SLIDE furniture at Silo Park

Here's a couple of photos of our great SLIDE furniture in use at Silo Park in Auckland's viaduct...

Smoke! video by Gwenael Lewis

How the beauty and character of burned wood is captured in the Smoke Chair...

The latest Moooi video reveals the astonishing process that makes the Smoke Series by Maarten Baas, for Moooi, a unique sensation when sitting on burned furniture. Furniture finished with fir, making each of the Smoke pieces a unique work of art.

Enjoy and get inspired!

Sale on now! 20-70% off everything*

The Sale is on now at ECC

Visit us at our Auckland or Wellington stores for some great deals and huge discounts. We have a massive stock clearance as part of our sale this time round with products at cost or below prices!

Click here to see just some of the great deals available.

Aqua Creations Lighting & Furniture Atelier

Aqua Creations Lighting & Furniture Atelier was founded in 1994 by designer-artist Ayala Serfaty and photographer Albi Serfaty. Since its inception the atelier has acquired a reputation for its innovative designs and has earned international awards.

Over the years, the pioneering use of handcraft techniques with advanced lighting technology has put Aqua Creations in the forefront of sustainable design and green industry.

Aqua Creations features an extensive array of lighting and furniture lines, complete with site specific, customized solutions.

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Welcome back

ECC would like to welcome back all of our valued customers and wish you all the best for 2012.

Our showrooms are open for business, so why not visit us in store soon.

To view our opening hours, click here.

From the ECC Team

Have a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

Christmas Gifts

Christmas is just around the corner. We've got a range of Christmas accessories, table lamps and other great gift ideas.

Visit us at ECC today!

Christmas Tree at ECC in Auckland

CityHeart - Garden Place, Hamilton

Garden Place, Hamilton is a public space located right in the centre of the city, making itself a perfect candidate for the CityHeart revitalization project. The Council's commitment to the development of the city centre is aimed at expressing Hamilton's creativity and identity, creating safe places to which people are naturally drawn and the linkage of our gathering places through design as well as physicality.

ECC's extensive catalogue of commercial lighting enabled us to supply the new light fittings and layout for Garden Place. We've used one of our most popular products to achieve functionality and a visually pleasing design feel. iGuzzini Maxi Woodys and smaller spots used as pole top applications were perfect for this job.

Here's a few photos we took of the finished project...

Yellow Space

Creative Spaces' 'Yellow Space', features installations from different businesses which change every 2 weeks.

ECC have just filled the space with a range of our lighting and furniture.

The space is a small yellow room at Creative Spaces' Auckland office in Parnell where the staff and their clients can browse at their leisure. We have chosen a small selection of what we have to offer in lighting and furniture which is suitable for both commercial and residential purposes.

Products used in the 'Yellow Space'...

(left to right - image 1)

* Bubo Table Lamp by SLIDE

* Q4 Chair by SLIDE

* Cuboluce Table Lamp by Cini & Nils

* Toy Side Table by SLIDE

* Boalum Table Lamp by Artemide

* Kelvin Table Lamp by Flos

* Kubik and Plastic Stools by Parri

* Mamy Armchair by Parri

* Random LED Floor Lamp by Moooi

* Ali Baba Stool by SLIDE

* Zoe Chair by SLIDE

* Mag Magazine Rack by SLIDE

Video: Mike T + Linteloo

Mike Thorburn of ECC introduces Linteloo, one of our favorite brands here at ECC.

To see the video, click on the image below...

Video: Mike T + Davey Lighting & Original BTC

Managing Director of ECC, Mike Thorburn, talks about some of our latest additions to the ECC catalogue - Davey Lighting and Original BTC.

To see the video, click the image below...

New Arrivals - SLIDE

SLIDE, of Italy, joins the ECC family adding their range of lighting and furniture to our extensive catalogue.

SLIDE - "Lighting alone is not enough, because light can totally change the feel of the spaces in which we live. Enlightened use of light brings on emotions, sharpens the senses and aids communication as it favors dialogue with its positive ambiance. This is why all the SLIDE products are also light sources. An absolute minimum of wiring, simple to install, of clean and versatile design with a myriad of applications, in plastic materials which are both light and robust, basic forms which do not take themselves too seriously and plenty of colour; these are the guidelines SLIDE has chosen so as to create a special atmosphere with its lighting creations."

To view our SLIDE products on the ECC website, click here.

Renovations at our Auckland showroom

Renovations to our Auckland showroom are drawing to an end. Over the last couple of weeks we've made a few changes which we think make our showroom look brand new! Come on in and see for yourself. We've got some great new products out on display and are bound to have something that's just right for your home.

Italian Festival - Wellington

Buongiorno!

ECC had a fabulous day at the Westpac Stadium last Sunday when we displayed some of our extensive range of lighting and furniture focusing on 'all things Italian'. We were delighted with the great response received from all those who visited our stand.

One of our favorite parts were the special guest Sbandieratori Flag Wavers who entertained the crowd throughout the day.

A big thank you to Antonio Cacace from Bella Italia, who organised the festival and made us feel like part of the Italian family.

From the ECC Team in Wellington

Zambesi + Melbourne Cup 2011

Melbourne Cup day at ECC saw some of our clients join us at our Auckland showroom for a ladies afternoon.

Thanks to Zambesi, we had a few beautiful models walking the showroom and interacting with our furniture, dressed in great Zambesi outfits!

San Pellegrino and Invivo Wines gave us some of their delicious beverages for us to consume while catching up and watching the big race.

Thank you to all who joined us at ECC. We hope you enjoyed the afternoon as much as we did.

ECC at iGuzzini's International Training Course

iGuzzini Blog - Final Episode

After our final day with iGuzzini, the Kiwi contingent has some free time to "roam in Rome before making the long trip home."

We spent the day seeing the sights, visiting the famous "Pantheon" (twice - don't ask!), the "Trevi Fountain" and the "Coloseum" before settling in for a quick spot of shopping and a final Italian meal at "Granco" in central Rome.

We parted ways with Richard, who was bound for a family visit to London and Paul, who was flying later in the day. The "Three Amigos" boarded bound for a stop-off in Hong Kong before making the final leg home.

Home safe and sound Monday afternoon, back in the office Tuesday and it all seems like a distant memory!

Thanks again to all involved - our iGuzzini hosts, our traveling companions, and most of all to Mike for the fantastic opportunity to view the other side of the world!

We'll leave you with a few photos of some the lighter moments of our trip...

A chance meeting with Massimiliano Fuksas and friend gives Talia and Kevin a chance to improve international relations.

The boys take a quiet moment to get a quick shot with some Italian ladies.

Richard takes an ideal opportunity to show where Kevin is really from.

Richard perfects his posing skills after dinner out in Numana.

Talia shows what a real angel looks like while in the "Pantheon"

ECC at iGuzzini's International Training Course

iGuzzini Blog #5

27.10.11

After an early morning start, we set off on a cross country bus trip from Recanati bound for Rome. This was to be our final day with iGuzzini, and we were joined by their representatives Igor, Cartia and Ezio. On arrival in Rome, we enjoyed a light lunch at "The Visconti Palace Hotel," our place of residence for the next two days, before being collected by bus to take a guided tour around the historical streets. Our tour guide, Marcia, explained the great history of Rome on route, while pointing out one famous monument after another. We then had the pleasure of being guided through the "Villa Borghese," housing incredible pieces of art and sculpture from famous artists such as Raffaello and Caravaggio. Following this, we were treated to an audience at "The Forum" (the ruins) with Grassia, the architect responsible for relighting the area, with the use of iGuzzini exterior light fittings. He took us through the thought processes and the final results achieved. Due to a storm the week before and the flooding that ensued, we were unable to see the full lighting project.

Our final destination for the day was dinner at "San Lorenzo" in the heart of central Rome, which was made all the more amazing by a chance meeting with the famous architect, Fuksas, who was dining there at the time. Kevin and Talia managed a photo and a quick word before he went on his way - a thrill to be sure!

We are to end our time with iGuzzini Friday morning feeling very privileged to have been involved with them over the past week. We can not thank iGuzzini and their staff enough for taking care of us and treating us to such amazing experiences one would not usually get the chance to. Special thanks to Carla and Igor for organizing the Kiwi contingent abroad and further thanks also to Cartia and Simone for taking their time to teach us about their products and projects in detail.

A final thanks to Mike Throburn for sending us on this fantastic journey, for without him this could not have been made possible, nor would we have maintained a longstanding relationship with iGuzzini without his leadership.

Our tour guide Marcia takes us through ancient Roman history.

The Kiwi contingent outside the "Villa Borghese"

Grassia talks us through the ideas and products used at the site of "The Forum" (with the help of our interpreter Igor

ECC at iGuzzini's International Training Course

iGuzzini Blog #4

26.10.11

After an incredible night out, looking at iGuzzini exterior light fixtures throughout their vast premises in the depth of night, the focus of day three, and the final day in Recanati, was on new interior fixtures from their 2011 range.

We were first taken through a case study on Vedova in Venice, a moveable art gallery designed by Renzo Piano, and the challenges of lighting a moving art collection. We were shown also a case study on lighting sculpture, with views taken from many a walk of life, from Authors, to Artists, Opera Singers and many more.

Next, we were taken on an in depth look through the new range of "Reflex Easy LED," with numerous optics, LED modules and ideal situations for each, including energy saving calculations. We were then shown physical samples and installed models to showcase each variation discussed.

Before departing from iGuzzini headquarters, each attendee was given a Certificate of Participation and our final goodbyes were made before boarding the bus for Urbino. In this University town, an hour and a half from Recanati, we were treated to lunch and a guided tour through the "Palazzo Ducale," home of Frederico da Montefeltro, the lord of the city during the Renaissance. Famous for housing muses from Francesca, Laurana and Alberti, this incredible 365 room palace was indeed a sight to behold.

Our final destination for the day was dinner at "Kiro Kiro," where we indulged in fresh seafood and authentic Italian pizza. One final night in Recanati to enjoy before we board our bus early tomorrow, bound for Rome!

Cartia shows us new iGuzzini "Reflex Easy" installed in their showroom.

iGuzzini "Reflex Easy" samples.

Cartia and Simone hand out Certificates of Participation to attendees.

The Kiwi contingent with our iGuzzini hosts - (L to R): Cartia, Simone, Paul, Mike, Igor, Richard, Kevin, Talia, our translators, Carlo.

New Giorgetti Sofas in Store Now

New into the Auckland showroom this week are 3 amazing sofas - Soi, Dhow and Maharaja.

Come into ECC to see these absolutely beautiful sofas close up.

Soi Sofa

Dhow Sofa

Maharaja Sofa

Click HERE to view Giorgetti products on our website.

ECC at iGuzzini's International Training Course

iGuzzini Trip Blog #3

25.10.11

Following a very late night (early morning!) after our dinner at "La Torre," an early start greeted our second day at iGuzzini.

We were introduced to new exterior products, of urban and street-lighting particularly, and taken through an in depth presentation of the "Crown," a fitting designed by Michele de Lucchi for the Royal Palace courtyard in Torino, Italy. Much was also shown and discussed on the growth of LED within urban environments, with consideration to energy savings and light optics removing light pollution, a linkage to marketing material of old. We were walked through the brand new showroom, linked to the conference facilities within the new building.

Before lunch, we were presented with a "lighting effects" presentation, incorporating case studies worldwide of particular interest to the effect discussed. After lunch, and a little free time in the afternoon, we were taken inland to Maserata where we enjoyed yet another fantastic, authentic Italian meal.

On our return home, we were taken back to iGuzzini for a workshop on exterior lighting, showcasing at night their new ranges discussed previously in the day, allowing us to see the fittings in the ideal light and environment (the very large car-park at iGuzzini!) and test their effects.

Above: Inside iGuzzini's new showroom

Above: Cartia shows us the exterior fitting 'Archilede LED'

Above: The team in class. (L to R) - Richard, Kevin, Talia and Paul

Above: New iGuzzini building (left). Old iGuzzini building (right)