Modern living rooms often suffer from too many small items lying around. A sofa needs a companion that works hard, not just something that takes up space. The Kartell Componibili storage unit solves this problem adequately. It functions as a steady base for a designer lamp while hiding remote controls and half-read books inside its round body. It is a very practical setup.
This specific version, the 496715 model, is made from ABS plastic which is easy to wipe clean when you spill your coffee. It has three compartments with sliding doors that open smoothly with a simple finger hole. The round shape means you do not bump your shins against sharp corners in the dark. The blue colour option gives a nice, quiet contrast to otherwise grey or white northern walls.
The design was created by Anna Castelli Ferrieri back in 1969. It is quite interesting how a plastic cylinder can feel relevant after so many decades. The height is exactly right for most standard armchairs. It does not try too hard to look luxurious, which is a quality we appreciate.
Kartell is the Italian company behind this production. They started making plastic furniture in the middle of the last century when others thought it was a bad material for homes. They proved that industrial design can have good quality if you do it with proper engineering. They are based near Milan, but the furniture travels well to our simpler rooms up north.
This Kartell Componibili cabinet is also available on Amazon.
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