"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, gray, 7x9 ¾x6 "
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Like fashionable boxes of the past. This size is perfect for storing things like jewelry or makeup. Woven paper on the outside and an extra touch with a check-pattern lining on the inside
Article Number704.128.75
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 7⅛" deep.
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
- Main parts:
- Paperboard (min. 100% recycled), Paper
- Metal parts:
- Steel
Care
Wipe clean with a dry cloth.
Assembly and documents
Assembly instructions
KVARNVIK Storage box with lid704.128.75Measurements
- Length: 9 ¾ "
- Width: 7 "
- Height: 6 "
Packaging
KVARNVIK
Article Number704.128.75- Width: 10 ¼ "
- Height: 1 ½ "
- Length: 15 ¾ "
- Weight: 14 oz
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Kvarnvik boxes are good lookingMarvieKvarnvik boxes are good looking, able to hold a lot and fits into the Kvarnvik shelves perfectly!
Classy and simple storageSylviaI love these boxes! They’re classy and simple. The little metal handle and off white label are very nice touches. (Wish there were extra labels. Only comes with one.) They’re also extremely easy to put together! Unlike come IKEA boxes I’ve bought in the past, these seem sturdier. I think they’ll hold their shape longer. Great product!
Attractive, nice that there are 3 sizesLeslieI’ve bought these for more attractive storage for photos and paperwork. The large size will hold a lot, but do not put too much weight in these, not designed for that. Easy to assemble. The label area is a nice added touch.
Stylish and fits filesSuePlenty of room for my files and looks stylish in the IKEA cube shelves
Attractive, functional, and sturdyAnonymous reviewerI've always liked these boxes but thought they were a bit pricy. Now that they're on sale I've stocked up. They're very easy to assemble, and they look as stylish as they are functional. Very sturdy, too.
I love these boxes KarinI have wanted these boxes for years. I always admired them while shopping at IKEA online. I recently bought a cube organizer and they fit perfectly. I am crushing on the style. Love
Stylish and sturdy KeshaI have several of these boxes in the three different sizes offered in this style. I get several compliments on these boxes that I keep in my hallway closet. They look great and they can hold a lot of items. I really like the handles and labels on the outside. The handles are very sturdy and I have never had a problem with the handles falling off when I pull the boxes off the shelf.
Still pretty and functional after 10 years!MarylouI bought 8 of these 10 years ago and after 3 moves (two across the country) they're in amazing shape! The large size is perfect to hold a set of king sheets. Very happy with these!
Customer service was awful and furniture is not well made. Pax wardrobe was a huge disappointments.JenniferFurniture quality is poor. The PAX wardrobe looks and feels like cardboard.
Very NiceJean👍
Very goodLepa BDelivery on time. Good protective packaging.
The fair pricing.
As describedAngieThey are as des. I brought the wrong size & couldn't return via the mail so I found uses for them else where around the house.
Great storage boxesChristineI love the Kvarnvik storage boxes. Easy to assemble, sturdy, and they look great!
11 yearsAnonymous reviewerI purchased three of the gray boxes in 2012 and help exceptionally well. Stuffed with things not to be viewed stored in the Billy bookcases. I have to change it only because of dust and some stains, other than that, it held very well. Please, bring back the gray.
Great organizerReneGreat little organizer and looks great on a bookcase.
Sharp Looking StorageLynnThis is a great storage container to hide papers and other items that make a room look messy. These are built sturdy and come in various sized to stack. Looks very nice and complements your room decor.
Sturdy and pretty!PeggyI like how sturdy these boxes are since we have a lot of files to store.
Pretty storage boxesPeggyI like that you can place the handle on either side of the box. Smart!
Love the styleYvetteVery aesthetically pleasing and stores lots of items.
Attractive and sturdyCyndeThe quality of the boxes is great. They are very sturdy yet look attractive. I love the decorative handles and the option of attaching them on an end or side of the box. Loved them so much when they arrived that I bought more to finish out a second bookshelf unit.
Customer reviews
4.6Average rating
1139Reviews
Story
The world of paper
Imagine counting out how many times you came into contact with paper in the last week? From to-go 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 minimize 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 fibers 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 colors 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 a replacement for a previous storage box 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 includes 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.