Luminaire Authentik Opens Expanded Toronto Flagship in King East Design District
Luminaire Authentik, a lighting manufacturer from Quebec, has launched a new flagship showroom in Toronto's King East Design District, increasing its previous local space by four times. Founder Maude Rondeau highlighted the importance of supporting domestic industries in light of trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. The brand also has showrooms in Cowansville and Montreal, Quebec. Designed by Mason Studio, the showroom encourages collaboration with local architects and designers, featuring areas dedicated to lighting collections such as Forma and Pivoine. 'The Gallery' showcases inspirational images and sketches for future products. Established in 2015, Rondeau's vision was to promote competitive manufacturing in Quebec. The showroom offers over 60 color choices and will introduce a designer workspace in a second phase this fall.
Key facts
- Luminaire Authentik opened a new flagship in Toronto's King East Design District, quadrupling the size of its previous local shop.
- The brand also operates showrooms in Montreal and Cowansville, Quebec.
- The showroom was designed by Mason Studio, a Toronto interior design firm.
- The space includes dedicated zones for lighting series like Forma and Pivoine.
- A section called 'The Gallery' features displays by artistic director Jeremy Le Chatelier.
- Upcoming products include sconces with metallic backplates and a hardware collection.
- Luminaire Authentik was founded by Maude Rondeau in 2015 from her garage.
- The brand offers over 60 color options, recently adding chocolate and burgundy tones.
- All lighting is manufactured in Quebec's Eastern Townships.
- A second phase of the showroom is planned for later this fall, adding a designer workspace.
Entities
Artists
- Maude Rondeau
- Jeremy Le Chatelier
Institutions
- Luminaire Authentik
- Mason Studio
- Azure Magazine
Locations
- Toronto
- Canada
- Montreal
- Cowansville
- Quebec
- King East Design District
- Eastern Townships