{"id":1693,"date":"2026-02-26T12:04:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T11:04:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belux.blue-focus.org\/about\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T13:49:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T12:49:49","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/new.belux.com\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-belux-header wp-block-belux-header-video wp-block-belux-header-subpage reveal-up\" data-padding-top=\"none\" data-padding-bottom=\"default\"><div class=\"media-container has-gradient-top has-gradient-bottom\"><video src=\"https:\/\/new.belux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Belux_mobile_about.mp4\" autoplay=\"\" muted=\"\" loop=\"\" playsinline=\"\" webkit-playsinline=\"true\" class=\"mobile-only-media\"><\/video><video src=\"https:\/\/new.belux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Belux_1920p_about.mp4\" autoplay=\"\" muted=\"\" loop=\"\" playsinline=\"\" webkit-playsinline=\"true\" class=\"desktop-only-media\"><\/video><button class=\"btn btn-pause has-desktop-video has-mobile-video\"><span class=\"icon icon-pause\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"content-container\"><p class=\"headline\">ABOUT<\/p><p class=\"h1\">DESIGN IN FOCUS.<br>EMOTION IN SIGHT<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-belux-text reveal-up\" data-padding-top=\"default\" data-padding-bottom=\"none\"><div class=\"h2\">LIGHTS? STATEMENTS <\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-belux-text reveal-up\" data-padding-top=\"small\" data-padding-bottom=\"default\"><div class=\"text\">Light is essential. Not just for our eyes. It creates atmosphere, defines spaces, influences our mood. And it transforms our view of the world. For us, light is about far more than brightness or darkness. We craft lighting that inspires \u2013 uncompromising in quality, sophisticated in design and intelligent in function. The materials? Exceptional. The production? Predominantly by hand. From private homes to professional and commercial environments, from bespoke statement pieces to holistic architectural lighting concepts: Belux stands for luminaires that move people. And transforming light into an experience.             <\/div><\/div>\n\n<div data-padding-top=\"default\" data-padding-bottom=\"default\" class=\"wp-block-belux-image-quote reveal-up\"><div class=\"image-quote-wrapper quote-top\"><div class=\"image-container has-gradient-top gradient-top-mobile\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/new.belux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Belux_Oto-Kueche_mobile_768.jpg\" alt=\"Belux Oto \u2013 Floating ring light above the kitchen island\" data-image-id=\"2174\" class=\"img-responsive mobile-only-media\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/new.belux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Belux_Oto-Kueche_desktop_2560.jpg\" alt=\"Belux Oto \u2013 Floating ring light above the kitchen island\" data-image-id=\"2175\" class=\"img-responsive desktop-only-media\" \/><\/div><div class=\"quote-container\"><h2 class=\"quote-text\">HELLO, LIGHT,<br>BRIGHT UP MY LIFE<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-belux-text reveal-up\" data-padding-top=\"default\" data-padding-bottom=\"none\"><div class=\"h2\">LIGHT THAT MAKES HISTORY<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-belux-text reveal-up\" data-padding-top=\"small\" data-padding-bottom=\"default\"><div class=\"text\">For more than 55 years, Belux has embodied sophisticated design, intelligent functionality and a deep-rooted passion for light \u2013 brought together by the people who combine both. What sets Belux apart from other companies? From the very beginning, the brand has cultivated close collaborations with designers \u2013 renowned visionaries as well as exciting emerging talents \u2013 to create and develop its luminaires. What unites them all is a shared commitment to high standards in design and craftsmanship and an eye for subtle twists. Guided by the conviction that light influences not only what we see, but also how we feel.     <\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-belux-text mobile-bottom-margin-50 reveal-up\" data-padding-top=\"default\" data-padding-bottom=\"none\"><div class=\"h2\">To be continued<br><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-belux-text reveal-up\" data-padding-top=\"small\" data-padding-bottom=\"small\"><div class=\"text\">The most important chapters in the Belux story.<\/div><\/div>\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-belux-image-slider reveal-up\" data-padding-top=\"none\" data-padding-bottom=\"default\" data-show-navigation=\"true\" data-loop=\"false\" data-autoplay=\"false\" data-autoplay-delay=\"3000\"><div class=\"image-slider-container\"><div class=\"swiper image-slider-swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Image slider\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"false\"><article class=\"swiper-slide\" data-image-id=\"1300\" data-mobile-image-id=\"1300\"><div class=\"image-slide-item\"><div class=\"image-slide-image\" data-aspect-ratio=\"3:2\"><picture><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/new.belux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/08_BELUX_26_MONO_Pendel_Detail01_weiss_v03-1000.jpg\" alt=\"Mono pendant light by Belux with a minimalist, white design.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"image-slide-text\">2025 Relaunch of the traditional Belux brand as an independent sister company of the family-owned Vaessen Industries Holding. \n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"swiper-slide\" data-image-id=\"1207\" data-mobile-image-id=\"1215\"><div class=\"image-slide-item\"><div class=\"image-slide-image\" data-aspect-ratio=\"3:2\"><picture><source media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.belux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/231025_OTO_Portrait_0637-Bearbeitet-02-1000.webp\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/new.belux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/231025_OTO_Portrait_0637-Bearbeitet-02-300.webp\" alt=\"Two men are looking at a modern lamp with LED technology.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"image-slide-text\">2024 The successful Oto lighting family \u2013 designed by OTO.berlin \u2013 redefines atmosphere lighting.<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"swiper-slide\" data-image-id=\"1208\" data-mobile-image-id=\"1216\"><div class=\"image-slide-item\"><div class=\"image-slide-image\" data-aspect-ratio=\"3:2\"><picture><source media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.belux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/KID_203_12_1stand_2work_white-02-1000.webp\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/new.belux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/KID_203_12_1stand_2work_white-02-300.webp\" alt=\"Modern office with desk, chairs and window overlooking greenery.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"image-slide-text\">2022 Kido by Kristof Pycke brings a highly efficient, versatile office all-rounder to the market.<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"swiper-slide\" data-image-id=\"1209\" data-mobile-image-id=\"1217\"><div class=\"image-slide-item\"><div class=\"image-slide-image\" data-aspect-ratio=\"3:2\"><picture><source media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.belux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/topfoto-kreon-1024x684-02-1000.webp\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/new.belux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/topfoto-kreon-1024x684-02-300.webp\" alt=\"Modern architecture of the Kreon headquarters in Belgium with large glass windows.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"image-slide-text\">2016 Entry of Kreon, the Belgian specialist for architectural lighting solutions, and relocation of the Belux headquarters to M\u00f6riken (CH).<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"swiper-slide\" data-image-id=\"1210\" data-mobile-image-id=\"1218\"><div class=\"image-slide-item\"><div class=\"image-slide-image\" data-aspect-ratio=\"3:2\"><picture><source media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.belux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img_1886-02-1000.webp\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/new.belux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img_1886-02-300.webp\" alt=\"Vitra Centre in Basel. Modern architecture with colourful, undulating fa\u00e7ades.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"image-slide-text\">2001\nAcquisition by Vitra and expansion of cooperation with international designers and architects such as Frank O. Gehry, Naoto Fukasawa, Hella Jongerius, Ronan &amp; Erwan\nBouroullec, and Herzog &amp; de Meuron.<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"swiper-slide\" data-image-id=\"1214\" data-mobile-image-id=\"1219\"><div class=\"image-slide-item\"><div class=\"image-slide-image\" data-aspect-ratio=\"3:2\"><picture><source media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.belux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ECO_203-02-1000.webp\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/new.belux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ECO_203-02-300.webp\" alt=\"Modern office lamp in a bright, minimalist working environment.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"image-slide-text\">1992 Economy, the first direct\/indirect lighting family for office spaces. A cost-efficient lighting solution that connects to the workspace much like a piece of furniture. <\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"swiper-slide\" data-image-id=\"1211\" data-mobile-image-id=\"1220\"><div class=\"image-slide-item\"><div class=\"image-slide-image\" data-aspect-ratio=\"3:2\"><picture><source media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.belux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TUB_210_chrom-02-1000.webp\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/new.belux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TUB_210_chrom-02-300.webp\" alt=\"Modern table lamp on a wooden table with stacks of books in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"image-slide-text\">1984 International design competition with a distinguished jury, including Achille Castiglioni and Trix and Robert Haussmann. The winning designs, Tubo by Jo Niemeyer and Lifto by Benjamin Thut, are still in production today. <\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"swiper-slide\" data-image-id=\"1212\" data-mobile-image-id=\"1221\"><div class=\"image-slide-item\"><div class=\"image-slide-image\" data-aspect-ratio=\"3:2\"><picture><source media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.belux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SNO_204-02-1000.webp\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/new.belux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SNO_204-02-300.webp\" alt=\"Modern table lamp with conical shade and black legs.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"image-slide-text\">1980 Development and production of designer lights for living and working areas.\nStart of the pioneering collaboration with Hannes Wettstein, which led to designs \nsuch as Snodo and Ball.<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"swiper-slide\" data-image-id=\"1213\" data-mobile-image-id=\"1222\"><div class=\"image-slide-item\"><div class=\"image-slide-image\" data-aspect-ratio=\"3:2\"><picture><source media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.belux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1970_grundung_maschinenleuchten-1000.webp\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/new.belux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1970_grundung_maschinenleuchten_02-300.webp\" alt=\"Classic desk lamp with adjustable arm and metal shade.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"image-slide-text\">1970 The Swiss company, dedicated to innovative lighting solutions, was founded by \nThomas Egloff, focusing initially on industrial workspace lights. <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><button class=\"swiper-button-prev\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\" type=\"button\"><\/button><button class=\"swiper-button-next\" aria-label=\"Next slide\" type=\"button\"><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-belux-header wp-block-belux-header-image wp-block-belux-header-content wp-block-belux-header-clickable mobile-bottom-margin-50 reveal-up\" data-padding-top=\"default\" data-padding-bottom=\"none\"><div class=\"media-container has-gradient-top has-gradient-bottom\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/new.belux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Bob_mobile_768.jpg\" alt=\"Belux floor lamp &quot;Bob&quot; with large rectangular light panel next to table with rolled plans.\" data-image-id=\"2908\" class=\"img-responsive mobile-only-media\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/new.belux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Bob_desktop_2560.jpg\" alt=\"Belux floor lamp &quot;Bob&quot; with large rectangular light panel next to table with rolled plans.\" data-image-id=\"2909\" class=\"img-responsive desktop-only-media\" \/><div class=\"initial-container\"><span class=\"icon icon-initial icon-initial-n\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-container\"><p class=\"headline\">NEW COLLECTION<\/p><p class=\"h2\">HERE TO STAY<\/p><p class=\"text\">See the world in a new light. 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