Kartell 'Componibili Bio 5970'—A Three-Tier Module That Reimagines the Circular Storage Icon with Bio-Based Material
Small Cylinders Transform the 'Expression of Storage'
Kartell's Componibili is an object that has established the archetype of storage through its circular silhouette and sliding door structure alone. Componibili Bio 5970 is a version that preserves this form while transitioning the material to 'bio-based.' Its three-tier fixed configuration measuring 32cm in diameter and 58cm in height reads as a size that fits naturally into everyday pathways—suitable for bedside tables, auxiliary cabinets, and bathroom storage.
A Brand That Made Plastic a 'Furniture Language' Takes Its Next Step
Kartell has built its brand identity by expanding the possibilities of plastic into furniture and lifestyle objects since the late 20th century. Recently, under the industrial declaration 'Kartell loves the planet,' the brand has clearly established a direction of integrating recycled and bio-based materials into its product lineup. In this context, Bio Componibili is interpreted as an application of eco-friendly material experimentation to a highly symbolic lineup. Detailed product information can be found at the product purchase page.
Kartell loves the planet Componibili Bio
Preserving the Logic of the Original While Changing the Material
Componibili is powerful because it condenses the logic of storage, opening/closing, and stacking within a simple cylindrical exterior. In the Bio version, Kartell maintains this logic while using bio-based materials derived from agricultural byproducts and emphasizing TÜV certification (4-star), bringing sustainability standards to the forefront. Furthermore, by invoking the 1972 MoMA context again, it demonstrates that an icon can be renewed as a 'current' iteration.
bio-based biopolymer TÜV 4-star
Form, Structure, and Feel: Details of 'Storage You Reach For'
The circular cutout on the door makes usage intuitive without requiring a separate handle. The sliding mechanism that moves along the rail groove reduces the full-width clearance space created by hinged doors, offering significant advantages in tight environments like small rooms and bathrooms. The soft-touch matte texture of the Bio model softens the 'cool materiality' that glossy plastic conveys, and in pastel tones, it reads more like a lifestyle object than furniture.
Installation Examples
As exemplified by a green color selection completed for delivery on December 3, 2025, the method of placing it close to the wall like a bedroom bedside table is particularly natural. Storage is concealed from view, yet the color of the cylinder leaves an accent in the space, solving both 'organization and decoration' simultaneously. First impressions after installation tend to emphasize "softer texture than expected" and "the door sliding mechanism is simple."
What Spaces Suit It Best
Componibili Bio 5970 fits well with a lifestyle of 'not bringing in large furniture.' It achieves the highest finish when used as auxiliary storage in spaces where functions are dispersed—beside beds, beside sofas, entryways, and bathrooms. In white and wood-tone interiors, it adds rhythm with pastel colors, and in spaces with many colors, the matte surface prevents it from standing out too much. If you're looking for an option that maintains the form of an icon while updating its material and tactile feel, this model is the most easily understood answer.
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