What Okholm Lighting does

Okholm Lighting A/S is a privately held Danish lighting manufacturer and gørtler (coppersmith) workshop headquartered in Tønder, Denmark, specializing in custom-designed architectural lighting for large spaces. Founded in 1980 and operating for more than 45 years, the firm has completed lighting and restoration projects in over 1,700 churches across Denmark and internationally, alongside high-profile installations at the Danish Parliament (Folketinget) at Christiansborg, Kronborg Castle, Det Kongelige Bibliotek, Carlsberg Academy, ECCO Conference Center, MT Højgaard, and Tiffany & Co offices.

The company's core offerings fall into three streams: bespoke Custom Design lighting for architectural projects (chandeliers, pendants, ceiling, wall, pulpit, and outdoor fixtures in brass, copper, and bronze); specialized LED Ring Kroner (LED ring chandeliers) and Human Centric Lighting that adjusts intensity and color temperature to support circadian rhythms; and Restoration and Renovation services for heritage fixtures, with rewiring, CE re-marking, and a 10-year surface treatment warranty. A licensed Carl Hansen & Søn Lighting Collection extends the catalog into the design furniture channel. The firm operates at small scale (11–50 employees) with a single production facility.

Go-to-market is sales-led and project-based, combining direct consultation with architects, lighting designers, and engineers alongside collaboration with heritage authorities such as Nationalmuseet. Pricing is quote-based with no public list, reflecting the custom nature of the work; revenue streams are one-time project license, hardware sales, and professional services. Distribution is direct enterprise specification across Denmark, Germany, Belgium, Slovakia, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, supplemented by content marketing through the company's multilingual website, newsletter, and "okholmInLight" online magazine.

Name

Okholm Lighting

Legal name

Okholm Lighting A/S

Website

https://okholm-lighting.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Lighting

NAICS

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

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Lighting Design Services (BPAHAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB), Lighting Controls & Smart Lighting Systems (BPABAGAC)

Keywords

• Architectural lighting design
• Church lighting restoration
• Custom chandelier manufacturing
• Historic lighting renovation
• Metalwork lighting fixtures

Headquarters

HQ city

Tønder

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Lighting Solutions: Project-based revenue from custom-designed lighting solutions for specific client projects. Includes consultation, design, manufacturing, and installation oversight.
2. Standard Product Sales: Sale of standard lighting products from their product range including chandeliers, pendants, wall lamps, ceiling lamps, and outdoor lighting.
3. Restoration Services: Restoration and renovation services for historic lighting fixtures, including transport, restoration, and CE marking.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Okholm Lighting designs, manufactures, and restores architectural lighting fixtures for large spaces, with a specialty in church and historical building lighting. Products include chandeliers, pendants, wall lamps, ceiling lamps, pulpit/desk lamps, outdoor lighting, and light sculptures made from quality metals (brass, copper, bronze), incorporating LED ring chandeliers and Human Centric Lighting technology. The company also produces the licensed Carl Hansen & Søn Lighting Collection and offers restoration and renovation services for historic lighting with rewiring, CE marking, and a 10-year warranty on surface treatment.

Product overview

Okholm Lighting specializes in high-end architectural lighting for large spaces, operating as a gørtler (coppersmith) workshop with over 45 years of experience. The product portfolio centers on church lighting (Kirkebelysning) as a core offering, complemented by Custom Design projects, a full range of lighting fixture categories (chandeliers, pendants, ceiling lamps, wall lamps, desk lamps), outdoor lighting, and light sculptures. The company also produces the licensed Carl Hansen & Søn Lighting Collection and offers Human Centric Lighting technology. Restoration services for historic lighting are provided alongside custom manufacturing capabilities in brass, copper, and bronze. The company positions lighting as an integral design element, collaborating closely with architects, lighting designers, and engineers to deliver bespoke solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Church Lighting Solutions (Kirkebelysning) Custom-designed lighting solutions for churches, cathedrals, and religious buildings, including chandeliers, pendants, ceiling lamps, wall lamps, pulpit/desk lamps, and outdoor lighting, designed for clients in Denmark and internationally.
• Custom Design Lighting Solutions Tailored lighting solutions designed and manufactured for specific architectural projects, with consultation from project start through installation oversight.
• Chandeliers (Lysekroner) Decorative and functional chandeliers in various styles, including ring chandeliers, baroque-inspired, and fiber-optic designs, for large spaces such as churches, halls, and heritage buildings.
• Pendants (Pendler) Pendant lighting fixtures in multiple designs, including the signature SCAN Pendant designed by Robert Okholm in polished brass with options for patinated brass or other finishes.
• Ceiling Lamps (Loftslamper) Ceiling-mounted lighting fixtures designed for large spaces such as churches and halls, including downlights, rod fixtures, and beam-mounted versions.
• Wall Lamps (Væglamper) Wall-mounted lighting fixtures including uplights, multi-arm designs, and baroque-inspired wall sconces for interiors.
• Pulpit/Desk Lamps (Pultlamper) Desk and lectern/pulpit lamps designed for churches, boardrooms, and courtrooms, including LED custom designs with integrated microphones where required.
• Outdoor Lighting (Udendørsbelysning) Exterior lighting solutions such as churchyard lanterns, masts, bollards, and outdoor wall fixtures for heritage sites, public spaces, and church grounds.
• Light Sculptures (Lysskulpturer) Artistic lighting installations functioning as sculptural elements, combining lighting with artwork for buildings and public spaces.
• LED Ring Chandeliers (LED Ringkroner) Custom-designed LED ring chandeliers combining modern LED technology with traditional chandelier aesthetics, fabricated for churches and custom design projects.
• Carl Hansen & Søn Lighting Collection Licensed Carl Hansen & Søn Lighting Collection produced by Okholm Lighting as a manufacturing partner, featuring pendant lamps, table lamps, floor lamps, and wall lamps designed by Carl Hansen & Søn designers.
• Human Centric Lighting Biologically effective artificial lighting solutions that follow natural daylight patterns, regulating light intensity and color temperature through the day to support circadian rhythms and well-being.
• Restoration and Renovation Services (Restaurering og Renovering) Professional restoration and renovation services for historic lighting fixtures, including non-corrosive cleaning, polishing, rewiring, socket replacement, and CE marking, with collection/delivery and a 10-year warranty on surface treatment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1700+ churches illuminated across Denmark and internationally

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Carl Hansen & SøncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLicensed manufacturing partner producing lighting fixtures under the Carl Hansen & Søn Lighting Collection. Products include pendants, table lamps, floor lamps, and wall lamps designed by Carl Hansen & Søn designers.
• Rønnow ArkitekterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on Jardins Pavillon restoration project at Amalienborg, Copenhagen. Rønnow Arkitekter led the overall restoration while Okholm Lighting provided lighting solutions.
• Dissing+Weitling architectureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm collaboration for ECCO Conference Center project. Dissing+Weitling were the architects for the project where Okholm Lighting provided lighting solutions.
• Signe GuttormsenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtist collaboration for MT Højgaard LED chandelier project. Created integrated artwork 'OPBRUD' that functions as basic lighting at the headquarters entrance.
• Nationalmuseet (National Museum of Denmark)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Nationalmuseet's conservators on restoration projects including Helsingør Domkirke, ensuring historically appropriate restoration of lighting fixtures.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Louis Poulsen: Danish premium architectural lighting company founded in 1874, with iconic designer collaborations (Poul Henningsen, Arne Jacobsen). Comparable to Okholm on Danish heritage DNA, custom project capability, and specification-led distribution, though substantially larger.
• Secto Design: Finnish design firm manufacturing handcrafted wooden pendant lamps with a small artisan team. Comparable to Okholm on boutique scale, designer-led product lines, and premium niche positioning in Nordic/European specification channels.
• Lasvit: Czech luxury lighting manufacturer specializing in custom chandeliers and installations for hotels, palaces, churches, and cruise ships. Closely comparable to Okholm Lighting on bespoke craftsmanship, premium architectural projects, and a heritage-craft brand positioning.
• Tom Dixon: UK-based luxury design house producing premium designer lighting fixtures and bespoke installations for hospitality and architectural projects. Direct comparator on premium positioning, custom commissions, and brand-led project work.
• Mawa Design: German manufacturer of premium architectural lighting fixtures with comparable small-team, craft-driven profile. Direct benchmark on European premium lighting at similar revenue scale.
• Santa & Cole: Spanish design company specializing in artisan-crafted lamps and bespoke architectural lighting. Matches Okholm on handcrafted production ethos, premium pricing, designer collaborations, and project-based specification work.

Broad incumbents

• Vibia: Spanish contemporary architectural lighting company with strong design-language catalog and global specification force. Competes with Okholm for high-end architectural projects but operates at significantly larger scale.
• Flos: Italian premium architectural lighting multinational under Design Holding, featuring iconic designer collaborations (Castiglioni, Starck). Larger incumbent operating across residential, commercial, and custom projects that competes with Okholm for premium specification work.
• Artemide: Italian architectural lighting multinational with a deep designer catalog and global specification presence. Overlaps with Okholm on contract and custom architectural projects but at vastly broader scale and product breadth.
• Delta Light: Belgian architectural lighting manufacturer with broad product catalog and established specification channels across Europe. Adjacent competitor for commercial and institutional architectural projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Okholmlighting
• Xx.com/okholmlighting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/okholm-lighting-a-s

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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