About
A story that grows with Porto and with time
In the heart of Porto, between streets where traditional commerce still resists and renews itself, you’ll find MGNM – M. Guimarães, Novais & Maia, a century-old house that holds within its walls the living memory of the city and its commerce. Founded at the beginning of the 20th century, it was born as a small hardware store, at a time when the trade was passed down from generation to generation and service was done with time, conversation and trust.
From its earliest days, MGNM established itself as a point of reference for professionals and individuals looking for quality products and expert advice. Here, every client was greeted by name, every request was a technical challenge, and every solution was the result of a combination of experience, ingenuity and detail.
Over the years, MGNM has kept pace with the city, reinventing itself without ever losing its identity. Hardware and tools have also given way to new products – DIY items, sanitary ware, household utilities, decorative pieces and handicrafts.
Over the decades, M. Guimarães, Novais & Maia has become more than a store: it has become part of Porto’s commercial landscape, one of those houses where the past blends naturally with the present. Its name has crossed generations of clients and families, accompanying renovations, remodeling and small domestic projects that are part of the history of so many Porto homes.
Entering the 21st century brought new challenges and opportunities. Porto opened up to the world, the city gained new life, and with it came new audiences – foreign visitors, curious tourists and lovers of Portuguese authenticity. M. Guimarães, Novais & Maia responded with vision: it converted one of its physical spaces into a point of promotion and sale for national products, highlighting the best that is made in Portugal. This new chapter represents not only the valorization of handicrafts and local production, but also a tribute to Portuguese identity and pride in being part of its history.
Our World: Hardware, Bath and Home
A tradition that endures.
Since the beginning of its history, M. Guimarães, Novais & Maia has had hardware as its heart and soul. This is where it all begins – between hinges, latches, handles and tools that have been passed down through generations of masters, carpenters and DIY enthusiasts.
We work with trusted brands and we select every item. On our store shelves you’ll find everything from the simplest items to the most technical fittings, designed for those who demand quality in every detail.
The knowledge accumulated over more than a century translates into attentive and specialized service. Here, each client finds not only what they are looking for, but also the right advice and practical knowledge that only an experienced house can offer.
Design, comfort and diversity
M. Guimarães, Novais & Maia has followed the evolution of Portuguese homes, bringing its rigor to the bathroom universe, where functionality and comfort meet.
With a diverse offer, we have put together solutions that adapt to different styles and spaces – taps, washbasins, shower cubicles, furniture, toilets, mirrors and accessories – chosen for their quality, durability and design.
We work with reference brands and with reliable materials that guarantee performance and elegance, creating personalized environments, from the most classic to the most modern, always with the quality that defines us.
Portuguese authenticity
Our space for decoration, handicrafts and items for the home was born out of the desire to value what is Portuguese – objects created with time, skillful hands and soul.
Here you’ll find unique pieces, both utilitarian and decorative, that tell stories of ancient crafts and contemporary creativity. From textiles to ceramics, candles to wooden objects, each item has been chosen to reflect quality and authenticity.
This selection is also a way of supporting national producers and artisanspromoting more conscious and sustainable consumption. We believe that a home should be made up of meaningful objects – and that’s what we aim to offer.
In the online store or in our space in Porto, discover the pleasure of decorating with pieces that combine tradition and modernity and make every home a truly personal place.