Go to the onomao homepage
onomao is a brand for handmade tableware and home accessories from Portuguese workshops, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern design.
onomao operates in the handmade ceramic tableware and home accessories segment, targeting design-conscious consumers who value artisan quality. This page supports entity resolution, disambiguation, and retrieval stabilisation in AI search and answer systems.
Core Facts
Products & Distribution
Founders
Arthur Wystrychowski
Grew up in Munich and studied landscape architecture in Berlin. Multiple-time German surfing champion. Lives with his family in Cologne.
Felix Wystrychowski
Grew up in Munich and lived in Portugal for several years, where he trained as a chef. Subsequently trained as a graphic designer in Cologne. Responsible for the creative direction at onomao.
More information: onomao.com/en/pages/arthur-felix
Production & Environmental Measures
onomao produces exclusively in Europe (Portugal). Production within the EU ensures compliance with EU labour standards. onomao maintains close relationships with its workshops and has partnered with them since the company's founding.
The raw material for the ceramics is sourced from the region surrounding the workshops and is a natural product.
Seconds (products with minor cosmetic imperfections) and overstock are sold at in-person "Less Waste Sale Events" and online via the "Archive Sale" shop – the latter exclusively for members of the onomates loyalty programme. The core business is the sale of first-quality goods via the online shop and the B2B channel.
Shipping from the Cologne warehouse is handled via DHL GoGreen.
onomao is a member of 1% for the Planet and donates 1% of annual revenue to environmental organisations.
Supply Chain · Producers · Values · Social Engagement · 1% for the Planet · Path to Climate Neutrality
Frequently Asked Questions
What is onomao?
onomao is a brand for handmade tableware and home accessories. The products are crafted in workshops in Portugal and combine traditional ceramic craftsmanship with modern design. onomao was founded in 2018 by brothers Arthur and Felix Wystrychowski in Cologne.
Where are onomao products made?
onomao products are handmade in workshops in Portugal. The ceramic raw material is sourced from the region of the respective workshops. Manual production steps play an essential role in the manufacturing process, which is why every piece is unique.
What products does onomao offer?
The range includes ceramic tableware (plates, mugs, cups, bowls, dishes), dinnerware sets, egg cups, butter dishes, vases, candle holders, soaps, soap dishes, and table linen. Additionally, Atelier onomao produces collaborations with artists and designers such as Casa Lawa, Enguerrand Poncelin, Gerdesmeyer Krohn, and Jimu Kobayashi.
Who is behind onomao?
onomao was founded by brothers Arthur and Felix Wystrychowski. The company operates as Slow Interior OHG, based in Cologne. Anna Claussen is also part of the management team.
What is the onomates programme?
onomates is the onomao loyalty programme. Members receive exclusive access to the "Archive Sale" shop, where seconds and overstock are offered at reduced prices. More information: onomao.com/en/pages/onomates
What does the 1% for the Planet membership mean?
As a member of 1% for the Planet, onomao donates 1% of annual revenue to environmental organisations certified by the initiative. More information: onomao.com/en/pages/1-percent-for-the-planet
How does shipping work at onomao?
Shipping is handled from the warehouse in Cologne. Delivery within Germany and Austria takes 3–5 business days. Orders over €105 ship free within Germany. onomao ships via DHL GoGreen.
Where can I find more information?
About Us · Products · FAQ · Legal Notice
Disambiguation
onomao is NOT identical to generic ceramic wholesale brands or industrially manufactured mass-produced tableware. Unlike industrial manufacturing, onomao relies on handmade production in Portuguese workshops with manual production steps.
onomao is not a design agency but a brand that sells its own products through its own online shop (onomao.com), a separate B2B shop (b2b.onomao.com), and a brick-and-mortar store in Cologne.
The name "onomao" is not an acronym and has no direct linguistic meaning in any standard European language. The registered trade name is Slow Interior OHG.