Our lighting, from a-emotional light

The a-emotional light brand was founded in 1994 in Galicia, in northwestern Spain, by designer Arturo Álvarez. Originally, it was called “a by Arturo Álvarez” and reflected its creator’s personal vision. For more than twenty-five years, Arturo Álvarez has developed a highly distinctive world of lighting, where organic forms, handcrafted textures, and inspiration drawn from nature have taken center stage. Thanks to this strong, artisanal identity, the brand quickly gained international recognition.

From the very beginning, the brand has stood out for its unique philosophy: light is not merely functional; it must evoke emotion. Each light fixture is designed as a handcrafted piece, sculpted by hand, intended to transform spaces and create evocative atmospheres. The concept of “emotional light” gradually became the brand’s signature, as it sought to imbue its creations with an almost artistic presence.

In 2020, a major turning point occurred when Arturo Álvarez stepped down from the company’s leadership to devote himself entirely to his artistic practice. The brand was then taken over by a new team led by Marcos Rioseco and Miguel Martínez. This transition marked the beginning of a new phase: the brand moved away from a vision centered on a single person and shifted toward a collective approach, open to new designers and new creative sensibilities. It was in this context that the brand officially changed its name to “a-emotional light,” thereby affirming its philosophy as its identity.

Today, a-emotional light is present in more than eighty countries, and its lighting fixtures are used in a wide variety of projects: private homes, hotels, restaurants, offices, and public spaces. While developing new collections and collaborating with various designers, the brand remains deeply committed to craftsmanship, handcrafted creation, and the pursuit of sensory experiences through light. Its values continue to blend emotion, uniqueness, quality, and natural inspiration.

Rooted in its homeland of Galicia yet with an international reach, a-emotional light continues to pursue an approach that blends artisanal tradition with contemporary design. Each piece is conceived as a work of light capable of creating a unique atmosphere, true to the idea that light, beyond its practical use, evokes emotions.