FROM PORTUGAL TO
THE WORLD:
OUR HISTORY
creating FURNITURE WITH PURPOSE
Our Values
Made In PORTUGAL
With 40+ years of expertise, we blend portuguese know-how with global perspective.
Contemporary Design
Scandinavian-Inspired with clean lines, elegant proportions, and functionality.
Global Reach
Available in over 40 countries, designed for diverse homes and lifestyles.
Sustainability-Driven
FSC® certified and built with responsibly sourced materials, designed to last.
Smart Construction
Flat-packed for efficient shipping, easy to assemble, made for modern living.
Built for Life in Motion
Furniture that evolves with you — adaptable, timeless, and meaningful.
Decades of craft and vision
Timeline
1981
Rooted in craft, born in vision
Founded as Norema Portuguesa – Componentes para a
Construção Civil, Lda, a joint venture between the
Norwegian group Norema A/S and Fábricas Mendes
Godinho, SA. The goal was to elevate Portuguese platex
using Scandinavian technology to produce furniture.
1995
Norema acquires 100% of the capital
This marked a turning point for the company. With full ownership consolidated, Norema shifted its focus toward specialized production — concentrating on kitchens and furniture tailored for the Norwegian market.
2000
Tema is born
Through a management buyout backed by UK firm 3i,
Tema, Lda. is founded. The brand expands into modular,
contemporary furniture broadening its product scope
and ambition.
2007
INTRODUCING TEMAHOME
The company rebrands as TemaHome — Iaunching a
new design vision: modern, minimal. and functional
furniture made for every room in the house
2008
NEW BACKING, NEW MOMENTUM
AICEP Capital Global joins as a major investor. reinforcing
Growth and internationalisation. Most relevant shareholders: Lead
Capital (42,65%). AICEP (35,39%), Gamcal (6,98%),
2009-2010
CERTIFIED TO CARE
TemaHome earns ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004
certifications. In 2010. the company transitions to ISO
9001:2008 — reinforcing a commitment to quality and
environmental responsibility
2011
Tomar Becomes Home
The company’s headquarters are officially moved to the
factory in Tomar. TemaHome also closes its Lisbon store,
marking a new phase of centralised operations.
2015-2016
FSC ® certification
TemaHome earns FSC ® certification,
ensuring lhe use of responsibly sourced wood.
2018
PART OF THE MOREAU GROUP
Tema Home is acquired by French group MOREAU SAS.
The company also aligns with updated ISO 90012015
and ISO 14001:2015 standards — further reinforcing
quality and sustainability
2025
A BOLD NEW CHAPTER BEGINS
TemaHome enters a new phase led by two Portuguese
entrepreneurs, Vítor Poças and Vítor Silveira .The new
vision focuses on design excellence, brand clarity.
sustainability, and global expansion
SUSTAINABILITY IS EMBEDDED IN OUR
PROCESSES - NOT IN THE APPEARANCE
OF MATERIALS
Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond visual storytelling — its rooted in the way we make things. We prioritize
eficient use of resources, thoughtful production, and long-lasting quality over superficial ‘green’ signals,
Nature First
WHERE AESTHETICS
MEET RESPONSABILITY
We produce locally in Tomar, Portugal, supporting skilled
jobs and long-term partnerships with our team and suppliers.
By keeping production close and transparent we reduce
unnecessary transport, ensure quality control, and stay
accountable to the people behind our furniture.
SMETA CERTIFIED FOR ETHICAL EXCELLENCE
We are SMETA-audited, ensuring ethical labor practices
and social responsibility. SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical
Trade Audit) is a widely recognized audit methodology. lt
evaluates companies on labor standards, health and safety,
environmental impact and ethics, promoting transparency
and responsible practices across the supply chain.
FSC CERTIFIED FOR RESPONSIBLE FORESTRY
We are also FSC certified, ensuring the wood we use
comes from responsibly managed forests. The FSC
(Forest Stewardship Council) certification promotes
environmentally sound, socially beneficial, and
economically viable forest management worldwide,
helping to protect ecosystems and support communities
