vincent van duysen: totem for pastoe

vincent van duysen: totem for pastoe


vincent van duysen next to the totem from pastoe

belgian architect vincent van duysen designed 'totem' a new cabinet for dutch
furniture manufacturer pastoe. features of the cabinet include shelves which can
be turned independently of each other and are divided into segments by broad bands.

the cabinet was presented during milan design week 2010 and dutch design double 2010.


'totem' by vincent van duysen for pastoe
image © designboom



image © designboom





totem is constructed of separate square bodies. they can be opened or closed on one
side and you can put horizontal shelves in them. it is also possible to place
a vertical partition down the center. 'totem' is available in all the colors and finishes
in the pastoe collection, including veneer.




each can be customized by the user



'totem' can be assembled with numerous height configurations







shelves of 'totem' being rotated



available in black and white



detail of the black and white 'totem shelf
image © designboom




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