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Copy of FMM_Pyrite 30.jpg
FMM_Pyrite 13.jpg
FMM_Pyrite 15.jpg

Pyrite Cabinet

£30,600.00

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From the Greek «pyr», meaning fire, used to make sparks and set fire when hit against stone or metal, the pyrite mineral is the inspiration for this cabinet. Also known as ‘fool’s gold’, the mineral presents itself as a cuboid crystalline structure and is represented in the piece through an assembly of multiple cubic containers of different volumes and sizes, meeting at odd angles to bring the ‘crystalline inspiration to life. The piece is presented as a majestic ornamental sculpture, half mineral, half abstraction, just like ‘fool’s gold’. The stony and irregular base supports the cubist set perfectly, with the structure of pyrite resting on top. The cabinet openings are hidden to create a sense of surprise.

Dimensions:
W 10 x D 45 x H 45 cm

Handmade In Italy

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From the Greek «pyr», meaning fire, used to make sparks and set fire when hit against stone or metal, the pyrite mineral is the inspiration for this cabinet. Also known as ‘fool’s gold’, the mineral presents itself as a cuboid crystalline structure and is represented in the piece through an assembly of multiple cubic containers of different volumes and sizes, meeting at odd angles to bring the ‘crystalline inspiration to life. The piece is presented as a majestic ornamental sculpture, half mineral, half abstraction, just like ‘fool’s gold’. The stony and irregular base supports the cubist set perfectly, with the structure of pyrite resting on top. The cabinet openings are hidden to create a sense of surprise.

Dimensions:
W 10 x D 45 x H 45 cm

Handmade In Italy

About the Designer

Francesco Maria Messina is an Italian designer whose work moves between furniture, lighting, and collectible design. Rooted in architectural references and material experimentation, his pieces often translate historic forms, mineral structures, and spatial rhythms into sculptural objects. Balancing functional clarity with expressive geometry, his work explores the boundary between furniture and art, creating contemporary pieces defined by precision, tactility, and narrative form.

Instagram: @francesco_maria_messina