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T H E F O U N D E R S
Founded in 1998 by Chris and Clare Turner,
CTO Lighting launched their first collection
on the guiding principles of designing lights
of uncompromising quality, using only the
finest materials and working with elite British
craftsmen. This collection of lighting symbolised
elegance and the excellence of British design
and manufacturing; the benchmark for all future
collections.
Chris, CEO, an engineer by training, gained great
technical expertise to design and manufacture
lighting with meticulous detail. Clare, Creative
Director, formerly worked in fashion and has
provided invaluable design and commercial
expertise.
Realising there was a demand for more premium,
contemporary lighting, Chris and Clare focused
on luxurious materials in their fixtures; hand
finished brass, mouthblown glass and artisan
crafted stone. This refinement in the use of
materials, gained CTO a reputation as a leading
manufacturer of understated luxury lighting
through their distinctive style and quality.
CTO Lighting has worked with leading industry
figures including: David Collins Studio, Philippe
Starck and Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, on
prestigious interiors worldwide. CTO Lighting has
been commissioned for bespoke lighting for The
Savoy Hotel, The Dorchester London, St Pancras
Renaissance Hotel and Chiltern Firehouse.
Under the creative direction of Chris and Clare,
CTO Lighting has worked with respected and
award winning designers, to bring depth to their
collection; Autoban, Michaël Verheyden, Stéphane
Parmentier, Dan Yeffet, Federico Peri.
In 2016, CTO Lighting opened its first exclusive
Showroom in London, providing a space to
showcase its luxurious products. The CTO Lighting
collection is now distributed globally to some
of the foremost design led retailers and works
with leading international interior designers and
architects.
