Porta Romana

Porta Romana is a British lighting brand which began in 1988 in a tiny London workshop. From the beginning, the ambition was to create beautiful and inspiring pieces that would not only look good but also be loved for years to come. Good fortune came in finding skilled British craftspeople to create the quirky and original designs that Porta Romana wanted to manufacture. From sculptors to ceramicists, from lacquering to glazing, every expert hand and eye is focused on the crafting of something beautiful and enduring. That is the hallmark of each unique Porta Romana lighting solution, from small table lamps to vast chandeliers.

With each new collection for Porta Romana comes the challenge of creating new finishes. From convincingly aged plaster to perfecting the patina of a mussel shell, each new finish must work in harmony with the design. That is why the brand imposes the same demanding ambitions on its design partners. Their glass blowers are pushed to attempt stunning, original and technically challenging pieces. Their metal workers strive endlessly to come up with solutions to the many design problems Porta Romana presents to them, and work to exacting standards, resuscitating old techniques and developing new ones.

Every lighting solution from Porta Romana is handcrafted and unique, from permanent catalogue pieces to bespoke fittings. The Porta Romana brand has become synonymous with beautiful design made to the highest of standards. Only when these criteria are met will the final piece be branded with the brand's maker's mark, as proof of its heritage and high-quality production.