What we stand for

Creating with Purpose, Designing to Endure

At ALFAMA CHIC, each light is born from a simple intention: to create differently.
We believe in human-scale production, where design meets responsibility, and each piece reflects a sincere commitment to time, materials, and the memory of objects.

Our approach favours local resources and short supply chains: we design in Lisbon, collaborate with Portuguese partners, and choose sustainable materials — reclaimed marble, timeless brass, sourced or reissued glass — to minimise our environmental impact.

Through each lamp, we aim to do more than simply light a space: we seek to tell a story, to honour and preserve.
Each creation is made to last — in both its form and its meaning.

Catarina, cofondatrice d'ALFAMA CHIC, dans l'atelier à Lisbonne entourée de créations lumineuses au style vintage
Catarina, behind every ALFAMA CHIC creation — from the choice of materials to the final harmony of our lighting pieces.

A Genuine Ecological Commitment

Valuing the Existing, Rather Than Overproducing

We incorporate vintage elements into our creations, such as sourced glass globes.
Their reuse helps preserve heritage while reducing waste from new production.

Durable and Responsible Materials

We use Portuguese marble from quarry offcuts in Estremoz, robust brass, and new CE-certified electrical components.
All our choices are made to last, with a low carbon footprint.

Chutes de marbre brut blanc et rosé dans une carrière portugaise, utilisées pour les bases des lampes ALFAMA CHIC
Raw marble offcuts from the Portuguese quarries of Estremoz — a local material we thoughtfully repurpose in our creations.
 

Thoughtful and Local Production

Designed in Lisbon, Produced in Small Series

Our lighting pieces are designed and assembled in Portugal, in collaboration with trusted artisan partners. Each piece is given the time to emerge with care — respecting the rhythm of design, materials, and craftsmanship.

Partners Selected for Their High Standards

We work with skilled local professionals known for their expertise: marble cutting, brass machining, and glass shaping. All share our attention to detail and dedication to fair, quality production.
Lampe en verre sur socle en marbre.
Testing the marble base with a sourced glass globe in the workshop of our Portuguese partner — a unique creation with timeless charm.
 

A Light Full of Meaning

Timeless, Emotional, Elegant

We design long-lasting objects inspired by vintage design — pieces that carry history. They bring warmth, elegance and softness into interiors, without ever going out of style. Our creations are not just objects: they are witnesses of the past, reinterpreted with respect.

What You Support by Choosing ALFAMA CHIC

  • A local and collaborative creation process
  • An ethical and transparent approach
  • Sustainable design, made to last
  • Thoughtful production, free of excess
  • Lighting full of soul and memory
By choosing ALFAMA CHIC, you illuminate differently.

Discover our latest collection

Lampes à poser design en marbre et globe en verre.
A new collection of timeless lights, blending natural marble with sourced or reissued glass — crafted to illuminate your interiors with charm.

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