Cypraea

The Island of Mauritius is the 26th smallest country in the world. But perhaps like diamonds or rare gems, size isn’t what makes it spectacular. Fringed by more than 150 km of white sandy beaches, lagoons and the world’s third-largest coral reef, it’s a luxuriant, yet fragile, small slice of heaven on earth. Like a beautiful shell, it possesses a rarity and charm that should be cherished and preserved. Cypraea was born from this idea. From a desire to connect to nature, to mirror the splendour of the natural beauty the island possesses.
Named after the “Coquille Bonheur” or Cowry Shell from the Cypraeidae family, Cypraea shells epitomise the island’s tropical identity, as well as the elegance of the natural world. But as a brand, Cypraea understands that this is about more than just aesthetics, but about respecting the environment from where we draw our inspiration. In the same way, through innovative and original designs, we create pieces that push the boundaries of mere furniture, pieces that stir something more inside. The singular and irreplaceable nature of the island is reflected in our collections, owning anything from the Cypraea collection is to own an exclusive work of art that evoke timeless beauty – like the rarest of treasures found in the ocean.
We combine art, meaning and purpose into our collections and stimulate the senses through evocative materials and exclusive design. From the porosity of lava stone and coral sand to the solidity of wood, the natural materials and textures in our pieces offer more than just furniture: they are an experience. A journey through Mauritius and an escape from the uniformity of daily life.