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For the second year running, Olivah has designed the StonebyPORTUGAL trophy, created by Assimagra as a symbol of Portugal's diversity and geological depth.

The first edition was developed in 2023, consolidating an ongoing partnership around the celebration of natural stone design. Inspired by the sample of testimony, this edition's trophy was produced with stones from the Broot Dialogues project, also in partnership with Assimagra.

It brings together basalt from the Azores, marble from Alentejo, schist from the North, limestone from the Center, and granite from Serra da Estrela, representing the richness and layers of Portuguese geology.

An object that conveys the memory of the land and the identity of our territory.

At the StonebyPORTUGAL 2025 Gala, promoted by Assimagra at the Palácio da Bolsa in Porto, the Stools collection, part of Studio Olivah's Lugares collection, received the Product Design Award.

The award recognizes innovation, conscious design, and commitment to sustainability in Portuguese natural stone.

The independent jury, formed by Hélder Nascimento, Jorge Mealha, and Fernando Brizio, evaluated the applications with rigor and a multidisciplinary vision, reinforcing the value of this recognition for the sector.

An award that celebrates creativity and respect for the material that inspires us.

At Olivah, we translate material into form with precision, whether in a large architectural piece or a table detail.

The pieces created for this project reflect our ability to work with natural stone on multiple scales, maintaining precision, beauty, and intention.

We use fragments recovered from other projects, reaffirming our commitment to the conscious transformation of raw materials.

As the protagonist of the space, this table carved from travertine reveals the silent strength of stone.

Designed by Haven Studio – Paris, it took shape, form, and texture through Olivah's careful translation.
Every detail is the result of a collaboration that preserves the intention and essence of the project.

A good project is born from the meeting of visions.

In this table made of Portuguese Viola marble, Studio Cavalcanti's signature style found a partner in Olivah that was attentive to the essence of creation.

We explore possibilities, adapt shapes, and transform the piece into reality.
From design to detail, each step was carried out with dedication.

The strength of stone, the softness of hands.

In this Verde Viana coffee table, produced for Haven Studio – Paris, nature reveals itself in the grain.

Its personality arises from the dialogue between design, form, and the living presence of the material.
It is in the detail that the soul of our work is revealed.

At the new Fashion Clinic store in Comporta, luxury and sustainability go hand in hand.

Inspired by the customer's vision, we created rustic stone displays that transform forgotten materials into a backdrop for the new.

With careful curation, each piece was adapted to the unique character of the block, revealing the value of what many would discard.

With irregular shapes and natural finishes, the displays are designed to enhance what they hold, allowing the objects on display to be the real stars of the show.

At Olivah, the process begins where others stop. We seek out forgotten fragments, remnants of previous cuts, pieces that carry history in their faces and irregular edges. Each stone found is a starting point, a dialogue between what once was and what still can be.

In the cosmetics area of Fashion Clinic, a sink with clean lines and precise geometry invites you to pause.Sculpted from reused stone, it was designed with the same careful curation that values the unique character of each material, transforming simplicity into presence. Integrated into the space with lightness, it creates harmony with the furniture and architecture, an element of serenity where functionality and care meet.

No machine can replace the eyes and hands of those who master the material.

Even before the cut, there is a gesture of choice.

Each stone undergoes careful examination, which recognizes nuances of color, veins, density, and expression.

At Olivah, it is this curation that defines what the machine executes and what the hands perfect.

With a direct presence at the heart of Portugal's most iconic quarries, we take on a curatorial role that starts at the very origin.

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We select each stone with both a technical and intuitive eye, carefully considering its quality, geological context and expressive potential.

As part of a key sector for the Portuguese economy, Olivah takes a contemporary approach, aligning tradition, design and sustainability.

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From the countryside of Minas Gerais, Brazil, to the world´s major cities, the Roça stool is a stone reinterpretation of traditional farmhouses seats.

An invitation to a time for conversation, eye-to-eye connection, a rest away from screens.

With its rounded center and refined bevels, it evokes circles of conversation, ears to the ground and feet firmly planted.

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A stool that may not reach everything, but serves everyone, with its body in the city and its soul in the countryside.

Passion for Portuguese stone.

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Textures, shapes and colors that carry history and potential.

Our job is to reveal new possibilities in what could be left out, to transform forgotten stone into something with essence and purpose.

When design finds the right space, everything breathes more harmoniously.

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At the Raiz store in Lisbon, our stones have been given a new lease of life by composing environments that welcome, balance and inspire. It is in this silent dialog between form, matter and light that beauty happens.

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The art of nature guides us.

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At Olivah, we transform stone into design, furniture and works of art.
We created this stone tree to make up our garden, now next to the olive tree that inspires our name.

Both reflect respect for the raw material and the beauty of creating with soul.
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Stones that wear.

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The Egyptian artist Marianne Fahmy came to us with a map: inspired by the Forma Urbis Romae and ancient lines filled with stories.  A relief portraying a moment of destruction in Alexandria’s history, part of her ongoing series on future maps.

Carved in Belgian Black marble using CNC, the work reveals the meeting of time and technique, of artistic gesture and raw matter.

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At Olivah, we work alongside artists and designers who arrive with a clear vision and seek hands, machines, and sensitivity to bring their ideas to life. We produce cut to size, honoring the creator’s intent and the presence of stone as a living material.

Custom-made coffee table for Vanessa Martins.

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Designed to bring presence and elegance to your living room, the piece is made from Portuguese Viola marble, with slabs meticulously cut and glued to preserve the natural movement of the stone's veins.

A meticulously crafted composition of symmetry and detail, enhancing the expressiveness and sophistication of the material.

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Mesa Faro, pure beauty from every angle.

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Beauty is in the details.

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The red stone plinth adds texture, color and personality to this corner. A testament to how decorating with natural stone brings sophistication even to the smallest spaces in the house.

No two pieces are ever the same.

Even when the shape repeats, the stone refuses to be copied. Each vein, each shimmer, each imperfection carries the memories of the earth from which it was born.⠀
Producing in series without losing the soul of a unique piece.

Balancing precision and living matter, scale and singularity.

Design thinking and creating dialogues with stone.

It's nt new that Olivah has a preference for natural stones, but in our creative processes, we explore all the materials that inspire us.

Designer João Marcos Moreira's collection is inspired by the megalithic monuments and landscape of the Alentejo cork oaks, proposing a dialog between the sacred and the sensitive. With sculptural forms, the pieces evoke ancient architecture and the organic nature of the territory. Marble from Estremoz, supplied by Mármores Galrão, adds density and light, while black cork, heat-treated by Granorte and Sedacor, brings texture and depth inspired by the stripping of bark and the Alentejo landscape. Produced and curated by Olivah, the collection includes a dining table, console, bench, lamp and centerpiece, revealing the time and identity of the Alentejo.

A creation promoted by ASSIMAGRA, with funding from the PRR under the Sustainable Stone by Portugal Green Agenda.

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Designer Eneida Lombe Tavares' collection is inspired by the islands of São Miguel and Pico, transforming the Azorean landscape into objects that express the relationship between nature and culture. Basalt, representing the ancestral strength of the volcanic soil, is combined with wicker, harvested and prepared in the boilers of Furnas de São Miguel, then braided by craftsman Alcídio Alexandre. Curated and produced by Olivah, the collection includes a lamp, chair, stool, centerpiece and basket, combining lightness and solidity in pieces that reflect the soul of the Azorean territory.

A creation promoted by ASSIMAGRA, with funding from the PRR under the Sustainable Stone by Portugal Green Agenda.

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Exploring different materials added value to our creative process, broadening our knowledge. The dialog between textures, compositions and properties challenged us to develop innovative approaches to combining them harmoniously.

Experimentation in the integration of materials brought together tradition and innovation, creating something unique. The result goes beyond technique, balancing consolidated knowledge and the boldness of the new, between past and future.

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The collection by artist Vítor Reis explores the encounter between limestone and red clay, materials linked by geology and Portuguese tradition. The limestone extracted by Filstone maintains its rusticity as a solid base, while the clay, molded by the artisans of Casa da Olaria, refers to the ancient ceramics of Extremadura. Produced and curated by Olivah, the collection includes coffee tables, corner tables, washbasins, vases and centerpieces, translating the contrast between strength and malleability into a contemporary reading of Portugal's material heritage.

A creation promoted by ASSIMAGRA, with funding from the PRR under the Sustainable Stone by Portugal Green Agenda.

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Earth Dialogues

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Each Broot Dialogues collection invites a dialog between stones from various regions and natural materials such as wood, wicker, cork, clay and burel, selected to unite tradition, innovation and materiality.

Created with sensitivity and craftsmanship, the pieces reflect the essence of the natural and the authenticity of the raw.

Stones of Portugal: A narrative of the territory

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From north to south, including the islands, Portugal reveals a rich and diverse geology. To tell this story, the Bbroot Dialogues project chose five stones - schist, granite, limestone, marble and basalt - as the central elements of a narrative about the territory.

The visit to each quarry was essential for the careful selection of materials, ensuring a rigorous curation and the necessary care throughout the production process.

Studio Anansi's collection, created by designer Evan Jerry, is inspired by the rock engravings of the Côa Valley. It uses schist from the Beiras, Valongo and Canelas, extracted by Silaco, and acacia wood shaped by artisan Celestino and the Madeira Market.

Curated by Olivah, it includes a dining table, console, centerpiece, bench and stool, forming a cohesive whole that unites tradition, nature and contemporary design.

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A creation promoted by ASSIMAGRA, with funding from the PRR, as part of the Sustainable Stone by Portugal Green Agenda.

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Hands, materials and creation

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The diversity of materials in the Broot project required an attentive and inventive approach. Each piece, with its unique complexity, required technical solutions, often handcrafted.

From the most delicate to the most imposing objects, the challenges have driven our creativity. The result is the fruit of an experienced and passionate team, united by a commitment to excellence.

Studio Olivah's collection pays homage to Serra da Estrela, combining the strength of the region's yellow granite, supplied by Polimagra, with the softness of Ecolã's wool burel. Developed by Paula Sica, who was responsible for the final artistic composition, the collection counted on the collaboration of AriscoBrand and Oficina166 in the exploration of volumes, textures and contemporary shapes.

Curated and produced by Olivah, the pieces: armchair, side table, bench, painting, set of vases and footstool, reimagine the mountain landscape with a balance between tradition and innovation.

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A creation promoted by ASSIMAGRA, with funding from the PRR, as part of the Sustainable Stone by Portugal Green Agenda.

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The Stone as a meeting point

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Curating and producing the 25 new pieces in the Broot Dialogue project was an intense and enriching challenge. We acted as a bridge between five design studios, bringing together different visions of stone.

From the rough block to the final piece, each stage required time, study and precision. A process that reflects our commitment to tradition, innovation and careful craftsmanship.

A bespoke table for client Marcela Felício, designed to seat six people comfortably.
Made from Pele de Tigre marble, it blends seamlessly into the light and bright living room. With its neutral and sophisticated tone, it adapts easily to different styles and compositions.

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Functional, elegant and just right.

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Developed by artist Wesley Sacardi, the Bigorna Phases series inaugurates Studio Olivah's Atrito collection. The work continues his Descartes, além da matéria-prima series which explores the reuse of discarded materials to create unique pieces.

Aligned with Olivah's sustainable practices, our team challenged Sacardi to explore and express his artistic vision using limestone and marble waste from Portugal's natural stone sector.

The Atrito collection invites reflection on the production processes of natural stone, fostering dialogue between art, design, the environment and an awareness of materiality and functionality.

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The precision of CNC machines sculpt the raw material, translating technical rigor into surfaces that flow with the naturalness of stone.

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Each cut reveals unique textures, where technology not only shapes the material, but also reveals its hidden essence, shaping the design concept.

The essentials in our workspace.

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Inspired by the brute force of a block of stone, our table is a carefully chosen fragment where density and lightness coexist in perfect harmony. Respecting the natural lines of the stone, it offers a wide and welcoming surface, an invitation to create, concentrate and turn ideas into reality.

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The transformation of a stone block into design reveals surprises and possibilities.

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Each stage of the process generates unique waste, which is reimagined as raw material for new creations, expanding the possibilities of making and reusing.

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It all starts with the stone.

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Veins, marks, fossils and shades are unique traces of immense natural beauty. Nothing is a flaw, everything is a feature. With a block or just a fragment, the stone tells us its story.

And as we create with it, we continue the narrative and contribute to the stories of others.

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Minimalist and timeless, our tree welcomes the arrival of Christmas with delicacy and lightness.

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With its simple and sculptural design, it transcends the festive season, becoming a decorative object that naturally integrates into everyday living.

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The contemplation of balance.

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Our Marbella console floats effortlessly, like a serene boat on the sea. It carries the ocean’s quiet strength into your space, evoking a sense of harmony and calm.

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Olivah Gym dumbbells embody our philosophy: sculpted from marble waste, they carry the strength of the material and the lightness of design.

More than exercise equipment, they are unique pieces that become décor. A perfect balance between function and art, purpose and beauty.

In the simplicity of stone, we reveal a design rooted in soul and sustainability.

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Designed by architect and designer Paula Sica for Studio Olivah's Lugares collection, the Carmo stool is the result of a graphic-architectural journey inspired by the old urban typographies of 20th century Lisbon. These signs, once found on commercial and industrial façades, were key elements of the advertising of the time and formed an integral part of the city's visual landscape.

Reviving this cultural memory, the designer transforms the old inscription "AU BONHEUR DES DAMES" into a three-dimensional object, a stool carved from stone. The choice of Lioz, a typical stone from Lisbon area, reinforces the connection to local identity.

More than just a seat, the Carmo is a piece that expresses Lisbon's history and culture in both form and material.

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We sculpt sensations in stone - where natural elegance meets texture, movement and a bold new dimension of design.

The stone, reimagined!

From idea to reality. Matthew Harris envisioned it - we made it real. We love collaborating with creative minds.

We find in the imperfect the seed of the extraordinary! Shelf in Lioz Cream, living proof that we can create beauty from the resources that are around us. With the mission of reusing stone, our hands, passionate about architecture and design, shape stones into unique pieces that dress stories.

From Sintra to Sintra!

For those who like to look with their hands, Olivah pieces made with local stones, on display at ExpoSintra 2023!

The uniqueness of stone now stands out in your home with our Center Table Peniche.

Imagine bringing nature into your home!
The fusion between the organic form and the beauty of the flowing veins of Verde Viana marble presented in our Loulé coffee table.

Craving luxury? A marble bathtub turns your routine into a ritual.

To celebrate and respect natural stone is to recognize its beauty in its raw state.

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We challenge our clients and collaborators to observe what is most beautiful in each block: veins, pores, scars, water lines and fossils that make each stone unique.

We already know that nature is sovereign.

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Our Azenha and Adraga objects are a reminder that the force of the tide is what shapes the scenery that inspired this bench. Or this table. If a beach changes overnight, an object marked by detail and made of limestone also oscillates and moves between different scenarios inside and outside the home.

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Asymmetry is an invitation to impermanence.

Slow down and enjoy the moments with our Bahia side table. 

Slow living, slow furniture!

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