Device for storing objects, and method for opening and closing such a device

A device for storing objects, having

• a first drawer element (2), which is movably mounted via at least one pullout guide (6) between a closed position and a maximally open position, which pullout guide comprises a stationary guide rail (9) and a slide rail (7) movable in relation to the guide rail (9), on which the first drawer element (2) is supported;
• a second drawer element (4), which is movably mounted via at least one second pullout guide (16) between a closed position and a maximally open position, which pullout guide comprises a stationary guide rail (17) and a slide rail (19) movable in relation to the guide rail (17), on which the second drawer element (4) is supported;
• wherein the slide rail (7) of the first pullout guide (6) is movable independently of the slide rail (19) of the second pullout guide (16),
• wherein a coupling mechanism (20), by means of which the second drawer element (4) is movable into a moderately open position between the closed position and the maximally open position in the event of a movement of the first drawer element (2) from the closed position into the maximally open position, wherein the coupling mechanism (20) is detachable to be able to move the second drawer element (4) independently of the first drawer element (2) into the maximally open position or the closed position.