ilio is the home product brand of the well-established design firm, Demirden Design. The brand’s focus is tableware, furniture and accessories that celebrates the art of fine living. Each of its products reflects a novel approach to both design and the manufacturing process. Creativity and productivity build up the foundation and language of ilio.

Istanbul-based Demirden Design is a company with over 16 years of experience in the design industry and has received numerous awards, including IF Gold Product, IF Gold Communication, Red Dots and Design Management Europe. Since the company’s establishment in 1994, its creative team has been involved with exhibition, event, product, graphic and interior architecture design. Demirden’s multidisciplinary approach and internal synergy has resulted in its successful past and promising future. ilio’s executive creative team consists of three siblings – Mehtap Obuz, Demir Obuz and Sema Obuz – members of a family with a long artistic tradition. They plan on building on their company’s legacy to create ilio designs, combining their creative visions with advanced craftsmanship.

ilio is committed to maintaining high quality standards at all levels of production, particularly with respect to the choice of manufacturing materials and production techniques. ilio fine china products are made using a double-firing process, which provides hardness and durability while preserving the medium’s delicacy. ilio glass products are handmade with crystalline glass (lead free crystal), creating courageous products with real artistic value. All ilio products are manufactured at factories renowned for proven quality control.