Scrigno Cabinet
Made by Edra
The Scrigno Cabinet is one of the more arresting objects to emerge from the Campana Brothers' long collaboration with Edra. Its exterior is covered entirely in hand-applied mirror shards, each fragment overlapping the next in a dense, irregular mosaic that catches and fractures light differently depending on the hour and angle of view. No two pieces read the same way twice.
Beneath that reflective surface lies a lacquered wood carcass, precisely constructed, with doors, drawers, and shelving arranged to offer genuine storage utility. The contrast is deliberate: raw and almost geological on the outside, composed and controlled within.
Fernando and Humberto Campana, working from São Paulo, built their practice on the tension between material abandon and structural intelligence. Their work for Edra consistently transforms found or fragmented materials into objects of cultural weight, where craft and concept are inseparable. The Scrigno, named for the Italian word for jewel box, is perhaps the most literal expression of that sensibility: a container that is itself the treasure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'Scrigno' mean and why was that name chosen?
'Scrigno' is the Italian word for jewel box or coffer, a name that speaks directly to the cabinet's dual identity: an object of visual spectacle on the outside and a precisely organized, lacquered interior within. The name reflects the Campana Brothers' habit of embedding cultural and poetic meaning into the nomenclature of their work.
How are the mirror shards applied to the Scrigno Cabinet?
Each shard of mirror is hand-applied individually by skilled artisans, overlapping in an irregular pattern that ensures no two cabinets are identical. The process is labor-intensive and closer to mosaic craft than industrial production, which accounts for the piece's made-to-order status.
Is the Scrigno Cabinet functional as well as decorative?
Yes. The lacquered wood carcass houses a fully functional interior with doors, drawers, and shelving. The tension between the raw, fragmented exterior and the orderly interior is an intentional design statement, not a compromise.
Who are Fernando and Humberto Campana, and what is their design philosophy?
The Campana Brothers are Brazilian designers based in São Paulo, internationally recognized for transforming humble, discarded, or unconventional materials into objects with strong cultural and emotional resonance. Their long partnership with Edra has produced some of the most iconic pieces in contemporary Italian design, including the Favela Chair and the Boa Sofa.
What should I know before specifying the Scrigno Cabinet for a project?
Because each cabinet is made to order and hand-finished, lead times are significant and should be confirmed early in the project timeline. The mirror-shard surface is delicate in transit and should be installed by experienced handlers. Its scale and visual intensity make placement a careful curatorial decision.