Años Luz Iluminación

What Años Luz Iluminación does

Años Luz Iluminación de Vanguardia, S.L. is a Madrid-based private Spanish design lighting retailer and custom lighting project integrator founded in 1989 by Javier Martín. The company operates two physical showrooms on the city's two flagship retail corridors (Paseo de la Castellana 82 and Calle Alcalá 111) and a bilingual e-commerce storefront, distributing premium indoor and outdoor designer luminaires, portable lamps, mirrors with light, beacons, ceiling fans, electrical mechanisms, and complementary furniture and accessories from international brands.

The company's core proprietary technology is Magic Eye, an advanced contour optics projection system designed to be concealed in false ceilings and used to illuminate artwork and sculptural pieces with high precision. Magic Eye features variable objectives calibrated to projection distance and object size, custom machined diaphragms that define contours, a tunable LED source spanning 2700°K to 5000°K, and a chromatic reproduction index of 98. It is deployed in 35+ countries at institutions including the Louvre, El Prado, Rodin Museum, Picasso à Antibes, Lázaro Galdiano Foundation, and Norman Foster Foundation. The company also offers KNX-certified smart home and building automation integration (EN50090 / ISO/IEC 14543) and a project development service covering on-site measurement, lighting proposals, and luminaire specification.

Revenue is generated through three streams: (1) one-time retail sales of design lighting products priced individually from approximately €183 to €4,586; (2) professional project services for hospitality, cultural, and high-end residential clients, including hotels (Hotel Barceló, One Shot Reina Victoria, Asia Gardens), wineries (Marqués de Murrieta, Tinto Pesquera), museums, and residential developments; and (3) special-price/sale items. The customer base is segmented across interior design professionals, high-end residential, hospitality, museums and cultural institutions, and commercial/office clients, with go-to-market executed via the Madrid showrooms, e-commerce, and direct enterprise project sales.

Name

Años Luz Iluminación

Legal name

Años Luz Iluminación de Vanguardia, S.L.

Website

https://anosluziluminacion.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Años Luz Iluminación is a Madrid-based design lighting retailer and custom lighting project integrator founded in 1989, distributing premium designer luminaires through two showrooms and e-commerce, and serving museums, hotels, luxury residences, and cultural institutions worldwide via its proprietary Magic Eye contour optics system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Designer Lighting Fixtures

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), 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

Outdoor & Landscape Lighting Retail (Path, Flood, Security, Deck) (CRAIAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Indoor Lighting Fixtures Retail (Ceiling, Wall, Pendant, Chandeliers) (CRAIAHAA), Landscape Lighting Design & Layout (HSAIAHAA), Landscape Accent & Uplighting (Trees/Facades) Installation (HSAIAHAE)

Keywords

• Designer lighting fixtures
• Museum contour lighting
• KNX smart home integration
• Architectural lighting projects
• Decorative lamps retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Lighting Product Sales: Direct sales of design lighting products through e-commerce platform and physical showrooms. Products include suspension lamps, table lamps, floor lamps, ceiling lamps, wall lamps, portable lamps, mirrors with light, and accessories. Prices range from approximately €183 to €4,586.
2. Professional Project Services: Custom lighting project development for hospitality (hotels, restaurants), cultural institutions (museums, foundations), and high-end residential clients. Includes consultation, on-site measurements, lighting proposals, and luminaire specification.
3. Special Price/Sale Items: Discounted lighting products offered through dedicated special prices section, including indoor and outdoor lamp categories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Años Luz Iluminación retails designer indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures (suspension, table, floor, ceiling, wall, and portable lamps, beacons, mirrors with light) plus electrical mechanisms and accessories through two Madrid showrooms and an e-commerce website. The company also delivers custom lighting project services for hospitality, residential, cultural-institution, and commercial clients, including on-site measurements, lighting proposals, luminaire specification, and KNX-based smart home integration. Its proprietary Magic Eye contour optic projection system is offered as a specialty product for precision museum and artwork illumination.

Product overview

Años Luz Iluminación is a Spanish design lighting company founded in 1989 by Javier Martín, operating as both a retailer of designer lamps and a provider of custom lighting solutions. The product portfolio includes indoor lighting (suspension, table, floor, ceiling, wall, portable lamps, and mirrors with light) and outdoor lighting (suspension, table, floor, ceiling, wall, portable lamps, and beacons), plus ceiling fans. The company also offers electrical mechanisms from premium brands (Forbes & Lomax, Modelec, Lithoss, Basalte), accessories, and furniture. A standout proprietary product is Magic Eye, an advanced contour optics projection system for museums and exhibitions. Services include KNX-based smart home installations and custom project development. The company positions itself as a leader in avant-garde lighting design, serving both retail customers and interior design professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Magic Eye: Advanced contour optics projector system designed to be hidden in false ceilings, used by major museums worldwide for precise illumination of artwork.

Products and services

• Lámparas de suspensión (Suspension Lamps) Designer suspension lamps for indoor and outdoor spaces, featuring avant-garde designs from various international brands, including products such as Knit (€1,285), Tense Pendant Lamp (€500.58), Luce Orizzontale (€4,586.78), and VL45 Radiohus (€405).
• Lámparas de mesa (Table Lamps) Designer table lamps for indoor and outdoor settings offering diverse styles and materials, including the PH 3½-2½ Glass Sobremesa (€1,331).
• Lámparas de pie (Floor Lamps) Floor lamps for interior and exterior illumination featuring contemporary design aesthetics, including the 9602 floor lamp (€1,299) and VL Ring Crown Floor.
• Plafones (Ceiling Lamps) Ceiling-mounted lighting fixtures for ambient illumination in indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Apliques de pared (Wall Lamps) Wall-mounted lighting fixtures for accent and ambient illumination in interior and exterior applications.
• Lámparas Portátiles (Portable Lamps) Battery-powered portable lamps for flexible lighting solutions in various settings, including indoor and outdoor variants priced from approximately €183.
• Espejos con Luz (Mirrors with Light) Designer mirrors integrated with lighting elements for functional and aesthetic bathroom solutions.
• Balizas (Outdoor Beacons) Outdoor beacon lighting fixtures for landscape and pathway illumination.
• Ventiladores (Ventilators) Ceiling fans for indoor and outdoor use, combining air circulation with integrated lighting.
• Mecanismos (Electrical Mechanisms) Electrical mechanisms including switches and controls from premium brands such as Forbes & Lomax, Modelec, Lithoss, and Basalte, sold for smart building integration.
• Magic Eye Advanced contour optics projection system for museum-quality artwork illumination featuring variable objectives based on projection distance and piece size, custom diaphragms for precise contour definition, LED component with variable tonality between 2700°K and 5000°K, and 98% chromatic reproduction. Designed to be hidden in false ceilings and used by museums in 35+ countries worldwide.
• KNX Smart Home Installation Service Domotic installation service for private residences and buildings (condominiums, offices, restaurants, hotels) using the KNX international standard with European (EN50090) and international (ISO/IEC 14543) certifications for residential and commercial building automation.
• Desarrollo de proyectos (Custom Lighting Project Development) Custom lighting design and consultation services including on-site measurements, lighting proposals with plans and luminaire documentation, for hospitality (hotels, restaurants), cultural institutions (museums, foundations), high-end residential clients, and commercial venues.

Quantifiable outcome

• Chromatic reproduction index of 98 for museum lighting applications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Norman Foster FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration on 'Gateway to Venice's Waterway' project at Biennale Architettura 2025, curated by Carlo Ratti. Company contributed technical and aesthetic vision to lighting design, reaffirming commitment to excellence and avant-garde architecture. Project is result of partnership between Norman Foster Foundation and Porsche.
• PorscheflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration through Norman Foster Foundation partnership for Biennale Architettura 2025 project 'Gateway to Venice's Waterway', uniting art, design, and mobility of the future.
• Museo Arqueológico Nacional (National Archaeological Museum)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with National Archaeological Museum for exhibition and display lighting projects.
• UPSminorOthersPrimary shipping partner for product delivery with tracking and delivery confirmation. Offers standard UPS and UPS Extra (certified) shipping options.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Artemide: Italian architectural and designer lighting manufacturer with deep museum and hospitality references. Comparable to Años Luz in target segments (museums, hospitality, high-end residential) and premium technical performance, but at significantly larger scale and global reach.
• Flos: Italian iconic designer lighting brand with a globally recognized portfolio of architectural and decorative luminaires. Comparable to Años Luz as a premium design-lighting retailer/specifier serving architects and design professionals, though at much larger global scale.
• Leds C4: Spanish lighting company with a much broader technical and architectural lighting portfolio (indoor, outdoor, urban, emergency). Comparable to Años Luz in Spanish-market presence and project-lighting capability, but at significantly larger scale and broader product breadth.

Direct peers

• Vibia: Spanish designer lighting manufacturer with a contemporary aesthetic and architectural/specifier focus. Highly comparable to Años Luz in target customer (architects, interior designers), product categories (indoor/outdoor designer luminaires), and Spanish-market premium positioning.
• Marset: Spanish designer lighting brand offering decorative and architectural luminaires. Comparable to Años Luz as a Spanish design-lighting specialist serving interior designers, hospitality, and residential projects with a similar avant-garde positioning.

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

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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