CTO Lighting

CTO Lighting are a British designer lighting manufacturer, founded in 1998 by Chris and Clare Turner. Their focus lies in utilising high-quality materials and elite British craftsmanship to create elegant and timeless lighting solutions that can be used in a variety of settings. Chris, CEO, an engineer by training, gained great technical expertise to design and manufacture lighting with meticulous detail. Clare, Creative Director, formerly worked in fashion and has provided invaluable design and commercial expertise to the brand. The duo realised there was a demand for more premium lighting, so they decided to create their own, focusing on luxurious materials in their fixtures, which led CTO Lighting to be a successful contemporary, luxury lighting company, manufacturing in the UK. The work of the brand symbolises the excellence of British design, with 80% of their suppliers based in the UK and 15% based in Europe. With a legacy of excellence spanning over two decades, CTO Lighting continue to set the standard for luxury luminaires, combining timeless design with the unparalleled skill of British artisans.

In 2016, CTO Lighting opened up its first showroom, based in London, providing a space to broadcast its lighting solutions. Their team has worked with leading industry figures, including Philippe Starck and Martin Brudnizki and has been commissioned for bespoke lighting projects for interiors such as The Savoy Hotel, The Dorchester London and St Pancras Renaissance Hotel. Under the creative direction of Chris and Clare, CTO Lighting has worked with respected and award-winning designers to bring depth to their growing portfolio.