Abstract: A component (10) for vehicle interiors comprising a first fixed assembly (12) that can be mounted on the wall (18) of the vehicle interior and a second assembly (14) that is displaceably attached to the first assembly (12), the second assembly (14) being displaceable in opposition to the action of elastic elements (20) from a resting position into a position of use and vice versa and the second assembly (14) being displaced from the position of use into the resting position, or being maintained in the resting position by the sole action of the elastic elements (20), has the distinguishing feature that the elastic elements (20) take the form of at least one elastically extensible strap or cable or an elastically extensible cord.