Kartell

Componibili Storage plastic material / 2 drawers - H 40 cm - Anna Castelli Ferrieri, 1968 /100% recycled material

An icon of modular design since 1969

Starting in the late 1960s, industrial design underwent a true revolution. The rise of plastic materials, driven by new molding techniques and a more democratic approach to furniture, paved the way for bold, accessible, and functional designs. In 1969, Anna Castelli Ferrieri—an architect and designer who co-founded Kartell alongside her husband, Giulio Castelli—fully embraced this movement by designing the Componibili storage unit.

A Manifesto of Democratic and Modular Design

Kartell’s Componibili storage unit is much more than a simple utilitarian object: it embodies a philosophy. At a time when home furniture must adapt to new urban lifestyles, it responds to a quest for flexibility and space optimization. Its design is based on a stackable cylindrical structure, offering unprecedented modularity. Thanks to a system of integrated circular slides, each unit assembles effortlessly, providing a scalable and customizable storage solution.

Through this approach, Anna Castelli Ferrieri breaks with traditional, bulky furniture and offers a design that is functional, playful, and accessible. Her work is part of the Italian Radical Design movement, which challenges the established norms of bourgeois furniture by championing innovation, color, and lightness of form.

An iconic piece celebrated by museums

Kartell’s Componibili storage unit was an instant success and became a staple of contemporary furniture. Its understated, minimalist aesthetic appeals to design enthusiasts and interior design professionals alike. Its impact was such that it was included in the permanent collections of the most prestigious institutions, notably the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris. These accolades attest to its major role in the history of industrial design and its status as a timeless classic.

Versatility and Timelessness: An Essential of Contemporary Design

Beyond its historical legacy, the Componibili adapts perfectly to today’s needs. Its compact size allows it to fit into any room:

• A Kartell bedside table in a minimalist bedroom,
• An accent table in a contemporary living room,
• Storage solution for a sleek bathroom,
• A modular storage unit in a desk or entryway.

Available in a wide range of colors—white, burgundy, dove grey, sky blue, mauve, and orange—it adapts to even the most discerning interiors while retaining its playful and functional essence.

Why choose Kartell’s Componibili storage unit?

Investing in the Componibili storage unit means choosing a piece of furniture that transcends trends. Its iconic design, created over fifty years ago, remains surprisingly modern. It perfectly illustrates the fusion of technological innovation and timeless aesthetics.

A flagship piece of modular furniture, celebrated for its flexibility and adaptability, the Componibili storage unit continues to captivate designers and discerning enthusiasts. With this iconic piece, Kartell proves once again that Italian design knows how to combine functionality, elegance, and ingenuity.

Add a touch of history and innovation to your home with the Kartell Componibili, and let yourself be captivated by a classic of industrial design.

In detail:

• Variation : Matt white

• Brand : Kartell

• Designer : Anna Castelli Ferrieri

• Type : Storage

• Colour : Matt white (satin, velvety finish)

• Material : Painted ABS, matt finish

• Dimensions : Ø 32 cm x H 40 cm
• Weight : 4.84 lb
• Characteristics : Matt finish, soft to the touch - Creation date: 1968 - Indoor and outdoor use - Made in Italy - Icon of Italian design - Exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and Pompidou Centre in Paris - 2 draws with sliding doors
• Country of Manufacture : Italy