Born by the Atlantic and inspired by one of Portugal’s most distinctive fishing villages, the Portuguese brand COSTA NOVA® brings to the table a uniquely Portuguese way of life, shaped by togetherness, sharing, authenticity and a deep connection to the sea. Created in 2005 by Grestel, a Portuguese company founded in 1998 and based in Vagos, the Portuguese brand COSTA NOVA® has built its identity on an extensive knowledge of ceramics and a vision that brings together artisanal tradition, contemporary design, innovation and industrial excellence. Its fine stoneware collections are made in Portugal using Portuguese natural resources and the expertise of skilled craftspeople, preserving one of the country’s oldest traditions while embracing technology and production processes suited to the demands of contemporary living. It is in this combination of skilled hands and a constant drive to innovate that much of the distinctive character of the Portuguese brand COSTA NOVA® can be found, with pieces designed to transform the table into a place of beauty, togetherness and lasting memories. Timeless forms, colours inspired by a Mediterranean and Atlantic sensibility, organic textures and meticulous attention to detail define an aesthetic language that expresses Portuguese identity without relying on obvious references, conveying it instead through quality, authenticity and design with a distinctive character of its own. Sustainability is equally integral to this forward-looking vision, reflected in the development of Ecogres®, a ceramic raw material created from recycled materials, surplus resources and by-products from the industry itself, demonstrating that Portuguese tradition can also evolve through research and the principles of a circular economy. With a strong international outlook, the Portuguese brand COSTA NOVA® now carries the name and heritage of Portugal across five continents, with a presence in leading retailers, prestigious hotels and renowned restaurants, establishing itself in some of the world’s most demanding markets. More than a producer of tableware, the Portuguese brand COSTA NOVA® represents a Portuguese industry that has successfully transformed expertise, place and ceramic heritage into a contemporary and global proposition. In every plate, bowl and serving piece lies something of that Portugal shaped by the Atlantic, proud of its roots and sufficiently confident in its craftsmanship to carry them far beyond its borders.
