Secto pendants grouped in a double-height foyer. Courtesy of Secto Design.

Handmade in Finland from sustainably sourced birch, Secto Design’s sculptural lamps are now available through Switch.

Some lights you notice. Others change how a room feels. Secto Design makes the second kind.

This season, Switch is proud to add Secto Design to our lighting collection. The Finnish lighting house makes sculptural wooden lamps that hang in homes, restaurants, and hotels around the world, and now you can specify and order them through us here in Cincinnati.

Magnum 4202 in a Long Island residence. Photo: Eric Laignel, courtesy of Secto Design.

A lamp born out of necessity

Secto’s story begins in 1995, when founder Tuula Jusélius met architect Seppo Koho. They bonded over a shared love of Northern wood and Scandinavian design, and started out making wooden furniture together. Their customers kept asking one question: where are the wooden lamps to go with it? None existed, so they made one. That first lamp, the conical Secto 4200 pendant, became the foundation for everything that followed.

Three decades later, Koho has designed most of the collection. What began as a small workshop in Heinola, Finland, is now a family-run factory of about 40 people, led by the second generation. Each lamp still carries a craftsperson’s touch.

The Secto 4200 pendant. Image: Ulla Koskinen and Sameli Rantanen, courtesy of Secto Design.

Why wood changes the light

Secto lamps are made from certified Finnish birch. Thin slats of wood filter the light into a warm, layered glow, with soft patterns of light and shadow instead of harsh brightness. Switched off, each lamp reads as a sculpture. Switched on, it sets the mood for the whole room.

The designs are simple enough to suit a modern loft, a mid-century ranch, or a traditional dining room. That versatility is why Secto has become a favorite with architects and designers in more than 80 countries.

Let us guide you

The full family includes pendants, floor lamps, table lamps, and wall sconces in natural birch and several finishes. Many models are ETL/cETL certified for North American installation. Let our team guide you through the collection, in the showroom or by virtual consultation. We’ll help you find the right model, size, finish, and placement for your space, and show you the materials up close.

Octo 4240 at FIO House, São Paulo, by Marcio Kogan / MK27. Photo: Fernando Guerra, courtesy of Secto Design.

For the trade

Architects, interior designers, and contractors: Secto is a strong specification choice for hospitality, restaurant, residential, and workplace projects. We’ll support your specification with spec sheets, 3D files, photometric data, and samples. There is also an ADA-compliant wall sconce for public spaces.

Insist on the original

Secto’s designs are widely copied. Every authentic Secto lamp made since late 2017 carries a hologram seal. When you order through Switch, you get the real thing and support the Finnish craftspeople who make it.

Let’s talk light

Stop by Switch at 126 E. 6th Street, Tuesday through Saturday, call 513-721-8100, or get in touch online, and let us guide you through the world of Secto Design.

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