Malabar

Furniture Designers

Porto, Portugal

Malabar is a Portuguese furniture studio creating statement pieces defined by artistic vision, cultural heritage, and artisanal mastery. Founded in 2012 and part of the Emotional Brands collective, the studio combines modern design with centuries of Lusitanian craft, producing bold collections that celebrate architecture, fine art, and expressive form.

Malabar

"Our pieces are designed to move, to inspire, and to celebrate the enduring beauty of Portuguese handcraft. Each work is a bridge between heritage and future – emotionally charged, artfully made, and unapologetically bold."

Malabar was founded in 2012 to celebrate Portugal’s artistic heritage through handcrafted furniture. Based in Porto and part of Emotional Brands, the studio blends tradition with contemporary design, creating bold collections inspired by architecture, art, and culture. Its vision is to reimagine decorative arts for a modern world - crafting pieces that bring expressive character and emotional resonance into contemporary interiors.

Malabar’s designs are crafted by artisans using noble woods, marbles, and metals, preserving centuries-old techniques. Its latest collection, Future Classics, pushes traditional boundaries to explore new expressions of form and symbolism. Every piece results from a close collaboration between designers and makers, blending fine art and craftsmanship into emotionally charged works with enduring presence.