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Porta Romana

British lighting, furniture and mirrors brand founded in 1988 by Andrew and Sarah Hills, handcrafting made-to-order pieces.

Last updated September 11, 2026

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Overview

Porta Romana is a lighting, furniture and mirrors brand founded in 1988 by Andrew and Sarah Hills. According to its official story page, it began in a small UK workshop and has grown to create designs for homes, galleries and hotels across the world, including a lighting installation for the Royal Academy of Arts in London. Every piece is handcrafted and made to order, with a painting studio central to its design process and a library of handpainted finishes developed over three decades.

History

Porta Romana was founded in 1988 by Andrew and Sarah Hills. Its official story page states that it began in a small UK workshop and has continuously grown and evolved, going on to create a lighting installation for the Royal Academy of Arts in London and designs for homes, galleries and hotels across the world. The painting studio has been central to its design process since it first started, with over three decades spent building a library of handpainted finishes, each patination taking weeks to develop.

Products and positioning

Handcrafted, made-to-order lighting, furniture and mirrors with handpainted finishes.

Product categories. Lighting · Furniture · Mirrors · Hanging shades

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