Solaris Chest
Made by Cappellini
Designed by Shiro Kuramata
Shiro Kuramata named this cabinet after Andrei Tarkovsky's 1972 film, in which memory surfaces as a living, disorienting force. The Solaris Chest carries that premise into physical form: 28 drawers arranged on four elongated legs, rising like an object pulled from a dream rather than drawn at a drafting table.
Kuramata was among the most singular designers of the twentieth century, working at the intersection of poetry and furniture. His pieces resist utility as their primary definition. The Solaris is as much about what is concealed inside, held and protected from view, as it is about the commanding vertical silhouette it casts in a room.
- 28 drawers in a totemic vertical composition
- Four slender legs that give the piece a hovering, weightless quality
- Produced by Cappellini as part of its archive of iconic, limited-edition works
- Made to order
Cappellini has long served as a custodian of design at its most experimental, and the Solaris Chest is among the most consequential objects in that canon. It does not decorate a space so much as it occupies one, asserting its own presence with quiet authority.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the Solaris Chest and what inspired it?
The Solaris Chest was designed by Shiro Kuramata, the Japanese designer renowned for his poetic and surrealist approach to furniture. It takes its name and conceptual foundation from Andrei Tarkovsky's 1972 science fiction film, in which memory and the subconscious are central themes. The 28 drawers are understood as vessels for recollection and inner vision.
What is the significance of Shiro Kuramata in design history?
Shiro Kuramata (1934-1991) is widely regarded as one of Japan's most original furniture and interior designers. His work consistently challenged material expectations and conventional form, producing pieces that function as much as sculptural statements as they do as furniture. His designs for Cappellini remain among the most sought-after objects in the design canon.
Is the Cappellini Solaris Chest available as a made-to-order piece?
Yes, the Solaris Chest is produced by Cappellini as a made-to-order work. Lead times reflect its limited edition status and the care involved in its production. Prospective buyers should expect an extended delivery window.
How does the Solaris Chest function as storage?
The piece contains 28 individual drawers distributed across its vertical form, providing meaningful storage capacity while maintaining its sculptural character. Each drawer operates independently, and the overall composition is designed so that the functional and the poetic remain inseparable.
What spaces suit the Solaris Chest best?
Given its commanding height and totemic silhouette, the Solaris Chest performs best in spaces with generous ceiling clearance and room to be viewed in the round. It suits residential settings where design is treated with the same seriousness as art, and is frequently specified by architects and interior designers for collector interiors.
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