Convertible Furniture for the Kitchen - As Only the Italians Can Do
Posted by Leo de Carvalho on Mon, Sep 19, 2011
One doesn't usually think of convertible furniture for the kitchen, and certainly not electronic, remote controlled furniture. Yet here we have an exceptionally elegant island cabinet from the Italian company Minimal called the Verve Sliding Top.
The cabinet itself is a perfect example of Italian taste, style and understatement. Featuring matte white laquer doors, luxurious acacia wood for the sliding top, and contemporary stainless steel, the interplay of these high end materials creates a modern centerpiece that would shine in any room of the house.
But that's not the sexy part. Press a button, and the fun really begins (sort of reminds us of everyone's favorite remote controlled Murphy Bed...). The wooden top glides away to reveal a cooktop and white corrian prep counter. Press another, and the stainless steel cover moves to unveil a sunken sink with retactable faucet. All in all, a multi purpose minimalist wonder!
Done cooking? Just move the elements back to their original position, and you have a perfectly elegant dinning bar or buffet table to wow your guests. The Verve sliding top is just one of the sumptuous kitchen and bath offerings from Minimal.
This incredible, expanding kitchen counter top was designed by Minimal, and we saw it first on 3rings.