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The Brass Tacks: A Presentable Power Cube from Avolt of Stockholm

January 29, 2026

Like so many people, Johan Runströmer and Viktor Lundberg bemoaned the look of power strips and extension cords. Unlike most, the product designer-entrepreneurs took matters into their own hands and founded Avolt, a Stockholm-based company specializing in better-looking ways to plug in. Their power cubes debuted in Europe in 2018—and won a prestigious Red Dot Design award. Recently, their Square 1 became available in the States.

It has three electrical sockets, two USB-C ports, and a 5.9-foot cable, all outlet-ready for North America. They’re made to sit on flat surfaces, such as floors and tables, or to be wall-mounted. And there’s no reason to hide them.

avolt&#8\2\17;s 3 inch square \1 power cube comes in seven colors; this is 7
Above: Avolt’s 3-inch Square 1 power cube comes in seven colors; this is Nomad Sand; $70. It delivers up to 30W of charging power and makes it possible to quickly and safely charge several devices at once.
wms & co., purveyor of our favorite desk accessories, offers the square \1 8
Above: Wms & Co., purveyor of our favorite desk accessories, offers the Square 1 in Oak Green, as well as in black and white. Shop owners Allison and JP Williams write: “Stockholm-designed, the Square 1 transforms the utilitarian power strip into an object of quiet sophistication.”
the square \1 in shark blue; \$60. companion charging cables are also available. 9
Above: The Square 1 in Shark Blue; $60. Companion charging cables are also available.
avolt&#8\2\17;s power cubes have magnetic bases for mounting on metal surfa 10
Above: Avolt’s power cubes have magnetic bases for mounting on metal surfaces. They also come with stick-on metal plates for use on other flat surfaces, such as walls, without having to drill any holes.
for use in europe: the avolt square \1 eu power cube, 700 kroner, in gotland gr 11
Above: For use in Europe: the Avolt Square 1 EU power cube, 700 kroner, in Gotland Gray.
the square \1 in new pink; \$70. 12
Above: The Square 1 in New Pink; $70.
the cube enclosure material is plastic (\20 percent recycled content). 13
Above: The cube enclosure material is plastic (20 percent recycled content).

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