French furniture and cable manufacturer, Norstone has announced the release of the Norstone Oslo, a purpose-built furniture cabinet for vinyl-record enthusiasts. Norstone is exclusively distributed in Canada by Gemsen, who state the Oslo series will be available by mid-April with dealer orders commencing immediately.
The Oslo is designed to showcase audio equipment and records and can accommodate an amplifier, a network player or any other device essential to a hi-fi setup. The top shelf is designed for displaying a turntable while the bottom section features storage for records with an innovative grip system that prevents vinyl records from slipping out, providing secure and practical organisation.
The Oslo is available in two finishes – Black / Walnut and White / Light Oak and come in two sizes, the two drawer Oslo 800 at 80 cm wide and the three drawer Oslo 1200 at 120 cm wide. Each drawer is capable of housing 80 vinyl records.
“The popularity of vinyl records among audio enthusiasts continues to grow” stated Edit Cantor, Gemsen’s National Sales Manager. “Norstone has created a sleek and contemporary option for record lovers to showcase their vinyl collection and audio equipment in one space with the Oslo series making this the ultimate music cabinet” adds Cantor.
Both the Oslo 800 and Oslo 1200 come unassembled with all necessary screws, drawings and assembly tools included. The smaller Oslo 800 has an MSRP of $699.00 and the larger Oslo 1200 has an MSRP of $999.00 and will be available through Gemsen mid-April.