Barboy mobile storage
Mobile furniture was a big topic at the end of the 1960s and has been a perennial favorite in interior design ever since. Here today, there tomorrow - furniture should be versatile and able to adapt to different environments and areas of use. Just as life is characterized by change, mobile furniture can be an anchor in a world full of change. Because mobile furniture such as the Barboy mobile storage is - as the name suggests - mobile.
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Bar trolley and side table in one
Furniture such as the Barboy can be used in a variety of ways and adapts to the changing needs of its owner: narrow side table, space-saving shelf, practical storage unit, avant-garde bedside table, elegant bar trolley, modern minibar - the Barboy can simply be anything. Moved here today, there tomorrow and quickly packed up when moving house and unpacked again in the new home, the Barboy can do it all. In addition to a range of movable furniture such as the Barboy or the modular furniture system Verner Panton The party set was also launched in 1965. As is so often the case with Verner Panton, the name of the Barboy already implies its intended use: a mobile storage, which can be used as a mobile Cocktail trolleybut can also be used to store all kinds of utensils in all living areas.
Materials and design
The Barboy is made of bent and lacquered plywood. The three compartments of different heights are flexibly stacked on top of each other and can be swung to the sides to open. A plywood top lacquered in the respective Barboy color forms the end and also serves as a tray or storage surface. The body of the Barboy rests on four stainless steel castors, which ensure mobility and stability. An elegant stainless steel knob serves as both the end and the holder.
Ideas and inspiration
In 2014, the Moët & Chandon brand created a special champagne filled with vintage champagne. Grand Vintage Barboy in a limited edition. The black paintwork was accentuated by a caramel-colored leather interior and a champagne cooler was added to the lower compartment. The middle compartment held four champagne flutes designed by Riedel, while the third compartment housed additional accessories. This creation from France provides ideas and inspiration for customizing the barboy to suit individual needs.
Our conclusion
Barboy creates free space: in the living room, children's room, hallway, bathroom, guest room. Its design combines form, function and flexibility and appeals to people who want to stay mobile. The mobile storage offers them flexibility and versatility and can also be perfectly coordinated with the furnishings thanks to a range of colors. Here, in the TAGWERC Design STORE, the online store of the stationary design classics specialist TAGWERC, the original Barboy is available with a guarantee of authenticity.
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Material
- Material
- Color
- Rollers
- Lacquered plywood, metal
- Black
- Chrome-plated castors
Dimension
- Height
- Diameter
- Weight
- 72.50 cm
- 38.00 cm
- 24.00 kg
Special features
- The upper compartments of the Barboy can be swiveled through 360°.
The Barboy cocktail trolley was designed by
Verner Panton
Verner Panton is one of the most inspiring designers of the 20th century. With his avant-garde designs using modern materials, the Danish-born designer was far ahead of his time. The architect and Designer created houses, furniture, lights, textiles and everyday objects.
