You know how Indian dupattas became Scandinavian scarves and Kolhapuri chappals became Prada leather slippers? Well, it looks like our kitchens are having their moment too! The good ol’ stainless-steel bartans in our homes are now being labeled as “chic chrome plates”, and desi netizens can’t stop laughing at the rebranding.
Good Ol’ Stainless Steel ‘Bartan’ Are Now IKEA’s ‘Chic Chrome’ Utensils?
American digital creator Amanda Monsen recently took to social media to show off her latest IKEA find: a stainless-steel plate that she proudly dubbed “chic chrome plates”. She said she had been obsessed with the chrome trend for nearly two years and was thrilled to discover that IKEA stocked the look she had been after.
Now, in IKEA’s defence, they simply label these utensils as stainless-steel plates. However, Amanda had plenty of ideas for using them, from serving food and keeping them as coffee trays to using them as perfume trays. One plate costed $7.99 (around ₹764), while another set she picked up was priced at $14.99 (around ₹1,434)
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She shared the video with the caption, “Obsessed with all things chrome!!! Yay, so happy they had these cutie plates/trays that I’ve been wanting!!!”
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Desi Netizens React To This US Woman’s Find!
Ever since the American creator’s video calling IKEA’s stainless-steel plates “chrome plates” went viral, desi netizens have been having a field day! From hilarious reaction videos to witty comments, social media is flooded with jokes about how the “chic chrome” plates that are basically good old steel thalis sitting in Indian kitchens.
One rage-baited user wrote, “Steel ki thali hai woh!!!!”
“India has been using “chrome” plates for decades,” another comment read.
“I even have chrome spoons,” someone hilariously commented online.
Another one commented, “My entire kitchen has a chrome aesthetic!”
“And soon they’ll start selling personalised chrome plates with the name engraving. So chic!” a user commented.
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Let us know what you think about IKEA’s ‘chrome plates’ in the comments section!
Cover Image Courtesy: Instagram/amandamonsen
FAQs
What are IKEA’s “chrome plates”?
The plates are actually stainless-steel plates, which Monsen described as “chic chrome” because of their shiny, metallic look.
How much do the IKEA stainless steel plates cost?
One plate reportedly costs $7.99 (around ₹764), while other sets showed by the American creator were priced at $14.99 (around ₹1,434).
Are the plates actually called “chrome plates” by IKEA?
No, IKEA labels them as stainless-steel plates. “Chic chrome” was Amanda Monsen’s description of the plates.
