More than 25 years ago, in the basement of a shared flat, Kai Steffens worked on his own designs at an old workbench and laid the foundation for his own design label.

The company name less‘n‘more reflects our design approach: leave out everything that is not essential to the function. This minimalism makes room for solution-oriented design and innovative technology.

Since 2001 we have been making confident decisions for unique products that follow their own course.

Kai Steffens started out developing light tools for industry. In 2008 his idea for the first focusable LED light brought the breakthrough in residential lighting, and it went on to win several awards.

Our products are durable and functional, combining longevity with the highest standards of quality and aesthetics. With craftsmanship, creativity and openness, we bring our light to people. Our production is in Germany, a deliberate choice for quality and sustainability.

With Athene, the manufactory developed a unique light. The head is turned in the Sauerland and assembled and finished in Cologne.

Why not?

Our lights don't follow short-lived trends; they are built for a long life. That gives us our guiding principle: design is measured by its function, not by how well it fits into a market segment.

The Rhineland.

Our products are assembled by hand in our manufactory, and anything we cannot make ourselves is produced within 100 km. The aluminium parts are turned and milled in the Sauerland.

Sustainable.

We want to leave a footprint that is sustainable, and we want our customers to buy our products consciously. Our goal is for every product to last a long time, and if something ever stops working, for the part to be replaceable.