Harmonizing with spaces and enhancing their quality - CTSH LIGHT.
CTSH LIGHT. creates lighting that blends quietly into existing spaces, enhancing their quality and deepening in character over time.
To make the homes you cherish and the spaces you have carefully created even more comfortable, we are committed to form, materials and craftsmanship.
Deepening in character over time
Brass, at the heart of CTSH LIGHT., gradually changes hue through exposure to air and touch, developing a rich, subdued patina over time. The shadows created by the hammered texture, applied by hand to each piece by skilled artisans, also change character with time.
Many things become worn and dated over time. But the patina on brass is not deterioration. Its hue deepens with use, allowing it to blend even more seamlessly into its surroundings and gain value as a reflection of the time spent there.
Copper, iron and natural wood are also materials that change character over time. Even materials that change less, such as glass and chrome, are crafted with precision machining to ensure they remain a lasting part of the space.
Our commitment to the tactile qualities of metal
CTSH LIGHT. is a lighting brand born from decades of expertise in precision metal machining.
Machining involves removing excess material from a solid block of metal to create a form. Unlike casting or sheet metal fabrication, machined lighting possesses its own distinctive density and weight. The texture that makes you feel, when held, that "this is the real thing"—that can only be achieved through this method.
The brand name "CTSH" stands for Circle, Triangle, Square and Hexagon. We use these universal geometric shapes as the starting point for our designs, pursuing forms that have been stripped of everything unnecessary.
Our approach to manufacturing (craftsmanship and made-to-order production)
CTSH LIGHT. fixtures are made to order and finished by hand by skilled artisans after your order is placed.
The hammered texture of the brass is applied by hand to each piece by skilled artisans to create the random shadows that machines cannot produce. Custom cord lengths are also carefully assembled one by one to your specified dimensions.
For this reason, please allow us some time to complete your order.
Minimal forms, silent presence.
Designed in Japan
Founded in 2020 on a foundation of decades of expertise in precision metal machining.
The pendant lights made by so-called "local workshops" make the most of the inherent appeal of metal through machining.
Our concept is to create designs that are as simple as possible and blend into any setting,
with each initial—a universal geometric shape—serving as the starting point for every piece.