A Capri Lounge Chair by Olaio was featured in Global Design News, highlighting its timeless reclining design originally introduced in 1954. The article explores the chair’s enduring elegance, craftsmanship and continued relevance in contemporary interiors.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Café São and Forma chairs at Time Out Lisboa.

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

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.

Olaio in Forbes Magazine Poland.

“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 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.

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.