Umbra

Global design from Toronto

Umbra was founded in Toronto, Canada, in 1979 by childhood friends Paul Rowan and Les Mandelbaum. The name "Umbra" means shadow in Latin, and the company actually started with a single window shade. Today, the brand has grown into a global player known for bringing intelligent design into everyday life at affordable prices. Their design philosophy is simple: Products should be original, modern, casual, and functional.

Meet Buddy – the little helper

One of Umbra's most beloved design series is the "Buddy" collection. The small climbing men add a twinkle in the eye to any room and are available as everything from hooks and paper towel holders to napkin holders and small shelves. Buddy is the perfect example of Umbra's ability to take a boring utility item and turn it into a fun and decorative element in the decor, without compromising on function.

Smart storage for the hallway

Umbra are masters at optimizing space, which is especially evident in their solutions for the hallway. The popular Flip coat rack is a design classic where the hooks can be flipped in when not in use, appearing as a clean and stylish piece of wood on the wall. Whether you choose it in glossy white or walnut, you get a modern and space-saving solution for outerwear.