Welcome Design Lovers!
Finding high-quality design furniture in Portugal can be a challenge if you don’t know where to look. This guide is built for those who appreciate the intersection of international design classics and the unique craftsmanship of Portuguese designers.
Whether you are furnishing a modern apartment in Lisbon, Porto or a villa in Cascais or Bom Sucesso Resort, this curated list helps you find iconic pieces that fit the architecture and soul of your home.
If you know a great source for Portuguese design that isn’t listed yet, please message me. Thank you! Ben.
Quick Guide
The focus is on International Design Classics and Portuguese Modern Design, offering a curated selection of furniture, lighting, and objects that celebrate both timeless global icons and the best of contemporary Portuguese creativity.
Condition Indicator: New or Vintage
Price Indicator: $ = Affordable, $$= Mid-range, $$$ Premium
Sorted by:
Porto & North Region
CBC / Carvalho Batista (Porto)– $$, New
This store is a unique mix of a specialized hardware store and a high-end design showroom. They produce furniture and fittings designed by legendary Portuguese architects such as Álvaro Siza, Eduardo Souto de Moura, and Carlos Prata. The upstairs showroom is a hidden gem; while the pieces are premium, they represent a very special side of Portuguese design heritage.ign.
Showroom: Porto, Web: carvalhobatista.pt
Smokesignals (Matosinhos) – $$$, New
A standout design showroom in Matosinhos offering a curated selection of contemporary furniture, lighting, and accessories from prestigious international brands. The space is more than a store; it allows you to explore pieces in carefully styled interior scenarios. The team works closely with architects to provide expert advice for residential and workspace projects. It is located directly across from the Casa da Arquitectura, making this area a perfect stop for design inspiration.
Showroom: Matosinhos, Web: smokesignals.pt
Casa da Arquitectura (Matosinhos) – $$$, New
As Portugal’s center for architectural culture, this institution features exhibitions and archives. Its shop, Loja da Casa (also available online), offers furniture, lighting, and objects by top architects and designers, including Álvaro Siza, Souto de Moura, Aires Mateus, and Alcino Soutinho. It is the ideal place to find design furniture with a deep architectural connection
Museum store: Matosinhos, Web: loja.casadaarquitectura.pt
Serralves Shop (Porto) – $$$, New
The Loja de Serralves, located on the famous museum estate, is a premium space to explore modern design. You can discover home décor, books, and limited-edition furniture, including pieces inspired by the work of Álvaro Siza. It is a curated experience that connects art and architecture with everyday living.
Museum store: Porto, Web: loja.serralves.pt
Licht Retro (Póvoa de Varzim) – $$$, Vintage
A curated gallery specializing in Scandinavian and mid-century modern international design classics. They source and restore iconic pieces by designers like Arne Jacobsen, Charles & Ray Eames, Hans J. Wegner, and Kai Kristiansen. Licht Retro blends vintage authenticity with sustainability, offering restored classics that bring history and aesthetic refinement to your interior.
Showroom: Póvoa de Varzim
Web: lichtretro.com
Antike Vintage Shop (Porto) – $$, Vintage
A charming vintage and antique shop in Porto’s historic Mártires da Liberdade district. Antike specializes in carefully curated vintage pieces and decorative objects with character. It offers a relaxed experience for those looking to discover unique items that add individuality to a modern home.
Showroom: Porto
Pedras & Pêssegos (Porto) – $$, Vintage
Located in Porto’s Cedofeita district, this shop is known for its selection of mid-20th-century design, often sourced from Scandinavia. The space features an eclectic mix of sofas, chairs, and lighting in original condition, making it a favorite for collectors seeking standout pieces with timeless appeal.
Showroom: Porto
Raul Sousa (Porto) – $$, Vintage
A refined 20th-century design gallery in Porto’s historic center. Raul Sousa offers a selection of rare mid-century and modernist furniture, lighting, and objects—often European classics from the 1930s to the 1970s. The space acts as both a gallery and an atelier for design enthusiasts and professionals.
Showroom: Porto
Vintage Alternative Store (Braga) – $$, Vintage
This shop in Braga offers an eclectic mix of Portuguese and international pieces. Known for its well-preserved furniture and design treasures, it helps bring personality to modern interiors. The team is very knowledgeable, and their online shop makes it easy to discover unique finds from different eras.
Showroom: Braga
Central Portugal Region
A Linha da Vizinha (Caldas da Rainha) – $$$, New
One of the most respected showrooms for design furniture in Portugal. They offer a curated selection of contemporary pieces from leading international brands like Vitra, Fritz Hansen, B&B Italia, &Tradition, and Hay. They work closely with architects to find solutions that balance quality and functionality for any space. They have stores in the Porto and Lisbon area too.
Showrooms: Caldas da Rainha, Lisbon, Matosinhos, Web: alinhadavizinha.com
Ikonisch (Águeda) – $$, Vintage
A gallery specializing in reconditioned vintage furniture. They source pre-owned designer pieces, restore them to near-new condition, and offer them at competitive prices—often much lower than buying new. With a team of designers and restorers, they focus on quality and sustainable, circular design.
Showroom: Águeda, Web: ikonisch.pt
Lisbon Region
Area Store – $$$, New
A high-quality furniture retailer with large showrooms in Cascais, Lisbon, and Porto. They carry a strong mix of international design brands and modern classics. This is a great place to visit if you want to see and test the quality of the pieces in person before making a purchase.
Showrooms: Cascais, Lisbon, Porto, Web: areastore.com
Cantinho do Vintage / Vintage & Friends – $$, Vintage & New
A massive 3-floor warehouse near Lisbon airport. They regularly import vintage furniture from Northern Europe and also carry well-priced new replicas. It is a great place to browse, as new pieces are added frequently and prices vary depending on the find.
Showroom: Lisbon, Web: cantinhodovintage.pt
MOR Design – $$, New
This brand showcases high-quality Portuguese designer furniture, with most pieces made to order. They have a showroom at the LX Factory. It is more premium than mass-market brands but remains reasonable for the level of craftsmanship and local design you receive. Great selection of Portuguese designers.
Showroom: Lisboa LX Factory, Web: mordesign.com
Boffi Studio Lisboa – $$$, New
A high-end Italian design showroom specializing in architectural kitchens, bathrooms, and integrated living. Part of the Boffi | De Padova group, it offers minimal, premium-quality design and serves as a studio for developing full interior solutions with architects and designers.
Showroom: Lisbon, Web: boffi.com
YOYO Objects (Lisbon) – $$$, Vintage
A gallery in Lisbon’s Campo de Ourique district specializing in original 20th-century design. Run by designers and an architect, the shop highlights both Portuguese and international classics from the 1950s to the 1980s, including iconic armchairs and rare lighting.
Showroom: Lisbon
Mid Mod Original Vintage (Lisbon) – $$, Vintage
A boutique in the Estrela/Lapa area specializing in authentic 1950s–70s furniture and décor. Founded by Henrique Salgado, the showroom blends global mid-century classics with carefully sourced vintage pieces that bring the era’s elegant lines into contemporary interiors.
Showroom: Lisboa , Web: midmod.pt
Mercado de Santa Clara (Lisbon) – $, Vintage
Located at the heart of the famous Feira da Ladra flea market (Tuesdays and Saturdays). While the outdoor market is great for browsing, the historic central building houses permanent vintage furniture stores. Inside, professional traders offer high-quality 20th-century pieces and specialized lighting. It is a great place – with some luck – to find iconic industrial lamps like the Kaiser Idell and other mid-century design classics.
Flea Market Tuesdays and Saturdays: Lisbon
Online Furniture Design Stores with Delivery to Portugal
Finnish Design Shop – $$$, New
A top online destination for modern Scandinavian furniture and international design classics from brands like Artek, HAY, Muuto, and Normann Copenhagen. They offer fast delivery and a great overview of North European design.
Scandinavische Lampen – $$, Vintage
A specialized source for vintage Scandinavian lighting, with a focus on Louis Poulsen pieces. Buying vintage here is often more affordable than buying new, and they offer easy delivery to Portugal for those seeking character-filled lighting.
OLX Portugal – $, Vintage
The “Bargain Hunt”, Portugal’s local online marketplace like craigslist or eBay.
Pro Tip: Search for “nórdico,” “vintage,” or specific brand names like “Vitra.” Check often – the best design furniture in Portugal sells very fast here!
Web: olx.pt
Images form Google maps and Ben