What Mutina does

Mutina S.p.A. is an Italian design ceramic tiles and surface-materials manufacturer founded in 2005 and headquartered in Fiorano Modenese, Italy. The company produces high-end ceramic tiles, wall installations, 3D terracotta bricks, wooden accent pieces, interior paints, and limited-edition ceramic objects, organized primarily through exclusive collaborations with internationally renowned designers including Patricia Urquiola, Ronan Bouroullec, Konstantin Grcic, Hella Jongerius, Tokujin Yoshioka, Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, Vincent Van Duysen, Nathalie Du Pasquier, Neri&Hu, Michael Anastassiades, Raw Edges, and the Josef & Anni Albers Foundation. Its collections are specified into luxury hospitality, retail, cultural, and high-end residential projects (Four Seasons Milan, Das Stue, Hotel Mandarin BCN, Tate Modern, La Rinascente, Kadeau, Sticks'n'Sushi, Homo Faber).

Mutina operates a hybrid go-to-market combining event-driven brand building (Milan Design Week, 3daysofdesign Copenhagen, Cersaie, Venice Biennale, Stockholm Furniture Fair), owned showroom and cultural spaces (Casa Mutina Milano and Casa Mutina Modena, also functioning as a guesthouse), a dedicated North American subsidiary (Mutina America), a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform at mutina.it with worldwide shipping, and a Mutina Professionals specification channel that provides CAD libraries, project consultation, and dedicated support to architects, interior designers, and contractors. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of tiles, surfaces, accents, paints, and limited-edition ceramics, with quote-based pricing for larger orders and non-publicly-disclosed ASPs; the company is privately held as a Società per Azioni with 51-100 employees.

Mutina is certified by the Altagamma Foundation as an Italian luxury-design excellence and has received industry recognition including the Monocle Design Awards 2021, the Elle Decoration International Design Awards (EDIDA) 2022, and the Architectural Warehouse Designer of the Year 2020 for Raw Edges. Its operating model is best characterized as a designer-curation platform wrapped around a high-end ceramic manufacturing core, complemented by an art program (Mutina for Art) that fuses product, exhibition, and editorial content to differentiate the brand in the architectural specification market.

Name

Mutina

Legal name

Ceramiche Mutina S.p.a.

Website

https://mutina.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mutina S.p.A. is an Italian design ceramic tile and surface-materials manufacturer that produces designer-collaborated tiles, wall installations, bricks, wood accents, and paints for architects, interior designers, luxury hospitality, retail, cultural venues, and high-end residential projects via showrooms, specification professionals, and direct e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Designer Ceramic Tiles and Surface Products

NAICS

Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing (327110)

SIC

Pottery & Related Products (3260)

akta.pro primary industry

Kitchen & Bath Surfaces (Backsplash, Wall Panels, Specialty Tile) Showrooms (CRAIAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Decorative Accessories Retail (Vases, Bowls, Sculptures, Figurines, Trays) (CRAIACAB)

Keywords

• Ceramic tile design
• Architectural surface products
• Interior design materials
• Designer ceramic collections
• Terracotta 3D elements

Headquarters

HQ city

Fiorano Modenese

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tile and Surface Sales: Primary revenue from design ceramic tiles, wall installations, bricks, and wood accents sold through e-commerce, showrooms, and professional networks.
2. Editions and Objects: Limited edition ceramic objects, vases, tables, and accessories sold through Mutina Editions shop.
3. E-commerce Sales: Direct online sales through www.mutina.it to consumers and professionals worldwide with credit card payment processing.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mutina designs, manufactures, and sells premium ceramic surface products — including designer tile collections, decorative wall installations, 3D terracotta bricks, wood accents, accessories, and an interior paint system — co-developed with internationally renowned designers. Products are sold directly to consumers worldwide via its e-commerce platform, through owned Casa Mutina showrooms in Milan and Modena, and through a dedicated Mutina Professionals program supporting architects, interior designers, and contractors with project specification tools and CAD libraries.

Product overview

Mutina is an Italian ceramics company offering a comprehensive portfolio of design tiles, wall installations, 3D terracotta bricks, wooden accents, accessories, and paints. The company collaborates with internationally renowned designers to create distinct collections. The core offerings include Tiles (in multiple designer collections), Wall Installations (decorative ceramic wall pieces), Bricks/3D Elements (architectural terracotta), Wood Accents (panels, cabinets, accessories), Accessories, Paints (interior finishes), and Editions (ceramic objects like vases and tables). Products are available through their e-commerce platform at mutina.it with collections organized by designer collaborations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mutina for Art: Art initiative featuring exhibitions and artist collaborations including shows with Maurizio Cattelan, Robert Adams, Peter Dreher, Silke Otto-Knapp, and other contemporary artists
• Casa Mutina
• Mutina Editions
• Mutina Professionals

Products and services

• Tiles Design ceramic tiles in multiple collections co-created with international designers, sold for interior and exterior residential and commercial applications.
• Wall Installations Decorative wall-mounted ceramic installations such as the Adagio and Aria collections by Ronan Bouroullec, designed for architectural interior feature walls.
• Bricks (3D Elements) 3D terracotta elements and bricks for architectural applications, spanning collections such as Celosia, Mistral, Brac, Bloc, Tally, Emisferi, and Renga.
• Wood Accents Wooden accent pieces including wall panels, cabinets, mirrors, shelves, and accessories designed by OEO Studio and other collaborators, complementing the ceramic surface systems.
• Accessories Accessories complementing the wood and accent collections, including cabinets, mirrors, racks, and shelves.
• Mutina Paints Coordinated interior paint collection in Matt and Satin finishes with named colors (Chalk, Yarn, Sand, Ivory, Pearl, Moss, Slate, Graphite, Earth tones) designed to coordinate with Mutina surface systems.
• Mutina Editions Limited-edition ceramic objects, vases, tables, and accessories — including Rombini Vases, Rivington Tables, Candeliere, Talea, Finestra, Camino, Coppie di Fatto, Being Mutina, Carrousel, and Hé by Neri&Hu — sold through the Mutina Editions shop.

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Patricia UrquiolaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaboration with renowned designer Patricia Urquiola who has created multiple collections for Mutina including Azulej, Bas-Relief, Dechirer, Celosia, and others. Collections feature unique tile formats and textures that have become signature Mutina products.
• Ronan BouroullecflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtensive collaboration with Ronan Bouroullec including Rombini, Pico, Punto, Adagio, Talea, Finestra, Camino, Candeliere collections, and limited editions. Bouroullec has created one of the most extensive product lines for Mutina.
• Edward Barber & Jay OsgerbycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Barber & Osgerby producing Puzzle, Mews, Primavera, Mistral, and Time collections. Also created Rivington Tables edition for Mutina.
• Hella JongeriuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHella Jongerius created the Diarama collection, bringing her characteristic approach to color and texture to ceramic tiles.
• Konstantin GrciccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKonstantin Grcic designed the DIN collection, a typographic-inspired tile system, reflecting his industrial design ethos.
• Tokujin YoshiokacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTokujin Yoshioka created Phenomenon and Botanica collections, exploring the emotional and natural dimensions of ceramic surfaces.
• Vincent Van DuysencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVincent Van Duysen developed Kosei, Aurore, and Renga collections, bringing his architectural sensibility to ceramic tiles.
• Nathalie Du PasquiercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNathalie Du Pasquier created Brac and Mattonelle Margherita collections, exploring geometric patterns and Memphis design influences.
• Neri&HucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShanghai-based design studio Neri&Hu created the Weaving and Hé editions collections, introducing Chinese-inspired design elements.
• The Josef & Anni Albers FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Josef & Anni Albers Foundation to create the Homage to the Square collection, bringing the Bauhaus master's color theory to ceramic tiles.
• OEO StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOEO Studio designed wood and metal accents including mounting pieces, wall panels, skirting, cabinets, mirrors, and the Mutina Paints color system.
• Note (design studio)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNote design studio created the Emisferi collection of 3D terracotta elements, showcasing at 3daysofdesign.
• Raw EdgescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRaw Edges studio created Folded, Tape, Tex, and Betty collections, recognized with Designer of the Year 2020 award for their Mutina work.
• Inga SempéminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInga Sempé created the Dintorni collection, bringing her French design sensibility to the Mutina range.
• Laboratorio AvalloneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaboratory Avallone created the Chymia collection, exploring ceramic art through traditional craft.
• Michael AnastassiadescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMichael Anastassiades designed Fringe, Tally, Rings, and the Good Days exhibition. His work combines lighting and ceramic elements.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Iris Ceramica: Established Italian ceramic surfaces brand with both architectural and design-led lines, including large-format porcelain. Comparable to Mutina in Italian heritage and ceramic surface category, operating across a broader price/size spectrum.
• Atlas Concorde: Italian ceramic tile and large-format porcelain manufacturer with design collections serving residential and commercial projects. Comparable to Mutina in ceramic category, Italian manufacturing, and design-led collections, with broader mid-market exposure.
• Marazzi (Mohawk Industries): One of the largest Italian ceramic tile brands, now part of Mohawk Industries, with broad residential and commercial ranges including design-led lines. Comparable to Mutina in Italian design heritage and tile category but operates across all price tiers at far greater scale.

Direct peers

• Bisazza: Italian luxury mosaic and decorative surface company based near Vicenza. Closely comparable to Mutina in positioning: high-end, design-led, Italian-made ceramic/glass surfaces specified into luxury hospitality and residences, with strong artistic brand identity.
• Ceramica Sant'Agostino: Italian design-led ceramic tile manufacturer offering premium and contemporary collections, including art-inspired surface lines. Comparable to Mutina in Italian heritage, design-led positioning, and mid-sized scale, with overlap in residential/hospitality specification markets.
• Florim: Major Italian ceramic surfaces group (Cedit, Casamood, Floor Gres, Rex brands) producing large-format porcelain tiles with design collaborations. Comparable to Mutina in designer-driven premium tile offerings and in Italian manufacturing heritage, though at materially larger scale.
• Cotto d'Este (Panariagroup): Italian ultra-thin and luxury porcelain tile brand owned by Panariagroup, positioned as a premium design surface. Comparable to Mutina in premium positioning, thin/specialty porcelain category, and specification into luxury hospitality and residential projects.
• Refin (Ceramiche Refin): Italian design ceramic tile manufacturer producing contemporary porcelain collections with strong designer collaborations. Comparable to Mutina in Italian origin, designer-led product strategy, and specification into commercial/luxury residential projects.
• Lea Ceramiche (Panariagroup): Italian premium porcelain tile brand within Panariagroup with slim/thin tile ranges and design-led collections. Comparable to Mutina in design-led premium positioning and Italian manufacturing, with overlap in luxury interior specification.

Regional players

• Vives Azulejos y Gres: Spanish ceramic tile manufacturer with design-led collections, including artist-inspired lines and porcelain surfaces. Comparable to Mutina in design-forward ceramic offering, though primarily serving European (Iberia-focused) markets with regional rather than global distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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