CARAVELA CHAIR with a cord seat at Luna Restaurant / Parkhotel Mondschein, Bolzano. A 2024 project we are very proud to have been part of.

Quality, good taste, and a deep respect for Portuguese tradition bring Olaio and Labrador together in this collaboration. Each piece reflects the best of Portugal, combining timeless design with excellence in craftsmanship. Proudly made to inspire.

In an increasingly homogeneous world, the reference “made in Portugal” highlights the importance of the identity and authenticity of our brands. Stories to read in this exclusive pre-publication of the new portrait of the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation: Brands that Make Portugal.

Innovation, design and tradition - the keywords for the presentation of MADE IN PORTUGAL naturally at the September 2024 edition of Paris Design Week. This is a showcase of Portuguese talent and lifestyle. It combines sophistication and exclusivity with traditional techniques to create unique, authentic pieces that are a cross between classic and contemporary. Portuguese interior designer Margarida Moura Simão selected and staged pieces from the world of the home, with the participation of around 50 Portuguese companies. Come and visit!

Forma chairs (with and without armrest) in raw ash wood with cream eco-leather upholstery were chosen for this inspiring space.

The exciting journey of relaunching OLAIO, from 2015 to today. In this conference we will delve into the innovations, challenges and achievements that have marked this trajectory, while celebrating the rebirth of this iconic brand. Discover how OLAIO has reinvented itself, adapted to market demands and won the hearts of consumers over the last few years, establishing itself not just as a brand, but as a symbol of quality, trust and tradition. Saturday, May 25th, 3:30 pm, at Museu de Cerâmica de Sacavém.

The fourth edition of the Monocle Design Awards is here. We are one of the winners with OLAIO IK FOLDING CHAIR and we are truly grateful and honoured.

Ik chair featured in Monocle magazine, May edition, having been one of the award-winning projects of the 2024 MONOCLE DESIGN AWARDS.

We love to be part of cool projects. Caravela chair with cord seat at Hotel Zumhirschen in Salzburg. A family run design hotel with rooms for real queens and real kings.

Eight documentaries that delves into the origins and evolution of eight iconic Portuguese brands that have won hearts over decades. Each episode is a revelation of how the unlikely became indispensable, a celebration of the legacy and resilience of the brands that have become an integral part of Portugal's identity. Episode 4 is about Olaio.

Opening today the 3rd edition Open House / Santo Infante. A house designed in Portuguese. This year Open House is located at Rua de Santa Justa, nº 61 – 3º, in Baixa, Lisbon, and can be visited from December 6th to 23rd, from Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Behr chair at Canalha Restaurant. We are delighted to be a part of this. Wishing Canalha all the best!

While waiting to be seated. While sipping a drink. While snacking on something. Chairs, high chairs, tables and stools. Thanks to Libertà Kitchen and João Tiago Aguiar Arquitectos for the challenge.

Olaio, a living heritage in Portuguese furniture. Olaio's captivating story transcends the mere label of a furniture company, it is a part of the emotional and material heritage of multiple generations of Portuguese people.

Olaio available at Teak Peak from Czech Republic.

The ‘Portugal a Cores’ exhibition organized by APCor, curated by Santo Infante, will take place at Fabrica Features Lisboa, Benetton Mega Store in Chiado, where it will remain until April 18th. The exhibition features the participation of 15 artists and 8 Portuguese brands, including Olaio.

After the success of last year, CASA ABERTA by SANTO INFANTE is back. OLAIO is proud to be present again to decorate a house together with other Portuguese brands. We know that it is possible to decorate a house 100% with national brands and this project is proof of that.


IK chair on the cover of the book "À La Barrios" by Joana Barrios.

They have all disappeared and, in recent years, have been reborn as mythical birds that rise with even more glamorous feathers. EXAME took a tour of some of the Portuguese brands that returned to the market stronger.

Olaio is one of the brands featured in the article "The new life of Made In Portugal" by Exame magazine, which took a journey through some of the Portuguese brands that returned to the market stronger, more consistent and with a legacy to defend and take further.

Olaio in the article "Santo Infante: an altar to Portuguese decoration" in the Observador Lifestyle magazine, a return of the 100% Portuguese edition.

From socks (nothing banal) to furniture, clothing and shoes to jewelry, candles and ceramics to leisure objects. New arrivals or classics. More than 100 very Portuguese Christmas presents.

A home decorated only with Portuguese brands. And OLAIO is among them! It is an exhibition which includes several workshops and other initiatives. From November 18th to January 8th.

Olaio available at Santo Infante store and interior design studio which works exclusively with Portuguese brands. Av.Infante Santo 23B, Lisbon.

Casa Portuguesa is an Architecture project from Paz Braga Arquitetura, with interior decoration from Espaço Santo Infante. The challenge was to decorate the apartment only with Portuguese brands, from the furniture (including Olaio) to the lighting, passing through all the decoration pieces. It’s the proof that it is possible to decorate an entire home with only national items. Photo by Rodrigo Cardoso.

"Olaio: Continues to write the future. A story told in several acts, made up of perseverance, meeting of wills. And a lot of talent."

"The resilient OLAIO. Innovation, vision and talent have always walk together." Olaio highlighted in the magazine Et Cetera of Jornal Económico.

Highlight for the ik chair on Observador website "A dança de 10 cadeiras bem portuguesas" article.

4 questions to João Olaio about the partnership between Herdade da Malhadinha Nova and Olaio, on the Malhadinha Nova blog.

On the initiative of the Prime Minister within the scope of Art in São Bento 2020 edition, the exhibition “Design in São Bento - Traços da Cultura Portuguesa” is available to the public until June 30th, 2021 at the Official Residence of the Prime Minister. At the invitation of MUDE – Museu do Design e da Moda, OLAIO is proud to be among so many brands and pieces representing the best Portuguese design. Our Museum stool and Forma Chair will be there to welcome you!

Highlight for the ik chair in Observador Lifestyle "Dança das Cadeiras" article.

Café São and Forma chairs at Time Out Lisboa.

BEHR tripod round table (marble top) and FORMA chair at Café São.

The Herdade da Malhadinha Nova restaurant was completely revamped this year, with Behr round tables and Forma armchairs in raw ash wood.

Highlight by Guta Moura Guedes for the Olaio Capri chair in Expresso Magazine design article.

Stay home. Stay safe.

Photo: FG + SG Fernando Guerra. Interior architecture and design: João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos

Photo: FG + SG Fernando Guerra. Interior architecture and design: João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos

In the TV series "Conta-me como foi" broadcasted on RTP1, a series that takes place in the 80s, the Lopes family has Olaio Forma chairs in their living room.

Caravela Sideboard featured in Observador Lifestyle Magazine, special edition 100% Portuguese.

The choice of the chairs for the Bahr Restaurant (Chef Nuno Mendes and Executive Chef Bruno Rocha) in the new Bairro Alto Hotel could not have been better – Forma armchair in walnut wood.

Olaio in Forbes Magazine Poland.

Forma chair at Wines by Heart – one of best new wine bars/cellars in Lisbon.

“It is no coincidence that our statements are declarations of love for these unique and timeless pieces, as nostalgia has given way to the reconquest of the market, we couldn’t be more excited”.

Olaio together with Yestersen represented at Targi Rzeczy Ładnych (Pretty Things Fair) – major Polish design fair in Warsaw.

From Portugal to the world – Olaio available at Yestersen.

Caravela armchairs in walnut, at Alma Restaurant – Chef Henrique Sá Pessoa, 2 star Michelin awarded. A chair with soul (ALMA) and Michelin stars. What an honour!

Forma chairs at Bar Douro, a Portuguese inspired restaurant in London. We couldn't be more proud - from Portugal to the world!

Manuel Casimiro seated on a Museu bench at his exhibition “From the History of the Images” at Arpad Szenes/Vieira da Silva Museum. Photo by André Dias Nobre/Observador.

Olaio in the article “The furniture of a whole country” in Roof Maganize, issue 18.

“Olaio – Eternal design” in Up Maganize – TAP Portugal.

Vintage: why returning to the past makes us feel so good.

Museu bench is for sale at the Arpad Szenes-Vieira da Silva Museum.

Did you say Vintage? – by Guta Moura Guedes in Semanário Expresso – 17th April.

The 1st. issue of Revista Observador is already at the newsstands and is dedicated to everything that is 100% Portuguese. 6 pages about Olaio's revival.

Olaio's comeback in Visão magazine.

João Olaio, great grandson of Olaio’s founder, relaunches the brand.

Olaio in Exame Magazine – “In the Search of the Perfect Past”.

Olaio history Design PT,episode 10, RTP2.

Olaio in Observador Lifestyle.

“Olaio, the brand that furnished the country”, in Observador.

To review the history of Olaio is also to review the history of public buildings, hotels, restaurants, pastry shops and private homes. Review and keep viewing - as many of these pieces of furniture are still in use.

"A new life to Olaio furniture".

Furniture with surname Olaio.

Olaio returns to Sacavém. To remember.

The exhibitiom will be open until Dezember 2016, at Museu de Cerâmica de Sacavém.