About Us

The person behind the brand

My name is Ricardo and I grew up watching glass take shape in Marinha Grande — the place where fire, breath and the human hand still work miracles.

Outlet Glass & Lighting was born from that long-standing connection to the factories, the master craftsmen, the warehouses full of forgotten pieces and the stories each object carries.

I work as a sole trader and I stand behind everything you see here: I'm the one who selects, checks, cleans, photographs, answers the messages and seeks out the best opportunities for those who love real pieces, with no tricks.

Behind the scenes, I count on a fantastic team, with over 20 years of experience in glass and packaging, who make sure each piece reaches its destination in complete safety.

What you find at the outlet is not a catalogue product; they are unique pieces — new, used, discontinued, prototypes or surplus from collections no longer produced. Hand-blown glass, lamps that passed through the masters' hands, objects with soul and small scars that tell their journey.

I like to think my work is simple:
to give new life to what deserves to keep lighting up homes.

And here nothing lasts forever. When it's gone, it's gone.
That makes every discovery more special.

If you're looking for something different, made with truth and with the silent history of Marinha Grande glass, you're in the right place.

And if you need help, I'm the one who answers — no automation, no filters, just me on this side.

Ricardo Martins - Outlet Glass & Lighting