Why is a tall larder unit worth having in the kitchen?
A tall larder unit allows dry food, drinks, tableware, small appliances, cleaning supplies and other everyday items to be stored conveniently in one place. A well-designed system makes full use of the cabinet height and depth, so products do not disappear at the back and the entire contents remain easy to see and reach.
This type of cabinet is especially useful in kitchens without a separate pantry. Instead of using several different cabinets, you can create one clear, ergonomic storage zone: keep frequently used products at a comfortable height, heavier items at the bottom and less frequently used supplies at the top.
Better use of the entire cabinet volume
Pull-out shelves and drawers make it possible to use not only the cabinet width, but also its full depth and height.
Contents remain visible and accessible
There is no need to remove items at the front to reach products stored at the back of the cabinet.
A tidier kitchen
Food supplies, tableware, appliances or household and cleaning products can all be stored in one organised area.
A tall larder unit is both a practical and contemporary design solution
A bank of tall cabinets is now an important part of a modern kitchen interior. A larder unit is often designed next to an integrated refrigerator, an oven tower or other tall modules. Fronts of the same height create a seamless architectural wall and conceal a large proportion of everyday kitchen items.
With handleless fronts or long vertical profiles, the larder unit visually blends in with the rest of the furniture. It is therefore more than a storage mechanism: a well-designed tall cabinet becomes a stylish and aesthetic part of a contemporary kitchen.
Which type of tall larder unit should you choose?
Tall larder systems differ not only in price, but also in how they operate. Some pull out the entire contents of the cabinet, others use separate internal drawers, while bespoke projects can incorporate a specially designed wooden pull-out structure.
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System type |
Operating principle |
Accessibility |
Best suited for |
Price segment |
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GRASS V8 |
Separate full-extension drawers are mounted to a shared pull-out front. |
The contents are accessible from both sides. High drawer sides make it safe and convenient to store bottles or even small appliances. |
Wide and tall cabinets where stability and quiet, effortless movement provided by premium Dynapro runners are especially important. |
Mid-range to premium |
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PEKA Pleno Maxi Plus |
When the door is opened, the entire shelf block automatically moves out of the cabinet. |
All contents are visible at once; pull-out and height-adjustable shelves make even the furthest corners easy to reach. |
Premium kitchens and a central cabinet for food supplies, tableware or small appliances. |
Premium |
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QUADRA |
A fully extending, height-adjustable frame with fixed shelves. |
The shelf contents are accessible from both sides. |
Tall and narrow cabinets used for food products or household supplies. |
Economy to mid-range |
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PEKA Forte |
Heavy-duty runners form the basis of a custom-designed wooden pull-out structure. |
The furniture manufacturer can design the shelves, drawers or other wooden modules individually. |
Non-standard cabinets, large dimensions and bespoke furniture projects. |
Custom premium solution |
GRASS V8 – a stable solution for a tall and wide larder unit
Stability and movement quality
GRASS Vionaro V8 with Dynapro runners
The GRASS V8 tall larder system consists of separate Vionaro V8 drawers mounted to a shared pull-out front. Four drawers with 200 mm-high sides allow bottles or even small appliances to be stored safely, while the upper 89 mm-high drawer is suitable for less frequently used products.
The system is based on concealed GRASS Dynapro runners. Their synchronised movement is particularly important in wide drawers: both sides move evenly, allowing the cabinet to open smoothly and remain stable even when heavily loaded.
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Dynapro runners require very little opening force and provide quiet, smooth full-extension movement, so even a fully loaded system remains easy to open.
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High-load versions are available, making the system suitable for wide and intensively used food-storage cabinets.
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Synchronised runners reduce lateral movement and deflection under heavy loads.
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4D adjustment allows precise setting of the front height, side position, depth and tilt angle.
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The seamless 8 mm steel sides of Vionaro V8 provide more usable drawer volume while maintaining structural strength.
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The system performs particularly well with tall and heavier fronts, remaining stable in large-format furniture.
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Integrated soft closing protects stored products and ensures comfortable everyday use.
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PEKA Pleno Maxi Plus – a premium tall larder solution
Premium choice
PEKA Pleno Maxi Plus
For customers looking for an exceptional-quality tall larder unit, we recommend PEKA Pleno Maxi Plus. When the door is opened, the entire cabinet interior glides smoothly forward.
Unlike a conventional tall cabinet with fixed shelves, Pleno Maxi Plus removes the need to search deep inside the cabinet. The full shelf system moves towards the user, making all food supplies, tableware and appliances visible immediately.
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The cabinet width, height and depth are used to their full potential.
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The shelves move forward automatically when the door is opened.
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Large shelves are suitable for central storage of food, tableware or small appliances.
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The divided depth of the upper shelves makes items at the top and rear easier to reach.
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The shelves can be removed for cleaning and adjusted in height without tools.
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The shelves can be complemented with non-slip silicone mats, bottle dividers and decorative wooden inserts.
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The system maintains a refined premium kitchen aesthetic and can be combined with handleless fronts.
Compared with simpler pull-out frame systems available on the market, Pleno Maxi Plus stands out because the shelves move out together with the door, the entire cabinet volume is used and all contents are presented to the user in a single movement. This is particularly convenient when the cabinet is wide and serves as the main kitchen pantry.
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QUADRA – strong value for money
More economical alternative
QUADRA tall larder system
The QUADRA tall larder system is a practical alternative for customers who want a fully extending system at a lower price without giving up easy access or soft closing.
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The entire frame moves forward, so the shelf contents are visible and accessible from both sides.
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The height-adjustable frame allows the system to be adapted to cabinets of different heights.
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The front can be adjusted sideways, vertically, in depth and by tilt angle.
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Integrated soft closing improves everyday comfort.
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Fixed shelves with non-slip mats help keep products stable.
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Various solutions are available for tall and narrow cabinets.
QUADRA is suitable not only for dry food, drinks or tableware. Furnitanas also offers systems designed for storing cleaning products, brooms and other household supplies.
View the QUADRA tall larder system
PEKA Forte – for a custom-designed wooden pull-out larder
For non-standard projects
PEKA Forte
PEKA Forte is a heavy-duty runner system for individually designed wooden pull-out furniture.
The furniture manufacturer can determine the cabinet width, height, number of shelves, materials and the appearance of the pull-out section. PEKA Forte is therefore suitable when a standard tall larder system is not enough or when a seamless wooden furniture design is required.
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Custom wooden shelves, boxes or tall pull-out modules can be created.
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One runner suits narrower projects, while two connected runners allow extremely wide and heavy structures to be built.
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A two-runner system can support loads of up to 340 kg.
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A broad range of internal cabinet heights and widths is possible.
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Durable, quiet movement can be complemented with a soft-closing mechanism.
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Pre-assembled components help make installation faster and more accurate.
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The concealed runner technology does not restrict the design of the custom furniture.
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What should you consider before choosing a tall larder system?
Before ordering, check the internal cabinet width, height and depth, the dimensions of the front, the position of hinges or the pull-out mechanism and the expected weight of the stored items. It is also important to decide in advance whether the cabinet will store only food, or also small appliances and household supplies.
For tall and wide cabinets, runner stability and front-adjustment options are particularly important. For narrow cabinets, the priority is efficient use of limited width and access to shelves from both sides.
