Century Furniture Enters the Lighting Category

Renowned manufacturer Century Furniture will launch its lighting vertical at High Point Market next month. LNN’s Style Editor asked why the timing felt right.  

Century Furniture is preparing to release 40+ designs in its inaugural lighting line during next month’s High Point Market. The collection includes table lamps, floor lamps, sconces, and chandeliers.

According to a statement by the company, the lighting category is “rooted in the same North Carolina heritage that defines Century’s furniture…and carries forward the company’s commitment to enduring quality and meticulous detail. The same spirit of craftsmanship found in Century’s joinery and finishing techniques now extends to the artistry in their fixturing.”

LNN’s Style Editor Julie A. Palm asked Justin Binnix, vice president of case goods, outdoor and lighting, about the new release and why the timing felt right to enter the lighting industry.  

“Lighting is a natural category extension for Century. Increasingly, interior designers and retailers prefer cohesive solutions from their trusted brands. By expanding into lighting, Century will offer one of the most important elements in completing a room. We feel the timing is perfect to bring Century’s design perspective into lighting — allowing us to offer thoughtfully designed pieces that work seamlessly with our furniture collections and blend with a wide variety of interior styles.”

Binnix added that the lighting program has been in development for roughly 12-18 months. “During this time, we have spent a great deal of effort studying the category, refining designs, and ensuring we present the quality people expect from Century. Our goal was not simply to add another category, but to introduce lighting that truly reflects the Century design language.”  

In response to Palm asking whether the launch will open new customers for the brand or serve as an additional category for existing customers, Binnix said, “We think it will do both. For our existing customers – furniture retailers, interior designers, and dealers – it provides a new category, allowing for complete project designs with lighting to complement our furniture. At the same time, lighting opens the door to new distribution opportunities [for those] who may not currently carry Century.”

In discussing the uniqueness that Century brings to the category, Binnix explained, “With Century’s deep experience in furniture, materials, finishes, and scale, we can design lighting that feels intentionally connected to interiors rather than existing as a separate category. We also bring a strong heritage of craftsmanship and innovation, which allows us to produce lighting with the same attention to detail our customers expect. We feel these strengths are unmatched by many lighting companies.”

Highlights of the new introductions include:

Halo Series — Featuring an interchangeable shade system that lets customers switch between plaster, woven, and linen shades to coordinate with upholstery, window treatments, and surrounding textures.

Cathedral Lantern — Designed for rooms that demand presence, the Cathedral Lantern series has substantial proportions engineered specifically for grand spaces where standard fixtures might disappear. Its architectural scale brings balance and visual gravity to interiors with high ceilings.

Torel — Created for the modernist sensibility, the Torel series is described as exploring the intersection of structure and softness.” Vertical cylinders of luminous opal glass are surrounded by a precision-milled frame in either a Soft Brass or Soft Nickel finish.

“Lighting isn’t just about fixtures,” Binnix concluded. “It’s about the warmth and mood that is created in a room. I am truly excited to be able to design lighting pieces that complement the furniture that we are known for and ultimately create a cohesive and all-inclusive setting for our customers.”