ALMA DE LUCE®️- 2021

MARCH 2021

Inspire World Heritage

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Inspire World Heritage
in symbiosis with nature and the world.

O patrimônio cultural e natural é o nosso legado do passado, o que Cultural and natural heritage is our legacy of the past, what we live
vivemos hoje e o que transmitimos às futuras gerações. É fonte de vida today and what we pass on to future generations. It is a source of life
e inspiração insubstituível, e contribui para a identidade e o bem-estar and irreplaceable inspiration and contributes to identity and well-being
nos níveis individual e coletivo dos povos. O Património permite formar at the individual and collective levels of peoples. The Patrimony allows
a identidade individual e proporcionar um senso de lugar, e de pertença. to form the individual identity and to provide a sense of place and of
belonging.
Atualmente por todo o mundo há milhares de culturas, tradições,
locais, patrimónios abandonados e esquecidos, negligenciados, outras There are, around the world, thousands of cultures, traditions, places
vezes envolvidos em guerras ou abandonadas pelas necessidades and heritage abandoned and forgotten, neglected, other times involved
atuais. Alguns deles correm perigo de serem perdidos, simplesmente in wars or abandoned by current needs. Some of them are in danger of
desaparecidos para sempre. being lost, simply disappeared forever.

Cada património destes tem uma memória única que ALMA DE LUCE® Each of these heritage has a unique memory that ALMA DE LUCE®
quer ouvir, conhecer e partilhar. Deslumbrar o mundo com este legado, wants to hear, wants to know and to share. Dazzle the world with this
ser capaz de inspirar outros com a mesma paixão por aquilo que somos legacy, be able to inspire others with the same passion for what we are
em simbiose com a natureza e o mundo. in symbiosis with nature and the world.
In today’s world where limits are diluted, where the distance is near,
No mundo atual onde os limites se diluem, onde o longe é perto, where society demands the standard, let us know how to be passionate
onde a sociedade exige o padrão, saibamos ser apaixonados e and fearless guardians of the World Heritage, to inspire ourselves in it,
destemidos guardiões da Herança do Património (world Heritage), but above all to inspire others in this commitment to pass it on to the
de nos inspirarmos nele mas sobretudo de inspirarmos outros neste generations to come.
compromisso de o transmitir às gerações vindouras.
A TRUE ARTIST IS NOT ONE WHO IS INSPIRED,
BUT ONE WHO INSPIRES OTHERS.

Salvador Dalí

Helena Costa & Carlos Costa
Founders of ALMA de LUCE

Content COFFEE & SIDE TABLES

l i m i t l e s sAS AS YOUR UNIQUE 32 /34
IMAGINATION.
Goathi Sossusvlei Carlsbad Apache Tears Pamukkale Pamukkale
A book of MEMORIES.
109 Pag. 36 213 Pag. 44 607 Pag. 384 513 Pag. 168 212 Pag. 52 212 Pag. 90
Have the ALMA de LUCE´s catalogue means that you have a full range of art pieces, it
means that you have a role of stories that you can tell to your family and friends, and
means that you have passion by World Heritage.
Please be care with this “powerful stories book”.

CABINETS Mccool Cappadocia Masouleh Roatan Salar Uyuni Darvaza

11 509 Pag. 258 308 Pag. 256 211 Pag. 180 602 Pag. 210 601 Pag. 176 209 Pag. 242

Amaterasu Darvaza Kimono Haussmann Naperon Darvaza Korowai Kanzashi

510 Pag. 310 209 Pag. 96 305 Pag. 202 304 Pag. 112 101 Pag. 318 209 Pag. 234 110 Pag. 197 108 Pag. 100

SIDEBOARDS & BUFFETS DINING TABLE

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Firefall Harlequin Dom Sebastião Darvaza Whakairo Le Notre Bonsai Naruto Tesla Darvaza Rusak Polonceau
506 Pag. 286 209 Pag. 98
215 Pag. 274 702 Pag. 358 503 Pag. 192 303 Pag. 244 705 Pag. 294 604 Pag. 270 309 Pag. 306 209 Pag. 282 307 Pag. 350 302 Pag. 324

CONSOLES MIRRORS

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Anta da arca Fairy circle Sossusvlei Haoussa Hissan Arabi El Ba’ia Marqueyssac Amaterasu Dom Sebastião Longjing Firefall Kimono

508 Pag. 28 216 Pag. 314 213 Pag. 76 118 Pag. 56 502 Pag. 330 201 Pag. 62 703 Pag. 32 510 Pag. 74 506 Pag. 156 504 Pag. 58 215 Pag. 278 305 Pag. 205

Jabu Korowai Lungta Meghalaya Darvaza Mosaic Naperon

113 Pag. 108 110 Pag. 196 104 Pag. 344 112 Pag. 236 209 Pag. 198 105 Pag. 298 101 Pag. 322

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CHAIR & DINING ARMCHAIR 08

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Amasunzu Matterhorn Ndebele Poseidon Poseidon Uchiwa ARMCHAIR & OTTOMAN

114 Pag. 266 214 Pag. 364 704 Pag. 372 511 Pag. 296 511 Pag. 296 310 Pag. 272 63

Phu Cau Mudhif Ndebele Amaterasu Hissan Arabi Poseidon

122 Pag. 162 119 Pag. 138 704 Pag. 388 510 Pag. 70 502 Pag. 50 511 Pag. 88

Black Pearl Mudhif Mudhif Hyoku Longjing

603 Pag. 284 119 Pag. 354 119 Pag. 352 505 Pag. 312 504 Pag. 342

STOOL

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Harlequin Matterhorn Khepri Khepri Khepri Costa Nova

702 Pag. 216 214 Pag. 164 507 Pag. 128 507 Pag. 128 507 Pag. 128 116 Pag. 254

Amaterasu Phyllidae Douro Phu Cau Cappadocia Masouleh

510 Pag. 154 605 Pag. 356 218 Pag. 132 122 Pag. 226 308 Pag. 141 211 Pag. 182

Cinnabar Mousgoum Takeami Amasunzu Ghadames Acoma

121 Pag. 54 120 Pag. 184 115 Pag. 206 114 Pag. 104 208 Pag. 232 107 Pag. 116

Goahti Darvaza SOFA & SOFA CHAISE LONGUE

109 Pag. 170 209 Pag. 234 64

BAR STOOL

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Tulip Tulip Mousgoum Mousgoum Matterhorn Amasunzu

512 Pag. 148 512 Pag. 150 120 Pag. 86 120 Pag. 84 214 Pag. 166 114 Pag. 106

Amasunzu Mudhif

114 Pag. 264 119 Pag. 38

BENCH Amaterasu Amaterasu Douro Bloodfalls Croça Ghadames

67 510 Pag. 66 510 Pag. 68 218 Pag. 136 217 Pag. 214 117 Pag. 174 208 Pag. 122

Masouleh Mudhif Ghadames Jal Mahal Kintsukuroi

211 Pag. 30 119 Pag. 22 208 Pag. 124 210 Pag. 188 106 Pag. 230

DISPLAY & BOOKSHELF

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Hikma Anta da Arca ACCESSORIES

207 Pag. 209 508 Pag. 80 101/102/103

FOLDIND SCREEN

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Enxoval/ Jewellery Box Le Notre/ Tray Haussmann/ Tray Whakairo/ Cutlery Tray

102 Pag. 338 303 Pag. 248 304 Pag. 249 503 Pag. 193

Soninke Hissan Arabi

111 Pag. 194 502 Pag. 328

BED L i m i t e dALMA E dde LUCEi t i o n

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Douro Kintsukuroi

218 Pag. 380 106 Pag. 368

NIGHTSTAND

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Ballet/ Coffee Table The Angel of Columbus Cardosas/ Pedestal Table El Ba’ia/ Counter HIKMA/ Bookcase Isis and Osiris/ Cabinet
Counter 206 Pag. 340 207 Pag. 208
701 Pag. 220 306 Pag. 16 201 Pag. 60 501 Pag. 116

218 Douro Kintsukuroi Kintsukuroi

RUG Pag. 382 106 Pag. 370 106 Pag. 370

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Metamorphosis O Pensador/ Cabinet The Firs Egg/Cabinet Enxoval/ Cabinet Naperon/ Cabinet
Tall Cabinet
401 Pag. 250 301 Pag. 300 103 Pag. 374 102 Pag. 334 101 Pag. 320

Moon Karesansui Lonjing Douro Marqueyssac Marietas

608 Pag. 40 123 Pag. 46 504 Pag. 24 218 Pag. 130 703 Pag. 360 219 Pag. 222

Black Pearl Naruto Punalu’u 10

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Our Story

h i s t o r i e sTHE MOST POWERFUL
HAVE A SIMPLE
REASON TO BE

The most powerful histories always have a simple reason to be. An idea
born of two brothers, Carlos and Helena. They grew up and lived inside
the memories told by their grandfather Antonio, with his own mastery
of storyteller.
Each memory had a precious and historic value. It was a discovery of
infinite secrets, where they knew his past and where the grandfather
passed his personal wisdom. He used to do it with such a refinement
that sometimes led to moments of pure imagination.
The grandfather memories became their permanent inspiration to
create pieces that tells stories and make us travel back in time. To make
these memories prevail ALMA de LUCE® was born.

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Interview with
Helena Costa

THE
EMBASSADOR.

How are limited edition pieces born? ALMA de LUCE to develop these pieces works only with Portuguese designers
They are pieces that are born as treasures coming of the soul, rescued and artisans. Is it a definite decision or a starting point?
from very special memories in time. Through the combination of design, It is definitely a starting point, which is quite ambitious. Our designers and
craftsmanship and the finest materials, the pieces are our way of elevating artisans are 100% Portuguese. However what interests us is the memory
these memories. The result is unique and extraordinary editions. Treasures behind each piece and the hands of the creators, along with their passion to
that engage us as guardians of knowledge, the heritage of the world and tell stories. Passion generates beauty.
inspire us to make this a better world.
“THEY ARE PIECES THAT ARE BORN
L i m i t e dALMA de LUCE E d i t i o n AS TREASURES COMING OF THE
SOUL, RESCUED FROM VERY SPECIAL
For those who give value to rarity in its most authentic form, ALMA de LUCE’s presents MEMORIES IN TIME”
the LIMITED EDITION pieces. Truly unique creations that reveal very unique and special
memories. Only ALMA de LUCE® is able to realize such an ambitious vision, invoking HELENA COSTA
the legacy and the future, both, to create the purest representation of luxury. Helena Architect & Head Designer of ALMA de LUCE®
Costa, Director, Architect & Head Designer ALMA de LUCE®, tells us about this
extraordinary collaboration between creator and artisan. The result is a piece like no Therefore limited/single edition pieces are mainly intended for collectors. So From Limited Edition pieces, what is your favorite?
other. The greatest honor to the world heritage. can furniture become art? The piece is with no doubt the Enxoval. You know that this piece more than
telling about the Portuguese woman’s trousseau, tells us the relationship
14 Of course. ALMA de LUCE ® tells stories of heritage through the pieces, between mother and daughter. Made of feelings, of hope, of what life
through of his own language, inspired by feelings, emotions and opinions of would be after the wedding day. Today, this is unthinkable. Today we buy,
Inspire World Heritage the designer. As Fernando Pessoa said: “Art consists in making others feel use and exclude what no longer interests, at a speed that does not allow
what we feel, in releasing them from ourselves, by proposing to them our us to create affections and relationships. So this piece is very important to
15 personality for special release.” Thus the designer uses the furniture as a way me. This is one of the values of ALMA de LUCE ®, the feel, the connecting
of expressing himself and exposing feelings before a memory. Is not this art? us through the affections.

And is because of that reason that you invite Portuguese artists to create The words “Limited Edition” inevitably makes remember “luxury”. What does
limited/single edition pieces? this mean for you?
These pieces are unique, very unique. We want to make them even more It means three things: rarity, feelings and art. Above all, it is the ability to
special by doing it through artists, who give us their own interpretation, their create something unique that will be remembered and maintained as time
sensitivity, their way of telling and sharing memories. It is this noble sharing goes on.
that elevates us.
“THIS PIECES ARE UNIQUE, VERY UNIQUE. WE WANT TO MAKE

THEM EVEN MORE SPECIAL BY DOING IT THROUGH ARTISTS...”

What has been your biggest experience so far?
We have had some experiences, but I would say that our greatest
achievement is to see the smiles on people’s faces when they discover
the pieces. They are surprised by the stories, the functions, or how we
use the materials. Recently, one of our fabulous clients told me that
he was buying a piece to offer to his daughters because he think that
this way of sharing stories is just delicious. You cannot imagine how
deeply it touched me.

Alma deLuce & Cristina Rodrigues

w o r l d h e r i t a g eWE SUBLIME THE

WITH ART.

Single Copy Partnership is about connecting people, it’s when you think you can do more than you
The Angel of Columbus usually do on a day-to-day basis. It is putting availability and knowing at the service
of people. It is, in this case, to elevate the power of art, to the common good of society,
‘The Angel of Columbus’ is inspired in the non-western ornamental as a vehicle for the protection of our culture. ALMA de LUCE®unites forces to create
motifs that emerged in Europe during the Portuguese colonial period. and share passions, with an Artist.
The hand drawings at the front of the piece illustrate a golden angel
that protected the navigators – The Angel of Columbus. During THE ANGEL OF COLUMBUS will be presented to the public for the first time at Cristina
Christopher Columbus first voyage in 1492, he reached the New World Rodrigues’s exhibition ‘Echoes of the Sea’, at the Hillside Forum, in Tokyo, Japan (from
instead of arriving in Japan as he had intended. ‘The Angel of Columbus’ the 12th to the 18th of June 2018). This exhibition is organised by the Portuguese
pays an homage to this incredible man and his inspirational journey Embassy in Tokyo and Instituto Camões.
that impacted the world.
CRISTINA RODRIGUES, Biographical Note
Design & Hand-drawings by Cristina Rodrigues is a Portuguese artist and architect born in Porto in 1980. She graduated
in architecture (2004) and completed a Masters degree in medieval and Renaissance history
16 at the University of Porto (2007), Portugal. She later moved to Manchester, United Kingdom,
where she lectured at university and was awarded a Ph.D. (2016). Cristina Rodrigues interprets
Inspire World Heritage reality by carefully analysing mentalities and iconographies in contemporary society. The
dialectics between tradition and contemporaneity is central to her work. Each of her art
17 installations is locally inspired yet universal in meaning, and it intentionally touches the lives
of all those involved in its artistic production.

THE ART INSPIRED BY PORTUGUESE WORLD HERITAGE

Our tools

PORTUGUESE

design&craftsmanship

TO REVEALS
MEMORIES

ALMA de LUCE® é uma marca que revela MEMÓRIAS de tradições,
locais, mitos ou lendas, símbolos, e pessoas, através dos sentidos e as
transmite e preserva ao longo dos tempos.
Recorre a aplicação de materiais nobres, a artesania portuguesa e ao
design para exprimir sentimentos e emoções gerados pelas memórias,
que transparecem nas peças de mobiliário com alma e identidade única.
A marca desafia o passado através do design e do artesão, ao incorporar
fortes heranças culturais dando-lhes nova vida, originando novas
emoções.

ALMA de LUCE® is a brand that reveals MEMORIES of traditions, places,
myths or legends, symbols, and people, through the senses. This
revelation is exposed and preserved overtime.
The use of noble materials, along with the inspiration, Portuguese
craftsmanship and design, embodies the commitment to express
feelings and emotions which lay in our memories, as pieces of furniture
with soul and unique identity.
The brand challenges the past through the design and craftsman in
order to build strong cultural heritage giving them new life, creating new
emotions and references.

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Alma de Luce in Quinta da Marinha, Portugal

Mudhif
Bench

Longjing
Rug

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Mudhif

Armchair

Salar Uyuni
Coffee Table
Masouleh
Coffee Table

Ghadames

Sofa chaise Longue

Mudhif bench features a structure in solid walnut wood and natural leather that gives it a sober and elegant look. Need Alma de Luce in Quinta da Marinha, Portugal
the perfect piece for your luxury living room decor? You just found it!
p a r a d i g m a t i cTHE PERFECT PIECE ,

A
WAY OF ARCHITECTURE

Marsh Arab in the marshlands.
Public Domain

MUDHIF bench is inspired in the Reed houses of the Marsh Arabs, a paradigmatic way of MUDHIF/ Bench
construction with nature, that use local resources. The Marsh Arabs or Madan, inhabit
the marshlands and consider the mudhif to be the main centre point of their society. Upholstery in Alma de Luce leather, ref.Vaniglia.

Nowadays, a bench is an excellent piece to decorate an interior. Recently they are Legs in Solid walnut wood with matt finish.
taking striking shapes and designs that give the living room or bedroom a whole
unique look through unusual forms and noble materials. 22

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LINES c o m bSHADES i n a t i o n Inspire World Heritage
FOR STUNNING
LANSCAPE 25

With the LONGJING pieces ALMA de LUCE® makes us discovered some of
the most powerful legends of the green tea.

LONGJING rug illustrates the delicacy as well as the strength of nature,
presenting a beautiful combination of different lines shades. This rug is
made of hand-tufted 100% New Zealand wool and is perfect for interior
ambiances like living rooms and bedrooms.

LONGJING / Rug POLONCEAU/ Dining Table

Hand-tufted 100% New Zealand Wool. Table top in Alma de Luce leather’s & lac-

HYOKU/ Chair Suede. Metal effect, quered in black colour with matt and gloss
finish. Legs in Metal effect, ref. Brass gloss
Upholstered in Super finish.

ref. Brass gloss finish.

Alma de Luce in Rue de Rivoli, Paris

Amaterasu
Sofa

Amaterasu
Armchair
Naruto
Rug

Amaterasu
Mirror

Sossusvlei
Console

Anta da Arca
Bookshelf

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Masouleh
Coffee Table

Longjing
Mirror

Harlequin

Sideboard

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i n s p i r e sPORTUGUESE FOLKLORE Inspire World Heritage
SUMPTUOUS WORK
WITH ELEGANT LINES 29

A CHIC CONSOLE WITH GOLD LEAF AND WALNUT WOOD TOP ANTA DA ARCA/ Console

Table Top in walnut veneer wood with matt
finish. Legs in gold leaf with matt finish.

A SUITABLE CONSOLE FOR
ANY DESIGN PROJECT, THE
CONSOLE IS PERFECT
FOR LIVING ROOMS AND
ENTRANCES, IT IS A GREAT
SOLUTION TO DISPLAY YOUR
ACCESSORIES AND COMPLETE
YOUR DECOR IN STYLE.

ALMA de LUCE® takes us back to the world of Portuguese folklore legends with the ANTA DA ARCA
console.
ANTA DA ARCA is a beautiful piece that will surely become your favourite. It will successfully create a
luxurious atmosphere. The ANTA DA ARCA lines design the elegant character of this console, bringing
together the best-selling styling from the ALMA de LUCE Collection.

Alma de Luce in Rue de Rivoli, Paris

h o m a g eAN EXQUISITE TOUCH
PAYS
TO A CARVED

VILLAGE.

masouleh

MASOULEH/ Bench

Alma de Luce Super Suede fabric’s ref. Eggshell & Table

Top in brass metal effect** with brush finish.

MASOULEH/ Bench MASOULEH, the upholstered seat of ALMA de LUCE® is characterised by its
asymmetrical design, embellished with detail on the metal top. If you are
Alma de Luce Super Suede fabric’s ref. Dark Blue & Ta- looking for an elegant piece of furniture then MASOULEH is the best for your
interior design.
ble Top in brass metal effect** with gloss finish.
It honours a tour of the architectural wonder that is Masouleh, a village
sculpted on a mountain slope in northern Iran. Overall, this bench combines
the best of luxury design with a modern touch, just what you need to add an
exquisite touch to the décor of your home.

30 THIS BENCH MATCH YOUR LUXURY DESIGN AND HAS YOUR OWN ARTISTIC PERSONALITY

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EMOTIONS

WHAT SEEMS GEOMETRIC Gardens Marqueyssac, landscape. By pxhere
AND RIGID CAN, IN THE
BLINK OF AN EYE, ACQUIRE MARQUEYSSAC is a modern wall mirror with details in wood and polished stainless steel with brass, copper and nickel
A NEW MEANING CAPABLE effect for contemporary interiors, from elegant rooms to sophisticated corridors or living rooms.
OF INSPIRING US AND A functional work of art born from a charming whirlwind of living fences located high on the Dordogne River in the
MAKING US ENCHANTED. Marqueyssac gardens. The combination of bright green box shapes, occasional pine trees and the setting of the
Dordogne valley is truly magical.
MARQUEYSSAC/ Mirror

Frame in Walnut veneeer with matt finish &
Metal effect** ref. Brass, Rose Gold and Nickel
with gloss finish.

FAIRY CIRCLE/ Console

Walnut veneer with matt finish & Legs Metal ef-
fect, ref. Brass polished finish.

Alma de Luce in 57th Street, New York

Hissan Arabi
Armchair
Pamukkale
Coffee Table
Cinnabar
Armchair
Haoussa
Console
Longjing
Mirror
El Ba’ia
Counter

El Ba’ia
Console

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Roatan

Coffee Table

Amaterasu

Sofa chaise Longue

In the Goahti shelter, that uses earth as cover, it assumes a new level of environmental sustainability. This Alma de Luce in 57th Street, New York
efficient use of existing natural materials shows a deep knowledge and understanding of the natural landscape.
a s t o n i s h i n gTIMELESS APPEAL
GOATHI is a wooden coffee table that was brilliantly crafted, inspired by the primitive Goathi buildings made of wood. The BEHIND
Sami people use materials and local knowledge to survive in the most difficult conditions almost impossible without this WOODKORK
native building.

Goahti Goathi family. By Unknow, 1870 GOATHI/ Coffee Table

36 Table top in solid walnut wood and with black
stain & Footer in Brass metal effect** with matt
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37 AVAILABLE IN A SET OF TWO COFEE
TABLE AND ALSO AN ELEGANT AND
HIGHLY DECORATIVE STOOL THAT GIVES
AN ATTRACTIVE PRESENCE TO ANY
ENVIRONMENT THAT INCORPORATES THAT
TIMELESS APPEAL BEHIND THE WOOD
CARVING.

A FUNCTIONAL PIECE ELEGANTLY DESIGNED IN SIMPLE, CLEAN LINES

Alma de Luce in 57th Street, New York OUR HERITAGE HELPS REMIND US OF OUR PAST AND CAN INSPIRE OUR FUTURE
TH ROUGH TH EI R BEAUTY, I NTEREST, AND POTENCI AL FOR N E W USE S
e m e r g e sFROM THE MARSHES
The upholstered Bar Stool presents a beautiful straw detail on the back, MUDHIF/ Stool bar
A BEAUTIFUL DETAIL which wraps around its soft seat. A unique detail that matches the solid
OF STRAW walnut wood structure and pays homage to the traditional cane field Upholstered Alma de Luce Leather’s, ref. Vaniglia.
made by the Madan people (also known as Marsh Arabs) in the swamps Legs & backrest in solid walnut wood in matt finish.
38 of southern Iraq. In the traditional Madan way of life, the houses are built
with reeds harvested from the marshes where they live. Southern Iraq Marshlands. By Sebastian Bouknight, 2019
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WITH STRONG AND SOFT COLORS, THAT BRINGS THE DELIGHT AND TENDERNESS Alma de Luce in Orchard Road, Singapore
OF THE MOON TO EVERY ROOM, LIKE A MAGIC INLUENCE
a s t o n i s h i n gTHE MOON’S TEXTURE
CREATES AN
IRREGULAR SPOTS

AND SHAPES

moon

THE CARPET’S LIGHT AND DARK
GREY IRREGULAR SPOTS AND
SHAPES CREATE THE ILLUSION OF
THE MOON’S TEXTURE, GIVING LIFE
TO ANY INTERIOR DESIGN.

MOON/ Rug

Hand-tufted 100% New Zealand Wool.

GOATHI / Coffee Table
HISSAN ARABI / Armchair
CROÇA/ Sofa

The MOON carpet has a design inspired by the Moon, the closest
cosmic neighbour to the Earth, and is born from its surface
covered by dead volcanoes, impact craters and lava flows.

Made with hand tufted New Zealand wool, it fits well into any
elegant décor, giving it an unusual yet sophisticated look.

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Alma de Luce in Conduit Road, Hong Kong

Amaterasu
Sofa

Amaterasu
Armchair
Naruto
Rug

Amaterasu
Mirror

Sossusvlei
Console

Anta da Arca
Bookshelf

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Masouleh
Coffee Table

Longjing
Mirror

Harlequin

Sideboard

Alma de Luce in Conduit Road, Hong Kong THE BRUSHED AND MIRRORED METAL CURVES GIVE THIS LUXURIOUS DESIGN

A p aWAVY SHAPE s s i o n a t e
WITH A

PRESENCE! 44

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Namib, Sossusvlei desert. The tallest SOSSUSVLEI/ Side Table
dunes on the planet. By Pxhere
Table top in Nero Marquina marble pol-
One of Namibia’s most spectacular landmarks with its red dunes, white salt and Deadvlei that inspired ALMA of LUCE® to
create this unique side table. ished & base in metal effect** ref. Copper,
One of the oldest, driest and most untouched areas on earth, the Namib Desert is a world of vast spaces, infinite horizons,
dramatic desert landscapes and irregular mountain heights. This is how the SOSSUSVLEI luxury side table came about. Brass (left) brushed with gloss finish.
Imagine an undulating and delicate shape, but at the same time with a passionate presence to show the whole world a
rich and golden surface. The brushed and mirrored metal curves give this luxurious design artwork a delicate yet stunning
beauty. Definitely a reference piece for the most luxurious interior designs.

SURROUND YOURSELF WITH ELEGANCE IN THE ESSENCE OF AESTHETIC MINIMALISM. Alma de Luce in Conduit Road, Hong Kong
IN THIS SERENE SETTING, NATURE IS SIMPLE AND BEAUTY IS TIMELESS.
c o n t e m p l a t i n gTHE REAL PLEASURE
OF
A BEAUTIFUL
AND INSPIRING CARPET

KARESANSUI/ Rug Karesansui

Hand-tufted 100% New Zealand Wool. ALMA de LUCE® shows us the real pleasure of contemplating a
karesansui garden, through the carpet with the same name: it’s like
Karesansui Garden. by Kelly Kajiwara watching the clouds in the sky. You can let your imagination run wild
and imagine all kinds of “meanings” and shapes.

Embracing a fluid line design, the KARESANSUI carpet, a high quality
design carpet is handmade by the best Portuguese craftsmen. An
inspiring and beautiful carpet that can easily be your favorite carpet
for your home decoration

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Alma de Luce in Park Avenue, New York

Hissan Arabi
Armchair
Pamukkale
Coffee Table
Cinnabar
Armchair
Haoussa
Console
Longjing
Mirror
El Ba’ia
Counter

El Ba’ia
Console

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Roatan

Coffee Table

Amaterasu

Sofa chaise Longue

Alma de Luce in Park Avenue, New York STRONG STYLING PRESENCE CREATES AN ELEGANT AND LUXURIOUS ATMOSPHERE.

RICH SHAPES,
INSPIRE

FLUIDIT s eY ANDn s u a l i t y

HISSAN ARABI/ Armchair

Upholstery in Alma de Luce Super Suede fabric
ref. Dusk. Legs & Armrest in Walnut Solid wood

with matt finish.

Arabian Horse, Gray white. By HISSAN ARABI The proud head and rich shapes of the Arabian horse inspired to the creation of
Needpix the exuberant armchair HISSAN ARABI. Enveloping, fluid and sensual shapes for
The Arabian horse is the oldest equine breed in the world, with an upholstered comfort and refinement, with the lightness is highlighted by the
50 archaeological evidence dating from around 2,500 BC. walnut wooden structure.

Inspire World Heritage Native to the Arabian Peninsula, the Arabian horse has a particular This armchair with a strong styling presence, creates an elegant, luxurious
form of skull and tail, and thus one of the most easily identifiable atmosphere in your living room, or bedroom.
51 horse breeds in the world.

It is prevalent around the world through wars and trade, being
used to improve other races, giving them more speed, refinement,
strength and bone structure.

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53 s o p h i s t i c a t i o nNATURAL LANDSCAPE,
REVEAL

PAMUKKALE/ Side Table

Upholstered in Super Suede Alma
de Luce’s fabric ref. Navy (Left)
White. Table top in Metal effect**
ref. Brass in brushed finish.

PHU CAU/ Armchair
PUNALU’U/ Rug

To share one of the most impressive nature’s wonders ALMA de LUCE® presents PAMUKKALE side
Table. Perfect for living spaces grounded in contemporary style. As they like a luxury jewel, this side
table are the most sophisticated for your home.
Embracing a stunning elegance, PAMUKKALE upholstered in suede with wrinkles reminiscent of the
“cotton castles” that reveals interesting solutions of shapes on this side table. The two materials,
fabric and metal blend in pleasant and graceful conversation between the roughness of fabric and
the elegance of golden metal.

We believe in traditions, we believe in the idea of things being passed between generations and the slow transmission Alma de Luce in Park Avenue, New York
of cultural values through tradition.
TRADITION,
Human effort preform great deeds. The ability to combine creativity with effort allows humans to create dazzling pieces,
such as, lacquer sculpted in China. From this art, ALMA de LUCE® shares the know-how, through the CINNABAR pieces, e n r i c h e sTHE VITALITY OF THE PAST,
in a modern reinterpretation, that allow us to inspire the world heritage. THE LIFE
OF THE PRESENT

Chinese Red Cinnabar Lacquer Dragon Vase,
From icollector.com

Cinnabar 54

The CINNABAR armchair resorts to one of the most beautiful known technique: the Inspire World Heritage
embroidery. Highlighting the detailed pattern through line and dot details, until the
walnut wood legs. This modern armchair plays tribute to the Chinese carved lacquer 55
and the core Human values of the creativity and craftsmanship. The CINNABAR
armchair is a wonderful way to excite a desire for complementing your living room. CINNABAR/ Armchair GHADAMES/ Sofa
KANZASHI/ Coffee table
The Chinese carved lacquer or Qidiao (producing process), is an art form with over Upholstered in Alma de Luce Leath- MASOULEH/ Side Table
1400 years of history, and although lacquer is used in many Asian cultures, this art
is exclusive to China. er, ref. Amaranto. Legs Walnut Saolid

wood with gloss finish.

Alma de Luce in Park Avenue, New York IMPRESSIVE AND EYECATCHING THROUGH ITS SINUOUS AND ELEGANT LINES

i n s p i r eCREATIVE FAÇADE

CONTEMPORARY CONSOLE

Creative façade designs are important elements in Hausa Creative façade. The earth is usually applied HAOUSSA/ Console The console HAOUSSA has a lasting design and stays wonderful at modern or classic
architecture. Decoration in Hausa traditional architecture can be in thick layer and shaped and molded by entrance halls and a great addition to any living room decoration. Handcrafted by
categorized into three groups namely, surface design, calligraphy hand. In Pinterest Top in textured Metallic Stucco ref.Sage with our talented craftsmen, this exquisite piece has a the table top made of textured
and ornamental. matt finish. Legs in solid walnut wood with matt Metallic stucco, while the legs part comes with the structure in walnut wood.
The surface designs are predominantly reliefs, engraved or carved 56
designs and murals. They are unique additions to many Hausa finish.
buildings. Inspire World Heritage
LONGJING/ Mirror
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Frame in solid walnut wood & pattern with Gold
leaf with gloss finish. Clear mirror.

Alma de Luce in Park Avenue, New York UNLEASH YOUR SENSES IN A WORLD OF IMAGINATION.

FINEST CRAF TASbMeAaNuSHt iIPf u l Longjing Tea plantation village, has long
TO taken credit for having the best green tea in
China. By Pixabay, 2013
LEGEND.

LONGJING/ Mirror 58 With the LONGJING pieces ALMA de LUCE® makes us discovered some of the
most powerful legends of the green tea.
Frame in solid walnut wood & pattern with Inspire World Heritage The LONGJING mirror, a statement wall decoration piece is born from the finest
Gold leaf with gloss finish. Clear mirror. craftsmanship for the most exceptional rooms and remarkable interiors.
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HARLEQUIN/ Sideboard There’s a mystical story about the Hangzhou region that gave rise to Long Jing’s
alternative name ‘Dragon Well Green’. Legend has it that the many lakes around
Body in Oak solid Wood & legs in brass ef- Hangzhou were home to a dragon. There was also a tunnel in the bottom of a
fect with gloss finish. well which led to the nearby coastal sea waters.
Here, the dragon would move to and from at his own pleasure.

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u n b e l i e v eCOLORS AND ARCHITECTURE...
LA BAHIA PALACE.

EL BA’IA The construction was the work of a father and son, Si Mussa and Ba
Amed. Both were vizier to Alawid Sharifs, Moroccan sultans. It was
“In each room of the palace, intended to serve the personal uses of the sultan.
I gently run my hand through the tiles...
How can such a beauty be real? The palace was built for the 4 wives and 24 concubines of the Grand
It is the evidence of love...” Vizier, but took the name of the preferred one: bright or shine. His
harem was housed here, which included an enormous court decorated
Alma de Luce® with a central basin with the concubines dwelling in a series of
surrounding rooms. The whole complex is quite large, covering eight
In the late nineteenth century, at Marrakech, the LA BAHIA Palace was hectares. It is comprised of a series of walled gardens, pavilions and
built in Arabic-Andalusian or Moroccan style, standing as one of the courtyard structures arranged in various scales.
most impressive palaces in the country. It dazzles by its size, and the
endless application of Zellij tile.

The Bahia Palace is both a palace and a set of gardens situated in
the medina of Marrakech, Morocco, just along the northern edge of
Mellah, also known as the Jewish Quarter. While the exact dates for the
construction of this palace are not known, records indicate that it was
commissioned between 1859 and 1873. It was completed in 1900.

PALACE OF THE BEAUTIFUL, THE BRILLIANT. Mosaic - Bahia Palace, Marrakech, Morocco
Photo by ParisianFloors

MORE THAN JUST A THIS BEAUTIFUL CONSTRUCTION IS A SPLENDID EXAMPLE
BUILDING, THE LA BAHIA OF EASTEARN ARCHITECTURE FROM THE 19TH CENTURY
PALACE TELLS MEMORIES THAT REPRESENTS AND STANDARDS OF THE WEALTHY
OF MORROCO. WHO LIVED AT THAT TIME.

Pillars - Bahia Palace, Marrakech, Morocco
by gorecki79

To build the palace craftsmen were brought from Fez to work on this monumental task which took 60
approximately fifteen years to complete.
Several fountains, along with orange, cypress, jasmine and banana trees, decorate the older part of the Bahia Inspire World Heritage
palace known as Dar Si Moussa. In fact, this section is a small portion of the overall complex. There are many
ornate features, including decorative rooms with ceramic tiles. 61

Courtyard with a central fountain of Bahia The newer parts of the palace, those built by Ba Ahmed, were intended to surpass the architectural
Palace, Marrakesh, Morocco 2018 achievements of his father. In fact, he added several additional sections to the palace that constitute its larger
and rather irregular layout. He also employed master architects like al-Hajj Muhammed bin Makki al-Misfiwi to
create and decorate some of the bigger apartments. Yet, much of the wealth and fine furnishings were stripped
away when Ba Amed died in 1900 and the sultan at the time, Mawlay Abd al-Aziz, raided the palace.

Today, the Bahia Palace is still being used by the Moroccan government as a formal venue for receiving special
guests and foreign dignitaries. Additionally, a section of the palace is occupied by the Moroccan Ministry of
Cultural Affairs.

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EL BA’IA Grand vizier/Counter Inspire World Heritage

Exterior with manual inlay of 27 149 Swarovski® crystals in 63
Emerald, Sapphire, Topaz and Black Diamond colour. 3 drawers
with front in Corian® Glacier White. Without tecnical slides. The EL BA’IA/Console
legs in high gloss, white lacquered wood & brass polished.
Exterior with manual inlay of 11 738 Swarovski® crystals in Em-
EL BA’IA Harem/ Counter erald, Sapphire, Topaz and Black Diamond colour. the Drawers
with 1 front in Corian® Glacier White, and 1 other and legs in
Exterior with manual inlay of 27 149 Swarovski® crystals in high gloss, white lacquered wood. Footers in brass polished.
Emerald, Sapphire, Topaz and Black Diamond colour. 12 draw-
ers with front in Corian® Glacier White. Without tecnical slides. One of the most interesting elements of the palace is the art of zellige.
The legs are in high gloss, white lacquered wood & brass pol- Patrons of the art used historically zellige to decorate their homes as a statement of luxury and sophistication.
ished. Zellige, typically, is made with colorful and geometric patterns. This expression mode arose from the need of Islamic
artists to create spatial decorations that avoided depictions of living things, consistent with the teachings of Islamic
culture.
Zellige technique is considered as Art, which is transmitted from generation to generation by maâlems (master
craftsmen).

Alma de Luce in Pacific Coast, Los Angeles

Amaterasu
Sofa

Amaterasu
Armchair
Naruto
Rug

Amaterasu
Mirror

Sossusvlei
Console

Anta da Arca
Bookshelf

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Masouleh
Coffee Table

Longjing
Mirror

Harlequin

Sideboard

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INNOVATIVE Inspire World Heritage

g l i n t s AND TRULY ORIGINAL 67
OF PURE
CREATIVITY AMATERASU/ Longue Chaise Sofa

ALMA DE LUCE GIVES US TO KNOW TH EJAPANESE MYTH Upholstery in Alma de Luce Super Suede fabric ref.
OF THE SUN GODDESS THROUGH THE AMATERASU PICES, Brick. Cushions in Alma de Luce Super Suede fabric
AND SHARE THIS WAY OF EXPLAINING THE NATURAL ref. White. Footer in metal effect ref. Brushed Brass
PHENOMENA OF THE UNIVERSE. with matt finish.
The Amaterasu sofa versions redesign the living areas with brand new
compositions, in which curves interrupt the linearity of the layouts, imbuing The “Chaise longue” version, where the chaise juts out in a circle, creates an elegant
them with a more dynamic momentum. solution.
The Amaterasu sofa versions, with its interesting range of alternating depths, mean it is
perfect for creating both small, as well as larger spaces with grace and sophistication.
With its natural elegance, Amaterasu is ideal for residential interiors, but also reveals a
strong vocation for the hospitality sector, thanks to its versatile modularity.

The “corner” version with its natural position alongside the sofa, in 90 degrees. It can be moved and positioned 68
at the desired angle, as a natural extension of the sofa. It creates solutions in a strong visual impact with an
extraordinary combination of curves. Inspire World Heritage

The Amaterasu sofa versions features glints of pure creativity, such as the wide chaise-longue or the adjustable 69
corner, with its round form and their striking backrests, shaped to support the front cushions.

AMATERASU/ Corner Sofa Amaterasu is the Goddess embodied as the Sun who rules the Universe and a principal
deity of Japanese Shinto. The royal family of Japan is believed to directly descend from
Upholstery in Alma de Luce Super Suede fabric ref. this vibrant, life-giving Goddess.
Dusk. Cushions in Alma de Luce Super Suede fabric
ref. White. Footer in metal effect ref. Brushed Brass She represents fertility and causes the plants to grow that give life to not only humans
with matt finish. but to the gods as well. As the Guardian of the Japanese people, she is still represented
by the emblem of the rising sun on the Japanese Flag.
COSTA NOVA/ Amchair

BALLET/ Coffee Table

AMATERASU/ Mirror

EACH TIME THE SHIKINEN CEREMONY DEDICATED TO AMATERASU IS HELD,
IN THESHRINE LOCATED IN HONSHU, JAPAN THE MAIN SHRINE BULDINGS ARE
D E S T R OY E D A N D R E B U I LT AT A LO C AT I O N A D J AC E N T TO T H E P R E V I O U S S I T E .

Alma de Luce in Pacific Coast, Los Angeles

d e l i c a t eSENSUAL AND SHAPES
INSPIRED IN SUN AND
UNIVERSE GODDESS

Personified as a woman, Amaterasu sun and universe Goddess was the inspiration behind AMATERASU/ Armchair
Amaterasu upholstered Armchair.
Upholstery in Super Suede fabric ref. Blush. Legs
With legs in matte darkened oak, this velvet with pattern embroidered accent armchair has the Solid Oak wood with matt finish.
sensual and delicate forms of the goddess, making it the perfect seating solution for an elegant
living room set. Amaterasu of amano-iwato mythol-
The sartorial attention to details is highlighted in the execution of the pattern embroidered, which ogy, spring Hitoshi year Akira image,
feature a unique seam that runs along the entire length of the velvet fabric. 1887

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Alma de Luce in Pacific Coast, Los Angeles NARUTO,CREATED OF THE SINGULAR BEAUTY THAT THE NATURE PRESENTS.

A delicate SHAPE

WHO’S EXCITE,
CALM AND
MAKE US THINK.

NARUTO/ Rug Naruto View of the Whirlpools at Awa, colour
nishiki-e ukiyo-e print by Utagawa
Hand-tufted botanic silk contract, botanic silk & Hiroshige.
Mohair wool.
The piece NARUTO is created of the singular beauty that the nature presents us This curious whirlpool phenomenon is the fastest in Japan because the Naruto Strait is one of the few entries
by ALMA de LUCE® to honor this very peculiar and inspiring natural patrimony. BLACK PEARL/ Chair from the Pacific Ocean to the Inland Sea that lies between the Japanese islands of Shikoku and Honshu.

NARUTO rug illustrates the singularity as well as the strength of nature, Upholstery in Super Suede Fabric, ref. Black. Legs The area directly below the Ohnaruto Bridge joins in a V shape, reaching a depth of up to 90m. This uniquely
presenting a beautiful shape with different texture. This rug is made of hand- in Metal effect, ref. Brass with gloss finish. shaped seabed causes tidal flows to come together, creating the whirlpools of Naruto.
tufted botanic silk and mohair wool and is perfect for interior ambiances like The rumbling noise is its origin, with one of the meanings of “naru” being “to roar”.
living rooms and bedrooms. TESLA/ Dining Table

72 Table top in table top & Legs in Metal effect, ref.
Brass with gloss finish.
Inspire World Heritage
WHAKAIRO/ Sideboard
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All in Solid Walnut wood with matt finish. Footer
in Gold leaf with gloss finish.

Alma de Luce in Pacific Coast, Los Angeles

A FANCY LIFESTYLE

p o w e rBORN FROM
THE
OF THE GODDESS.

Allow yourself to hear the power of the goddess Amaterasu, feeling its strength and reflecting AMATERASU/ Mirror
it into your fancy lifestyle
With a frame in brass, the Amaterasu round mirror will give a touch of strength and class to Frame in Stainless Steel coated in metal effect
your modern interior design.
ref. Brass, with brushed finish. Antique mirror.
It is a mirror, a fascinating object that can be placed anywhere, from the living room to the
bedroom, and is a spectacular addition to the decor.

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Alma de Luce in Pacific Coast, Los Angeles

A PLACE TRULY

i n s p i r e BlRuEAxTHuTArKiIoNGu s
SHAPES AND TEXTURES.

76 SOSSUSVLEI/ Console

Inspire World Heritage Top in walnut solid wood and veneer & Base in Metal
effect Brass finish.
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We can feel the rippling of the dunes in the SOSSUSVLEI
console giving her shapes that create a cosmopolitan luxury
environment and elegant.
This console is produced in the highest quality materials as
the metal effect with nickel, brass or copper finish in the
base, and walnut solid wood and veneer in the top.

We hear the sound of the sand in the wind that passes through us and we are carried away by the immensity and infinite sensation
of this place. In this feeling ALMA de LUCE® draws the SOSSUSVLEI pieces that enlighten us and inspire in the natural heritage of this
place.

Namib, big mama dune
desert. in Pexel

Sossusvlei, located in the Namib desert, one of the oldest deserts in the world, and the tallest dunes on the
planet, reaching more than 400 meters (1,300 feet) tall, is one of Namibia’s most spectacular regions and is
perhaps one of the most photographed places in the world. Sossusvlei is truly breathtaking.

Sossusvlei is a valley of salt and clay that was created by the Tsauchab River which THE SANDY PART OF THE
flows through the Sesriem Canyon every 5-10 years, and turns into spectacular lake NAMIB IS A UNESCO WORLD
flanked by ruddy and sparkling red dunes around it. The river does not reach the HERITAGE SITE, IT’S KNOWN
Atlantic Ocean even during the wet years, but drains away between the dunes. AS NAMIB SAND SEA.

Bright, living tones. The spectacular red color of the dunes these days, is the result ONCE YOU SEE THIS FOR YOURSELF YOU’LL NEVER BE THE SAME.
of the high iron content in the sand that changes the color through an iron oxidation
processed over years, and create a completely otherworldly look.

Sossus means “place of no return”. Looking out at those gorgeous endless dunes with
the bright blue sky and the vast expanses in every direction, it is easy to see why.

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Alma de Luce in Pacific Coast, Los Angeles UNLEASH YOUR SENSES, FEEL A POWERFUL SOPHISTICATION.

LEGENDS REMAINS
IN TIME, THEY LIVE
AS THE memories

IN PEOPLE

Anta da Arca ANTA DA ARCA/ Bookshelf Anta da Arca, megalithic monument. Clas-
sified as a National Monument, a large
80 Shelves in walnut wood with matt finish. dolmen built in the final stages of the Chal-
Shelf divider in Gold Leaf with gloss finish. colithic. Is located in Paranho, close to the
Inspire World Heritage Espírito Santo Church in Portugal.
SOSSUSVLEI/ Console
81 Megalithic art is an important cultural resource in many regions of Western Europe. From the Portuguese imagery
Top in walnut solid wood and veneer & ALMA de LUCE® inspires us through the piece ANTA DA ARCA for the timeless duel between good and evil.
Base in Metal effect with Brass finish.
The ANTA DA ARCA bookcase, inspired by a Portuguese legend, is a seductive piece that transcends traditional and
AMATERASU/ Mirror modern borders.
Its modern minimalist design with a touch of sophistication is defined as timeless. Hand-crafted and assembled
Frame in metal effect ref. Brass, with by our experienced artisans, this deluxe piece features impeccable detail and multiple shelves, adding practicality
brushed finish. Antique mirror. and elegance to the living room or home office.

Alma de Luce in Champs Elysée, Paris

Mousgoum
Sofa
Poseidon
Armchair

Pamukkale
Coffee Table

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Cappadocia
Coffee Table
Masouleh
Stool

Vernacular architecture is a rich source of cultural knowledge and sustainability, as is exemplified by the Mousgoum Alma de Luce in Champs Elysée, Paris
architecture.
Mousgoum, an ethnic group in the northernmost province of Cameroon, use to create their homes from compressed and k n o w l e d g eLOCAL MATERIALS
sun-dried mud. AND
PROVOKES DISTINCTIVE
Designed to share a new interpretation of this architecture the MOUSGOUM sofa will make a strong impression and deliver
an unmatched experience. This exquisite piece will add a breathtaking touch of elegance and glamour to your luxury living ELEGANCE.
room.

84 MOUSGOUM/ Sofa mousgoum

Inspire World Heritage Upholstery in Cotton velvet. Footer in
Walnut solid wood with matt finish.
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PAMUKKALE/ Coffee Table
NDEBELE/ Armchair
MCCOOL/ Side Table

Mousgoum architecture: a gathering in front of the obus
structures By Carsten ten Brink, 2010.

WHAT STRIKES AT FIRST GLANCE IS THE ALMOST SIMPLICITY OF THIS FORM

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UNIQUE d e tFORM e r m i n e s Inspire World Heritage
A NEW HISTORY
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mousgoum

MOUSGOUM, AN ETHNIC GROUP IN Mousgoum architecture: the obus. By Carsten
THE NORTHERNMOST PROVINCE OF ten Brink. 2010
CAMERON, USE TO CREATE THEIR
HOMES FROM COMPRESSED AND SUN-
DRIED MUD. THE CONSTRUCTION IS
VERY SOLID, EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE
NO FOUNDATION.

MOUSGOUM/ 2 Seat Sofa ALMA de LUCE® celebrates The Mousgoum buildings. They are an example of cob buildings and feature geometrical
raised patterns. The doorway is heavenly framed and really marks the entrance.
Walnut veneer with matt finish & Legs Metal effect, ref.
The Mousgoum buildings are an example of spiked buildings and have ribbed geometric patterns. Through the unique
Brass polished finish. shapes of the MOUSGOUM sofa, this vernacular architecture gains a unique existence and determines a new history.
A new contemporary verve for a comfortable and elegant living room.

Alma de Luce in Champs Elysée, Paris SOPHISTICATED ARMCHAIR WITH A MODERN DESIGN TWIST

THE OCEAN SEDUCE

o u r s o u lOUR HEART AND

WITH DELICATE SHAPES

THE SYMBOL OF POSEIDON WAS THE POSEIDON/ Armchair POSEIDON/ Armchair
TRIDENT. IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY AND
LEGEND, POSEIDON IS TEH GOD OF Upholstery in Alma de Luce Super Upholstery in Alma de Luce Super
THE SEA. HE RULED THE WAVES THAT Suede fabric ref. Caramel in exterior Suede fabric ref. Navy in exterior &
THE ANCIENT SEAFARING GREEKS & ref. Light Taupe in interior. ref. White in interior. Legs in Black
DEPENDED UPON. lacquered wood with matt finish.
MOUSGOUM/ Sofa
Aquarius Lake Poseidon. by Pixabay
Upholstery in Cotton velvet. Footer
in metal. There is a myth that Poseidon produced a horse by striking the earth with the trident. ALMA de LUCE®,
designed the POSEIDON armchair with a strong, sultry curves exactly in a sophisticated interpretation of
88 the Poseidon’s trident.
This fully upholstered armchair will add character and elegance to any contemporary style interior design
Inspire World Heritage due to its timeless design.

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MAGNIFICENT Inspire World Heritage

c e l e b r a t e dCOTTON CASTLE, 91
WITH DELICACY

PAMUKKALE/ Coffee Table Finding balance in terms of shape, and materials, the Pamukkale coffee
table set breathes sophistication and delicacy, maintaining a light presence
Body in Epic 1 (available in ral colors) translu- like a cotton castle which is wonderful for modern and high end interiors.
cid color over silver leaf with matt or gloss finish.
Table Top in Estremoz Marble in polished finish. Designed to impress and provide an exceptional experience, the exquisite
coffee table set Pamukkale will add a breathtaking touch of elegance and
Pamukkale glamour to your luxury living room.

The reflection of the sky in the pools of
Pamukkale, Turkey, By Pxhere, 1990

THERE ARE PLACES IN THE Travertine hot springs at Pamukkale, By
WORLD THAT ARE SIMPLY Pxhere
UNIQUE AND WONDERFUL.
...ALMA DE LUCE INSPIRE US TO There are places in the world that are simply unique and wonderful. Without words,
RESPECT AND LOVE THIS PLACES. but with pieces of furniture as unique as PAMUKKALE, ALMA de LUCE® inspires us to
respect and love these places.
LUXURY IS IN EVERY DETAIL, DESIGNED TO IMPRESS...
Pamukkale (“cotton castle” in Turkish) is one of the wonders of nature! They are a set
of thermal pools of calcareous origin, located near Denizli in Turkey.
It was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site together with Hierapolis in 1988, and for
a good reason!

Interview with
Carlos Costa

THE
P E R F E C T I O N I S T.

M a n u f a c t u rALMA de LUCE You work with a select group of the best Portuguese artisans. How do you Is it a challenge of opposites? Considering that the value of craftsmanship
choose them? depends on a conscious / subconscious appreciation of imperfections, while
The ability to dream is a wonderful gift. The ability to realise your dreams is even more We start with a very short list of artisans that we contacted from a selection the manufacture of a furniture requires the perfection of the mechanisms or
wonderful. made by us. Initially only 6 worked with us. Today, there are more than 20 finishes?
From the atelier in Portugal, the precision of the present finds the passion of the artisans, each one in their area, we work actively together. As Ralph Emerson It is a challenge to consider the value of craftsmanship to make furniture,
past. Combining advanced production technology with the skill of its artisans, whose put it, “In art the hand can never perform anything higher than the heart but we do not think it is a challenge of opposites. On the contrary it will be
experience with woods, metals, stones, fabrics and innovative materials make each can inspire.” Thus we receive some requests, but we accept only those who this combination that will allow the exclusivity of the piece. For example
ALMA de LUCE ® piece, unique. Each one is created, not just assembled. Carlos Costa, share our passion for beauty, creativity and integrity and who apply these the success of the Enxoval limited edition piece is in the innovative material
architect, is responsible for the production of ALMA de LUCE ®. values in the creative process. molded and worked by the hands of the craftsman, or the cooper pipping in
the armchair Acoma. The detail in the piece that dazzles us, based on this
92 What space do you see for genuine craftsmanship in the narrative of a luxury powerful combination.
brand?
Inspire World Heritage Our designers are continually looking for new materials and new techniques “ONE OF ALMA DE LUCE VALUES,
at the forefront of trends. But only the communion between the technique CHALLENGES US EVERY DAY TO FIND
93 and the know-how of the craftsman allows the detail, the imbued detail of EXCELLENCE, AND SURPRISE!”
the human feeling of satisfaction, of the pleasure of making, of the desire to
create good products in the world. CARLOS COSTA
Is there any friction in the process of linking tradition with the need for Head Production & Designer ALMA de LUCE®
innovation?
No. Although I admit that there is difficulty working simultaneously in What challenges do you find in the development of new materials or
tradition and innovation, but these conflicting elements are what create production techniques?
harmony. We believe that, as a team, we have overcome these difficulties. It is, in fact, a great challenge. Material development, for example, is subject
We are ALMA de LUCE. We believe the definition of luxury changes over time to the most stringent quality and sustainability criteria. Likewise, embarking
and it is our mission to balance traditional luxury with the visionary on new paths requires a lot of courage, requiring intensive dialogue between
teams, experts, designers or artisans, in a common goal. However this is
one of ALMA de LUCE’s value, challenge us every day to find excellence, and
surprise!

Crafts and sustainability. What binds them?
The value that sustainability lends to an artisanal piece has a high level. For
us, it’s not a matter of fashion or whimsy. It is a necessity and a principle
that deserves to be cultivated and preserved.

“IT IS TO OFFER TO CUSTOMERS A WAY TO EXPRESS

THEMSELVES, TO SHARE THEIR TREASURES”

How do you describe ALMA de LUCE ‘s production?
In simple terms, the ALMA de LUCE’s production is a team of designers,
artisans and consultants who reveal memories of the world through
the unique furniture produced in terms of design and quality. But
for us it is much more than that. It is to offer to customers a way to
express themselves, to share their treasures, to allow their treasures
to come to life, and to take on a new dimension in time and in the
world. It is part of a greater good.

Alma de Luce in Lisbon, Portugal

Darvaza
Cabinet

Darvaza
Sideboard

Kanzashi
Coffee Table

Amasunzu
Armchair
Jabu
Console

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Darvaza
Stool
Moon
Rug

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A SHINNING Inspire World Heritage

h a n d m a d eINTERIOR, THE 97
OF A
UNIQUE WOODWORK.

DARVAZA/ Cabinet darvaza DARVAZA/ Cabinet

Exterior in Solid Walnut wood with matt fin- CHARACTER AND AESTHETICS COMBINED Exterior in Solid Walnut wood with matt finish & Interi-
ish & Interior in Special effect coat ref. Gold- WITH A PASSION FOR DETAILS or in Special effect coat ref. Golden Nickel. Interior back
en Nickel. Drawers, Shelves, footer & back with bronze mirror. Drawers, Shelves, footer & back in
in Special effect coat ref. Golden Nickel. Special effect coat ref. Golden Nickel.

ALMA de LUCE® trims do not just the finest craftsmanship. They also the crowning feature of every ALMA de LUCE® piece interior.
Considerer, for instance, the fascinating gloss of the DARVAZA interior trim in Golden Niquel special effect.
This new colour use a complex multi-layered manufacturing process ensure a depth of brilliance that is equaled only by renowed
grand piano makers. In contrast with soft Suede ALMA de LUCE® fabric, the result is striking impression. The effect is one of aesthetic
harmony and the utmost exclusivity.

MATERIALS ONLY NATURE CAN PROVIDE. Alma de Luce in Lisbon, Portugal

DARVAZA/ Sideboard ICONIC AND

Exterior in Solid Walnut wood with b r e a t h t a k i n gUNPARALLELED,
WORK OF
matt finish. HANDCRAFTING

98 ANTA DA ARCA/ Bookshelf DARVAZA/ Sideboard darvaza

Inspire World Heritage Shelves in walnut wood. Shelf divider in Exterior in Solid Walnut wood with matt fin- A CONTEMPORARY SIDEBOARD
Gold Leaf. ish & Interior in Special effect coat ref. Gold- CARRYING THE DEDICATION
99 en Nickel. Drawers, Shelves, footer & back in AND ART OF THOSE WHO
HARLEQUIN/ Armchair Special effect coat ref. Golden Nickel. BUILT IT... WITH STYLISED AND
GEOMETRIC SHAPES ENRICHING
Upholstered in Cotton Velvet. Legs & Arm- Iconic and unparalleled, the DARVAZA Sideboard presents a ground-breaking work of ANY LIVING SPACE.
rest in Oak wood. breathtaking handcrafting. Inspired by the ‘Door to hell’, in Turkmenistan, where you
can watch fire erupting in the middle of the desert.
APACHE TEARS/ Side Table
The view of the flame burning in the desert is fascinating and intriguing, like the
Table Top in black lacquered glass. Base in fascination we find in the asymmetrical handcrafted details of the solid walnut wood
Walnut solid wood and gold leaf. of the sideboard. Four doors carry the sculpted wood elements into its interior,
opening to a striking bronze mirror on the back, and one glass shelf.
The Door to Hell (in the nighttime) / Turk-
menistan. By flydime. 20 de abril de 2010