British manufacturer and distributor of decorative luminaires for indoor and outdoor applications since 1969
Elstead Lighting Ltd
Alton (UK, headquarters) · Modlniczka/Kraków (PL) · Oissel (FR) · Arnsberg (DE) · Dubai (AE) · Bedford (UK)New on Amplifa
About Elstead Lighting
Elstead Lighting is a British company based in Alton, Hampshire, that has been manufacturing and distributing decorative luminaires since 1969. The range comprises interior lighting (chandeliers, pendant lights, wall lights), outdoor lighting, bathroom lighting and ceiling fans for residential spaces, hospitality projects and architectural applications. At the Alton headquarters, a small manufacturing operation in the traditional English style is run: wrought iron and painted metal luminaires are produced using classic welding and hand patination, complemented by modern CNC machining and an in-house shade-making studio for custom shades. A dedicated factory (Elstead Asia) specialises in plated and solid brass luminaires; in addition, the group draws on more than 50 Asian partner factories, also for white-label manufacturing and special finishes. Conversion of US products to 220–240V as well as distribution for partner brands such as Feiss, Hinkley, Kichler, Norlys and Quintiesse round off the value creation. Sales locations are located in the UK, Poland, France, Germany (Arnsberg), Ireland and Dubai; customers in more than 50 countries are served.
- Site
- GU34 2QJ Alton, Hampshire
- Processes
- Wrought iron and painted luminaire manufacturing (traditional welding and patination), CNC machining (modern manufacturing technology), Manufacture of plated brass luminaires (Elstead Asia Factory), Manufacture of custom lampshades (Shade Making Studio, Crimway), Quality control / inspection (online, final and batch inspection, ISO 9001:2015), Design and prototyping (drawings, prototypes, approvals), White-label manufacturing / special finishes via partner factories (more than 50 Asian factories), Manufacturing of decorative luminaires (wrought iron, painted metal, patination, CNC)
- Materials
- Wrought Iron, Painted Metal, Brass (plated and solid brass), Mouth-Blown Glass, Terracotta (hand thrown), Rattan, Porcelain (crackle glazed), Terracotta (hand-thrown)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015
- Founded
- 1969
- Employees
- >120 (Elstead
- Industries
- Residential lighting, Hotel and catering (hospitality), Architectural/designer lighting, Outdoor lighting, Ceiling fans
- 01
Design and prototyping
- 02
Material selection and approvals
- 03
Metalworking (forging, welding, CNC)
- 04
Patination and painting
- 05
Shade Making Studio / lampshades
- 06
Quality control (online, final and batch inspection)
- 07
Distribution and sales
Materials and Processes
Wrought Iron
Core material of traditional English luminaire manufacturing with craft welding and patination.
Painted Metal
Basis of many interior and outdoor luminaires of the classic and contemporary collections.
Brass (plated and solid brass)
Processed in the company's own Elstead Asia factory for refined, plated and solid brass luminaires.
Mouth-Blown Glass
Craft-made glass for individual, handcrafted luminaires.
Terracotta (hand-thrown)
Hand-thrown ceramics for shades and decorative elements.
Rattan
Hand-woven natural materials for customised lampshades.
Porcelain (crackle glaze)
Glazed porcelain for decorative shades and lighting accents.
Locations
Alton (Hampshire)
GBHeadquarters, manufacturing (UK), showroom approx. 950 m²
- Materials
- Wrought iron, painted metal, brass
- CNC machines
- traditional welding technology
- Shade Making Studio
Modlniczka (Kraków)
PLEuropean Distribution Center, showroom >800 m²
Oissel
FRSales
Arnsberg
DESales, trade showroom (>300 indoor/outdoor luminaires)
Dubai
AESales Middle East (Elstead Lighting/The Ceiling Fan Company L.L.C.)
Bedford
GBLui's Collection – bases and shades for portable luminaires
Luminaires
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrought iron and painted luminaire manufacturing (traditional welding and patination)Joining | – | – | – | – | Wrought iron, Metal (painted) |
| CNC machining (modern manufacturing technology)Machining | – | – | – | – | Metal |
| Manufacture of plated brass luminaires (Elstead Asia Factory)Surface | – | – | – | – | Brass, Solid brass |
| Manufacture of custom lampshades (Shade Making Studio, Crimway)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Fabrics, Natural materials |
| Quality control / inspection (online, final and batch inspection, ISO 9001:2015)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Design and prototyping (drawings, prototypes, approvals)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| White-label manufacturing / special finishes via partner factories (more than 50 Asian factories)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC machines | – | – | – | – | Alton, Hampshire, UK |
Additional services
Quality
A dedicated team of more than 25 employees for product management, quality control and final inspection carries out online, final and batch inspections. The UK and Poland sites are ISO 9001:2015 certified (audited annually).
| Evidence | UK (Alton) | Poland (Modlniczka) |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 |
History
- 1969
Founded as a British manufacturer of decorative luminaires
- 2009
Acquisition of Lui's Collection (Bedford, bases and shades for portable luminaires)
- 2012
Partnerships with four US brands: Feiss, Hinkley, Quoizel, Flambeau (conversion to 220–240V)
- 2013
Expansion of the Alton headquarters with an approx. 9000 sq ft showroom
- 2015
Approached by Kichler (USA)
- 2018
Acquisition of the shade manufacturer Crimway for bespoke shades
- 2019
Acquisition of The Ceiling Fan Company, Dubai (Middle East distributor for Hunter Fans)
- 2022
Brand launch Quintiesse (premium brand of the Elstead Lighting Group)
- 2022
Expansion of the ceiling fan portfolio with Kichler Ceiling Fans
- 2024
Autumn: launch of the brands Eurofase (Canada) and Accord (Brazil)
- 2025
Spring: introduction of the Canadian brand ALORA MOOD; opening of the Arnsberg trade showroom; new Elstead Lighting Group showroom in Poland