"Sustainability is part of a common goal that we put into all our products," says Jakub Brat, one of the developers of TJENA and KVARNVIK. "The fewer raw materials we use to make a product without taking away it's functionality or quality, means we can reduce each products environmental impact and lower its price too." It's this goal of using less raw materials and better use of recycled paper that's shaped the development of the TJENA and KVARNVIK storage boxes. "Our idea for these boxes was to design storage for magazines, stationery — things around the home," Jakub explains. "So once we had determined practical sizes and how strong they had to be, we looked at the best way to construct them."
KVARNVIK Storage box with lid, beige, 18x25x15 cm
Previous price $ 9
Price $ 4.95
Price valid 17 Dec. 2025 - 19 Jan. 2026 or while stock lasts
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This box is reminiscent of the elegant storage boxes of the past. The size is perfect for jewellery, make-up or socks. Woven paper on the outside, and as the icing on the cake – a classic pattern inside.
Article Number304.668.70
Product details
Perfect for storing smaller things, everything from desk accessories to make-up and clothes accessories.
You can decide which side of the box you want to place the handle with label holder on.
Fits BILLY bookcase and other units with shelves which are at least 18 cm deep.
Easy to assemble and easy to fold it up when you don’t need the box and want to save space.
The label holder makes it easy to mark and find what you are looking for.
Designer
IKEA of Sweden
Good to know
Product is possible to recycle or use for energy recovery, if available in your community.
Materials and care
Material
- Basematerial:
- Paperboard (min. 100% recycled), Paper
- Metal parts:
- Steel
Care
Wipe clean with a dry cloth.
Assembly and documents
Assembly instructions
KVARNVIK Storage box with lid304.668.70Measurements
- Length: 25 cm
- Width: 18 cm
- Height: 15 cm
Packaging
KVARNVIK
Article Number304.668.70- Width: 26 cm
- Height: 4 cm
- Length: 40 cm
- Weight: 0.42 kg
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Great storage boxVickiGreat storage box
Useful for "nostalgic" storageMarcThese looks alright - basically fabric-wrapped cardboard with a pretty label - but I use them to store up in the top shelf of the cupboards all that old, nostalgic stuff that otherwise clutters up in random shoeboxes and packing crates. I through a label on the ("DOGS", "MUM", "MARC", etc.) and put in them all that stuff I can't quite throw away yet, knowing they're still triggers for fond memory, adding to as wanted. And instead of the upper cupboards looking like a dog's breakfast, a pile of potentially-recyclable cardboard, they look organised and I can clearly see a box to pull out on some anniversaries, or just when I'm feeling that way.
Works well in Billy LynetteI use them for storing photos and other family memorabilia. Find them a good size for A3. Not sure about archival quality and a bit pricey if they aren’t.
Stylish box, easy to putMadelyneStylish box, easy to put together
Looks greatJanetEasy to put together and looks great
Stirage boxCatherineGreat storage box for all your little treasures
It’s a shame they aren’tSusanIt’s a shame they aren’t a part of your range anymore
Neat sturdy storageJulieAttractive, neat and large enough to hold ALL of my winter tee-shirts while I get the wardrobe sorted out. Looks great on the shelf.
The internal base doesn't layAllisonThe internal base doesn't lay flat until you put something on it. Otherwise it's lovely
Lovely storage boxesKatherineThese storage boxes look fantastic and fit my crafting dies and stamps perfectly. They feel sturdy. The shipment arrived quickly and packed well so nothing was damaged. They were very easy to assemble. I will probably order more.
Smaller than statedGeoffStated width 18cm
Actual width 17cm with box itself 16½cm
I had to return with refund because the size was smaller than advertised.
Excellent productChristineExcellent product
Little smaller than the grey ones you used to haveClaireLove these but the sizes between small and medium size are vastly different to the grey ones you used to sell. Would love for these to come back so you have two colour options.
Craft BoxesWayneI found the craft boxes were cute and very useful for storing all my photo's in I was also impressed with the tag on the front so I could label my photo's
KvarnvikKathrynPerfect for storing winter woollen sweaters.
Handy little boxCarolGreat box, I just wish they came in different colours.
Good QualityHeatherJust the thing for our Bookcase
StorageCarolineGreat storage box, very solid and looks awesome. Just wish there were some other colours as well as the neutral. I have purchased a heap
containerAnonymous revieweruse this in craft room as well and looks so good have it on display
Perfect Photo BoxesErylThese look gorgeous & great for storing photos. Bit of a pain to assemble though but worth it
Customer reviews
4.6Average rating
1166Reviews
Story
The world of paper
Imagine counting out how many times you came into contact with paper in the last week? From takeaway cups, to tissues, to packaging and newspapers, chances are it wouldn't take long to lose track.
Which stands to reason, paper is such a useful material that over 400 million tons are produced around the world each year. Our goal is to minimise paper's impact on the planet, that's why we use recycled paper as much as possible, make fresh paper from responsibly sourced wood and design products that use less raw materials without losing any of their practicality. Products like the TJENA and KVARNVIK storage boxes.
Thinking inside the box
The right recycle ratio
Paper is amazingly versatile in that, after its life as a newspaper or cereal box, it can be washed down into a pulp and reused as something else. As part of the recycling process some of the paper is washed away so fresh paper needs to be added. This fresh paper (also known as virgin paper) uses wood pulp that comes from forests following our strict requirements to ensure that the wood is grown and harvested responsibly. "The boxes are made of at least 80% recycled paper and up to 20% virgin paper," Jakub says. "The reason we add virgin paper is because it has fresh fibres which are stronger and give needed strength to recycled parts.” By making the boxes with a recyled paper core and a virgin paper surface, we can use as much recycled paper as possible, while still securing a strong storage box. Along with the strength boost, it also lets us print patterns and colours in a nice way too.
Resource saving design
Along with material, the other way we looked to make the boxes more sustainable was the design itself. "TJENA is actually replacements for previous box storage we made called KASSETT," Jakub says. "Which though popular, was a little fussy to put together with screws to hold the parts in place." Taking away the screws, an envelope style construction was developed, which has the double advantage of being 100% recyclable as well as easier to put together. We're looking to continue developing ways to use paper in the most responsible way, from ensuring our paper comes from more sustainable sources, to reusing paper waste to make something new. Even after you've had years of practical service from these boxes, they can be recycled into something useful again.
Material
What is paperboard?
Paperboard is a thick and durable material that often comprises of several layers of paper and has many different uses. At IKEA we use paperboard in everything from packaging and sturdy storage boxes to games and other children's products. We strive for using recycled paper in our paperboard and the production is completely free from harmful substances.