Park City Lights
Park City Lights (d/b/a City Lights SF) is a San Francisco luxury lighting retailer founded in 1979, operating a showroom and Shopify e-commerce store carrying 45+ premium designer brands, serving homeowners and trade professionals such as interior designers and architects.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1979
- HeadquartersSan Francisco, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Park City Lights does
City Lights SF (referenced in this engagement as Park City Lights) is a privately held, family-style luxury lighting retailer founded in 1979 and headquartered at 707 Bayshore Blvd in San Francisco. The company operates a dual-channel model: a physical showroom that allows customers to evaluate fixtures in person, paired with a Shopify-based e-commerce storefront (citylightssf.com) that ships nationwide. Its catalog spans pendant lights, chandeliers, flush and semi-flush mounts, wall sconces, bathroom and vanity lighting, floor and table lamps, outdoor and landscape lighting, ceiling fans (including smart fans), track/monorail/cable systems, recessed and undercabinet lighting, light bulbs, and electrical accessories (dimmers, switches, remotes).
The assortment is anchored by 45+ premium international designer brands, including Visual Comfort, Hudson Valley Lighting, Moooi, Tom Dixon, Louis Poulsen, Vibia, Sonneman, Faro Barcelona, and Hammerton Studio. The firm serves two primary customer segments: individual homeowners undertaking residential projects (new builds, remodels, updates) and trade professionals (interior designers, architects, contractors) who specify lighting for client work via a dedicated Trade Professional Program. Pricing spans entry-level flush mounts starting around $50–$60 up to luxury chandeliers above $5,000.
Revenue mechanics are straightforward one-time retail sales at unit-based pricing, supplemented by trade pricing for design professionals. The company offers free shipping on orders over $75, price matching, free returns/exchanges, and package protection. Differentiators include curated assortment, expert consultation from certified lighting specialists (100+ years of combined experience), in-person showroom evaluation, and an active multi-channel marketing presence (Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok, email, showroom events such as LUXE Interiors + Design panels and CEU sessions). A new, larger showroom opened in 2026, signaling reinvestment in the physical retail footprint.
Park City Lights firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Park City Lights
- Legal name
- City Lights SF
- Website
- https://citylightssf.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1979
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Park City Lights (d/b/a City Lights SF) is a San Francisco luxury lighting retailer founded in 1979, operating a showroom and Shopify e-commerce store carrying 45+ premium designer brands, serving homeowners and trade professionals such as interior designers and architects.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Park City Lights industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Lighting Retail
- SIC
- Retail-Furniture Stores (5712)
- 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), Outdoor Lighting & Landscape Lighting Retail (CRAIAIAJ)
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Where Park City Lights is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- San Francisco
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Park City Lights business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Retail Lighting Sales: Direct sales of lighting fixtures and related products through e-commerce website and physical showroom. Revenue generated from one-time product purchases across multiple categories including chandeliers, pendant lights, wall sconces, floor/table lamps, outdoor lighting, ceiling fans, and accessories.
- Trade/Professional Sales: Sales to trade professionals including interior designers, architects, and contractors through dedicated trade program.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Various price points across product categories |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
Park City Lights product offering
Product offeringCore offering
City Lights SF operates a San Francisco lighting showroom and online retailer selling residential and commercial lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, and electrical accessories curated from more than 45 premium brands. The business combines a physical showroom with a nationwide e-commerce site and a dedicated trade professional program offering project-based pricing and support for designers, architects, builders, and developers.
Product overview
City Lights SF is a luxury lighting showroom and online retail store based in San Francisco. The company offers an extensive portfolio of lighting products across multiple categories including ceiling lights (pendants, chandeliers, flush mounts), wall lights (sconces, vanity lights, picture lights), floor and table lamps, outdoor lighting, ceiling fans, and track/rail lighting systems. They also provide related accessories such as light bulbs, dimmers, switches, and smart lighting controllers. The product lineup features a curated selection from international designer brands including Visual Comfort & Co, Hudson Valley Lighting, Moooi, Tom Dixon, Le Klint, Vibia, Faro Barcelona, and many others. The company operates both an e-commerce website and a physical showroom in San Francisco, offering trade programs for design professionals.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Pendant Lights Curated collection of pendant lighting products for residential and commercial applications, available across multiple brands and price points.
- Chandeliers Decorative chandelier fixtures offered through the showroom and online store for residential and commercial customers.
- Ceiling Lights Flush-mount and ceiling-mounted lighting fixtures for general illumination needs.
- Wall Lights Wall-mounted sconces and wall light fixtures for interior accent and task lighting.
- Bathroom Lighting Vanity and bath-rated lighting fixtures appropriate for damp/wet bathroom environments.
- Floor Lamps Freestanding floor lamps from curated premium brands for ambient and task lighting.
- Table Lamps Portable table lamps for accent, bedside, and desktop lighting needs.
- Outdoor Lighting Exterior-rated lighting fixtures for building exteriors, entryways, and outdoor spaces.
- Landscape Lighting Low-voltage and landscape-grade lighting products for garden, pathway, and architectural landscape use.
- Ceiling Fans Ceiling-mounted fans offered alongside the lighting assortment for residential and commercial spaces.
- Track & Rail Lighting Track and rail-mounted adjustable lighting systems for directional and accent illumination.
- Recessed Lighting Recessed downlights and housings for architectural ceiling lighting applications.
- Undercabinet Lighting Linear under-cabinet lighting fixtures for kitchen and workspace task illumination.
- Light Bulbs Replacement LED and specialty light bulbs compatible with the curated fixture brands.
- Switches, Dimmers + Outlets Electrical controls and accessories including wall switches, dimmers, and outlets paired with fixture purchases.
- Trade Professional Program Dedicated B2B program for interior designers, architects, builders, contractors, and developers offering project pricing, dedicated support, and trade-only terms.
- Virtual Appointments Remote consultation appointments with lighting specialists for customers outside the San Francisco area.
Quantifiable outcome
- 4.85/5 star rating based on 1752+ customer reviews
Companies that use Park City Lights
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Park City Lights technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Park City Lights partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
57 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Visual Comfort & Co (includes Visual Comfort Signature, Visual Comfort Studio, Visual Comfort Modern)coreMajor brand partner offering comprehensive lighting collections including signature lines by renowned designers. City Lights SF carries multiple Visual Comfort sub-brands.
- Hudson Valley Lighting GroupcorePremium lighting manufacturer. City Lights SF hosted LUXE Interiors + Design panel discussion featuring Hudson Valley Lighting Group's Director of Product Strategy Sarah Speck and designer Noz Nozawa.
- MoooicoreDutch luxury lighting brand known for dramatic, artistic designs. Products include the Flock of Light LED Chandelier.
- Tom DixoncoreBritish designer brand known for iconic lighting designs including the Soft Pendant Light inspired by planetary terrain.
- Louis PoulsencoreDanish lighting manufacturer known for Scandinavian design. Iconic designs include the PH series.
- Sonneman LightingcoreContemporary lighting brand known for modern, architectural designs including the Arctic Rings LED pendant series.
- Faro BarcelonacoreBarcelona-based lighting brand founded in 1946, distributed in over 110 countries. Known for blending clean architectural lines with technical precision, offering LED pendants, wall sconces, ceiling fans, and outdoor lighting.
- VibiacoreSpanish lighting brand known for innovative designs including the Plusminus LED Pendant with conductive belt system and Circus Solo LED Volumetric Linear Pendant.
- MuutocoreDanish design brand offering Scandinavian-inspired lighting including the Under The Bell Pendant and Beam LED Table Lamp.
- Hubbardton ForgecoreAmerican lighting manufacturer known for handcrafted designs including the Volterra Circular LED Chandelier featuring alabaster stone.
- Astro LightingminorBritish lighting brand available through City Lights SF.
- DALSminorLighting brand partner available at City Lights SF.
- Jamie YoungminorLighting brand featuring artisan-crafted designs including the Trunk Table Lamp.
- Justice Design GroupcoreKnown for the Radiance Flare Pendant and other sculptural lighting designs.
- Roll and HillminorAmerican lighting brand available at City Lights SF.
- StickbulbminorSustainable lighting brand available at City Lights SF.
- TerzaniminorItalian luxury lighting brand available at City Lights SF.
- UMAGEminorDanish lighting brand known for functional and aesthetic designs.
- Currey and CompanycoreLighting manufacturer known for statement pieces including Grand Lotus Chandelier, Sommelier Chandelier, and various outdoor lighting options.
- Alora Lighting (including Alora Mood)coreModern lighting brand offering products including Willow Linear Pendant Light, Revolve Chandelier, and Ember Chandelier.
- Kuzco LightingcoreContemporary lighting brand featuring products like Vega Minor LED Linear Pendant and Tachi LED Chandelier.
- HinkleycoreLighting manufacturer known for Luca Chandelier and various outdoor lighting options.
- LarkminorLighting brand available at City Lights SF featuring Millie Chandelier and Austen Chandelier.
- Regina AndrewcoreDesign-driven lighting brand known for Molten Chandelier, Echo Chandelier, and various statement pieces.
- MitzicoreContemporary lighting brand featuring Sutter Chandelier, Paige Chandelier, and various wall sconces.
- Troy LightingcoreLighting manufacturer known for Sacramento Chandelier, Florian Chandelier, and Cyrus Chandelier.
- ArteriorscoreLighting brand available at City Lights SF featuring Analise Two Tier Chandelier and Bilal Chandelier.
- CrystoramacoreLighting manufacturer known for crystal and decorative chandeliers including Sadie Chandelier and Capri Chandelier.
- PalecekcoreLighting and decor brand known for natural materials including Seychelles Chandelier and Cicero Chandelier.
- Generation LightingcoreComprehensive lighting brand available at City Lights SF featuring Nube Chandelier and Monroe Chandelier.
- Maxim LightingcoreLighting manufacturer known for wide range of products including Paloma Chandelier, Divine Chandelier, and various linear pendants.
- Savoy HousecoreLighting brand featuring Darien Chandelier and Nottaway Linear Chandelier.
- Minka LaverycoreLighting manufacturer known for Savannah Row Chandelier, Velena Chandelier, and Middletown Chandelier.
- Z-LiteminorAffordable lighting brand available at City Lights SF featuring Katerina Chandelier and Emily Chandelier.
- Jonathan AdlerminorDesigner brand featuring Meurice Chandelier.
- EurofaseminorLighting brand featuring Cadoux LED Chandelier and Bloomfield Oval LED Chandelier.
- ET2 LightingcoreModern lighting manufacturer featuring Manta LED Linear Pendant and various picture lights.
- Modern Forms (by WAC Lighting)coreModern LED lighting brand featuring Drift Linear LED Pendant and various picture lights.
- Le KlintminorDanish lighting brand known for hand-folded designs including Swirl 3 Pendant.
- David TrubridgeminorSustainable lighting brand known for Kina Pendant Light crafted from sustainable bamboo.
- PholcminorSwedish lighting brand known for Mobil Pendant Light inspired by Brooklyn Bridge architecture.
- NomonminorSpanish design brand known for Ombra Wall Clock designed by Andrés Martínez.
- RBW (Real Beautiful Wake)minorLighting brand known for Dimple LED Wall Light in collaboration with Ace Atelier.
- Hammerton StudiocoreAmerican lighting manufacturer known for Two-Tier Gem Ring LED Chandelier and Gem Mandrel Linear LED Chandelier, made in USA.
- CernominorAmerican lighting manufacturer known for Una LED Linear Pendant made in USA.
- Koncept LightingminorModern lighting brand known for Ramen Mini LED Wall Light and Z-Bar Linear LED Pendant.
- George KovacsminorLighting brand available at City Lights SF featuring Discovery LED Pendant Light.
- dweLEDminorLED lighting brand featuring Reed LED Picture Light and Kent LED Picture Light.
- WAC LightingcoreLighting manufacturer including WAC HOME brand. Products include Lune LED Picture Light.
- Tech LightingcoreLighting brand available at City Lights SF featuring Wythe LED Chandelier.
- MarsetminorSpanish lighting brand available at City Lights SF.
- Original BTCminorBritish lighting brand available at City Lights SF.
- Robert AbbeyminorAmerican lighting brand available at City Lights SF.
- ContardiminorItalian lighting brand available at City Lights SF.
- Abra LightingminorLighting brand available at City Lights SF.
- &TraditionminorDanish design brand known for Flowerpot VP Pendant Light bringing 1960s charm to modern interiors.
- NEMOminorItalian lighting brand known for Crown Major LED Pendant.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Park City Lights competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- West Elm: West Elm is a national modern home furnishings retailer (owned by Williams-Sonoma) offering pendants, chandeliers, floor/table lamps, and outdoor lighting as part of a broader home assortment — overlaps in modern/contemporary lighting but not lighting-specialized.
- Room & Board: Room & Board is a contemporary home furnishings retailer with showrooms across major U.S. cities, including a meaningful lighting assortment — competes for design-conscious urban homeowners but with a much broader furniture focus than City Lights SF's lighting-centric offering.
- CB2: CB2 is Crate & Barrel's modern, design-forward home brand offering pendants, chandeliers, and lamps as part of a broader contemporary home assortment — overlaps on modern lighting for urban professionals but with mass-market positioning rather than luxury-designer specialization.
- Restoration Hardware (RH): RH is a large luxury home furnishings retailer with galleries and a substantial lighting assortment spanning indoor, outdoor, and chandeliers — competes for the same affluent homeowner but at much larger scale across all home categories, not specializing in lighting.
Direct peers
- Lumens: Lumens is a leading online retailer of modern lighting, fans, and home furnishings, carrying a comparable assortment of premium designer brands (Visual Comfort, Moooi, Tom Dixon, etc.) and serving a similar designer/affluent-homeowner customer base — most direct multi-brand online competitor to City Lights SF.
- Rejuvenation: Rejuvenation is a lighting-first home retailer with showrooms and a strong online presence, offering classic and modern fixtures with its own product line — competes for the same designer/affluent homeowner segment and emphasizes craftsmanship and curated design, similar to City Lights SF's positioning.
- Lightology: Lightology is an online modern-lighting retailer offering contemporary and architectural fixtures from European and American designers with strong trade-designer support — directly comparable assortment, target customer, and channel mix to City Lights SF.
- YLighting: YLighting is an online specialty lighting retailer that historically competed head-to-head with City Lights SF in designer/contemporary fixtures and now operates under the Lumens platform — same target customer, same product categories, same brand portfolio overlap.
- Lighting One: Lighting One is a North American cooperative network of independent lighting showrooms serving homeowners, builders, and designers — same showroom-driven, multi-brand retail model and trade/designer customer base as City Lights SF.
- Schoolhouse: Schoolhouse is a design-driven lighting and home brand sold direct-to-consumer, emphasizing restored mid-century and American-made fixtures — comparable curated lighting positioning, design-conscious customer base, and omnichannel (online + showroom) model.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks2 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Frequently asked questions about Park City Lights
What does Park City Lights do?
City Lights SF operates a San Francisco lighting showroom and online retailer selling residential and commercial lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, and electrical accessories curated from more than 45 premium brands. The business combines a physical showroom with a nationwide e-commerce site and a dedicated trade professional program offering project-based pricing and support for designers, architects, builders, and developers.
Is Park City Lights a public or private company?
Park City Lights is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Park City Lights founded?
Park City Lights was founded in 1979. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Park City Lights based?
Park City Lights is headquartered in San Francisco, United States, in the North America region.
How does Park City Lights make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Retail Lighting Sales are the primary driver. The others are trade/Professional Sales.
Who are Park City Lights's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are West Elm, Room & Board, CB2 and Restoration Hardware (RH). Direct peers are Lumens, Rejuvenation, Lightology, YLighting, Lighting One and Schoolhouse.
Does Park City Lights have an API?
No public API is recorded for Park City Lights.
What industry is Park City Lights in?
Park City Lights's product category is Lighting Retail. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAIAHAA, Indoor Lighting Fixtures Retail (Ceiling, Wall, Pendant, Chandeliers), with a secondary code of CRAIAHAC, Outdoor & Landscape Lighting Retail (Path, Flood, Security, Deck). Its SIC code is 5712.