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Portobellonista

Central European design,
found in Notting Hill.

Limited-edition ceramics, glass, lighting and cashmere from independent designers and small workshops.

The Oyster chair, a rounded green velvet armchair on slender legs

The story behind the shop on Portobello Road.

Dorota Szelagowska, who also runs Manufactured Culture, buys interior objects from Central and Eastern Europe, where design and craft traditions are finding their voice again.

Many pieces are limited editions or handmade, made by independent designers and small factories combining new design with traditional, often disappearing, craft skills.

Four hand-blown glass tube vases with cork stoppers, one holding a sprig of rosemary

Inside Portobellonista

A short film exploring our products and the makers behind them.

Collections

Six things we look for, and keep looking for.

Opens Manufactured Culture, our online store.

What customers say

Reviews left for our online store, Manufactured Culture.

“It arrived beautifully packaged with a handwritten note from the designer.”
Linda, cashmere throw
“I couldn't be happier with the chairs or the service I received.”
Paula, RM58 chairs
“The blanket was wonderful and my mom loved it. Weightless but warm, soft and cozy.”
Julia, blanket

Visit

Some things need seeing in person.

Handle the glass, feel the weight of the ceramics, see the colours shift in daylight.

Address
265 Portobello Road
London W11 1LR
Nearest tube
Ladbroke Grove and Notting Hill Gate
Opening hours
Hours to be confirmed.

Opens Manufactured Culture, our online store.