Update for the week of January 29, 2026
Join Us for an Opening Night Reception
We’re excited to invite members of the Bay Area’s architecture, design, and building trades to our Showroom Open House and Opening Night Reception on February 12. This evening is curated specifically for industry professionals.
Following the strong response to our last special showcase, we’re bringing together three standout manufacturers for a hands-on exploration of new and notable luminaires. Join us opening night for a relaxed reception featuring light bites, refreshments, and great conversation as we kick off the event.
Discover thoughtfully designed interior and exterior lighting from No. 8 Lighting, Lightnet,and Secto ; brands known for refined design, performance, and craftsmanship. As a lighting design and manufacturer representative serving Northern California, we look forward to welcoming you to explore luminaires you’ll be inspired to specify for hospitality, workplace, retail, and high-end residential projects.
Thursday , February 12th
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Archetype Lighting
151 Vermont Street, Studio 9
San Francisco Design District
No.8 Lighting, Featured
Designed to Disappear
No. 8 is known for creating lighting tools that disappear into the environment while delivering exceptional performance. Their newest MPT3.0 Monopoint will be on display; a compact, beautifully detailed fixture designed for quiet ceilings and highly controlled beams. It’s a favorite among architects who want clean sightlines without compromising on lighting quality.
Lightnet, Featured
Sculptural Forms for Modern Architecture
Lightnet blends expressive geometry with technical performance, making it ideal for workplaces, hospitality environments, and large-scale interiors.
Featured pieces include:
Liquid Line GX/PX-487 : A fluid continuous-line system for organic, flowing ceilings.
Ringo Star Chain G3/P3-483 : Modular ring forms that create rhythm, scale, and architectural punctuation.
Beam Me Up Y1/X1-523 : Minimalist, surface-mounted luminaires with soft, uniform illumination.
Lightnet’s products capture a balance between engineering and sculpture, perfect for designers who want both performance and presence.
Secto, Featured
Living With Light
Founded by architect Seppo Koho, Secto is globally recognized for its handcrafted birch luminaires and its philosophy of “living with light” in the Finnish tradition. On display:
Kumulo 5200 pendant lamp: A captivating statement piece inspired by snow-crowned trees and summery cumulus clouds.
Kumulo 5200 pendant lamp detail
& others from Secto’s wooden lighting collection with a clear and timeless Scandinavian feel.
These pieces offer a tactile counterpoint to more technical fixtures , perfect for residential, boutique hospitality, and environments where atmosphere and natural materials matter.
Why This is Worth Checking out for the Trades
This open house gives architects, designers, distributors, and contractors the chance to experience:
– Spec-grade products in person-side-by-side comparisons of three lighting philosophies
– Fixtures that serve both technical requirements and artistic vision
– Materiality, optics, finishes, and scale as they truly appear
– Inspiration for upcoming commercial and residential projects
Archetype Lighting is a San Francisco-based manufacturers representative that connects Northern California and Hawaii’s professional trade communities with extraordinary lighting brands from around the globe. Visit our website to see all the exceptional brands we represent.