Portuguese Azulejo V guitar for music lovers

With the aim of enhancing the Tudo Isto É collection, Malabar conceived the Portuguese guitar Azulejo V, which freely showcases the stunning application of traditional Portuguese tiles. They are one of the most important aspects of Portuguese architecture. Azulejo or Portuguese Tiles are used on walls, floors, ceilings, and now in the form of a guitar. This piece celebrates a national icon, something Malabar is proud of, through a bold version of the popular Portuguese guitar. Its various geometric shapes and charming patterns make it a unique element that will surely catch the eye of everyone contemplating your home decor.

Malabar brand was founded in 2012, along with the launch of a wide range of decorative Fado guitars and the elegant World Architects furniture collection. It has designed and released a total of 5 exceptional furniture and accessory series.

Malabar has left its mark at major international fairs such as 100% Design London, Maison & Objet, Decorex, Stockholm Furniture Fair, and Seoul International. These are among the top venues for showcasing.

Malabar furniture production comes from the Porto area, in northern Portugal, a region with a long and strong tradition of handcrafted products.

The identity of this prestigious brand is rooted in the architectural and artistic heritage of the past five centuries. International experience and a pursuit of perfection are the details that guide such original companies. Emotions, handcrafted techniques, and space-inspired design create an explosive mix of luxurious furniture. Various methods of working with natural wood produce incredible effects, as seen in Malabar’s exceptional collections.

An important aspect of design is the combination of neutral and black colors. Juicy and vivid hues dominate, significantly diverging from classic and stereotypical furniture. Besides wood, the manufacturer uses brass, gold and silver leaf, and other high-quality raw materials. The Portuguese soul is very colorful and fascinating, clearly reflected in the bold furniture designs.

The company's name derives from Malabar black pepper. Along with other spices, it changed the course of trade history with the discovery of the Cape. The value of original spices motivated Portuguese merchants to chart a daring sea route. This remains true today, as Malabar continues to define highly individual design boundaries and evoke strong emotions with its projects. They are very liberated, seductive, bold, and extremely luxurious.

What raw materials does Malabar use?

The company employs the most exclusive types of wood, including: ebony, walnut, American walnut, oak, ironwood, elm, basswood, olive wood, bird’s eye, irregular grain, poplar, satinwood, and ash.

Malabar also applies ancient lacquer techniques. First, copper, gold, silver, pink, and tiger-colored leaf are applied, then lacquered.

The types of glass used by the manufacturer include: dark glass, smoked, gold, antique, and antique brown. The marble varieties are diverse, including: Sahara, Gray Kenzo, Nero Marquina, Portoro, Gris Douro, Black Gold, Guatemala Verde, Tiger Skin, Ochre, Calacatta Vagli, Estremoz, Carrara Gold, Carrara, White Extremez, and Travertine.

Metals are selected based on efficiency and quality. High-quality premium metals such as copper, stainless steel, and galvanized steel are used. Specifically: chrome, nickel-plated black brass, polished brass, gold-plated brass, polished copper, antique brass, brass, brushed brass, polished brushed brass, and hammered polished copper.