El Torrent Il·luminacio

What El Torrent Il·luminacio does

El Torrent Il·luminacio S.L. is a Spanish artisan lighting manufacturer founded in 1997 in Mieres, in the province of Girona. The company designs and produces handcrafted indoor and outdoor decorative luminaires — suspensions, ceiling, wall, floor, table lamps, and exterior fixtures — using natural materials (beech wood, ceramic, hand-blown glass, cork, cotton, linen) combined with LED light sources and, in select products, Casambi wireless smart lighting control with GPS-based timers, dimming, and group synchronization. Each luminaire is individually produced in the company workshop, and products carry IP65 outdoor ratings with UV-treated textiles and nanophoresis-treated metals where applicable. The catalog comprises 40+ collections (Bauma, Nucli, Koord, Cuca, Dento, Plise, Swell, Fló, Eva Acústica, Quadra, Oda, among others), many developed in collaboration with established external designers including co-founder Eloy Puig, Roger Vancells, Joan Genebat, Andreu Carulla, Francesc Crous / Crous Calogero, Series Nemo, and Estudi Ribaudí. Three levels of material, color, and size configuration are offered.

The business operates as a private, founder-influenced S.L. with no external institutional investment, employing 11–50 people. Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales of catalog luminaires and one-off custom contract projects, with quote-based pricing negotiated through the commercial department and technical office. The primary customer segments are hospitality (boutique hotels, restaurants, resorts — including Marqués de Riscal, Hotel JS Palma Plaza Mallorca, Hotel Boutique Mònica, Restaurante El Juncal, Restaurante El Rall, and Conejo) and interior designers / architects (Xavier Pastor Interiorismo, Dio2 Lighting Projects, 510architects). Distribution is direct in Spain/Europe and via an exclusive US distributor, Estiluz, Inc. (New York), for North America. Marketing relies on a content blog, social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Houzz), design press coverage (Elle Decor, Interior Design, Mi Casa, ON Diseño), and trade show participation (Milan 2019).

Name

El Torrent Il·luminacio

Legal name

El Torrent Il.luminació S.L.

Website

https://eltorrent.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

El Torrent Il·luminacio is a Spanish artisan lighting manufacturer founded in 1997 that designs handcrafted indoor and outdoor decorative luminaires, serving hospitality businesses, interior designers, and architects through custom contract projects across Europe and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Decorative Lighting Manufacturing

NAICS

Residential Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335131), Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Commercial Luminaires (High-bay, Low-bay, Troffers, Downlights) (IMAGAIAA)

Keywords

• Handcrafted lighting fixtures
• Decorative luminaires manufacturing
• Suspension pendant lamps
• Outdoor IP65 lighting
• Custom contract lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Mieres

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Handcrafted Luminaires Sales: El Torrent generates revenue through the sale of artisanal handcrafted lighting fixtures, including suspensions, floor lamps, table lamps, wall lamps, ceiling lamps, and outdoor luminaires. Products are sold both from catalog and as custom-made pieces for specific contract projects. Revenue is one-time per product sale with potential for repeat business from hospitality and interior design projects.
2. Customized/Contract Luminaires: Revenue from bespoke luminaires designed specifically for interior design projects, architectural firms, and hospitality businesses. Projects include personalized lighting solutions for restaurants, hotels, and exclusive residential projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

El Torrent designs and manufactures handcrafted indoor and outdoor decorative luminaires (suspensions, ceiling, wall, floor, table, and outdoor lamps) using natural materials combined with LED and Casambi smart lighting technology. Each luminaire is made to order in the Girona workshop, with extensive customization options across materials, colors, and sizes, and is sold through direct B2B contract sales for hospitality, interior design, and exclusive residential projects.

Product overview

El Torrent is a manufacturer of handcrafted artisanal lighting founded in 1997, producing interior and exterior decorative luminaires. The product portfolio includes suspension/pendant lamps, ceiling lamps (plafones), wall lamps (apliques), floor lamps (pie), and table lamps (sobremesa). Core collections include Bauma (multi-format outdoor collection), Cuca (indoor/outdoor collection), Koord (IP65 rated), and Nucli (ceramic/glass). Individual products feature materials including beech wood, ceramic, textile, cork, glass, and metal with various finishes. The company offers customization services and works with external designers including Eloy Puig (co-founder), Joan Genebat, Roger Vancells, Francesc Crous, Andreu Carulla, and Series Nemo. Smart lighting integration is available through Casambi technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Eva Acústica Handcrafted suspension lamp with integrated acoustic absorption, suitable for hospitality and residential interiors requiring both lighting and acoustic treatment.
• Bauma Collection Collection of handcrafted luminaires featuring braided cord shades that create distinctive shadow and light effects, available in suspension, floor, table, and wall versions for indoor and outdoor settings.
• Nucli Pendant lamp combining a hand-turned ceramic screen with a hand-blown opal glass sphere, available in three colors for indoor and outdoor use.
• Stick Minimalist suspension lamp with natural beech wood structure and linen textile shade, designed by Roger Vancells.
• Swell Ceiling lamp with a satin polyethylene shade in the form of a translucent flower corolla, designed by Series Nemo.
• Cuca Collection Multi-format indoor/outdoor collection with metal structure featuring nanophoresis treatment and UV-treated textile shades, available in suspension, floor, table, and ground versions.
• June Handcrafted floor lamp in natural beech wood with a customizable conical shade.
• Fokus Compact suspension lamp with a natural beech wood body and customizable linen or cotton shade.
• Koord Collection IP65-rated collection of cord-shaded luminaires for indoor and outdoor use, available in pendant, floor, wall, and portable versions.
• Ring Circular suspension lamp with customizable screen materials, height, and DALI/PUSH-regulated LED system.
• Dento Handcrafted ceramic pendant lamps in pottery workshop, available in three diameters for individual or grouped installations.
• Quadra Minimalist table or wall lamp with metal and matte beech wood structure, TRIAC dimmable LED, designed by Roger Vancells.
• Erol Wall lamp with copper-toned metal case and central oak trim, designed by Joan Genebat.
• Aura Decorative LED wall lamp with Mediterranean-inspired colors and rounded polymer concrete corners.
• Cloche Hanging lamp in treated cork with perforated metal sheet and nanophoresis finish, available in indoor and outdoor versions.
• Flux Industrial pendant lamp combining a black aluminum holder with a hand-sewn reflective fabric shade, designed by Andreu Carulla.
• Eva Pendant lamp with methacrylate structure and decorative ribbon options in rustic linen or pongee, designed by Eloy Puig.
• Oda Hanging lamp with glass body and 3W LED, available individually or in grouped configurations, designed by Andreu Carulla.
• Plise Pleated conical suspension lamp in cotton textile, available in two sizes with integral LED or E27 system, designed by Francesc Crous.
• Fló Handcrafted pergacol pendant lamp with 40W/3000K LED, designed by Estudi Ribaudí.
• Twice Wall lamp with lacquered metal structure, 360-degree adjustable LED, integrated switch, and USB charger.
• Ori Origami-inspired table lamp with pleated fabric shade and dark brown metal structure.
• Vela Candle-inspired conical metal lamp with opal methacrylate diffuser, available in table, wall, and pendant versions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Each luminaire is unique and handmade
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Estiluz, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive US distributor for El Torrent luminaires. Located at 330 West 38th Street Suite 710, New York, NY. Handles all North American sales and inquiries through [email protected] and +1 646 454 1285.
• Dio2 Lighting ProjectsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLighting projects company that collaborated with El Torrent on the Hotel JS Palma Plaza de Mallorca project, providing custom lighting solutions.
• Xavier Pastor InteriorismominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInterior design studio based in Dénia (Alicante) that partnered with El Torrent for lighting in Restaurant El Juncal (Aranjuez) and Restaurant El Rall (Benissa) projects.
• 27kelvinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResidential lighting design studio specializing in outdoor spaces, founded by Marta Coda (MCM Lighting) and Carlos Porras (e2 Ingeniería). Collaborates with El Torrent for luminaire decoration and quality materials in exterior lighting projects.
• MarconiaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHigh-end tourist apartment provider that commissioned custom Quadra wall lamps for their properties, representing El Torrent's work in the hospitality accommodation sector.
• CasambicoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology provider for wireless smart lighting control. El Torrent integrates Casambi components in their smart lighting solutions, offering features like GPS-based sunset/sunrise timing, dimming, and group synchronization.
• 510architectsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm that commissioned custom El Torrent luminaires for the Conejo Restaurant project in the USA.
• Roger VancellscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBarcelona-based designer who creates luminaires for El Torrent including Quadra, Stick, and other collections. Partnership involves ongoing product design collaboration.
• Joan GenebatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigner creating luminaires for El Torrent including Nucli, Cloche, Aura, and Erol collections. Ongoing design collaboration for handcrafted lighting.
• Francesc Crous / Crous Calogero DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign studio (Francesc Crous and Alessandro Calogero) creating outdoor luminaires for El Torrent including Cuca and Plise collections. Known for exploration of materials and formal behavior in design.
• Andreu CarullacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigner creating Oda and Flux luminaires for El Torrent. Studio combines art and technology reflecting Mediterranean lifestyle.
• Series NemocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign team creating Swell collection for El Torrent. Specializes in industrial design, graphic and decoration with focus on products with unique character.
• Estudi RibaudícoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign studio led by Jordi Ribaudi creating Talaya and Fló luminaires for El Torrent. Multidisciplinary creative team focused on novelty and perception.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vibia: Barcelona-based decorative architectural lighting brand with extensive designer collaborations, a global showroom network, and a strong premium hospitality specification presence. Comparable in designer-led collections and high-end contract customer mix, though larger and more international than El Torrent.
• LZF Lamps: Valencia-based handmade wood-veneer lighting brand with a strong artisan-manufacturing identity, designer collaborations, and hospitality specifier relationships. Closely comparable to El Torrent on craftsmanship-first positioning, natural-material palettes, and contract-project custom work.
• Carpyen: Spanish lighting manufacturer (founded 1954) producing decorative pendants, table, floor and outdoor luminaires for hospitality and residential markets. Comparable to El Torrent on product mix, Iberian heritage, and contractor/specifier channel focus.
• Slamp: Italian handmade decorative lighting brand whose Made in Italy production and patented materials (e.g., Opalflex) rival mass producers while preserving artisanal feel. Competes with El Torrent in designer decorative pendants and sconces for residential and contract markets.
• Metalarte: Catalan decorative lighting firm (Castelldefels/Barcelona) with a long history of designer collaborations (e.g., Antoni Arola, Lievore Altherr). Closely comparable to El Torrent on geographic origin, designer-ecosystem model, and decorative fixture focus.
• Bover: Catalan decorative lighting maker (founded 1996) producing Mediterranean-inspired indoor and outdoor luminaires with technical, IP-rated product lines and strong hospitality specification. Highly comparable to El Torrent's Koord and Cuca outdoor IP65 collections and contract channel.
• Foscarini: Italian decorative lighting manufacturer known for designer pendants (e.g., Diesel with Foscarini collections) and a global distribution network. Competes with El Torrent in the high-end designer decorative segment for hospitality and residential designers.
• Forestier: French designer lighting brand emphasizing natural materials (rattan, wood, paper) with a craft heritage. Directly comparable to El Torrent on use of organic materials, handcrafted production ethos, and designer-driven decorative lighting positioning.
• Marset: Spanish contemporary decorative lighting manufacturer founded in 1942, producing designer-led pendants, sconces, table and floor lamps with a strong hospitality and residential focus. Highly comparable to El Torrent in product format, Mediterranean design language, and target customer mix of interior designers and hospitality venues.
• Santa & Cole: Spanish designer lighting and furniture maker founded in 1985 with a Mediterranean craft tradition and named-designer collections (e.g., Santa & Cole editions by Industrial Designers). Direct peer in artisanal approach, designer partnerships, and editorial press footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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