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Fernando and Humberto Campana

"Sobreiro" Cabinet by the Campana Brothers, Brazil 2018

Documentation

Signed

Origin

Brazil

Period

New

Materials

natural cork, wood

Dimensions

W.	31.5 in;	H.	62.99 in;	D.	15.75 in;
W.	80 cm;	H.	160 cm;	D.	40 cm;

Condition

New. Because this is a handmade artistic work made of a natural product, each item is one-of-a-kind and minor variations in colour, texture, shape, grain, and sizing can occur.

Creation Date

2018

Description

Made in limited edition of 150, this cabinet is part of the exclusive Sobreiro Collection of cork furniture designed by the Campana Brothers.

The Brazilian designers brought a sculptural whimsy to the lightweight, sustainable material of cork, which is visible in the gently rounded edges and sculpted handles of this cabinet.

With this Sobreiro Cabinet, the Campana brothers brought forth that multitude of textures and effects that cork can create. It is composed of cork and a wooden structure made from expanded natural cork agglomerate, a material made by heating the cork and does not contain any additive.

Besides aesthetics, cork's sustainability is key to its appeal. Cork (Sobreiro is Portuguese for cork oak tree) is one of the most sustainable natural materials to harvest, most importantly because its trees never get cut down; every nine years, a tree's bark is removed and turned into everyday objects, such as wine stoppers, shoes, and now, design furniture. For the Campana Brothers cork is a wonderful medium to express their vision that aesthetics and sustainability should be inseparable in the 21st century.

Made upon order: Estimated production time, ca 6-8 weeks

Condition:
New.
Because this is a handmade artistic work made of a natural product, each item is one-of-a-kind and minor variations in colour, texture, shape, grain, and sizing can occur.

Dimensions:
31.5 in W x 15.75 in D x 63 in H
80 cm W x 40 cm D x 160 cm H

About the designer:
The Campana Brothers, Humberto and Fernando, are among the icons of contemporary furniture design. Since 1983, the Brazilian siblings have achieved both national and international recognition and popularity.
Their studio, Estudio Campana, is based in São Paulo, and often collaborates with local communities, factories, and industries. There is a huge emphasis on handcrafted and artisanal work. Via their pieces, the Campana Brothers institute conversation around ethical production, sustainability and social awareness into some of the world’s most alluring interiors.

Their unique designs have earned them numerous awards, including the Ordre des Arts et Lettre from the Ministry of Culture in France and the Order of Cultural Merit in Brazil. Their work has been the subject of several exhibitions, including the 2008 exhibition at the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum in New York. ~H.

Styles / Movements

Contemporary, Modern

Incollect Reference Number

430696