things are worth knowing if you care about matching or collecting. First, colours and finishes rotate, so a shade you love may not be there next season. Second, ranges are occasionally discontinued or relaunched under new names, which is why older IKEA mugs turn up on resale sites. Third, sizes can be quietly tweaked between production runs. If you want a perfectly uniform set, buy what you need in one go rather than assuming you can top it up later.
How IKEA mugs fit your cupboard
Think of IKEA mugs as the reliable everyday tier: affordable, durable, easy to replace and easy to stack. They are not trying to be artisan pottery, and that is the point. Pair a plain stack for daily coffee and tea with a handful of mugs you actually love, add a couple of tempered-glass tumblers for iced drinks, and you have a cupboard that covers almost every occasion without costing much or taking up much room.
If you are still deciding what shape of mug suits your drinks, start with the coffee mug and cup guide for the overview, then branch into glass or novelty options as your taste sharpens. IKEA mugs make a sound, low-stress foundation to build everything else around.
Frequently asked questions
Are IKEA mugs dishwasher and microwave safe?
The vast majority are. IKEA's stoneware and porcelain mug ranges, including 365+, VARDAGEN, FÄRGKLAR and FÄRGRIK, are generally labelled dishwasher-safe and microwave-safe. Always check the sticker or product page for the specific mug, as any piece with metallic decoration would be the exception.
What size are IKEA mugs?
Most sit somewhere around 25 to 37 cl (roughly 8.5 to 12.5 oz), which is a standard single serving rather than an oversized mug. The FÄRGRIK is on the smaller side, while FÄRGKLAR and some 365+ mugs run a little larger. Sizes vary by range and are occasionally updated, so check the stated capacity.
What is the difference between the IKEA 365+ and FÄRGRIK mugs?
The IKEA 365 mug is part of the 365+ everyday range built around maximum durability, with a clean, plain look and a slightly larger, more robust feel. FÄRGRIK is the classic, compact, stackable budget mug that comes in more colours. Both are inexpensive and hard-wearing; 365+ is the tougher workhorse, FÄRGRIK the cheerful stacker.
Are IKEA mugs good quality for the price?
For everyday coffee and tea, yes. They are dense, chip-resistant and designed to survive daily washing and reheating. They are not fine handmade ceramics and are not meant to be, but as a durable, replaceable base set they are hard to beat on value.
Can you still find old or discontinued IKEA mugs?
Sometimes. Retired designs like the BANG mug or the original TROFÉ often surface on secondhand and resale sites, where they have a small collector following. Because IKEA rotates colours and occasionally renames or discontinues ranges, buying the full set you want in one trip is safer than planning to top it up later.