Lapalma Office Storage

Lapalma Office Storage: The ADD S Modular System

Lapalma’s office storage is built around the ADD S system, which is designed as part of a complete office landscape rather than as a collection of standalone cabinets. Instead of treating storage as an afterthought, Lapalma integrates it directly into the architecture of the space. We’ve seen this approach resonate most in projects that already use Lapalma chairs or Lapalma stools, because the visual language carries seamlessly from seating into storage.

ADD S was designed by Francesco Rota as the storage arm of the larger ADD SYSTEM, which also includes tables and seating. Everything shares the same proportions and finishes so storage, work surfaces, and seating feel intentionally related rather than mixed. This system-level thinking is one of the reasons Lapalma is so often specified alongside the brand’s broader collections in professional planning environments.

How the ADD S System Is Built

The ADD S system is based on modular metal units that are approximately 90 cm wide and 45 cm deep, offered in three standard heights that cover low, credenza, and tall storage. These modules can be arranged side by side in long runs or stacked vertically to create more architectural compositions. Speaking from experience, this makes it far easier to plan storage around circulation and seating zones rather than forcing people to work around bulky case pieces.

The structures are powder-coated metal, and the fronts can be configured with open shelving, drawers, or hinged doors. Door and panel finishes include lacquered plywood, blanched oak veneer, or upholstered panels in fabric or leather. The upholstery can coordinate directly with what is used on Lapalma office chairs, which gives designers the ability to create tone-on-tone schemes or more expressive, unique compositions within the same system.

Storage as a Tool for Flexible Workspaces

Lapalma frames ADD SYSTEM as a way to support the reality of modern work, where people move between focused tasks, informal meetings, hosting, and breaks within the same environment. In this context, ADD S storage does more than hold documents. It often functions as a low partition behind desks, a divider between work and lounge zones, or a backdrop to soft seating.

We’ve seen ADD S used behind Lapalma desks at shared benches, paired with Lapalma side tables in informal meeting corners, and positioned next to lounge seating in collaborative environments. In reception and lounge areas, the same modules become part of the waiting room furniture strategy, storing personal items, books, or display objects while subtly shaping the space.

Where ADD S Is Most Often Used

ADD S is most frequently specified in open offices, executive zones, coworking spaces, and hybrid lounge-work environments where storage needs to be both functional and visually calm. It has been shown in trade fair environments and design-led workplaces that emphasize lightness, reconfiguration, and warm materials within professional settings.

For studios and refined home offices that borrow from contract design, ADD S brings professional-grade organization without feeling institutional. When paired with Lapalma’s seating and tables, the result is a cohesive system that can evolve as teams grow or workflows change, rather than a fixed layout that becomes outdated quickly.

Quick Highlights for Shoppers and Specifiers

• Part of the ADD SYSTEM, designed to integrate with seating and tables rather than stand alone.
• Modular metal units offered in three heights for low, credenza, and tall storage.
• Configurable with open shelves, drawers, or doors in multiple finish options.
• Fronts available in wood, lacquer, or coordinated upholstery that ties into Lapalma seating.
• Works well in open offices, lounges, reception areas, and hybrid work zones.
• Often paired with Lapalma chairs, Lapalma office chairs, Lapalma desks, and Lapalma side tables for a unified interior.
• Suitable for everyday use in dynamic, shared environments where storage also shapes the space.
• A strong option when planning waiting room furniture with a clean architectural look.
• Real-world installations include Brondi HQ in Turin, Italy designed in 2018 and the H+Arkitekter offices in Copenhagen, Denmark designed in 2017.