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    CTO Lighting in London

    Specify CTO Lighting chandeliers, pendants, wall, floor and table lights through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency, Westminster, SW1.

    CTO Lighting is a British decorative lighting company based in London, founded in 1998 by Chris and Clare Turner, whose lights are made in England in hand-finished brass, mouth-blown glass and stone such as alabaster and marble. Its range covers chandeliers, pendants, wall, floor, table and bathroom lights. At the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1, interior designers, architects and developers can specify CTO Lighting through Faura as part of a full lighting and interiors scheme, by appointment.

    Three CTO Lighting Yukimi alabaster lantern pendants hung at different heights over an oval dining table
    Yukimi alabaster lanterns hung at varying heights over a dining table. Image: CTO Lighting.

    CTO Lighting at a glance

    Founded
    1998, by Chris Turner (CEO) and Clare Turner (Creative Director)
    Made in
    England, with British design and manufacturing
    Address
    9 Cloudesley Road, London N1
    Products
    Ceiling, wall, floor, table and bathroom lights, plus Quickship ready-to-ship designs
    Materials
    Hand-finished brass, mouth-blown and kiln-formed glass, alabaster, Calacatta and Black Marquina marble
    Sustainability
    Certified carbon neutral company; accredited Real Living Wage employer
    Through Faura
    Specification and ordering through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency, Westminster, SW1 (trade, by appointment)

    CTO Lighting through Faura

    CTO Lighting is not on display at the Residency. The ranges below can be specified and ordered through Faura for a project.

    YukimiAlabaster lanterns in a sculptural metal casing: pendant, twin, triple and linear tripleSpecified and ordered through Faura
    CascataChandeliers of cast glass panels on a metal frame, with no visible fixingsSpecified for halls, stairwells and dining rooms through Faura
    Ceiling lightsPendants and chandeliers such as Avalon, Nimbus, Trace, Pendulum and TorresSpecified and ordered through Faura
    Wall lightsDesigns such as Ring, Hepworth, Relic and ArtesSpecified and ordered through Faura
    Floor and table lightsDesigns such as Torres, Heron, Lucid and CubistSpecified and ordered through Faura
    Bathroom lightsBathroom versions such as Mezzo wall and ceiling lightsSpecified with the bathroom scheme through Faura
    CTO Lighting Cascata chandelier with cast glass panels on a bronze three-arm frame above a curved sofa
    The Cascata chandelier, with cast glass panels on a bronze frame. Image: CTO Lighting.
    Close-up of CTO Lighting Yukimi lanterns showing the veining of the natural alabaster shades and the metal casing
    Yukimi lanterns: each natural alabaster shade has its own veining. Image: CTO Lighting.

    A British lighting house

    Chris and Clare Turner founded CTO Lighting in 1998 and launched their first collection working with British craftsmen. Chris, the CEO, trained as an engineer; Clare, the Creative Director, came from fashion. In 2016 the company opened its first showroom in London.

    CTO Lighting has made bespoke lighting for hotels including The Savoy and The Dorchester in London.

    About the brand · Projects · Collaborations

    Materials and finishes

    • Metals: Satin Brass, Bronze, Polished Nickel, Antique Bronze, Weathered Brass, Black Polished Nickel and silvered oxidised brass.
    • Stone: alabaster, Calacatta marble and Black Marquina marble.
    • Glass: Smoked Kiln, Fritted, Wavy Kiln, Veiled, Smoked and Opal glass.

    CTO Lighting says most of its products can be customised by finish, and its sales team confirms what is possible for each design.

    Materials and processes · FAQs

    Yukimi and Cascata

    • Yukimi: contemporary lanterns with shades of natural alabaster, so no two are identical, held in a sculptural metal casing. The collection is fully dimmable and comes as a single pendant, twin, triple and linear triple, in antique bronze, bronze and satin nickel.
    • Cascata: chandeliers of glass panels, each cast on a handmade mould with a wash of crushed glass, hung from a metal framework with no visible fixings. Glass comes in clear or bronze Wavy Kiln Glass, with Satin Brass, Bronze, Polished Nickel or Antique Bronze frames.

    Yukimi collection · Cascata chandelier

    Sustainability

    CTO Lighting describes itself as a certified carbon neutral company and an accredited Real Living Wage employer. It recycles all its metal, cardboard and paper waste, uses recycled cardboard packaging, and offers repair and refurbishment of its lights.

    Sustainability and ethics

    Specifying CTO Lighting through Faura

    1. 01
      Plan the lightingBook a private visit to the Residency in Westminster and review the rooms, ceiling heights and finishes of the scheme.
    2. 02
      Choose design and finishSelect the design, size, glass or stone and metal finish for each position.
    3. 03
      Technical packageCTO Lighting publishes a data sheet for each product, and its download portal holds product images, CAD files and installation instructions. Faura collects these for the project.
    4. 04
      Order and deliveryFaura raises the order with CTO Lighting and coordinates delivery to the UK site.

    Frequently asked questions

    Where can I buy CTO Lighting in London?
    Interior designers, architects and developers can specify and order CTO Lighting through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1, by appointment. CTO Lighting is not on display at the Residency.
    Where is CTO Lighting made?
    In England. CTO Lighting describes its lights as British designed and manufactured, and is based at 9 Cloudesley Road, London N1.
    Who founded CTO Lighting?
    Chris and Clare Turner founded CTO Lighting in 1998. Chris, an engineer by training, is the CEO, and Clare, who previously worked in fashion, is the Creative Director.
    Can I get CTO Lighting CAD files and data sheets?
    Yes. Each product has a data sheet, and CTO Lighting's download portal offers product images, CAD files and installation instructions. Faura includes these in the project's specification pack.
    Can CTO Lighting products be customised?
    CTO Lighting says the majority of its products can be customised by finish, and select designs in scale or configuration. Faura confirms what is possible with CTO Lighting for each position.
    What is the Yukimi collection?
    Yukimi is a collection of lanterns with natural alabaster shades in a sculptural metal casing. It is fully dimmable and comes as a pendant, twin, triple and linear triple, in antique bronze, bronze or satin nickel.
    What bulbs do CTO Lighting fittings need?
    Bulb requirements are listed on each product's data sheet. Integrated LED fittings have their LEDs built in and need no separate bulb.
    How long is the drop on a CTO Lighting pendant?
    A 1000 mm drop rod is supplied as standard and can be adjusted on site. A longer drop can be ordered.
    Is CTO Lighting sustainable?
    CTO Lighting describes itself as a certified carbon neutral company and an accredited Real Living Wage employer, recycles its metal, cardboard and paper waste, and offers repair and refurbishment.
    How much does CTO Lighting cost, and what are the lead times?
    Both depend on the design, size and finish. Lights are assembled to order. Faura prepares trade quotations for each project and confirms timing for each order.

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    Sources: CTO Lighting — About the brand · Materials and processes · Sustainability and ethics · Yukimi · FAQs.

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    Book a private visit

    See CTO Lighting in person at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster. Appointments are held Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00.

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