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DESIGN: Manuel Amaral Netto

The HAL is a coat rack that showcases UTIL’s principles in a way that only such a simple piece can.
Designed by UTIL’s creative director, Manuel Amaral Netto, HAL was designed as an unobstructive solution that could seamlessly blend in the smallest of spaces, while retaining a bold but subtle design.
Made from a durable metal sheet, its curved shape allows the top to be used as a high shelf for your belongings, while the bottom has been folded and cut to physically create the rack’s hooks.
Such a straightforward design results in self-explanatory uses: hang your outerwear and use it to keep your belongings at hand. A discreet and functional piece of furniture that adds a sense of lightness to your entryway.

DESIGN: CP-RV

Winner of Wallpaper's 2022 design awards, the metal KGT (pronounced "cagette") draws its inspiration from a fruits and vegetables crate you could see in a local market.
Designed for a friendlier, domestic purpose by studio CP-RV, the aluminium-made KGT is made through stamping, cutting and bending, each process revealing a feature of the product.
Small subtle notches at the bottom corners allow for easier lifting and grabbing. And thanks to stamped feet at the bottom and stamped dishes at the top, multiple KGT can be stacked while keeping their position fixed.
Use it as a breakfast tray. A desk organiser. A tool box. You could even hang it as a frame, or as a shelf. A metal box with a contemporary feel that seamlessly fits in any interior.

DESIGN: CP-RV

The KGT Storage Box by  CP—RV  is a highly versatile storage box inspired by crates traditionally used for the transport of fruit and vegetables. Both portable and stackable — a tray that becomes a storage unit when multiplied, and, being made of fine grade aluminium, it is durable as well as fully recyclable.

For this Special Edition UTIL challenged DCAD to come up with a set of 4 new colours.

This new set of disruptive and fresh colours: pink, green, blue and purple, should stand out and be complementary to the existing rol, initially based in more neutral tones — we opted to explore what we consider to be utilitarian colours: used in public services, traffic signage or crayon sets; colours that are easily identifiable and familiar to the most of us.

DESIGN: CP-RV

KGT WALL UNIT is a cabinet with removable drawers, providing versatility for use in either your home or office. You have the flexibility to use and combine 4 units: the smallest, which holds just one drawer, and the largest, featuring 6 vertical drawers.

The gap between each drawer offers visual lightness that recalls Donald Judd’s sculptures. This detail not only adds character to the wall unit but also highlights each unit individually. It subtly emphasizes that each drawer is detachable and can be used independently, transforming from a drawer to its original purpose: a stand-alone storage box

This unconventional approach, derived from an already existing product, has led to a collection of visually striking cabinets that are ideal for organizing your office or home space.

DIMENSIONS.

W: 39 cm. / D: 29,5 cm. / H: 9 cm.

Made in Portugal.

DESIGN: CP-RV.

KGT WALL UNIT is a cabinet with removable drawers, providing versatility for use in either your home or office. You have the flexibility to use and combine 4 units: the smallest, which holds just one drawer, and the largest, featuring 6 vertical drawers.

The gap between each drawer offers visual lightness that recalls Donald Judd’s sculptures. This detail not only adds character to the wall unit but also highlights each unit individually. It subtly emphasizes that each drawer is detachable and can be used independently, transforming from a drawer to its original purpose: a stand-alone storage box

This unconventional approach, derived from an already existing product, has led to a collection of visually striking cabinets that are ideal for organizing your office or home space.

DIMENSIONS.

W: 116 cm. / D: 29,5 cm. / H: 9 cm.

MATERIAL: Powder coated aluminium.

DESIGN: CP-RV.

KGT WALL UNIT is a cabinet with removable drawers, providing versatility for use in either your home or office. You have the flexibility to use and combine 4 units: the smallest, which holds just one drawer, and the largest, featuring 6 vertical drawers.

The gap between each drawer offers visual lightness that recalls Donald Judd’s sculptures. This detail not only adds character to the wall unit but also highlights each unit individually. It subtly emphasizes that each drawer is detachable and can be used independently, transforming from a drawer to its original purpose: a stand-alone storage box

This unconventional approach, derived from an already existing product, has led to a collection of visually striking cabinets that are ideal for organizing your office or home space.

DIMENSIONS.

W: 116 cm. / D: 29,5 cm. / H: 9 cm.

MATERIAL.

Powder coated aluminium.

DESIGN: Geckeler Michels for UTIL.

Oyster is a stool and occasional side table made of solid ash. The tripod design reveils a graphic quality and is rich in woodworking details. The eccentrically designed stool gets a clear direction through its off-cut in its circular seat and the remarkable T-shaped leg construction making it a versatile stool for your everyday life.

MATERIALS:

Solid Ash.

DIMENSIONS:

45 cm x 36 cm x 35 cm.

DESIGN:

The Plié Bookshelf is part of the 2019 German Design Awards-winning Plié shelving system that offers simple solutions for organising, displaying and storing your belongings.
Designed by Cesare Bizzotto and Tobias Nitsche, the Bookshelf uses the least amount of powder-coated aluminium possible which, folded, results in a lightweight, yet highly robust structure. This means that any unit can be assembled with only a handful of components.
Although self-explanatory, the Bookshelf can be used to display and frame a wide range of objects: from books to tableware, or even to showcase your memorabilia and ceramics.

DESIGN: From Industrial Design.

The Plié Bookshelf is part of the 2019 German Design Awards-winning Plié shelving system that offers simple solutions for organising, displaying and storing your belongings.
Designed by Cesare Bizzotto and Tobias Nitsche, the Bookshelf uses the least amount of powder-coated aluminium possible which, folded, results in a lightweight, yet highly robust structure. This means that any unit can be assembled with only a handful of components.
Although self-explanatory, the Bookshelf can be used to display and frame a wide range of objects: from books to tableware, or even to showcase your memorabilia and ceramics.

MATERIALS: Powder coated aluminium.

MEASUREMENTS:

90 x 183 x 35 cm.

120 x 183 x 35 cm.

Made in Portugal

DESIGN: From Industrial Design.

The Plié Floor Unit is part of the 2019 German Design Awards-winning Plié shelving system that offers simple solutions for organising, displaying and storing your belongings.
Designed by Cesare Bizzotto and Tobias Nitsche, the Floor Unit uses the least amount of powder-coated aluminium possible which, folded, results in a lightweight, yet highly robust structure. This means that any unit can be assembled with only a handful of components.
The Floor Unit offers versatility as a low cabinet: a sleek frame for displaying objects, such as vinyls and books. Its low height also frees up wall space, adding lightness to any space.

MATERIALS: Powder coated aluminium.

MEASUREMENTS:

90 x 45 x 35 cm.

120 x 45 x 35 cm.

Made in Portugal.

Design: From Industrial Design

The Plié Media Unit is part of the 2019 German Design Awards-winning Plié shelving system that offers simple solutions for organising, displaying and storing your belongings.
Designed by Cesare Bizzotto and Tobias Nitsche, the Plié Wall Mount uses the least amount of powder-coated aluminium possible which, folded, results in a lightweight, yet highly robust structure. In this case, the unit is already pre-assembled.
The Media Unit offers added flexibility thanks to its four swivel casters, making it easy to move, while its back panel allows you to conceal connection cables.

Material: Powder coated aluminium.

Dimensions: H: 50 cm. / B: 90 cm. / D: 35 cm.

Lead time: 4 - 12 weeks.

DESIGN: From Industrial Design

The Plié Mini Shelf is part of the 2019 German Design Awards-winning Plié shelving system that offers simple solutions for organising, displaying and storing your belongings.
Designed by Cesare Bizzotto and Tobias Nitsche, the Minishelf uses the least amount of powder-coated aluminium possible which, folded, results in a lightweight, yet highly robust structure. The unit is fixed on the wall with just two screws that are left visible.
The Minishelf is perfect for displaying your favourite small objects, giving them a subtle and timeless frame. It can be hung as a single shelf or in groups, perfectly adapting to any interior space, from a minimalistic hallway display to a kitchen spice rack, and everything in-between.

DESIGN: From Industrial Design.

The Plié Side Table is part of the 2019 German Design Awards-winning Plié shelving system that offers simple solutions for organising, displaying and storing your belongings.
Designed by Cesare Bizzotto and Tobias Nitsche, the square unit uses the least amount of powder-coated aluminium possible which, folded, results in a lightweight, yet highly robust structure. This means that any unit can be assembled with only a handful of components.
The square unit is a sculptural piece that finds its place in any room. This small storage unit can be used in a variety of ways such as a side or end table: a sleek frame to store and display your items.

MATERIALS: Powder coated aluminium.

MEASUREMENTS: 45 x 45 x 35 cm.

Made in Portugal.

DESIGN: From Industrial Design

The Plié Sideboard is part of the 2019 German Design Awards-winning Plié shelving system that offers simple solutions for organising, displaying and storing your belongings.
Designed by Cesare Bizzotto and Tobias Nitsche, the Sideboard uses the least amount of powder-coated aluminium possible which, folded, results in a lightweight, yet highly robust structure. This unit can be assembled with only a handful of components.
The Sideboard can function like a frame for showcasing items, but may also serve as a smaller bookcase, or as a triple shelf console. Use it to highlight your ceramics, flowers, or even vinyls.

MATERIALS: Powder coated aluminium.

MEASUREMENTS:

90 x 35 x 83 cm. / 120 x 35 x 83 cm.

Made in Portugal.

DESIGN: From Industrial Design

The best-seller Plié Wall Mount is part of the 2019 German Design Awards-winning Plié shelving system that offers simple solutions for organising, displaying and storing your belongings.
Designed by Cesare Bizzotto and Tobias Nitsche, the Wall Mount uses the least amount of powder-coated aluminium possible which, folded, results in a lightweight, yet highly robust structure. This means that any unit can be assembled with only a handful of components.
The Wall Mount offers a modern, minimalistic display and storage solution for your living room, thanks to its closeable compartment, which helps you keep objects out of sight.

MATERIALS: Powder coated aluminium.

Made in Portugal.

DESIGN: From Industrial Design

The Plié Wall Shelf is part of the 2019 German Design Awards-winning Plié shelving system that offers simple solutions for organising, displaying and storing your belongings.
Designed by Cesare Bizzotto and Tobias Nitsche, the Wall Shelf uses the least amount of powder-coated aluminium possible which, folded, results in a lightweight, yet highly robust structure. The unit is fixed on the wall with just four screws.
The Wall Shelf is made to adapt to any interior, from contemporary workspace to private living environments, giving books and other small items a subtle and timeless frame.