The Umbra story started in 1979 with the launch of a single window shade. Co-founders Les Mandelbaum and Paul Rowan recognized that there was a need to create modern designs that would be accessible in both price and attitude.
Based in Toronto, Canada, Umbra (Latin for “shade”), has become a global leader in product design and currently distributes in over 120 countries across the world with offices in Europe, Canada, the United States, Brazil, and China.
Umbra was born out of passion for original design and the desire to create products for every home. At Umbra, our team of international designers brings thought and creativity into everyday items. Driven by innovation, we pull inspiration from the global marketplace, in order to push boundaries in our approach to original design.
Umbra的第一件作品是印花窗帘布，而这窗帘布和市场上的一般货品很不同，因此这两位年青人就全面投入产品设计工作，创作雅致及令人兴奋的家居用品。Umbra一字是拉丁文，亦即是窗帘的意思!Umbra的明星设计团队拥有25位顶尖世界设计师。到了40年后的今天，30人的设计团队来自全球，屡次在设计比赛中得奖，全球员工达650人，整家Umbra还是在保罗‧罗曼的所创下的企业精神之下营运，不断创作时尚休闲家居用品。
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