Est. Lisboa · Marcenaria de Autor

Solid wood, honestly made — for the way you live.

A decade in Toronto's architectural millwork, now a Bespoke Studio in Lisbon.

Custom kitchens, built-in closets, and heirloom furniture, designed and hand-built in our Lisbon atelier from sustainably sourced solid timber and high-quality veneers.

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About Martin

One atelier, one maker, one piece at a time.

I build furniture because there's nothing quite like making something real from scratch — a piece made to last, a new element that belongs in your home from the day it goes in.

When I'm working in your house, I treat it as my own. I take pride in the craft and in the skill behind it, and I spend as much time planning as building — thinking through every step so the work in the atelier and the day of installation meet cleanly, with no surprises.

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What we make

01 · Roupeiros

Closets & Cabinetry

Floor-to-ceiling storage that disappears into Lisbon's old walls and high ceilings. Every closet measured and fitted on site.

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02 · Cozinhas

Kitchens

Frames, fronts and islands built from solid hardwoods and high-quality real-wood veneers. Every material is chosen for the project, not pulled from a catalogue.

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03 · Mobiliário

Furniture

Tables, beds, desks and seating in solid timber, finished with natural oils. Pieces designed to outlive the home they're made for.

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Featured project

White oak kitchen with marble island and floor-to-ceiling garden window

Kitchen · 2019

White oak and marble kitchen

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The Atelier

We don't make furniture quickly. We make it to last.

Martin Takac is a small marcenaria in Lisbon. Every commission begins with a visit — to your home, to the room, to the light. We draw, prototype, and build in house, so the person who designs your piece is the person who shapes the wood.

We work mostly in solid timber — European oak, ash, walnut, cherry — joined with dovetails and mortise-and-tenon, finished with natural oils. Where a veneer makes better sense for stability or grain, we use quality real-wood veneers over solid substrates; never a thin film hiding chipboard, and never glue where joinery should do the work.

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How we work

Just four steps, no surprises

  1. 01

    Conversation

    We meet at your home or our atelier. You tell us how you live; we listen before we sketch to create the perfect harmony.

  2. 02

    Design & quote

    Within two weeks, you receive drawings, material samples, and a transparent fixed-price quote.

  3. 03

    Built by hand

    We build in our Lisbon atelier. You're welcome to visit and see the piece take shape.

  4. 04

    Installation

    We deliver and install ourselves. Every piece is guaranteed for two years.

Common questions

How much does a bespoke kitchen cost?
Our kitchens typically start around €18,000 for a compact city kitchen in solid oak, and scale with size, materials, and complexity. Every quote is fixed-price, with no surprises after we begin.
How long does a project take?
From first conversation to installation, expect 10 to 16 weeks for a kitchen or full closet system, and 6 to 10 weeks for a single furniture piece. Smaller repairs or adjustments can often be scheduled sooner.
Do you work outside Lisbon?
Yes — we regularly work across Greater Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, and the Setúbal peninsula. We can also discuss projects elsewhere in Portugal.
What woods do you use?
We work mostly in solid European hardwoods — oak, ash, walnut, cherry — sourced from FSC-certified mills. Where it makes sense, we also use quality real-wood veneers over solid substrates. We're happy to walk you through samples.
What is your process from first contact to installation?
We start with a conversation — usually at your home or our atelier — to understand how you live and what you need. Then we measure, sketch, and send a fixed-price quote with material samples. Once approved, we build in our Lisbon atelier and install ourselves, finishing every piece by hand.
What information do you need to prepare a quote?
Photos of the room, rough dimensions, and a short description of what you want are enough to begin. For kitchens and cabinetry, knowing your appliance layout and storage habits helps. We refine everything during an on-site visit before finalising the quote.

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Tell us about your project.

Share a few details and we'll come back within two business days to schedule a visit or call. No commitment — most of our best projects start with a coffee.

  • R. Palmares 2, 2680-159 Lisboa, PortugalVisits to the studio are welcome by appointment.
  • mtakacm@gmail.com
  • +351 920 092 350
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