Nanda Vigo, the inner space

10. Storet

Nanda Vigo, Storet drawer cabinet, 1992 - Edition Acerbis, 1994- 2001 - Reissued in 2020 - Walnut, mustard lacquer - Courtesy of Acerbis / MDF Italia srl
Nanda Vigo, Storet night tables, 1992 - Edition Acerbis, 2020 - Walnut, mustard and red lacquer - Courtesy of Acerbis / MDF Italia srl © Valérie Sadoun

Nanda Vigo designed the Storet storage unit in 1994 for Italian furniture manufacturer Acerbis. The design stands out from the rest of her production for its functionalism, rounded lines and raw-wood aesthetic, which she had explored very little up until then.

This project consolidated her collaboration with Acerbis, begun in the 1960s with the Blok table series. It takes the form of an unusual pillar chest with ten drawers in playful, generous shapes. Originally made of cherry wood, its simple, vertical structure contrasts with the dynamic, transgressive language of the coloured elements. The glossy lacquer finish of the drawers reflects the light and contrasts with its matte, rectangular body.

In 2019, artistic directors Francesco Meda and David Lopez Quincoces, who were working on the reproduction and updating of furniture by great designers, were taken with the designs of this piece, which were held in their archives. They decided to reproduce it and, for the first time, to make its more compact version, already considered by Nanda Vigo herself in 1994 as a more affordable alternative.

The pieces presented in this space are the product of the final developments made by Nanda Vigo and Acerbis. The Storet collection, now comprising a four-drawer bedside cabinet and a ten-drawer pillar chest, presents new finishes and dimensions in line with today’s needs. The use of ash and oak reveals Acerbis’s expertise and makes for a sustainable production cycle. Its range of soft and original colours, from light green to peony pink, reinforce its character and make it a good match for a wide variety of interiors.