Steinhauer

What Steinhauer does

Steinhauer B.V. is a privately held Dutch lighting specialist headquartered in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, founded in 1932. The company designs, develops, and manufactures lighting fixtures under three principal brands — Steinhauer Lighting, Anne Lighting, and Mexlite — plus a Steinhauer Exclusive premium line, offering a catalog of approximately 1,477 articles across floor lamps, wall lamps, table lamps, ceiling lights, pendant lights, outdoor lighting, and spots. Products span price points from around €10 to €600 and incorporate LED, dim-to-warm, adjustable Kelvin, cable-lift height adjustment, and rechargeable battery technologies, with materials including metal, glass, wood, bamboo, rattan, linen, and velvet.

The company operates an exclusively B2B dealer-led go-to-market model and does not sell directly to end consumers. Its dealer network comprises 150+ sales points in the Netherlands, 250+ in Germany, and a claimed 500+ worldwide, supported by a dropship service that delivers directly from Steinhauer-owned inventory to end customers, eliminating dealer inventory risk. The website is available in Dutch, German, English, and French, with the French storefront representing active international expansion. Revenue consists of one-time hardware sales of lighting fixtures plus accessories and spare parts, with no subscription or recurring component. Recent product launches include the Soleil series (adjustable-Kelvin, dimmable, battery variants) and the Belluno series (cable-lift pendants, dim-to-warm floor and table lamps), reflecting ongoing collection renewal across style categories such as Modern, Industrial, Classic, Scandinavian, Design, and Retro.

Steinhauer serves three primary segments: project furnishers and interior designers purchasing for commercial and large-scale residential projects; lighting retailers stocking products for consumer resale; and end consumers serviced through the dealer network. The company is a private B.V. under Dutch law with no disclosed parent, institutional investors, or public shareholders, and reports a headcount of 11–50 employees. No revenue, funding rounds, acquisitions, regulatory actions, or disclosed leadership hires are present in the source material.

Name

Steinhauer

Legal name

Steinhauer B.V.

Website

https://steinhauer.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Steinhauer B.V. is a 93-year-old Dutch private lighting manufacturer (Apeldoorn) operating under Steinhauer, Mexlite, and Anne Lighting brands. It sells a 1,477-article catalog of LED and conventional fixtures (floor, wall, pendant, ceiling, table, outdoor) exclusively through a B2B dealer network of 150+ NL, 250+ DE, and 500+ worldwide points.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Lighting Fixtures

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), 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 industries

Outdoor & Landscape Lighting Retail (Path, Flood, Security, Deck) (CRAIAHAC), Lighting Parts, Shades & Accessories Retail (Harps, Finials, Glass, Mounting) (CRAIAHAI)

Keywords

• Residential lighting fixtures
• LED lamp design
• Pendant lighting products
• Floor lamp manufacturing
• Decorative lighting wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Apeldoorn

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lighting Fixture Sales: Steinhauer develops and manufactures lighting products under its own brand (Steinhauer Lighting, Anne Lighting, Mexlite) and sells them exclusively through a B2B dealer network. Products are delivered directly from company-owned inventory to end customers via dropship service. The model is one-time hardware sale (fixture purchase) with no recurring subscription component.
2. Accessories and Spare Parts: Steinhauer offers a range of accessories including light sources (bulbs), glass shades, lampshades, and spare parts for its lighting products, sold through the same dealer network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Steinhauer designs, manufactures, and distributes residential lighting fixtures under its own brands (Steinhauer Lighting, Anne Lighting, Mexlite, and Steinhauer Exclusive), spanning floor lamps, wall lamps, table lamps, ceiling lights, pendant lights, outdoor lighting, and spots across 16+ style categories. The company sells exclusively through a B2B dealer network of lighting retailers, interior designers, and project furnishers, with a dropship service delivering directly from company-owned inventory. Accessories and spare parts (light sources, glass, lampshades, replacement parts) are also offered as part of the dealer assortment.

Product overview

Steinhauer is a leading Dutch lighting specialist with over 93 years of experience, operating under three unique brands: Steinhauer Lighting, Anne Lighting, and Mexlite, plus a premium Steinhauer Exclusive line. The company develops and produces lighting under its own brand, offering a comprehensive portfolio of approximately 1,477 products across seven main categories: floor lamps (vloerlampen), wall lamps (wandlampen), table lamps (tafellampen), ceiling lights (plafondlampen), pendant lights (hanglampen), outdoor lighting (buitenlampen), and spots. Products range from compact reading lamps to large statement floor lamps, available in diverse styles including modern, industrial, classic, Scandinavian, and retro. The collection is continuously renewed based on trends and market needs, with recent launches including the Soleil series (adjustable light colors with moon-shaped reflector design) and the Belluno series (cable-lift pendant lamps with smoke glass options). Accessories include light sources, glass shades, lampshades, and spare parts. The company serves retailers, interior designers, and project furnishers through a dealer network across the Netherlands and Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Steinhauer Lighting: Primary brand of the company offering a wide range of floor lamps, wall lamps, ceiling lamps, pendant lights, table lamps and spotlights.
• Anne Lighting
• Mexlite

Products and services

• Vloerlampen (Floor Lamps) Floor lamps sold through the dealer network for residential and project use, including dimmable, LED, reading, uplighter, and arc-lamp models in styles from industrial to classic. The largest single category in the catalog at 498 articles.
• Wandlampen (Wall Lamps) Wall lamps for accent, mirror, and outdoor facade illumination, including plug-in models, switch-equipped variants, adjustable arm models, dimmable versions, and outdoor wall lights. 233 articles in the catalog.
• Tafellampen (Table Lamps) Table lamps for bedside tables, desks, and living spaces, including adjustable desk lamps such as the Study series.
• Plafondlampen (Ceiling Lights) Ceiling-mounted lighting fixtures ranging from subtle bedroom designs to statement pieces above dining tables or reception desks.
• Hanglampen (Pendant Lights) Hanging pendant lamps that serve as focal points in rooms, including models with cable-lift mechanisms such as the Bande and Belluno series.
• Buitenlampen (Outdoor Lighting) Outdoor lighting solutions including wall lamps, ground spots, and weather-resistant fixtures for facades, terraces, and entrances.
• Spots Directional spotlights offering targeted illumination, energy-efficient, in styles ranging from sleek modern to classic timeless designs.
• Accessoires (Accessories and Spare Parts) Replacement and supplementary parts for Steinhauer lighting fixtures, including light sources (lichtbronnen), glass shades (glas), lampshades (kappen), and spare parts (onderdelen). Sold through the dealer network.
• Soleil Series Functional floor, pendant, reading, and wall lamps with adjustable light colors, dimmability, and a flat reflector with moon-shaped cutout. Available in steel, black, and bronze. Includes a battery-powered reading lamp variant.
• Belluno Series Product series of 8-light bar pendant lamps with cable lift, 3-light floor lamps with smoke glass, table lamps, and single-light wall lamps. Brass variants include dim-to-warm functionality.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93 years of experience as a lighting specialist
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global lighting leader and former Philips division, offering residential, professional, and IoT lighting solutions. Comparable as the dominant European lighting incumbent against whom Steinhauer competes for dealer shelf space, though Signify operates at vastly larger scale across all price tiers.
• IKEA (lighting range): Global home furnishings retailer with proprietary and exclusive lighting assortment sold at value price points. Relevant as the dominant mass-market competitive force reshaping European lighting retail and putting pressure on independent dealers that stock Steinhauer.
• Flos: Italian premium designer lighting brand owned by Design Holding, serving residential and architectural project markets globally. Overlaps with Steinhauer in pendant, table, and floor lamps and project channel, but at premium/design-focused price tiers.

Direct peers

• Trio Leuchten: German decorative lighting manufacturer with broad indoor and outdoor assortment distributed across European retail channels. Highly comparable in product mix, dealer-led distribution, and German-market orientation, competing directly for the same shelf space and project furnishers.
• Nordlux: Danish decorative lighting manufacturer with strong Scandinavian design identity, multi-brand portfolio, and pan-European dealer distribution. Highly comparable to Steinhauer in target market (residential interior lighting), product categories (pendants, floor, wall, table lamps), and dealer-led GTM.
• Brilliant AG: German decorative lighting brand with broad assortment of pendants, ceiling, wall, and outdoor fixtures sold primarily through German and European retailers. Closely comparable in product mix, German market focus, and dealer-led distribution model.
• Lucide: Belgian lighting brand with broad residential assortment and Benelux-centric dealer distribution. Directly comparable in product categories, price tier, and dealer model, operating in the same Benelux core market as Steinhauer.
• Searchlight Electric: UK-based decorative lighting manufacturer supplying indoor and outdoor fixtures to European retailers. Comparable product range and dealer-driven GTM, though geographically oriented to UK rather than Benelux/DACH.
• Louis Poulsen: Danish premium designer lighting manufacturer known for iconic pendants and table lamps. Comparable in pendant, table, and floor lamp categories and European project/contractor channels, though positioned at the high end versus Steinhauer's broader price spectrum.
• EGLO Leuchten: Austrian lighting manufacturer with broad residential decorative assortment (indoor and outdoor) and global dealer distribution. Directly comparable in product breadth, B2B dealer model, and European mass-to-mid-market positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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