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Mutina Opens Its First Mainland China Retail Space With Chroma in Shanghai

Mutina has opened its first branded retail space in Mainland China in collaboration with Chroma, its exclusive distributor in the country.

Published: Sep 15, 2026 2:44 PM

By Alyssa Jade Mann

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Mutina Opens Its First Mainland China Retail Space With Chroma in Shanghai

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Mutina has opened its first branded retail space in Mainland China in collaboration with Chroma, its exclusive distributor in the country. The Shanghai location puts the ceramics company’s products into the architecture of the showroom itself, giving customers an opportunity to see how the materials work beyond individual samples.

Images: Mutina. Images: Mutina. Images: Mutina. Images: Mutina. Images: Mutina. Images: Mutina. Architecture studio Chaos Programme curated the space at No. 546 North Suzhou Road in Shanghai’s Jing’an District.

A palette of white, pale grey and deep blue establishes a restrained background, with texture and construction providing much of the visual interest. The Showroom Becomes a Product Demonstration Columns clad in Phenomenon and structures made from Mistral bricks bring Mutina’s collections into the building’s interior.

Rather than treating every product as an isolated display item, the design makes the material part of the visitor’s surroundings. The assortment also includes Mutina Editions, the brand’s handcrafted collectible design objects.

These smaller pieces sit alongside the architectural applications, connecting room-scale surfaces with objects that can be considered individually. The partnership gives Mutina a permanent branded presence while retaining Chroma’s role as local distributor…

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