What Side Gallery does

Side Gallery is a privately held art and design gallery operating under the legal entity MorumBi Consulting SL in Barcelona, Spain (legal address 109 Carrer Lull 08005), with a secondary physical location in Casavells, Spain, and distribution into Venice and Hyères via international design fair participation. The company focuses on two product pillars: (1) historical Japanese modernist design — postwar (1950s–1980s) furniture and objects by designers such as Isamu Kenmochi, Junzo Sakakura, Daisaku Choh, Riki Watanabe, and Kisho Kurokawa, including manufacturers like Tendo Mokko and Akita Mokko, with documented provenance tying pieces to institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the Miyagi Prefectural Jun Sugimura Museum of Art, and Hotel Okura; and (2) contemporary design and craft, including ceramics by Kodai Ujiie, Xavier Mañosa, Virginia Leonard, Hyeokjin Jung, and Nifemi Marcus-Bello, and limited-edition sculptural works by Thomas Takada (Buisson Ardent collection, co-produced with Goossens, Atelier Mériguet Carrère, Delisle, and Nepalese weaving workshops).

The business generates revenue primarily through one-off sales of high-value vintage and contemporary design pieces, with a parallel revenue stream from gallery consultation services. Pricing is quote-based: the website offers 'Request Pricing' email inquiries rather than public e-commerce checkout, and sales at both physical galleries are by appointment only. The GTM is event-driven: curated exhibitions at the Barcelona and Casavells spaces, plus invited participation in marquee international design fairs including Salone del Mobile.Milano (Salone Raritas), Design Parade Hyères at Villa Noailles, and the Fondazione Dries Van Noten project at Palazzo Pisani Moretta in Venice. Marketplace presence on 1stDibs and a multi-platform social media presence (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest) and MailChimp newsletter support top- and mid-funnel collector engagement, while Facebook Ads and Google Analytics support paid acquisition.

The core technology stack is deliberately minimal: a standard web platform with MailChimp for email, Google Analytics for traffic analysis, Facebook Ads for paid acquisition, and Cpanel/Inmotion hosting. There is no proprietary technology, no public API, no app, and no AI/ML components. Customer segments include private design collectors (primary), interior designers and architects, museums and cultural institutions, and design enthusiasts, with a horizontal segmentation approach.

Name

Side Gallery

Legal name

MorumBi Consulting SL

Website

https://side-gallery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Side Gallery is a Barcelona-based private art and design gallery, operating under MorumBi Consulting SL, that sells historical Japanese modernist furniture and contemporary design objects to collectors, interior designers, and museums via appointment-only sales, international design fair participation, and 1stDibs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Art and Design Gallery Services

NAICS

Art Dealers (45992)

SIC

Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores (5700)

akta.pro primary industry

Art Galleries & Exhibition Spaces (Commercial & Nonprofit) (THAJADAH)

Keywords

• Contemporary design gallery
• Vintage furniture sales
• Japanese modernism
• Design exhibition curation
• Collectible design advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Art and Design Sales: Side Gallery generates revenue through the sale of contemporary and vintage design furniture, artworks, and objects. Items are sold as individual pieces or limited editions, with pricing handled through quote-based inquiries rather than public e-commerce checkout.
2. Gallery Services: The gallery operates on an appointment-only basis, providing personalized consultation services to collectors and buyers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Side Gallery is a Barcelona-based design gallery that curates, exhibits, and sells contemporary and vintage design furniture, ceramic works, and design objects. The gallery specializes in Japanese postmodern and postwar design alongside contemporary designers, operating appointment-only physical galleries in Barcelona and Casavells, and participating in international design fairs. Sales are conducted via direct inquiry and through the 1stDibs marketplace, with personalized consultation services offered to collectors, interior designers, and institutions.

Product overview

Side Gallery is a design gallery and online marketplace specializing in vintage and contemporary furniture and design objects. The gallery represents and sells works by established and emerging designers, focusing on Japanese modernist design and contemporary ceramics. The portfolio includes limited edition and prototype pieces from historical designers such as Isamu Kenmochi, Kisho Kurokawa, and Tendo Mokko, as well as contemporary artists like Kodai Ujiie and Thomas Takada. Side Gallery operates physical gallery spaces in Barcelona (Carrer Lull 109) and Casavells (Girona), while also maintaining an online platform for browsing and enquiring about available works.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Thomas Takada 2026 Chandelier from Buisson Ardent Collection Limited edition chandelier (7 pieces) cast in bronze with crystals and gold-plated finish, manufactured by Delisle in Paris. Part of the Buisson Ardent collection inspired by the bramble plant. Sourced through inquiry-based sales to collectors and institutions.
• Tendo Mokko 1960s Pair of Zaisu Chairs Vintage floor chair (zaisu) produced by Japanese manufacturer Tendo Mokko in the 1960s, featuring a sculptural bent plywood frame with fabric upholstery. Exemplifies Japanese modernist design aesthetics; sold as a pair to design collectors and interior designers.
• Kisho Kurokawa 1980s Prototype Chair Model Edo Unique prototype chair designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa, featuring a soaring curved backrest and bold geometric base. Executed in black lacquered wood with vinyl upholstery; targeted at collectors and museums.
• Isamu Kenmochi 1970s Pair of Chairs (Orange Version) Pair of armchairs designed by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko, featuring bentwood structure with upholstered fabric in orange. Represents Kenmochi's later, fluid approach to modern seating; sold to collectors and design professionals.
• Kodai Ujiie Ceramic Works (Not Far Exhibition) Contemporary ceramic works including jars, tea bowls, bottles, and vessels by Kodai Ujiie exploring the productive space between emergence and resolution, created through hand-building techniques. Sold to collectors and design professionals.
• Japanese Design II Exhibition Collection Curated exhibition and sale of postwar Japanese furniture design (1950s–1980s) featuring works by Isamu Kenmochi, Junzo Sakakura, Daisaku Choh, Riki Watanabe, and manufacturers including Tendo Mokko. Targeted at collectors, design institutions, and museums.
• The Only True Protest Is Beauty (Fondazione Dries Van Noten Exhibition) Curated multi-artist exhibition presented at Palazzo Pisani Moretta, Venice, featuring daybed work by Nifemi Marcus-Bello, ceramic vases by Virginia Leonard and Hyeokjin Jung, and ceramic plinths/lecterns/consoles by Xavier Mañosa. Targeted at international collectors and design institutions.
• Thomas Takada - Buisson Ardent Collection at Design Parade 2026 Villa Noailles Sculptural furniture collection by Thomas Takada inspired by the bramble (ronce), including chandeliers, coffee tables, carpets, and folding screens created with French metalwork and painting ateliers and Nepalese weaving workshops. Targeted at high-end collectors and design institutions.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

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

• Fondazione Dries Van NotenflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2026Collaborative exhibition 'The Only True Protest Is Beauty' presented at Palazzo Pisani Moretta in Venice. Side Gallery contributes works by their represented artists Nifemi Marcus-Bello, Virginia Leonard, Hyeokjin Jung, and Xavier Mañosa as part of a curatorial project conceived by Dries Van Noten in collaboration with Geert Bruloot.
• Salone del Mobile.MilanoflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026Side Gallery presents curated exhibitions at Salone Raritas, part of Salone del Mobile.Milano's program, exploring dialogue between historical Japanese modernism and contemporary creative practices.
• GoossenscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026French atelier collaborated with Thomas Takada on bronze casting for the Buisson Ardent collection exhibited at Villa Noailles. Goossens provided craftsmanship expertise in metalwork for the chandeliers and sculptural pieces.
• Atelier Mériguet CarrèrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Paris-based atelier collaborated on hand-painting finishes for Thomas Takada's sculptural bronze coffee tables in the Buisson Ardent collection, combining artisanal craftsmanship with contemporary design.
• Nepalese Weaving WorkshopsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Craft workshops collaborated on textile elements for Thomas Takada's exhibition at Villa Noailles, specifically hand-crafted carpets combining traditional weaving techniques with contemporary design.
• Villa NoaillesflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Collaboration with Villa Noailles for Design Parade 2026, where Thomas Takada presents the Buisson Ardent collection following his recognition at Design Parade 2025.
• MORUMBI CONSULTING SLcoreOthersLegal owner of the Side Gallery website (www.side-gallery.com) with CIF B67018473, registered in Barcelona, responsible for data processing under Spanish data protection regulations.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Galerie Maria Wettergren: Paris gallery focused on contemporary collectible design, craft, and limited editions. Shares audience with Side Gallery (collectors, institutions, designers) and a similar curatorial emphasis on cross-cultural modern craft.
• The Future Perfect: New York and San Francisco gallery for collectible design and craft. Overlap is in contemporary limited-edition furniture and design objects sold to collectors and interior designers, with parallel international fair participation.
• Nilufar Gallery: Milan-based gallery for historic and contemporary collectible design. Directly relevant: Milan fair-week presence, similar roster of postwar and contemporary designers, and a comparable curatorial, appointment-driven sales model.
• Galerie Kreo: Paris gallery focused on limited-edition contemporary design and high-end collectible objects. Directly comparable model: appointment-only sales of design objects in limited runs, sold into the same collector and designer trade as Side Gallery.
• Friedman Benda: New York gallery representing established and emerging contemporary design. Comparable international fair presence, similar roster of historically significant designers, and a shared curatorial emphasis on collecting-quality design.
• Todd Merrill Studio: New York gallery showing contemporary collectible design, furniture, and ceramics. Comparable curatorial approach to limited-edition and one-off pieces sold to collectors and institutions; similar design fair footprint.
• Gallery MA: Tokyo design gallery showing Japanese and international contemporary design. Strongest direct content overlap given Side Gallery's Japanese modernism focus; competes for the same regional collector base.
• Galerie Patrick Seguin: Paris-based gallery specializing in French and European postwar furniture design. Closely aligned niche of modernist vintage design sold to collectors, institutions, and designers — overlapping with Side Gallery's Japanese modernism positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Carpenters Workshop Gallery: Global gallery with locations in London, New York, Paris, and San Francisco focusing on collectible contemporary and limited-edition design. Larger and more internationally distributed than Side Gallery but operates in the same collectible-design category.

Others

• 1stdibs (Marketplace): Premier online marketplace for design and art where Side Gallery already maintains a storefront. Functions as a distribution/visibility partner rather than a direct competitor, but is the primary global channel for high-end furniture collectibles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GallerySide
• Facebookfacebook.com/sidegallerybcn
• Instagraminstagram.com/side.gallery
• Pinterestpinterest.com/sidegallery
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sidegallery

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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