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5. MyWorld by Philippe Starck for Cassina -
4. Nomad Nightstand from Spell -
3. Embrace from Spell -
3. Embrace from Spell -
1. Caixa by Paolo Cappello for Miniforms -
2. Jukebox from Shox
WORDS Chantél Hans
Gone are the days when cabinets simply housed fancy crockery, or when a lampstand provided only lighting and aesthetic value. Today, interior pieces do everything from interchangeably amplifying various portable devices’ audio to charging them, with some even doubling up as control centres. What a relief not to have to turn the whole house upside down to find the charger, or even worse… your phone. Smart, savvy and downright desirable, here are some of our favourite modern must-haves.
1. Caixa by Paolo Cappello for Miniforms
Available in white, red or black lacquer or canaletto walnut, or a combination, this entertainment table comes with a universal iPod dock and Bluetooth-integrated stereo system. Connect your TV, computer, iPod and more.
2. Jukebox from Shox
Don’t let its size fool you; this 200g-pocket speaker packs quite a punch. With a 10m Bluetooth range, up to five hours of playback, hands-free capability and built-in stereo should you wish to add another mini juke, this is one capable little accessory.
3. Embrace from Spell
If you can’t afford the whole MyWorld couch, upgrade what you have with this sleek portable desk that hooks all your chargers in one place and gets rid of most cables in sight. Made from walnut and epoxy steel, not only is it a convenient resting spot for your phone or tablet, but it can also provide a perch for a cuppa.
4. Nomad Nightstand from Spell
This steel-and-wood nightstand simplifies life by organising and hiding unsightly cables, with the added bonus of being a charging dock and having only one main AC supply.
5. MyWorld by Philippe Starck for Cassina
“MyWorld is a cocoon, a nest, a world where we can be egocentric and comfortably commune with our own shadow or collect snippets of news from the world that is said to be real,” says Philippe about the collection. The two and three-seater sofas, an armchair, chaise longue and ottoman, can be decked out with tech-equipped accessories that include a side table with electric sockets, USB charger, induction charger and smartphone receiver.
