What Nightworks Studio does

Nightworks Studio is a Christchurch, New Zealand-based lighting design and manufacturing company, operated under the legal entity Fiftycalibre Limited (NZBN: 9429046193490). The studio designs and produces premium decorative and architectural lighting — primarily pendants, wall sconces, and candle holders — using solid marine-grade brass, hand-patinated finishes (including the proprietary Midnight Brass™ finish), advanced LED technology rated for 50,000 hours, and custom extruded profiles such as the geometric Petrine line with virtually screw-free mechanical assembly. Products are designed in-house at the Christchurch studio (14 Lawson St, Sydenham) and manufactured through boutique partners in New Zealand, China, and the UK, with IP44 and IP65 variants enabling interior, bathroom, and exterior use.

The company sells through a hybrid go-to-market model: a direct-to-consumer Shopify storefront shipping globally via DHL and FedEx, a dedicated Trade Portal offering trade pricing, detailed specifications, and sample requests to interior designers and architects, and a custom commissions service for bespoke installations from concept to installation. Pricing is in NZD and ranges from approximately NZD $183 for a candle holder to over NZD $4,285 for premium multi-pendant configurations, with most products made-to-order on 4–10 week lead times. Customer segments span residential homeowners, commercial and hospitality venues, and trade specifiers, with featured international projects in Australia, New Zealand, and Belgium underscoring global demand pull despite the firm's small (1–10 employee) operating footprint.

The brand is founder-led by Kiri Morgan and has built intangible IP including the registered Nightworks® trademark and the Midnight Brass™ mark, complemented by a portfolio of international project features and trade-award participation (e.g., sponsorship of the Australian Interior Design Awards 2026). Revenue, funding history, and detailed financials are not publicly disclosed, and the firm remains a privately held, bootstrapped design studio with no institutional investors or parent-company ownership disclosed in available materials.

Name

Nightworks Studio

Legal name

Fiftycalibre Limited

Website

https://nightworksstudio.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nightworks Studio is a Christchurch-based designer and manufacturer of premium LED lighting fixtures, hand-finished brass pendants and sconces, serving residential, hospitality, and trade specifier customers globally via DTC e-commerce, a trade portal, and bespoke commissions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Designer Lighting Fixtures

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

Indoor Lighting Fixtures Retail (Ceiling, Wall, Pendant, Chandeliers) (CRAIAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Indoor Lighting Fixture Installation (Ceiling/Wall) (HSAOAFAA)

Keywords

• Designer lighting fixtures
• LED pendant lights
• Architectural lighting solutions
• Brass wall sconces
• Custom lighting commissions

Headquarters

HQ city

Christchurch

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: One-time purchase model for lighting products and homewares sold through e-commerce. Products include pendants, wall sconces, and candle holders in various finishes.
2. Custom Commissions & Consulting: Bespoke design solutions for select projects from concept to installation, creating unique pieces that cannot be found elsewhere.
3. Trade Accounts: Exclusive trade accounts for interior designers and architects providing access to trade pricing and detailed product specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nightworks Studio designs, develops, and manufactures premium designer lighting fixtures, including pendant lights, wall sconces, and candle holders, using solid marine-grade brass, hand-patinated finishes such as Midnight Brass™, and advanced LED technology. Products are sold globally through a Shopify e-commerce storefront, a dedicated trade portal for interior designers and architects, a Christchurch showroom by appointment, and bespoke custom commissions for residential, hospitality, and commercial projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• La~De~Da Pendant Collection A signature pendant light collection available in 450 and 750 sizes, with multiple finishes including the proprietary Midnight Brass™ Ember finish. Designed as a sculptural feature piece for residential and hospitality interiors and sold globally via the Nightworks Shopify storefront.
• Code Series Pendants A family of designer pendant lights including Code Kilo, Code Xray, Code Charlie Tango, Code Bravo Tango, Code Delta Kilo, and Code Delta Delta Tango. Designed and manufactured by Nightworks Studio for residential and commercial interiors, with options featuring Midnight Brass™ rods and mouth-blown glass globes.
• Tasman Pendant Collection A pendant collection offered in Single, Double, and Triple configurations, including the Tasman Double Pendant specified in the Carmelites Brussels residential project by RG Architectes. Sold globally to homeowners and trade specifiers.
• Petrine Pendant Collection A pendant collection engineered from a custom extruded profile with a striking geometric cross shape and virtually screw-free mechanical assembly, available in Single, Double, and Triple pendant formats. Sold globally through the Nightworks storefront and trade portal.
• So Pendant and Sconce Collection A coordinated pendant and wall sconce collection designed as accessible entry points to the Nightworks range. Available for purchase by individual consumers and trade professionals.
• Wall Sconce Collection A collection of wall-mounted lighting fixtures including the Petrine Wall Sconce, Offcut Wall Sconce, Code Zero Wall Sconce, and Duomo Piccolo Wall Sconce, designed for residential and commercial interiors.
• La~De~Da Candle Holder A sculptural brass homeware piece available in Brass and Zinc finishes, supplied with an NZ-made 250mm tapered candle. Sold as a standalone homeware item via the Nightworks storefront and trade portal.
• Trade Accounts for Interior Designers and Architects An exclusive trade program providing interior designers, architects, and industry specifiers with access to trade pricing, detailed product specifications, and sample requests to support project specifications.
• Custom Lighting Commissions and Consulting

Quantifiable outcome

• LED products rated for 50,000 hours (equivalent to 20 years of use at 6 hours per day)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fiftycalibre LimitedcoreOthersLegal entity trading as Nightworks Studio. NZBN: 9429046193490. Website operated by Fiftycalibre Limited, owner of Nightworks registered trademark.
• Shopify Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform hosting Nightworks' online store. Provides secure data storage within Shopify's databases with firewall protection.
• RG ArchitectesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBrussels-based architecture firm that designed the Carmélites residential project featuring Nightworks Tasman Double Pendant.
• W2 LtdminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerChristchurch-based design firm that commissioned the 5-metre Code Cascade Pendant for a private waterfront residence.
• Izzard DesignminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInterior design firm for Cāntīng restaurant project, featuring Nightworks La~De~Da pendant in the Shuijing Room.
• Hall FabricationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFabricated the blackened steel staircase with matching Midnight Brass patina for the Redcliffs Residence project featuring the Code Cascade Pendant.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Flos: Iconic Italian architectural and decorative lighting manufacturer with global distribution. Comparable to Nightworks in targeting design-led residential and commercial spaces with premium, sculptural fixtures, though operating at much larger scale and breadth.
• Coco Flip: Australian designer of premium, sculptural lighting and furniture pieces. Comparable to Nightworks as a Southern Hemisphere boutique design brand with a similar aesthetic-led, made-to-order approach and price positioning.
• Roll & Hill: US-based designer and manufacturer of high-end contemporary lighting, collaborating with independent designers. Comparable to Nightworks as a design-led, premium-priced decorative lighting brand serving architects and interior designers.
• Moooi: Dutch designer lighting and furniture brand known for statement, sculptural fixtures sold globally. Comparable to Nightworks in its design-led decorative lighting focus and emphasis on distinctive, conversation-piece products for premium interiors.
• Resident: New Zealand contemporary design brand offering lighting, furniture, and homewares to residential and commercial buyers. Comparable to Nightworks as a fellow NZ design house with a similar premium positioning and designer-maker ethos.
• Lambert & Fils: Canadian designer and maker of premium contemporary lighting, with a strong architectural and specification presence. Comparable to Nightworks in its emphasis on material quality, craftsmanship, and trade-channel specification for high-end projects.
• Tom Dixon: UK-based premium designer of lighting, furniture, and accessories with global retail and hospitality footprint. Highly comparable to Nightworks as a design-led boutique lighting brand selling sculptural fixtures at premium price points into residential and hospitality projects.
• David Trubridge: New Zealand-based designer of premium, nature-inspired lighting fixtures sold globally. Closely comparable to Nightworks as another NZ-headquartered, design-led boutique lighting maker serving international residential and commercial projects.

Broad incumbents

• Artemide: Major Italian architectural and designer lighting manufacturer with worldwide presence. Comparable to Nightworks as a premium decorative and architectural lighting supplier serving commercial and residential projects, though at far greater scale and product breadth.
• Louis Poulsen: Established Danish premium lighting manufacturer with iconic designer collaborations and global distribution. Comparable to Nightworks in the premium decorative and architectural lighting category, but operating as a much larger incumbent with broader portfolio and dealer network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 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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