MURANO IMPORTS™ Lighting in Design Inc.

What MURANO IMPORTS™ Lighting in Design Inc. does

Lighting In Design Inc., operating as MURANO IMPORTS™, is a US-incorporated specialty lighting company founded in 2001 and headquartered in Edgewater, New Jersey. The company designs, sources, imports, and distributes handcrafted authentic Murano glass chandeliers and related custom decorative lighting fixtures manufactured by artisan glassmakers on the island of Murano near Venice, Italy. Its core technology stack rests on traditional Venetian glassmaking techniques — hand-blowing, sommerso, millefiori, filigrana, and incalmo — paired with the Vetro Artistico® Murano certification (a Veneto Region trademark) that verifies authenticity through tamper-proof stickers and anti-counterfeit UV ink. The company also offers UL-listed fixtures and custom UL 924-compliant emergency-lighting integrations for commercial projects.

The business operates a hybrid B2B/B2C model: a direct e-commerce storefront (muranoimports.com) and quote-based bespoke sales to interior designers, architects, general contractors, and luxury homeowners. Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time hardware sales of custom-made chandeliers (priced $5,000–$100,000+), in-stock pieces (faster 2-week delivery), and a smaller commercial revenue stream from UL 924 emergency-lighting solutions for hospitality, cultural, and institutional projects. Distribution is global from Venice with 5–10 day door-to-door shipping, supported by a US sales office that handles consultation, quoting, and project coordination. The company's 11–50-person organization relies on deep relationships between named sales staff and design professionals, supplemented by a loyalty program, newsletter marketing, and an educational content blog.

No venture capital, private equity, or parent-company backing is disclosed. The firm appears independently and family/founder-owned, with continuous operation from 2001 through 2026. Operating geographies include North America (primary) and Europe (manufacturing origin), with global shipping capability but no explicit claims of global service infrastructure. Technology infrastructure is conventional WooCommerce/WordPress e-commerce with no public API, SDK, or AI/ML capabilities.

Name

MURANO IMPORTS™ Lighting in Design Inc.

Legal name

Lighting In Design Inc.

Website

https://muranoimports.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MURANO IMPORTS™ (Lighting In Design Inc.) is a New Jersey-based specialty lighting company founded in 2001 that designs, imports, and distributes authentic handcrafted Murano glass chandeliers and custom decorative lighting to luxury residential, hospitality, interior design, and cultural institutional customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Decorative Lighting

NAICS

Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass (327215)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Decorative Glass Packaging (Custom Shapes, Embossed, Premium) (IMALAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pendant & Island Lighting Installation (HSAOAFAG)

Keywords

• Murano glass chandeliers
• Luxury decorative lighting
• Custom chandelier design
• Venetian crystal chandeliers
• Handcrafted Italian lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Edgewater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Murano Glass Chandeliers: One-time purchase of handcrafted Murano glass chandeliers made to order. Prices range from $5,000 to over $100,000 depending on size, complexity, and customization. Full-service from design consultation through shipping and delivery.
2. In-Stock Chandeliers: Pre-made Murano chandeliers available for quick delivery, typically shipping within two weeks. For customers needing faster turnaround than custom orders.
3. Commercial Emergency Lighting Solutions: Custom UL 924-compliant decorative lighting for commercial projects including hotels, restaurants, churches, and public spaces requiring emergency lighting integration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Murano Imports designs, sources, and distributes authentic handcrafted Murano glass chandeliers and custom lighting fixtures made by master artisans on the Venetian island of Murano, Italy. The offering includes custom made-to-order chandeliers, in-stock pieces, limited-edition sculptural designs, and commercial-grade decorative lighting with optional UL 924 emergency egress integration. Products are sold globally via the muranoimports.com e-commerce site and dedicated B2B project sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Murano Glass Chandeliers (Custom Made-to-Order) Handcrafted, made-to-order Murano glass chandeliers produced by master artisans on the island of Murano, Italy. Buyers customize size, color, glass type, metal finish, and number of lights. Lead time 8–12 weeks ex-factory; pricing from $5,000 to over $100,000. For residential and commercial buyers seeking one-of-a-kind Italian artisanal lighting.
• In-Stock Murano Chandeliers

Quantifiable outcome

• In-stock items ship within 2 weeks; Custom orders 6-12 weeks ex-factory
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Vetro Artistico® Murano (Promovetro Consortium)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994Official certification program for authentic Murano glass. Murano Imports is officially recognized by the Promovetro Consortium, the governing body that issues the Vetro Artistico® Murano trademark. This certification guarantees products are made on the island of Murano by authorized glassmakers using traditional methods.
• UL (Underwriters Laboratories)coreTechnology or IntegrationProduct safety certification for US and Canada market. Chandeliers carry UL listing confirming compliance with applicable safety standards. Custom UL 924 emergency lighting solutions available for commercial projects.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Flos: Italian premium designer lighting manufacturer with globally recognized designer collaborations. Comparable as a luxury/architectural lighting player strongly associated with Italian craftsmanship, though Flos is a broader portfolio of contemporary and architectural fixtures rather than Murano-specific chandeliers.
• Tom Dixon: British luxury designer lighting and home accessories brand with global flagship retail and B2B distribution. Comparable as a designer-led luxury lighting brand with custom and statement lighting offerings, though broader across categories than a Murano-only chandelier specialist.
• Visual Comfort & Co. Large designer lighting conglomerate offering thousands of SKUs across hundreds of designer brands. Comparable in designer/architect trade channel and luxury residential/hospitality positioning, but operates at much broader scale and product breadth as an incumbent rather than a Murano specialist.
• Baccarat: French luxury crystal maker producing chandeliers, lighting, and decorative objects. Comparable as a heritage luxury crystal/glass brand with statement chandeliers in the same premium price band, though its glass tradition is French crystal rather than Murano glass.

Direct peers

• Lumens: Online retailer specializing in modern designer lighting and home décor, including designer chandeliers. Comparable in e-commerce-led distribution of premium lighting to design-savvy consumers and trade professionals.
• Circa Lighting: Specialty retailer of designer lighting including premium chandeliers, with strong interior designer and architect sales channel. Comparable in trade-focused luxury lighting distribution and custom chandelier offerings.
• Barovier & Toso: Historic Murano glassmaker producing luxury chandeliers and decorative lighting directly on the island of Murano. Comparable to Murano Imports as a maker/seller of authentic, handcrafted Murano chandeliers, though Barovier & Toso is the manufacturer rather than an importer/distributor.
• Arteriors: Designer and wholesaler of premium lighting, furniture, and accessories targeting interior designers and luxury residential customers. Comparable in B2B trade-channel focus, premium pricing, and designer/architect customer base, with overlapping chandelier and decorative lighting assortments.
• Schonbek: Heritage maker of luxury crystal chandeliers, including the 'Schonbek Forever' and contemporary collections. Comparable as a premium chandelier brand serving high-end residential and hospitality projects with custom and decorative lighting offerings.

Others

• 1stDibs: Online luxury marketplace for furniture, lighting, and decorative arts including antique and vintage Murano chandeliers. Comparable as a luxury decorative lighting marketplace serving the same high-end interior designer and affluent consumer customer base, though it operates as a multi-seller platform rather than a single brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 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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