Kord and Bark Cuboid+ Wooden Case, a Power Strip Worth Leaving on Your Desk
We usually hide power strips under the desk or behind furniture. Kord and Bark made one that you can leave out in the open, a compact Cuboid+ unit wrapped in a reclaimed elm case.
📊 Quick Info
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Kord and Bark (Sweden) |
| Price | To be confirmed |
| Material and Specs | Reclaimed elm case (official specs to be confirmed) |
| Key Feature | Wooden case that wraps the compact Cuboid+ power strip |
| Verdict | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ A power strip you don't have to hide |
✨ Three-Line Summary
- 👍 Best point: Instead of a lump of plastic, you get an object-like power strip with visible wood grain
- 👎 Downside: The price and where to buy it in Korea are still unconfirmed
- 🎯 Recommended for: People who care about solid-wood furniture and desk aesthetics
📸 Product Tour
The wooden-case power strip sitting on a carpet. It looks like a wooden cube with only the outlet holes cut into it.
Even on a shelf, it blends in like a piece of décor.
The Cuboid+ unit before the case goes on, with its outlets and USB-C ports visible.
The case by itself, a single block with rounded edges.
🔍 Why It Caught My Eye
A Power Strip You Don't Hide
A power strip is all about function, so people often ignore how it looks. I liked that a single case turns it into an object for your desk.
Reclaimed Wood
The case uses reclaimed elm. Because the grain varies from piece to piece, even the same product probably looks a little different each time, and I think that adds to its charm.
A Case for an Existing Product
Instead of making a whole new power strip, they made a case that fits over the Cuboid+. If you already own the unit, the cost of trying it could be low.
🤔 What Gives Me Pause
Heat and Safety
Because a wooden case wraps a power device, I would want official information on how heat dissipation and the maximum load are designed.
Price and Where to Buy
I couldn't confirm the price or whether it ships to Korea. For an overseas purchase, you would also need to weigh shipping costs and the plug standard.
📋 Product Features (Subjective Ratings)
- Design: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Portability: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
- Practicality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Value for money: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (price to be confirmed)
🛒 Before You Buy
✅ Recommended for
- People who want their power strip in a visible spot
- People with wood-toned desks and shelves
❌ Not recommended for
- People who prefer to keep a power strip out of sight
- People who need Korean-standard plugs and local after-sales service
🎯 Final Verdict
The idea of giving a power strip some design is simple and clear, and that drew me in. One case turns one of the ugliest objects in the house into something worth displaying.
Because the case wraps a power device in wood, you should check the safety specs. Once the price and where to buy are confirmed, it could become a serious want-list candidate.
Source: Yanko Design product page
