Embark on a journey of the vibrant hues that upscales traditional artistry. For DESIGNPhilippines’ 2024 participation in Ambiente, the legacy of Filipino craftsmanship stands proudly at the forefront–elegantly aligned with the current market demands. Join us in the celebration of local craftsmanship from the Philippines featuring 40 Filipino companies.
Discover the participating brands at the Philippine pavilion:
Contempo Designs is a third generation furniture design studio that focuses on creation and customization. The brand offers personalized pieces and design assistance for custom creations that transcend generations.
Product line: furniture
Materials used: arurog, rattan, solid wood, raffia, steel
The home furnishing company was established in 1998. Their aesthetic is defined by a balance between contemporary and traditional; lavish and minimalist. More Than a Chair is known for their artisans’ meticulous attention to detail and impeccable craftsmanship.
Product line: furniture
Materials used: wood, rattan, bamboo
Established in 1990 in Cebu, 33 Point 3 Exports Inc. is built by an ensemble of master weavers honed in the exacting tradition of their craft. They use articulate shapes to form an elegant design language. From the even, flawless bends, and rhythmic loop of their basketwork, every piece projects effortless style.
Product line: home decor
Materials used: rattan, wicker
Nature’s Legacy is an award-winning manufacturer that integrates sustainability and circularity in its production. The brand uses natural and non-toxic materials to create sustainable furnishings, decors, and packaging materials.
Product line: home decor
Materials used: patented sustainable materials - polymer
Founded in 1994, CSM Philippines, Inc.’s products made of bone china are marked by their artistic flair and attention to detail. They create handmade pieces such as vases, bowls, and planters and give careful attention throughout their creative process.
Product line: home decor
Materials used: fine bone china, fine porcelain
TADECO Home is a Filipino brand that creates products using all-natural materials. Abaca fibers, also known as “Manila hemp”, are intricately handwoven by the region’s ethnic indigenous people into fine woven fabric using traditional techniques.
Product line: lamps & lighting
Materials used: Banana, pineapple or abaca fibers
Seasoned handicrafts company Freden Export Philippines Corporation has been in business since 1970. The brand has always been guided by its principle of offering only original pieces to showcase its creativity. Its business philosophy has always been focused on sustainability while creating designs that are always au courant.
Product line: holiday
Materials used: long dead driftwood, upcycled materials such as metals, fabrics
Art N Nature provides economic opportunities for their communities by handcrafting assorted shells, coconut, and wood. The brand collaborates with different companies to produce indigenous crafts such as tabletop decor, planters, and lamps.
Product line: holiday
Established in 2002, South Sea Veneer Corporation initially served as a subcontractor of wood veneer panel lamination to other furniture makers & contractors. The company has now developed its own line of furniture production and in-house collections. They believe in working closely with clients to serve custom-made pieces tailored to the customers’ specifications.
Product line: furniture
Materials used: oak wood, solid wood, raffia, faux shagreen
Weavemanila Inc. connects the traditional with the contemporary by stylishly weaving natural materials into modern objects. The company continues to come up with new handweaving ways by integrating geometric patterns, artsy graphics, and amazing textures to its products.
Product line: home decor
Materials used: abaca
LIJA by That One Piece is a contemporary lighting and furniture brand that highlights the creative use of natural materials, refined into distinctive, stellar designs. They create unique and well-crafted handmade pieces that complement the contemporary lifestyle of the clients. The brand eagerly explores the capabilities and expressions of natural materials.
Product line: lamps & lighting
Materials used: indigenous materials such as rattan and fabrics
Larone is a design and manufacturing company specializing in handwoven products made from sustainable natural plant fibers. The brand offers the experience advantage in design, product development, quality control, and prompt delivery. Larone is run by a family working with weavers and artisans for three generations.
Product line: home decor
Materials used: natural plant fibers
Jalikee Arts and Craft is a privately-owned company specializing in holiday décor. It offers a variety of tin, paper and wood products through its eclectic collection of specialty holiday pieces. They employ a pool of skilled laborers who have the expertise in artisanal craftsmanship.
Product line: holiday decor
Materials used: tin, paper, and wood
DESIGNPhilippines proudly shares to the world one of its collections for 2024 anchored on modern-classic colorways—Blues on Blue and Naturals and Whites. The furniture, lamps and lighting, home decor, and holiday pieces collectively highlight a natural and handicraft flair, paired with clean lines, minimalism, modern silhouettes, and textures designed to captivate both in form and function. The products are made in collaboration with Filipino designer Tony Gonzales.
Albertina Export and Import Inc. is one of the leading manufacturers and exporters of ornaments in the Philippines. Established in the 1980s, the company expanded into the export business in the mid 1990s and now serves over 50 countries worldwide.
Product line: holiday decor
Despite having the appearance of real stone, products by Aerostone are surprisingly lightweight. Their composite stone is highly durable and can withstand extreme temperatures. Aerostone artisans work with the latest technology in reconstituted stone to create a unique range of classic and contemporary items that complements both outdoor and indoor settings.
Product line: jars and planters, fountains, furniture, garden accessories
Materials used: composite stone
Jireh Forge’s catalogue is a collection of classical and contemporary wrought-iron furniture, woven with natural synthetic weaving materials for indoor living. The company maintains its all-metal furniture, treated with zinc coating, that can also be woven with synthetic materials for outdoor pieces.
Product line: furniture
Materials used: galvanized iron, rattan
Klassy Collections and Designs Co. (KCDC) was established in 1995. The brand is now considered as one of the leading manufacturers and exporters of authentic handcrafted Christmas items and other gift item collections.
Product line: holiday decor
Materials used: abaca and buri fiber
A furniture company based in Olongapo City, Contemporaneo started out making basic furniture like chairs, tables, benches and beds using primarily Philippine Mahogany. Not wanting to throw away the excess wood and end cuts, the company found a way to create pieces using discarded wood.
Product line: furniture
Materials used: recycled wood chips - Philippine mahogany
Tahanan Furniture crafts consciousness in the Filipino home with bespoke furniture and curated home goods. Their furniture is made and designed with intention inspired by the Filipino culture with the use of sustainably sourced natural materials.
Product line: furniture
Materials used: repurposed local materials such as abaca, rattan, plywood, and solihiya
DesignPhilippines aims to spotlight traditional crafts from different regions across the Philippines. For Ambiente 2024, Antique and Quirino take center stage as two emerging hubs that offer crafts that elevate indoor and outdoor spaces.
The creations from Antique are born out of the collaboration of the 10 MSMEs and artisanal communities with the Design Center of the Philippines (DCP) and DTI-Antique. It follows the theme "Hantique", which highlights the hands that craft artfully woven pieces in the region. The showcased products ranging from textiles, looms, and home decors made their debut at Manila FAME 2023.
The featured province is supported by the Office of Senator Loren Legarda, who is committed to bring the Antique’s craftsmanship and creativity to the global stage.
Booth Location: Hall 10.4 Stand B42
Quirino is an up-and-coming province known for its landscapes and abundance of crops. For Ambiente 2024, it showcases 11 brands that preserve the culture and traditions of their tribes and communities. From wood products and fossilized flowers, the handmade products from the province tells a story of its rich heritage and modern creativity.
Booth Location: Hall 10.4 Stand B42
DesignPhilippines Secretariat
Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM)
Golden Shell Pavilion, International Trade Center Complex,
Roxas Boulevard cor. Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue,
Pasay City 1300 Philippines
Tel: +63.2.8.831.2201 ext. 231
Fax: +63.2.8.834.0188
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