# Occhio

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**Occhio GmbH** is a manufacturer of [lighting](/source/Lighting) and spotlight systems for residential and commercial applications based in [Munich](/source/Munich), [Germany](/source/Germany).[2][3]

## History

Occhio was founded by [Axel Meise](/source/Axel_Meise) in 1999,[2] and launched its first product, the modular lighting system *Puro*.[4] In 2004, the company introduced the *Sento* lighting system with options such as interchangeable optics and colour filters.[5] An additional glass version, the *Divo,* was introduced in 2008.[6]

The gradual ban on [incandescent](/source/Incandescent_light_bulb) and [halogen lamps](/source/Halogen_lamp) in 2009 caused Occhio to switch to [LED](/source/Light-emitting_diode) technology, and the company began to develop its own electronics. Occhio launched the *Più* series of recessed and surface-mounted lighting systems in 2010.[2] In 2017, the company became a member of *Meisterkreis Deutschland*, an interest group representing 70 creative companies and scientific institutions.[7][8] Also, Occhio launched the *Mito* [luminaire](/source/Light_fixture) series, which received a number of design awards.[9]

In 2018, the investment company *EMH* acquired 44 percent of Occhio's shares.[2][10]

In July 2020, Benno Zerlin became managing director of Occhio alongside Axel Meise; Susann Meise also became managing director in 2021.[11] In 2022, Axel Meise stepped down from the management team.[11] In 2022, Occhio presented the table and reading lamp *Gioia*,[12] followed by the model *Luna* in 2023,[13] a luminaire with adjustable brightness and light temperature.[14][15]

## Corporate structure

Benno Zerlin and Susann Meise serve as managing directors of Occhio GmbH. Axel Meise is responsible for product, design, innovation and the Occhio brand.[11] In 2021/22, the company had 183 employees and generated revenues of €104.6 million. The company headquarters are located Munich.[1]

## Lighting systems

Occhio manufactures modular lighting systems for private and commercial spaces and buildings, including ceiling luminaires, room luminaires, pendant luminaires, arc luminaires and floor luminaires.[16] The luminaires have functions such adjustable colour temperature or light colour,[17] and, through a sync function, multiple luminaires can be controlled simultaneously.[18] The company's lighting systems are sold in 500 stores in Europe as well as internationally.[19]

## References

1. "Occhio GmbH Jahresabschluss zum Geschäftsjahr vom 01. Juli 2021 bis zum 30. Juni 2022" [Occhio GmbH Annual financial report for the financial year from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022] (in German). [Bundesanzeiger](/source/Bundesanzeiger). 2022-05-18.

1. Austen, Harriet (2020). ["Der Meister des Lichts"](https://magazin.ihk-muenchen.de/artikel/der-meister-des-lichts) [The master of light] (in de-DE). *IHK-Magazin*. Retrieved 2024-07-15.

1. Demirci, A. (2013-05-27). "Kölner Lichter" [Cologne lights] (in German). *[Express](/source/Express_(Cologne_newspaper))*

1. Schmitt, Peter-Philipp (2019-12-15). ["Lampen-Hersteller Occhio: Die neue Lightkultur"](https://www.faz.net/aktuell/stil/mode-design/lampen-hersteller-occhio-die-neue-lightkultur-16478424.html) [Lamp manufacturer Occhio: The new culture of light] (in German). *[Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung](/source/Frankfurter_Allgemeine_Zeitung)*. [ISSN 0174-4909](https://www.worldcat.org/issn/0174-4909). Retrieved 2024-07-15.

1. "Jeder und alles erstrahlt im richtigen Licht" [Everyone and everything shines in the right light] (in German). *[Abendzeitung](/source/Abendzeitung)*. 2005-09-17.

1. Rau, Cordula (2008-04-28). "Design Licht-News Leuchtkörper" [Design light news light fixture] (in German). *[Focus](/source/Focus_(German_magazine))*. pp. 136–139.

1. Brors, Peter (2018-04-13). "Das Leuchten des Perfektionisten" [The glow of the perfectionist] (in German). *[Handelsblatt](/source/Handelsblatt)*. p. 25.

1. ["Occhio als Beispiel für »German Contemporary Excellence«"](https://www.on-light.de/home/news/article/occhio-als-beispiel-fuer-german-contemporary-excellence.html) [Occhio as an example of "German Contemporary Excellence"] (in German). *On-light*. 2017-09-13. Retrieved 2024-07-15.

1. Goebel, Anne & Max, Scharnigg (2017-10-14). "Kurz gesichtet" [Briefly sighted] (in German). *[Süddeutsche Zeitung](/source/S%C3%BCddeutsche_Zeitung)*. p. 54.

1. Höppner, Axel (2020-08-05). ["Designer-Leuchtenfirma Occhio will die 100-Millionen-Euro-Marke knacken"](https://www.handelsblatt.com/unternehmen/mittelstand/familienunternehmer/lichttechnik-designer-leuchtenfirma-occhio-will-die-100-millionen-euro-marke-knacken/26038252.html#:~:text=Um%20das%20Wachstum%20zu%20beschleunigen,Prozent%20der%20Anteile%20von%20Occhio.) [Designer lighting company Occhio aims to break the 100 million euro mark] (in German). *[Handelsblatt](/source/Handelsblatt)*. Retrieved 2024-07-15.

1. ["Designleuchten sind gefragt"](https://www.raum-und-wohnen.ch/ruw/raum-und-wohnen/brancheninfos/artikel/200914_occhio_designleuchten.php) [Design luminaires are in demand] (in German). *Raum und Wohnen*. 2022-03-06. Retrieved 2024-07-15.

1. Schasche, Stefan (2022-12-21). ["So kunstvoll setzt Occhio seine neue Leuchte in Szene"](https://www.wuv.de/Themen/Kreation-Design/So-kunstvoll-setzt-Occhio-seine-neue-Leuchte-in-Szene) [This is how Occhio artfully stages its new luminaire] (in German). *Werben & Verkaufen*. Retrieved 2024-07-15.

1. Eschbach, Susanne (2024-12-04). "Magische Lichtmomente" [Magical moments of light]. *Südkurier Waldshut* (in German).

1. Winterhagen, Johannes (2024-03-25). ["Weiß ist doch eine Farbe"](https://www.faz.net/aktuell/technik-motor/technik/moderne-leuchten-mit-farbsteuerung-ein-ueberblick-19599524.html) [White is a colour after all] (in German). *[Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung](/source/Frankfurter_Allgemeine_Zeitung)*. Retrieved 2024-07-16.

1. Goebel, Anne (2024-02-01). ["Licht und Lampen: Warum Licht fürs Wohlbefinden und die Gesundheit wichtig ist"](https://www.sueddeutsche.de/stil/bedeutung-von-licht-neue-lampen-1.6342263) [Light and lamps: why light is important for wellbeing and health] (in German). *[Süddeutsche Zeitung](/source/S%C3%BCddeutsche_Zeitung)*. Retrieved 2024-07-17.

1. ["Occhio: Eine Leuchte wie ein Schmuckstück"](https://www.rheinexklusiv.de/occhio-eine-leuchte-wie-ein-schmuckstueck/) [Occhio: A luminaire like a piece of jewelry] (in German). *Rhein exklusiv*. 2019-11-26. Retrieved 2024-07-15.

1. Höpner, Axel (2020-08-06). "Licht-Gestalten" [Light Shapes] (in German). *[Handelsblatt](/source/Handelsblatt)*. p. 44.

1. "Luna pura: Licht wie Mondschein" [Luna Pura: light like moonshine]. [*Die Presse*](/source/Die_Presse). 2024-12-21.

1. Müller, Anja. ["Wie der Münchner Lampendesigner Axel Meise China erobern will"](https://www.handelsblatt.com/arts_und_style/occhio-wie-der-muenchner-lampendesigner-axel-meise-china-erobern-will/21163690.html) [How Munich lamp designer Axel Meise wants to conquer China]. *[Handelsblatt](/source/Handelsblatt)*. Retrieved 2024-07-15.

## External links

- [Official website](https://www.occhio.com/)

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