Kinu sideboard by Arflex, designed by Motomi Kawakami around 1980, here presented in the larger version.
This model represents one of the most interesting examples of Kawakami’s research into modularity and flexibility in furniture design, developed during those years through an essential yet strongly distinctive language.
The structure consists of a modular system of drawers and storage compartments that are fully repositionable, allowing them to be freely moved and reconfigured according to the user’s needs, transforming the sideboard into a dynamic rather than static element. The chromatic interplay, typical of the 1980s, alternates lacquered surfaces in shades of red, white and blue/lilac, creating a bold and highly recognizable graphic effect.
The top and base are finished in glossy black lacquer, giving the piece a strong sculptural presence and an elegant material contrast. It is also finished on the back, making it suitable for placement at the center of a room.
The black cylindrical handles, with their minimal design, further emphasize the rational and industrial approach of the project.
The Kinu sideboard stands out not only as a storage unit, but as a true experimental design object, expressing Arflex’s international vision and the influence of Japanese design applied to Italian production.
An iconic, rare and visually striking piece, ideal for contemporary interiors, postmodern design collections or environments requiring a functional yet strongly identity-driven element.
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