This week’s Lighting Report features updates from Varaluz, Hudson Valley Lighting Group and Quorum International.
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Varaluz is entering a new chapter with the launch of Varaluz x Ciana, a partnership that honors the brand’s origins while strengthening its future.
Founded in 2006, Varaluz has long redefined what decorative lighting can be: handcrafted and emotionally resonant.
Through its new alignment with Ciana Lighting, the brand is positioned to elevate product quality, operational excellence and sustainability without compromising the creative soul that the company said has guided Varaluz from the very beginning.
“Varaluz has always been a standout name in the lighting world; bold, unconventional, and beautifully expressive,” said Ron Henderson, co-founder and director of Varaluz’s product development. “This partnership is rooted in respect for what Varaluz represents. Our role is to protect its artistic energy while providing the strength, discipline, and resources needed for the brand to thrive long-term.”
Ciana Lighting has more than 60 years of collective expertise through long-standing partner relationships across religious, hospitality, residential and commercial markets.
“The company has built its identity around creating lighting that evokes dignity, hospitality and meaning,” said Kevin Bauer, Owner and CEO of Ciana Lighting. “Varaluz’s artistic spirit is a natural complement to our own design ethos. Together, we’re focused on doing things the right way; strengthening quality, consistency and sustainability while keeping creativity at the center.”
Varaluz will continue to operate under its own brand and creative leadership, supported by Ciana Lighting’s expanded manufacturing, custom lighting capabilities and logistical resources, Henderson said.
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Hudson Valley Lighting Group is thrilled to unveil interior designer and founder of Hilary Matt Interiors, Hilary Matt as Mitzi’s newest Tastemaker.
The partnership will debut with Matt’s first lighting collection for Mitzi at the upcoming April High Point Market.
“With this lighting collection, I set out to create statement pieces that play with scale and texture, fixtures that feel both sophisticated and playful,” said Matt. “The result is a collection of products that I believe are currently missing from the market.”
This lighting collection draws inspiration from art, architecture and lived experience with a neutral palette that feels grounded and versatile. Specialty materials like chiseled beech wood and textural ivory boucle nod to Hilary’s background in fashion, resulting in lighting that is both sculptural and easy to live with.
“We’re thrilled to have Hilary Matt as a Mitzi Tastemaker,” said Malaina Matheus, President of Hudson Valley Lighting Group. “Hilary has a remarkable ability to create interiors that feel both beautifully composed and incredibly livable.”
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Quorum International, a family-owned manufacturer of lighting, ceiling fans and home décor, is celebrating 45 years of design excellence.
The company to expand its footprint in major industry markets. For decades, the company has shown new product introductions at Dallas Lightovation, and just last year, it unveiled a new showroom at High Point Market.
“Our history is built on craftsmanship, consistency, and strong relationships. This milestone honors the people who brought us here, our employees, reps, partners and customers,” said José Lopez, President of Quorum International. “As we celebrate 45 years, we’re more energized than ever to continue growing and innovating for decades to come.”
In 2022, Quorum broadened its reach with the introduction of Mainstreet, a line of builder-grade lighting and fans designed to meet the needs of value-driven residential and commercial projects. That same year, the company partnered with celebrity designer Tamara Day, co-developing exclusive lighting collections that blend her signature aesthetic with Quorum’s craftsmanship and design expertise.
Throughout its history, Quorum has remained family-owned and independently operated,
supported by its in-house design team.
Iconic pieces such as the Windmill, Jellyfish, Angel, Neon Prizzm and Retro fan have become hallmarks of Quorum’s design journey, each carrying significant meaning and helping to define the brand’s legacy over the years.
