Spain · Porcelain switches and decorative electrical fittings · Barcelona, since 1950
Fontini Barcelona in London
Specify Fontini porcelain, wood and brass switches and sockets through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency, Westminster, SW1.
Fontini is a Spanish maker of decorative switches and electrical fittings, part of Font Design Group, the family business that Joan Font started in 1950. Its pieces are made at its own porcelain factory in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda, near Barcelona, in porcelain, wood and brass, across seven collections including Garby and Venezia. At the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1, interior designers, architects and developers can specify Fontini through Faura alongside the lighting, ironmongery and finishes of a project, and order it through Faura. Visits are by appointment.

Fontini Barcelona at a glance
- Company
- A brand of Font Design Group, S.L., the family project started by Joan Font in 1950
- Made in
- Its own porcelain factory, with assembly, storage and logistics centres, in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda, near Barcelona
- Materials
- Porcelain, wood and brass; brass plates cut, polished and finished semi-manually
- Collections
- Seven: Garby, Garby Colonial, Do, Do Low, Dimbler, 1950 and Venezia
- Installation
- Surface-mounted and recessed pieces; combinations of up to four elements
- Certification
- All pieces CE certified; some references hold AENOR or NF certification
- Through Faura
- Specification and ordering through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency, Westminster, SW1 (trade, by appointment)
Fontini Barcelona through Faura
Fontini is not on display at the Residency. Its collections can be specified through Faura and ordered for a project.
| Range | Fontini Barcelona | Through Faura |
|---|---|---|
| Garby | Handcrafted porcelain fittings with a circular design and bow-shaped knob | Specified and ordered through Faura |
| Garby Colonial | A Garby variant used in projects such as St. Oak Apartment and Hotel Casa Clarita | Specified and ordered through Faura |
| Do and Do Low | Two further collections; Do Low was used at Paseo San Juan, Barcelona | Specified room by room |
| Venezia | Retro-inspired fittings with wooden frames in Classic, Oval and Carré series | Specified for period and rustic interiors |
| Dimbler and 1950 | Further collections in Fontini's catalogue | Specified and ordered through Faura |
| Bespoke | Engraving, decals or a made-to-measure piece | Developed with Fontini for the project |


A family maker from Barcelona
Fontini was conceived as part of Font Design Group, the family project started by Joan Font in 1950 with the idea that even an ordinary light switch can be designed with beauty and precision. Each piece is designed and made locally, at Fontini's own porcelain factory in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda, near Barcelona, where it also has its assembly, storage and logistics centres.
Fontini says its pieces are present in more than 60 countries and have been chosen for hotels, apartments and other contract projects.
Porcelain, wood and brass
- Porcelain: the material at the heart of many Fontini pieces, with natural variations in texture, shape and colour.
- Wood: worked in the traditional way for frames, bases and handles.
- Brass: every plate is cut, polished and finished semi-manually.
Each piece passes through stages where it is adjusted and checked by hand, so no two are identical.
Garby and Venezia
- Garby: handcrafted porcelain fittings that reinterpret classic fixtures, with a circular design and a bow-shaped knob. Porcelain colours include White, Black, Coton, Vert Île, Camille, Cru and Reggia, with handles in porcelain, aged beech or honey-coloured beech, and fine metals.
- Venezia: a retro-inspired collection for rustic, classical and vintage interiors, with wooden frames in Classic, Oval and Carré series in woods such as beech and sapele, and porcelain, beech or metal handles.
Functions and integration
Fontini says its portfolio covers the classic functions plus most technical functions on the market: switches, push buttons, dimmers, power sockets, USB chargers, RJ45 and TV sockets, and hotel functions such as key card switches, indicator lights and motion detectors. Combinations of one to four elements can be arranged vertically or horizontally; porcelain frames take up to three elements, and four-element combinations use a wooden frame.
Fontini pieces can be integrated with standard wired home automation systems such as KNX. They are not designed for outdoor installation.
Specifying Fontini through Faura
- 01Plan the schemeBook a private visit to the Residency in Westminster and plan Fontini fittings alongside the lighting, ironmongery and finishes of your project.
- 02Choose collection and functionsSelect the collection, porcelain colour, handle and frame for each position, and the functions it needs.
- 03Technical packageFontini's Downloads section has the catalogue, technical sheets, installation manuals and 3D models; Faura confirms with Fontini the functions suited to a UK installation.
- 04Quotation and orderFaura prepares a trade quotation, places the order and coordinates delivery to the project.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I buy Fontini switches in London?
- Interior designers, architects and developers can specify and order Fontini through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1, by appointment. Fontini is not on display at the Residency.
- Where is Fontini made?
- Near Barcelona. Fontini has its own porcelain factory, plus assembly, storage and logistics centres, in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda.
- Can I get CAD files or 3D models for Fontini?
- Yes. Fontini's Downloads section provides the catalogue, technical sheets and 3D models for each collection. Faura can gather them into a specification pack.
- Can Fontini be installed in the UK?
- Fontini notes that electrical standards differ between countries and that its systems cannot be installed in a few of them. Faura checks with Fontini which functions and sockets suit a UK installation before specifying.
- What is the Fontini Garby collection?
- Garby is Fontini's handcrafted porcelain collection, with a circular design and a bow-shaped knob, in porcelain colours such as White, Black, Coton and Vert Île, with porcelain, beech or metal handles.
- Can Fontini switches be surface-mounted?
- Yes. Fontini makes surface-mounted and recessed pieces. Garby mechanisms are available with and without cable entry for surface installation, and cables come in dark brown and white.
- Do Fontini switches work with home automation?
- Fontini says its pieces can be integrated with standard wired home automation systems, such as KNX, and adapted to more complex configurations.
- Can Fontini make bespoke pieces?
- Yes. Fontini can modify its pieces with engraving or decals, or develop a made-to-measure piece for a project.
- How much does Fontini cost?
- It depends on the collection, materials and number of functions. Faura prepares trade quotations for each project.
- What are the lead times for Fontini?
- Timing depends on the collection and configuration. Faura confirms it with each order.
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