Black beaded and bamboo box 25 cm

Key measurements for finding the right location:

• Length: 25 cm
• Width: 25 cm
• Height: 27 cm
• Weight: 1.42 kg

All you need to know about the materials:

• Blackened bamboo box entirely covered with black seed beads
• Beads aligned in chevrons from a central axis on each side
• Two black lacquered bamboo bands, mid-height and at the base
• Hinged lid, long natural twisted cord encircling the box
• 25 x 25 x 27 cm, 1.42 kg empty
• Indoor use

A box of this volume doesn't hide in a piece of furniture; it sits on top and becomes the furniture. On a console, it takes the place of a sculpture while absorbing the clutter you no longer want to see: it's the rare storage object you display for its appearance before displaying it for its capacity.

What you need to know to install and maintain it:

• Brush in the direction of the grain with a soft brush, downwards
• A cloth wiped flat pushes dust between the rows instead of removing it
• Lacquered bamboo belts: slightly damp cloth, then immediate wipe-down
• Lift the case from underneath, never by the lid or the cord