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Maami Home between industrial rigor and artisanal soul
From Porto, Maami Home transforms natural stone into contemporary pieces that combine design, technical precision and material authenticity.
There are materials that carry time within them, stone is one of these materials. Keep memory, territory, texture and permanence. Maybe that's why it makes sense that the story of Maami Home began precisely there, in the desire to look at Portuguese marble not only as a raw material, but as a starting point to create objects capable of crossing generations.
Founded in 2016, not Porto, by Sergio Costa, Maami Home was born as a natural extension of TCC Whitestone, company specializing in the transformation of natural stone from 2007. But it quickly stopped being just an industrial extension to gain its own identity in the world of contemporary design.. The idea was clear from the beginning: reinterpret Portuguese stone through a minimalist language, sophisticated and functional, creating pieces with architectural presence, but deeply linked to everyday life.
The brand name itself reflects this dimension, which is simultaneously conceptual and personal.. Maami results from different readings — “Marble And Minimal”, “Mami And Mine” — and also incorporates the names of the founder’s children, Matilde and Miguel. Then Home appears, as the final place of these objects designed to inhabit spaces with time, permanence and meaning.
And Mrs. Home, each piece starts long before the drawing. It starts with the careful choice of material. Portuguese marbles such as Estremoz Rosa, Estremoz White, Moleanos or Ataíja coexist with international references such as Calacatta, Nero Marquina, Travertine or Green Guatemala, in a selection that enhances the unique character of each surface. The veins, natural tones and imperfections stop being secondary details and become an essential part of the narrative of each object.
This relationship with matter is then worked through a rare balance between technology and human intervention. CNC industrial cutting guarantees millimeter precision, but it is in the hands of specialized technicians that each piece gains depth and detail. Softened finishes, brushed or bush hammered seek to preserve the authenticity of the stone, revealing texture, weight and naturalness without artificial excesses. The same care is applied to wood, metals and other materials that complement the brand’s collections.
More than producing furniture, Maami Home builds pieces that dialogue with architecture. Dining tables, coffee tables, consoles, sideboards, lighting or bathroom pieces are designed to occupy the space silently, but striking. There is a constant work of proportion, balance and formal simplicity that transforms each object into a timeless presence, far from fast trends or disposable solutions.
Much of the production is carried out to order, allowing you to monitor each project in a close and personalized way. Architects, interior designers, hotels, premium retail spaces and private customers find in the Portuguese brand not only author pieces, but also technical capacity to develop tailor-made solutions. This constant dialogue with architecture and design professionals has become one of the foundations of Maami Home's identity.
Over the last few years, the brand has also been consolidating its international presence, reaching markets like Germany, France, Switzerland, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, United Arab Emirates, United States or United Kingdom. Growth sustained by the combination of Portuguese production, artisanal detail and a contemporary aesthetic language capable of crossing borders.
This international affirmation has been accompanied by recognition from the design industry. Em 2025, Maami Home highlights our Archiproducts Design Awards, one of the most relevant international distinctions in the area of architecture and design, reinforcing the positioning of the Portuguese brand among architects and designers from different markets. A recognition that validates not only the aesthetic quality of the pieces, but also the technical and creative ability to transform natural stone into contemporary objects with their own identity.
With about 30 collaborators, the brand maintains all production in Portugal and remains deeply linked to national know-how. At the same time, seeks to integrate more conscious practices, through the use of stone-derived circular composites, like Stonesis®, and the development of solutions designed to last physically and aesthetically over time.
In a sector where speed so often prevails, to Maami Home choose to work permanently. Perhaps this is the true essence of the brand: transforming an ancient material into contemporary pieces capable of remaining relevant, silent and beautiful, far beyond current trends.
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