Les Mandelbaum (left) and Paul Rowan. 1978
The first Umbra product – a paper window shade appropriately named Umbra (Latin for shade).
Umbra began in 1979 when Toronto-based friends Les Mandelbaum and Paul Rowan, recognized that there was a need to create modern designs that would be accessible in both price and attitude. They turned a decorating dilemma into an innovative product with the launch of a single window shade appropriately named Umbra (Latin for shade).
Since then Umbra has become a global leader in product design and currently distributes in over 120 countries across the world with additional offices in Europe, the United States, Brazil, and China. Born out of passion for original design and the desire to create products for every home. Umbra's team of international designers brings thought and creativity into everyday items. Driven by innovation, we pull inspiration from the global marketplace, to push boundaries in our approach to original design.
ORIGINAL DESIGN
Everything we produce is original and designed or discovered by our internal team. We are committed to this philosophy and work diligently to protect it. Unlike much of our competition, Umbra designs into many categories including: Furniture, Photo Display, Wall Display, Hooks, Accessories, Accessory Organization, Kitchen, Bath, Cans, Planters, Mirrors and Window.
OUR VERY OWN
In 2007, Umbra opened its flagship concept store located in downtown Toronto which serves a retail environment and also functions as an exhibition and event space.This uniquely engaging space showcases the brand’s entire product collection and welcomes visitors from all over the world who are seeking to connect to our original products and meet our talented group of product designers. Designed by renound architecture firm Kohn Shnier it's unique zero-waste facade shifts with the daylight to playfully interact with its environment.
SUSTAINABILITY
Making more responsible choices for the earth begins with thinking about our long-term footprint, that is why Umbra has pledged to design for the planet. This is our commitment to practice sustainable design as we continue to create modern, original, functional, and thoughtful products that are made to last for years of enjoyment.
A BATHING APE
INTRODUCING:
OTTO WALL MOUNT
OTTO WALL MOUNT
OTTO CADDY
Otto Automatic Soap Dispenser is now available with a wall mounting bracket. Keeping surfaces clear, and ideal for use in entryways, or bathrooms
OTTO CADDY
Otto Automatic Soap Dispenser is now available with a sponge caddy. Perfect for organizing your counter space, and removable for easy cleaning.
PUBLISED JUNE 1ST, 2023
We're excited to announce the limited edition A Bathing Ape® x Umbra design collaboration. This exclusive product release features Umbra's Woodrow Can ($85 CDN) printed with the iconic ape head, available in three color variations - Espresso, White and Natural, along with a 18" mirror silk-screened with BAPE® decal ($239 CDN). The limited release is available for purchase through a raffle hosted on umbra.com.
The public is invited to sign up for their chance to purchase this exclusive and limited design collaboration with BAPE®. The raffle winners will be drawn the week of June 26th and will be contacted via email with details to complete their purchase. This product release marks the second collaboration between A Bathing Ape® & Umbra. A previous release in 2022 included the first release of Umbra x BAPE® Woodrow Can and Storage Stool.Umbra was born out of passion for original design and the desire to create products for every home. Umbra's team of international designers bring 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.
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