„The details are not the details. They make the design.“
Charles Eames
„Design is the appropriate combination of materials in order to solve a problem.“
Charles Eames
„Really great design is hard. Good is the enemy of great.“
Jonathan Ive
„Thinking about design is hard, but not thinking about it can be disastrous.“
Ralph Caplan
„Good design keeps the user happy, the manufacturer in the black and the aesthete unoffended.“
Raymond Loewy
„Design is more than just a few tricks to the eye. It’s a few tricks to the brain.“
Neville Brody
„Styles come and go. Good design is a language, not a style.“
Massimo Vignelli
„No masterpiece was ever created by a lazy artist.“
Salvador Dali
„The ultimate inspiration is the deadline.“
Nolan Bushnell
„When you make something no one hates, no one loves it.“
Tibor Kalman
„A design object is not only what you see, but all that it represents.“
Enzo Mari
„Light is impressionism.“
Gae Aulenti
„When the quality of form emerges, it goes straight to you heart.“
Enzo Mari
“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.”
Steve Jobs
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”
Leonardo da Vinci
“Styles come and go. Good design is a language, not a style.”
Massimo Vignelli
„Good design is good business“
Thomas Watson

An important point is, I find, to highlight our affinity to the historical Bauhaus movement. Bauhaus as the home of classical modernism amalgamates architecture, crafts and art in what many consider to be an ideal manner. Although Bauhaus really only existed from 1919 to 1933, its influence has endured to the present day. Of course, there are plenty of other movements that have played an important role in the world of design and craftsmanship, such as functionalism, Art Deco and Ettore Sottsass’ Memphis Group, to name just a few. This diversity is also reflected in the color and shape of the respective luminaires. What may be color atrocities and ornamental crimes for one beholder are beautiful and provide peace of mind for another. Although we do not have sovereignty of interpretation about what “good design” is, we have found our own style.

 

Our mission

The environment in which we operate is characterized by great dynamism: the variety of forms of the luminaires offered by the competition is almost immeasurable, while the technical parameters for LEDs change every six to eight months. The only option that remains is to exercise great flexibility and openness. When architectural offices, shipyards and project developers, as our most important customers, introduce their own lighting ideas within the scope of projects, then we implement these concepts both technically and artistically. That is our business. In this sense, we are free spirits – steeped in tradition yet constantly embracing innovation. 

Cordially,

Christian Schmidt

Our mission

The environment in which we operate is characterized by great dynamism: the variety of forms of the luminaires offered by the competition is almost immeasurable, while the technical parameters for LEDs change every six to eight months. The only option that remains is to exercise great flexibility and openness. When architectural offices, shipyards and project developers, as our most important customers, introduce their own lighting ideas within the scope of projects, then we implement these concepts both technically and artistically. That is our business. In this sense, we are free spirits – steeped in tradition yet constantly embracing innovation. 

Cordially,

Christian Schmidt

[Translate to English:] Christian Schmidt
[Translate to English:] Christian Schmidt

We are always keen to hear what our customers say about us!

We work for architects, shipyards and clients throughout Europe and support our business partners both as consultants and as suppliers for projects large and small.

We found your website on the Internet as part of the 100th anniversary of Bauhaus. For a long time now, we have been looking for the floor standing luminaire DSL 23 by Richard Döcker from 1923. You delivered the lamp promptly and at reasonable terms. We are most pleased – thank you very much.
Torsten Müller, Berlin
Our architectural office recently started working with zenolight. We were supported with expertise and pragmatic approaches in the somewhat difficult technical implementation of a special luminaire design for a construction project in ██████, in which the client wanted to see his own ideas realized. In the end, the project was completed on schedule.
Architectural office, Berlin
As part of the interior design of our newbuilding project ██████ zenolight supplied the decorative lighting for some of the public areas on board. All the luminaires ordered met the required specifications, were of high quality, and were delivered on time to our central warehouse. We particularly appreciated the flexibility and willingness to cooperate in a project phase that was characterized by a tight deadline.
Project manager of a North German shipyard
We bought a Wagenfeld lamp “WA24” and the glass cube lamp “Cubelight” through the online shop. We had some doubts about payment in advance, but we wanted to take advantage of the additional 5% discount and were not disappointed. After two days, the cartons arrived here in Munich. We have wanted the two lights for a long time and are delighted.
Karin Obermaier, Munich
As a manufacturer of exclusive luminaires, we have been successfully established on the international market for almost four decades now. For many years, zenolight has been supplying us with high-quality individual components and assemblies for our luminaire production in ██████. In addition, we make use of technical services such as CAD design and technical documentation
Managing director of a luminaire manufacturer, Germany
██████ has been established on the market for over 20 years as an interior designer for hotels, cruise ships and yachts. In particular, we place great emphasis on the ability to work in a team and the reliability of our suppliers and subcontractors. For us, zenolight is a reliable partner for specific tasks in the field of decorative interior lighting.
Interior design office, Italy
I wanted to give the Tecnolumen Art Deco lamp AD 32 with brass base to my wife for her birthday, and so I ordered the lamp in the zenolight online shop and paid with PayPal. As it often happens, the present you are glad to give is not so well received after all. My wife preferred the SF 27 with brass joints for her desk. Exchanging the lamps was quick and easy; a few days later the package arrived with the new lamp. Thanks for the good service.
Peter Hoffmann, Stuttgart