Lighting Brands

There are a lot of lighting brands out there, and on the surface many of them can look similar. But once you start digging in, the differences show up. Materials, construction, pricing, lead times, overall design point of view, it all adds up.

This page pulls together a small group of brands that are regularly featured on LightingGuide.org. Each one has its own approach, whether that means clean modern lines, more traditional detailing, or fixtures built with commercial settings in mind.

It is not meant to be an exhaustive list. Think of it as a starting point. If you are researching options and trying to get a feel for who makes what, these are brands worth knowing.

  • Artemide

    Artemide

    Artemide creates iconic modern lighting shaped by design history, human-centered innovation, and a research-driven approach to decorative and architectural light.

  • Flos

    Flos

    Flos creates iconic modern lighting that merges technology, emotion, and design history across sculptural lamps, architectural systems, and enduring designer collaborations.

  • Foscarini

    Foscarini

    Foscarini creates modern lighting with Italian design depth, material experimentation, and a distinctive mix of iconic forms, technical curiosity, and visual warmth.

  • Gubi

    Gubi

    Gubi creates furniture, lighting, and interior objects with a distinctly design-led point of view, but its lighting stands out for its mix of icons, reissues, and sculptural ease.

  • Kai Ming Yang Studio

    Kai Ming Yang Studio

    Kaiming Yang Studio creates collectible furniture, lighting, and sculpture shaped by material process, quiet experimentation, and a clear sculptural point of view.

  • Luft Tanaka Studio

    Luft Tanaka Studio

    Luft Tanaka Studio creates designer-led lighting with sculptural form, material experimentation, and a clear point of view. Less catalog, more studio practice.

  • Research.Lighting

    Research.Lighting

    Research.Lighting creates modern fixtures with sculptural clarity, quiet character, and Brooklyn-made precision. Minimal, playful, and built to last.

  • Souda

    Souda

    Souda creates modern furniture, lighting, and accessories with a playful, collaborative point of view. Design without ego, built to spark imagination.

  • Tom Dixon

    Tom Dixon

    Tom Dixon creates sculptural modern lighting with an industrial edge, from molten-looking pendants to spun brass classics and graphic statement forms.