B.lux
B.lux is a Spanish designer lighting manufacturer (founded 1979, ~15 employees) producing decorative, architectural, and outdoor LED luminaires across 50+ collections, sold quote-based through international distributors and direct architect/designer partnerships targeting hospitality, retail, and commercial projects.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersBilbao, Spain
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What B.lux does
B.lux is a privately-held Spanish lighting design firm, founded in 1979 and headquartered in Gizaburuaga, Vizcaya, operating under the parent entity Grupo B.lux. The company develops decorative, architectural, and outdoor LED luminaires across 50+ named product collections, with engineering emphasis on high color rendering (CRI ≥90, frequently ≥93), low glare (UGR <16), and proprietary optical technologies including darklight optics, anti-glare rings, and modular extruded-aluminum platforms (notably the Anvil System). Product breadth spans suspension, floor, table, wall, ceiling, and system luminaires with indoor and outdoor variants carrying IP54/IP65 ratings and certifications (ENEC, cUL, EAC, ADA, PEFC).
The commercial model is B2B and project-driven: products are sold quote-based through an international network of authorized distributors, complemented by direct collaboration with architects and interior designers on specification work. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the website (bluxlighting.com) operates as a configurator-enabled specification and marketing tool with regional variants for USA/Canada and localized in five languages (Spanish, English, German, French, Italian). Revenue derives from hardware sales of lighting fixtures, with no e-commerce or transactional channel. Customer evidence indicates deployments across hospitality (Marriott, Westin, Seegarten, Bahía Príncipe), retail/showrooms (Cosentino City Bilbao, Jung), corporate office (Welink Madrid), healthcare (Lumea Toronto), museums (MO Museum), and public spaces (Constitution Square).
The company's central strategic asset is its roster of designer collaborations — long-running relationships with figures such as Miguel Ángel Ciganda (30+ years), David Abad (former creative director, since 1997), Werner Aisslinger, Josep Lluís Xuclà, Stone Designs, and Simon Schmitz — that produce signature collections and create switching-cost stickiness at the architectural specification stage. Headcount is approximately 15, the company is family/founder-controlled with no institutional investor or public-market signals, and operations are global in footprint though concentrated in Western Europe and North America.
B.lux firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- B.lux
- Legal name
- Grupo B.lux / B.lux
- Website
- https://bluxlighting.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- B.lux is a Spanish designer lighting manufacturer (founded 1979, ~15 employees) producing decorative, architectural, and outdoor LED luminaires across 50+ collections, sold quote-based through international distributors and direct architect/designer partnerships targeting hospitality, retail, and commercial projects.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
B.lux industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Designer Lighting Fixtures
- NAICS
- Residential Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335131), Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351)
- SIC
- Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Indoor Lighting Fixtures Retail (Ceiling, Wall, Pendant, Chandeliers) (CRAIAHAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Lamps Retail (Table, Floor, Desk) (CRAIAHAE), Outdoor & Landscape Lighting Retail (Path, Flood, Security, Deck) (CRAIAHAC)
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Where B.lux is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bilbao
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
B.lux business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Lighting Fixtures Sales: B.lux generates revenue through the sale of designer lighting fixtures and luminaires, including decorative, architectural, and outdoor lighting products. Products are sold through distributors and direct project partnerships.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B lighting solutions through distributor network |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
B.lux product offering
Product offeringCore offering
B.lux designs, manufactures, and sells decorative, architectural, and outdoor LED lighting fixtures across more than 50 product collections including table, floor, suspension, wall, and ceiling lamps plus modular lighting systems. The company sells through authorized distributors in regional markets (USA/Canada and International) and directly to architects and designers on project specifications, with quote-based pricing and no public e-commerce sales.
Product overview
B.lux is a lighting manufacturer offering decorative, architectural, and outdoor lighting solutions across multiple product collections. The product portfolio includes table lamps (Beira T, Tree Series T, Veroca), suspension lamps (Solid SH/SV, Roof S, Beaded S, R2 S, Tree Series S), floor lamps (Solid F, Beira variants, Beaded F, Bowee, Speers F, Misko F, R2 F, Berry F, C_Ball F, Slim Skin F, Blux System F, Frame, Zenthin, Tube, Zenete, Soft), wall lamps (Myn W, Beira W, Solid Outdoor W, Bowee W, Speers Arm W, Ring W), ceiling lamps (Roof C, Beaded C, R2 C, Blux System C, C_Ball C, Ring C), and modular lighting systems (Anvil System, Blokinline, Crosshatch System, Blux System, Sis System). Products feature LED technology with high CRI ratings (typically >=90), dimming capabilities (DALI, Push/DALI, Phase Cut, 0-10V), gesture controls (Solid collection), and various finishes including natural woods, metals, and specialty materials. The outdoor line includes IP-rated luminaires for garden, facade, and architectural exterior applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
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Products and services
- Solid (SH, SV, Outdoor W, Outdoor SH) Suspension, vertical, and outdoor wall luminaires combining industrial-inspired robustness with darklight optics, gesture-control operation, CRI>93, UGR<16, and 360° rotation. Available in matte black, brass, white, and aluminium finishes for indoor; black, corten, and desert grey for outdoor.
- Anvil System Modular aluminum extrusion lighting system supporting recessed, surface-mounted, or suspension installations with continuous LED modules, spot modules, anti-glare rings, and various accessories. Available in matte white, matte black, bronze, natural oak, and natural walnut finishes for architects and designers specifying flexible linear lighting.
- Myn (W, Outdoor) Minimalist wall lamp collection designed by Simon Schmitz in two sizes with Reflector and Glass light expression modes, plus an outdoor variant for exterior applications. ADA-compliant Myn W 45 Glass variant available.
- Roof (S suspension) Direct-light aluminum suspension lamp with glass available in satin silver anodized, textured white, or matte black finishes, featuring combinable reflective housings in natural oak or walnut wood. cUL certified for North American markets.
- Beira (T, W, S DK) Glass table, wall, and suspension lamp collection by Josep Lluís Xuclà playing with transparency and delicacy to create warm, enveloping light with soft glass diffusion preventing glare. Available in black, white, and brass finishes.
- Beaded (C, S, F, T) Aluminium and blown glass pendant, ceiling, floor, and table lamp family with double diffuser for direct and indirect light, available in opal white or smoke grey with freely adjustable installation heights.
- Tree Series (S, T) Organic-look suspension and table lamp collection with aluminium shade offering direct and reflected light in monochromatic and two-toned matte finishes with gold interior options.
- Blokinline Architectural lighting system designed for continuous light installation in commercial and architectural applications, suitable for showrooms and hospitality venues.
- Crosshatch (Collection and System) Lighting collection with distinctive crosshatch design pattern available in ceiling, wall, and system configurations for architectural installations.
- Bowee Adjustable luminaire collection designed by Werner Aisslinger with half-sphere shades in matte turquoise, matte beige, and matte black finishes for hospitality, residential, and commercial applications.
- C_Ball Decorative lamp collection featuring opal glass sphere with metal components in satin brass or matte black finishes.
- Veroca Ceiling lamp featuring non-flammable, machine-washable textile diffuser available in four sizes with fluorescent or LED options, designed by Miguel Ángel Ciganda. ENEC certified.
- Overlay Blown glass luminaire designed by e27 / Tim Brauns with detachable conical reflectors for customizable lighting effects in cognac and grey glass finishes with various reflector color combinations.
- Ring 25cm ring-based lamp collection designed by ILMIODESIGN with 18cm glass diffuser providing high light diffusion and visual comfort. Available in table, floor, wall, and suspension versions.
- Misko Japanese-inspired luminaire collection designed by Stone Designs with disc housing the light source in walnut or matte black finish supporting a textured blown-glass diffuser.
- Soft (Outdoor Collection) Outdoor lamp family including bollard and wall fixtures emitting 360° perimeter light with absence of glare and controlled light distribution for landscape and architectural exterior applications.
- Speers (F floor, Arm W wall) Collection featuring articulated arms and adjustable heads with high-luminance LED light sources, available in floor, wall, suspension, and outdoor variants.
- Blux System Articulated lighting collection designed in late 70s English school style with friction swivel joints. Available in floor, wall, table, and ceiling configurations.
- R2 (S suspension, C ceiling) Ring-shaped aluminium suspension and ceiling luminaire collection using LED floodlight modules for uniform lighting, available in matte white, bronze, black, brass, natural oak, and walnut finishes.
- BIMU Luminaire collection featuring vertical orientation designs for architectural and decorative applications.
- Zenthin (Outdoor Floor Lamp) Outdoor LED floor lamp in corten aluminum clad with ipe wooden panels designed by Martínez y Soler Arquitectos, featuring fully embedded LED light source for anti-glare lighting.
- Zen (Bollard, Wall Washer WR) Indirect-light beacon lamp collection for outdoor use including bollard (IP55) and wall washer versions in corten steel with wooden reflector or stainless steel with black Markina marble reflector.
- Tube (Outdoor Luminaire) Outdoor luminaire with rotating LED light head in four heights, available in olive, corten, white, or black finishes with optional ground spike for garden installation. IP54 rated.
- Zenete (Outdoor Lamp) Outdoor LED lamp in galvanized steel painted in textured metallic matte grey, clad in ipe wooden panels. Available in two sizes (300cm and 400cm tall). PEFC certified.
- Topa (Outdoor Lamp) Monolithic outdoor lamp designed by GC Studio with asymmetric stainless steel reflector providing glare-free light. Available in galvanized or corten-effect finish in multiple sizes.
- Sis (Outdoor Collection) Outdoor lighting collection including spot and system configurations for landscape and architectural exterior applications.
- Slim Skin Floor light manufactured in glass, opal polycarbonate, and metal mesh designed by AIA Salazar-Navarro with moiré effect metal mesh overlay for visual comfort in brass or black finish.
Quantifiable outcome
- High visual comfort with UGR below 16 and CRI above 93
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Companies that use B.lux
Customer profileNamed customers13 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
B.lux technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
B.lux partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- CosentinocoreCosentino City Bilbao showroom project features B.lux lighting collections (Blokinline, Kupetz, Roof, C_Ball, Aspen, Misko Camp, Kup Camp) in their 300+ m² design inspiration center in Bilbao.
- Reflect ArchitecturecoreLumea Offices project in Toronto's The Well designed by Reflect Architecture features B.lux Roof S130 luminaires with natural oak wood finish for a clinic environment.
- Estudi{H}accoreLadon Grill Restaurant at Bahía Príncipe Fantasía Hotel designed by estudi{H}ac featuring C_Ball and R2 luminaires inspired by Greek mythology.
- Isidoro GarcíaminorMahalo Restaurant project designed by Isidoro García featuring B.lux lighting solutions.
- David Abad (David Abad Design)coreDavid Abad served as B.lux creative director until 2015 and has collaborated with the company since 1997, contributing both previous and new lighting designs. He leads his own studio for design and production of lighting fixtures and special lighting projects.
- Simon SchmitzcoreGerman designer (born 1990) whose work explores light as a dynamic and sculptural medium. Trained in product design between Hamburg and Gothenburg, he founded his studio to investigate the relationship between movement, mechanics and perception. Designer of the Myn collection.
- Josep Lluís XuclàcoreBarcelona-based designer (born 1956) with his own design studio developing interior design and lighting projects, as well as furniture and lamp product designs. Designer of Junko, Magent, and Noray outdoor light bollards for B.lux, as well as the Beira collection.
- Werner AisslingercoreBerlin-based designer (born 1964) known for pioneering new materials in product design, such as polyurethane foam. Known for innovation based on form and new materials. Studio Aisslinger designed the Seegarten Hotel wellness facility transformation. Designer of Bowee collection.
- Miguel Ángel CigandacoreOne of the leading designers collaborating with B.lux with over 30 years of collaboration. Demonstrates extensive experience in interior architecture and patient friendship resulting in practical, innovative, and ingenious products such as the Veroca collection.
- Martínez y Soler ArquitectoscoreArchitects Rafael Soler Márquez and Francisco Martínez Manso established the firm in 1987. They undertake architectural projects and construction management for official organizations and private developers, with extensive teaching experience. Designers of Zenthin outdoor lamp collection.
- ILMIODESIGNminorItalian creative bin founded in 2009 by co-founders Andrea Spada and Michele Corbani, both graduates of the Polytechnic University of Milan. Known for distinctive Italian flair and bespoke solutions. Designers of Ring collection.
- e27 / Tim BraunscoreMultidisciplinary agency in Berlin with Tim Brauns, renowned for intelligent and sustainable solutions in design. High functionality of objects combined with unique technical solutions leads to timeless everyday elements. Designer of Overlay collection with customizable lighting effects.
- Stone DesignscoreMultidisciplinary studio formed by Cutu Matazuelos (born 1973) and Eva Prego (born 1974) since 1995. Known for naturalness and simplicity in design. Based on initial exhibitions and stands experience. Designers of Misko collection.
- Jon SantacolomaminorBilbao-based designer (born 1973) who founded Ideilan Design studio in 2000, collaborating with top-tier companies. Part of the generation of Basque designers who emerged during Bilbao's architectural transformation.
- Gemma BernalminorDesigner who worked alongside industrial designer Ramón Isern from 1968, then partnered with David Ramos and Jordi Bassols in 1998. Established independent studio in 2004. Collaborated with B.lux on Basquet lamps and Nina & Nino collection.
- Mario RuizminorIndustrial designer graduated from Elisava School in Barcelona. Known for diverse projects including technology, office furniture, and notably lighting design. Designer of Frame outdoor lamp collection.
- GC StudiocoreArchitecture firm established in 1997 in Loiu, Bizkaia, with focus on design, accessibility, and sustainability. Designed Topa collection for B.lux, which has been installed in multiple public spaces including Waterloo Station.
- AIA Salazar-NavarrominorMultidisciplinary team based in Barcelona working in industrial design, architecture, and engineering since the early 1990s. Sustainability, state-of-the-art technology, and efficiency are pillars of their work. Designers of Slim Skin collection.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
B.lux competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Artemide: Italian lighting manufacturer with broad architectural and decorative portfolio, strong global distribution, and known for designer collaborations (e.g., Tizio, Tolomeo). A much larger incumbent competing in the same hospitality, commercial, and residential specification channels.
- Flos: Italian premium designer lighting brand and global incumbent offering decorative and architectural lighting. Iconic designer collaborations (Castiglioni, Starck) and substantially larger scale. Competes with B.lux for premium architectural and residential specification wins.
- Zumtobel: Austrian lighting group with a portfolio spanning architectural and decorative lighting. Much larger scale than B.lux, with deep specification relationships in commercial projects where it competes for some of the same end customers.
- Louis Poulsen: Danish lighting manufacturer known for designer collaborations (Poul Henningsen, Arne Jacobsen) and architectural-grade products. Larger scale than B.lux and competes in similar hospitality and commercial architectural specification segments.
Direct peers
- Santa & Cole: Spanish designer lighting and furniture company with similar heritage, designer collaboration model, and focus on craftsmanship. Competes directly with B.lux in premium Spanish and European design-driven projects.
- Vibia: Spanish designer lighting manufacturer offering decorative, architectural, and outdoor lighting with strong architect/specifier positioning. Headquartered in Barcelona with similar product breadth and target customer segments as B.lux.
- Axolight: Italian designer lighting manufacturer with a portfolio of decorative and architectural fixtures. Similar tier of designer collaborations and competitive positioning in the European designer lighting market.
- Marset: Spanish designer lighting company with comparable focus on decorative fixtures and designer collaborations (e.g., Joan Gaspar, Xavier Mañosa). Operates in similar hospitality, retail, and residential segments with overlapping product categories.
- Tom Dixon: British designer lighting and furniture brand with strong designer-attributed collections and global presence in hospitality and residential. Comparable business model and target customers to B.lux.
- Foscarini: Italian designer lighting brand specializing in decorative fixtures with strong designer collaboration program (Patricia Urquiola, Marc Sadler). Overlaps with B.lux in residential and hospitality decorative lighting specifications.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance15 records
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Frequently asked questions about B.lux
What does B.lux do?
B.lux designs, manufactures, and sells decorative, architectural, and outdoor LED lighting fixtures across more than 50 product collections including table, floor, suspension, wall, and ceiling lamps plus modular lighting systems. The company sells through authorized distributors in regional markets (USA/Canada and International) and directly to architects and designers on project specifications, with quote-based pricing and no public e-commerce sales.
Is B.lux a public or private company?
B.lux is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was B.lux founded?
B.lux was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is B.lux based?
B.lux is headquartered in Bilbao, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does B.lux make money?
One revenue line is on record: lighting Fixtures Sales.
Who are B.lux's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Artemide, Flos, Zumtobel and Louis Poulsen. Direct peers are Santa & Cole, Vibia, Axolight, Marset, Tom Dixon and Foscarini.
Does B.lux have an API?
No public API is recorded for B.lux.
What industry is B.lux in?
B.lux's product category is Designer Lighting Fixtures. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAIAHAA, Indoor Lighting Fixtures Retail (Ceiling, Wall, Pendant, Chandeliers), with a secondary code of CRAIAHAE, Lamps Retail (Table, Floor, Desk). Its NAICS code is 335131 and its SIC code is 3640.