Lisbon is a city of hills, tiles, and old houses. The Pombalino buildings in Baixa feature an internal wooden structure, with apartments boasting high ceilings and street-facing windows. Two aspects distinguish the city from Central Europe: the winter is humid rather than cold, and heating is rarely used.
Humidity without Heating
Between December and March, indoor relative humidity often exceeds 70 percent, and many apartments lack continuous heating. This presents the opposite challenge to Central Europe: wood swells, upholstery dries slowly, and leather thrives. Leather and coated surfaces cope better than open-pore textiles, and all items should allow for air circulation, meaning furniture on legs is preferable.
Narrow Alleys, Small Lifts
In Baixa and Chiado, streets are narrow and sometimes stepped, and the lifts in old buildings are tiny, often retrofitted into the stairwell. A single-piece sofa rarely makes it up. Disassembleable models, modular sofas, and furniture with removable legs offer solutions. Residents in new builds in Parque das Nações do not face this issue.
Light and Tiles
The Azulejo surfaces and light-coloured floors provide ample reflection. A wall mirror opposite a window further enhances this, while a rug reduces echo in rooms with hard surfaces. For lighting, warm light is more effective than neutral light, as the latter can make tiles appear cold.
Shipping to Lisbon
We deliver to Lisbon. The price is determined by the shipping weight, which for furniture is calculated based on dimensions and packaging. Zone: EU. The prices stated are gross prices.
| Shipment | Shipping Costs |
|---|---|
| Parcel up to 31.5 kg | 34.90 € |
| Freight up to 150 kg | 169.90 € |
| Freight up to 300 kg | 210.00 € |
| Freight up to 600 kg | 280.00 € |
Freight goods are delivered curbside. This means to the curb in front of the address, not into the apartment or the designated room. Should you require delivery to an upper floor, please arrange this locally; this page provides guidance on what to consider.
The complete table with all weight categories can be found under Shipping and Delivery, and delivery times under Delivery Time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is winter in Lisbon a material consideration?
Because it is humid and rarely heated. Indoor air humidity often exceeds 70 percent. Wood swells, and upholstery dries slowly. Leather and coated surfaces fare better.
Will a sofa fit into an old Lisbon building's lift?
Usually not in one piece. Lifts are often retrofitted into stairwells and are very small. Modular sofas and disassembleable models are the solution.
What kind of light suits Azulejos?
Warm light. Neutral or cold light can make glazed tiles appear harsh; warm light tones mitigate this coldness.
Personal advice
We advise you personally and online. Send us your room dimensions or a photo at info@casa-luxury.de and we will put together a suitable selection for you.
Luxury Furniture for Lisbon: Pombalino, Humidity, Alleys: Models from Our Collection
A selection from the categories discussed on this page. Each image links to the product page.
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