

About us
"What's in a name?". In our surname, Violante, there's a story linked to wood, that goes back to 1885 and has our great-great father, Manoel dos Santos Violante, as the protagonist of this plot which has been unfolding for five generations.
Violante.1885 it's a returning to our origins and a tribute to this man of long white beard, woodturner and a strong republican. And because we can only build the future without forgetting the past, Gradirripas is now and also Violante 1885, trade mark and a mark of (our) time.
Gradirripas/ Violante.1885 history goes back to the final of XIX century, when Manoel dos Santos Violante settled a small workshop in his home, in Pernes, nearby Santarém.
Over the years, working wood passed from generation to generation, first to his son, João dos Santos Violante, then his grandson, Joaquim Baptista. More recently and with academic training in different areas, also his great-grandson Raúl Violante and now his great-greatsons Miguel and Teresa, follow his work, with a dedicated and experienced team.
For us working wood is a knowledge of the past and the future, thanks to the growing importance of valuing natural and durable, sustainable and useful materials.
The choices we make matter and opting for products made from wood, by experienced hands, respecting nature and people, is to cherish past generations and safeguard the future of those to come.
Our products
We have a
wide range of wood products, like serving and cutting boards, and small
kitchenware, but also
wine and gourmet boxes.
You can't find what wish on our catalogue? Send us your idea – we also customize.



Our work
We invite you to know more about our products by seeing our catalogue, available here for download. Find out our products, made in pine, beech, acacia, olivato ash and oak. Every day solutions, as well as for special moments.
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Clients
FAQ
1. I really like your products. Where's your price list?
The price list is not available on our website. Send us an email and we'll happily provide it.
2. Where can I find your products?
There are several stores that resell our products. Tell us your location and we will indicate the nearest point.
3. I'm interested in your articles. Do you resell?
Yes. Send us an email sff: info@violante1885.pt
4. Can your boards be used in restaurants?
Yes. We carried out laboratory tests on the boards and we have a sight from ASAE (Portuguese food safety authority) regarding their use in restaurants and hotels.
5. Do your wooden boards need special cares?
The boards can be washed under running water (never in the dishwasher), but without soaking. We recommend cleaning in cold water with detergent. You can apply sunflower oil or other oil for food use, or the oil we sell - Bacher oil.
6. You work with various kinds of wood. Which is the best?
We work with pine, beech, acacia, oak and olivate ash wood. If well cared, wood is very durable and maintains its characteristics unchanged. Different types of wood have different specificities, such as density and rigidity, besides the more obvious ones, such as tonality and veins or knots. Oak has high density and rigidity, being more resistant, for example, to knife marks. In conclusion, we would not say that there is one wood better than another, but rather that there is kinds of wood most suitable for certain purposes.
7. Are wooden items a more environmentally friendly option?
Wood, as a natural raw material with high longevity, is an organic and environmentally friendly choice. Our products are made from certified wood and come from suppliers who not only practice responsible tree felling but also ensure reforestation.
8. I wanted to develop my own article. Do you make custom pieces?
Yes. Send us an email at info@violante1885.pt with your idea, sketch of the piece and measurements, so we can analyze the possibility of production and indicate the minimum quantity and unit value.
Opening hours
MONDAY - FRIDAY
9h - 18h
Contacto
Talk with us!
It's very simple to contact us.
You may talk with us directly, by using the phones numbers on the right.
In alternative, you can send us an e-mail or fill the contact box at the bottom, and we'll ansewer quickly!
Violante 1885 - Gradirrias, Lda
Rua D. Afonso Henriques 66
2000-501 Pernes
+351 243 440 695
+351 963 600 115
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