IKEA steel plates became an online talking point in October 2026 after US influencer Amanda Monsen described them as “chic chrome plates,” prompting Indian social media users to note their resemblance to traditional steel thalis.
Key Takeaways
- The stainless-steel plates were reported to cost around $7.99 apiece, or approximately Rs 760.
- Industrialist Harsh Goenka joked that a belan, or rolling pin, could be given a fashionable name and a Rs 4,500 price.
Why IKEA steel plates drew attention
Monsen said she had been looking for chrome tableware and presented the shiny plates as an addition to contemporary interiors. She suggested using them to serve food or display items such as perfumes.
Indian social media users pointed out that the plates resembled steel thalis long used for everyday meals in Indian households. “Chic chrome plates” was Monsen’s description; IKEA identifies the products as stainless-steel plates.
Goenka’s rolling-pin joke
Goenka joined the conversation with a satirical post about familiar Indian objects being presented as lifestyle accessories. He imagined a belan being renamed an “Aerodynamic Dough-Flattening Wand” and priced at Rs 4,500. The name and price were part of his joke, not an announced product.
The plates were reported to cost around $7.99 each, equivalent to approximately Rs 760. A set was reported at $14.99, or roughly Rs 1,430.
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