USM x Armando Cabral collection

Introducing an exciting collaboration between ARMANDO CABRAL A CASA, our new cultural project centered around the home, and Swiss modular furniture pioneer USM. Together, we unveil NYKYINKYIM, a visionary reimagining home living through the lens of my African heritage, uniting tradition with modern functionality.

The collection is named after the Adinkra symbol NKYINKYIM, created by the Akan people of Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire in the early 1800s. The symbol represents the intertwining paths of progress and challenges, illustrating the dynamic journey of collective and individual growth. “To me, the modular nature of USM’s designs symbolizes that—the way each component forms a cohesive, functional structure.”

MANSA Asymmetrical Bed

Partners include Rruka, Fefo Studio, Amalia Home Collection, Nordic Knots, Alkemis Paint and Savior Beds — all thoughtfully curated and arranged to embody my ethos of connection, style, and purpose.

MANJAK Lounge Chair and ARKAD Side Table featured with Fefo Studio CAJU Lamp

OKINKA Valet Stand

“At its core, ARMANDO CABRAL A CASA is about celebrating the art of living—blending culture, creativity, and community. This partnership with USM allows us to tell that story in a fresh and inspiring way, uniting tradition with modern functionality.”

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The USM x Armando Cabral collection is available to order exclusively through USM Modular Furniture (28-30 Greene Street, New York, NY 10013).

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Photography: @marco_galloway