Pre-Hang, Crate, Ship: How Metis Maison Packs a Hotel Chandelier for Overseas Delivery
Metis Maison pre-hangs every chandelier over 12 kg, crates it in foam and ISPM-15 wood, and sends loading photos before sailing. Claims settled in 7 days.
Guzhen · Zhongshan · Est. 2012
Crafting Bespoke Lighting
for the World's
Finest Spaces
Bespoke architectural and decorative lighting for five-star hospitality, landmark civic spaces, and design-led interiors worldwide.
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Our Story
Where Craft Meets
Architectural Vision
Metis Maison is a bespoke lighting atelier headquartered in Guzhen, Zhongshan — the global epicenter of fine lighting manufacturing. For over 13 years, we have designed and produced custom architectural and decorative lighting for the world's most prestigious hospitality projects.
"Our founder brings leadership experience from one of Guzhen's most storied manufacturers — a 50-year heritage factory supplying America's most prestigious decorative lighting brands for over 30 years."
Our name draws from Metis — the Greek goddess of craft, wisdom, and skilled handiwork. Maison reflects our belief that great lighting is not a commodity; it is a statement of identity.
13+
Years of craft
3800
sqm production
5★
Hospitality focus
MOQ1
Bespoke from one piece
13+Years
Full-Cycle Manufacturing
From Sketch
to Installation
We own every stage of the process. No outsourcing, no hidden lead times. When you work with Metis Maison, you work directly with the people who design, engineer, and make your fixtures.
01
Design & Engineering
From concept sketch and mood board to technical drawing, prototype, and sample approval.
02
Manufacturing
3,800 sqm facility with metal fabrication, crystal and glass work, wood finishing, and electrical assembly.
03
Quality Control
Rigorous inspection at every stage. International certifications: UL, ETL, CE, FSC, BSCI.
04
Project Management
Dedicated teams for large-scale hotel rollouts, phased delivery, and replacement parts management.
Selected Works
The Collection
TL-0001
Table Lamp N01
TL-0002
Table Lamp N02
TL-0003
Table Lamp N03
TL-0004
Table Lamp N04
TL-0005
Table Lamp N05
TL-0006
Table Lamp N06
TL-0007
Table Lamp N07
TL-0008
Table Lamp N08
FL-0031
Floor Lamp N01
FL-0032
Floor Lamp N02
FL-0033
Floor Lamp N03
FL-0034
Floor Lamp N04
FL-0035
Floor Lamp N05
FL-0036
Floor Lamp N06
FL-0037
Floor Lamp N07
FL-0038
Floor Lamp N08
CH-0061
Chandelier N01
CH-0062
Chandelier N02
CH-0063
Chandelier N03
CH-0064
Chandelier N04
CH-0065
Chandelier N05
CH-0066
Chandelier N06
CH-0067
Chandelier N07
CH-0068
Chandelier N08
WS-0091
Wall Sconce N01
WS-0092
Wall Sconce N02
WS-0093
Wall Sconce N03
WS-0094
Wall Sconce N04
WS-0095
Wall Sconce N05
WS-0096
Wall Sconce N06
WS-0097
Wall Sconce N07
WS-0098
Wall Sconce N08
FN-0121
Furniture N01
FN-0122
Furniture N02
FN-0123
Furniture N03
FN-0124
Furniture N04
FN-0125
Furniture N05
FN-0126
Furniture N06
FN-0127
Furniture N07
FN-0128
Furniture N08
Trusted By
Projects Delivered for the World's Leading Hotel Groups
Great Hall of the People
Beijing · State Reception
Luneng · China Green
鲁能集团 · 中国绿发
50+
Hotel Projects Delivered
10+
International Hotel Brands
13+
Years Delivering
Landmark Commissions
Where Our Work
Lives
From Macau's Grand Lisboa to Marriott properties across China, our fixtures define the atmosphere of spaces that demand nothing less than exceptional. Each project delivered with the precision and discretion that five-star operators require. Beyond the case studies, how we supply a full hospitality lighting package — scope, FF&E documentation and lead times — is set out in detail. At the scale of a single fixture, how to tell solid brass from brass-plated — four field tests, and what twenty years does to each — is set out in our buyer's guide.
Selected Project References
| W Hotel, Chengdu | Marriott International |
| Grand Lisboa Hotel, Macau | SJM Resorts |
| MGM Destination Resort, China | MGM Resorts International |
| Chengxiang East Hall, Chengdu | Chengxiang Catering Group |
| Lavande Hotel, Shaoyang | Jin Jiang International |
| Sheraton Hotel, Shaoxing Yukun | Marriott International |
| Days Inn by Wyndham, Songpan Chuanzhusi | Wyndham Hotels & Resorts |
| Hampton by Hilton, China | Hilton Worldwide |
| Sheraton Huafa, Zhuhai | Marriott International · Huafa Group |
| Marriott Hotel, Zhuzhou Midea | Marriott International · Midea Group |
| Jianguo Hotel, Zunyi China Construction | China Construction · Jianguo Hotels |
| Great Hall of the People, Beijing | State Reception |
| Luneng Mansion, Yibin | Luneng Group |
Latest Updates
News & Journal
Metis Maison Lighting Materials and Finishes: SUS316, Brass, Bronze, Crystal, Alabaster
Metis Maison materials: SUS304/316 steel, brass, bronze, aluminium, K9/K5 crystal, hand-blown glass, alabaster; finishes from brushed brass to PVD.
How Long Does Bespoke Hotel Lighting Take? An 8-14 Week Timeline, Stage by Stage
Bespoke hotel lighting lead time at Metis Maison: 8-14 weeks across drawings, 1:1 prototype, production, pre-hang test and freight, and how to plan backwards.
Hotel Lighting FF&E Documentation: The Drawings and Certificates Behind a Metis Maison Fixture
What Metis Maison Lighting ships with a hotel order: CAD drawings, IES files, wiring diagrams, suspension calculations and certificates from its partner plant.
Inside a Guzhen Lighting Factory: Metal, Crystal, Wood and Electrical Under One Roof
How a bespoke hotel chandelier is made across four trades, what to ask about each, the pre-hang test, and the documents that prove the work was done.
Metis Maison Lighting: Chandeliers, Sconces, Table Lamps and Pendants for Hotels
Metis Maison Lighting, founded 2012 in Guzhen, Zhongshan, makes bespoke chandeliers, sconces, table lamps and pendants for hotels: 50+ hotel projects.
Solid Brass vs Brass-Plated: Four Ways to Tell Them Apart
Two chandeliers can be photographed in the same warm gold and be entirely different objects — one solid brass, one a steel or zinc-alloy body wearing a few microns of it. Price does not reliably separate them. Four checks you can run in a minute do.
Hospitality Lighting Market 2026: Why Bespoke Fixtures Win
The global hospitality lighting market enters 2026 with rare momentum, driven by new hotel construction, retrofit demand, LED adoption, smart controls, and a renewed preference for bespoke fixtures with documented compliance.
Hand-Rubbed Bronze: The Craft Behind the Finish
Our copper and brass work begins with hand-welded tube stock, each seam ground flush by hand until invisible to the eye and the touch. Chemical patination then builds tonal depth — darker in the recesses, lighter on raised edges — producing the dimensional quality that separates a genuinely hand-finished bronze from an electroplated imitation.
Introducing the 2026 Hospitality Collection — Craft Meets Modernity
Our most ambitious collection to date, the 2026 Hospitality line introduces over 60 new references spanning chandeliers, wall sconces, table lamps, and bespoke architectural installations. Available in six signature finishes including our new Smoked Bronze and Aged Pewter.
Sheraton Shaoxing Yukun — Full Lighting Installation Complete
Metis Maison has completed the full lighting installation for the Sheraton Shaoxing Yukun, a Marriott International property. The commission encompassed over 1,200 individual fixtures across the grand ballroom, lobby, guest corridors, and F&B outlets — delivered on schedule ahead of the hotel's opening.
"Great lighting is not a commodity. It is a statement of identity, shaped by the hands of artisans who understand both the language of design and the demands of the built environment."
— Metis Maison
The Difference
Why Design Teams
Choose Metis Maison
Experience at Scale
Over 13 years delivering bespoke lighting to five-star hotel groups. We understand phased delivery, on-site coordination, replacement parts, and the pressure of opening dates.
Manufacturer, Not Middleman
We own our production — 3,800 sqm, two facilities. No outsourcing, no surprise lead times. You work directly with the people who make your fixtures.
Custom Without Compromise
Whether you need 8 statement pendants for a boutique restaurant or 800 sconces for a tower hotel, we apply the same standard of craft and dedicated attention.
International Standards
Our founding team's background supplying the US luxury lighting market means our materials, finishes, and specifications meet international expectations. UL · ETL · CE · FSC · BSCI.
Engineering Capabilities
From Moodboard to Pre-hang — 4 Visible Steps
What we actually sell is not off-the-shelf product — it is the engineering capability to turn a single sketch into a few-hundred-kilogram safety-rated chandelier, fully documented and pre-tested before it leaves the workshop.
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Concept Moodboard
Designer's concept translated into material palette, finish swatches, and reference imagery. Signed off before any drawing is started.
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CAD & Shop Drawings
3D SolidWorks models and full shop drawings: every weld, fastener, and load path dimensioned. Structural calculations attached.
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1:1 Physical Prototyping
A full-scale prototype is built, finished, and signed off in person. No tooling release before the client sees the real article.
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Precision Manufacturing & Pre-hang Test
Each fixture is pre-assembled in the workshop, level-checked, load-tested, then knocked down for shipment. Reassembly drawing shipped inside the crate.
Hard Materials
Spec-grade, not showroom-grade
- Stainless steel: SUS304 / SUS316 marine grade, 1.5–3 mm wall thickness
- Crystal: K9 optical crystal, hand-cut, PbO ≥ 24%
- Seismic: Seismic-rated engineering to IBC / ASCE 7 where required
- Fasteners: ISO 898 grade 8.8 minimum, A4-80 for coastal sites
Documentation
Documentation, on request
- Material certificates (mill sheet) for steel, brass, crystal — available on request
- Weld procedure & welder qualification records — available on request
- Pre-hang load test report — available on request
- Site-reassembly drawing + parts list inside each crate
- By-model test reports (UL / ETL / CE / RoHS) under our audited supply chain — available on request
Trust & Credibility
Compliance you can verify
Our lighting fixtures are produced by a long-term audited manufacturing partner in the Pearl River Delta. All listed certificates are held by that facility and apply to Metis Maison shipments — we provide complete test-report traceability and factory-audit documentation on request.
ULListed
UL 153 · Portable Luminaires
ActiveETLIntertek
ETL · Fixed Luminaires
ActiveCELVD
CE · EN 60598
Model-testedRoHS2.0
RoHS · EU 2015/863
Model-testedFSCCoC
FSC Chain-of-Custody
2025 → 2030BSCIamfori
BSCI Social Audit
2026 → 202701 / Supply Chain Transparency
Audited Production, Traceable Supply
Production Base: A privately audited lighting manufacturer in the Pearl River Delta region (Guangdong, China), operating since 2003. Factory address and SGS audit reference disclosed under NDA.
Audited by SGS under amfori BSCI (full monitoring, ID 26-0385758, expires 27 Mar 2027). FSC Chain-of-Custody certified by SGS Hong Kong (CN20/30679, valid 02 Apr 2025 – 01 Apr 2030).
Showroom: Metis Maison Guzhen flagship, 800 sqm. Metis Maison Dongguan opening 2026. All Metis Maison products ship from this audited supply chain — no parallel production.
02 / Test Report Traceability
By-model, On-request
Test reports are issued per model against the destination market. We provide the original report PDF, certificate number, and laboratory credentials with every quote.
- US & CA — UL 153 / UL 1598 / CSA C22.2 (Intertek, UL)
- EU — EN 60598-1/-2 + CE-LVD + RoHS (BST)
- UK — UKCA on request (UL-UK)
- AU — SAA on request
03 / Designer IP Protection
NDA-First Engagement
"We operate fully under NDA protocols to protect designers' IP."
All project enquiries begin with a mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement. Drawings, mood boards, finishes, and supplier information remain confidential across the supply chain — including our production partner. Reference projects are shown only with prior client consent.
Certificates listed above are issued to and held by our audited manufacturing partner in Guangdong, P.R. China. Original PDFs available on request under NDA. EU CE / RoHS entries are model-based test reports — updated annually against current production. UL & ETL are maintained under continuous factory Follow-Up Service.
Visit Us
Our Showrooms
Our Guzhen flagship showroom spans over 800 sqm and presents the full breadth of the Metis Maison collection — from classic European chandeliers and bespoke crystal installations to contemporary brass pendants, wall sconces, table lamps, and decorative furniture. A second showroom is opening in Dongguan, with client reception facilities and a curated selection of hospitality-focused pieces.
Guzhen Flagship Showroom
2/F, No.2 Dongtai Heng 1st Road
Caoyihai Yuansha Industrial Zone
Guzhen Town, Zhongshan, Guangdong
Dongguan Showroom COMING SOON
Room 1002, Building 7, Times Thinking Technology
159 Luwu Sanlian Road, Changping Town
Dongguan, Guangdong 523587
2/F, No.2 Dongtai Heng 1st Road<br>Caoyihai Yuansha Industrial Zone<br>Guzhen Town, Zhongshan, Guangdong
Book a Visit →Frequently Asked Questions
Everything procurement teams, interior designers, and hotel project managers ask before signing a bespoke hospitality lighting order with us. Tap a question to expand — the answers are written for buyers, not for marketing.
01What is the typical lead time for a bespoke chandelier?
For most bespoke hospitality lighting projects, the end-to-end lead time is 8–14 weeks depending on size, finish, and material. Concept and shop drawings take 1–2 weeks; prototype 2–3 weeks; production 4–6 weeks; pre-hang test and ocean freight 2–3 weeks. We confirm a fixed milestone schedule in the quotation so you can plan your opening date backwards.
02What is your MOQ for custom fixtures?
We treat every project individually. There is no fixed MOQ for a single bespoke design, but a typical first order ranges from 30 to 100 pieces per reference. Mix-and-match across references from the same material family is welcome. Repeat orders after the first sample sign-off have no minimum.
03Can you match a reference sample or photo I provide?
Yes. Send us a reference, photo, or hand sketch and we will produce a 1:1 prototype for approval before mass production. This is standard procedure for our OEM / ODM clients and the fastest way to verify finish and proportion before tooling.
04Do you provide shop drawings for FF&E packages?
Yes. Every project includes a complete FF&E lighting package: dimensioned CAD drawings, photometric files (IES), wiring diagrams, suspension point calculations, and a recommended installation sequence. All drawings are stamped by our in-house engineers and re-stamped by a third-party consultant when required by the hotel group.
05Which international certificates do you hold?
We manufacture under the certificate umbrella of our audited partner factory: UL (E362995, active under factory follow-up service), ETL (240200052TPE-001), CE-LVD (EN 60598, model-tested), RoHS 2.0 (EU 2015/863, model-tested), FSC (CN20/30679, 2025→2030), and BSCI (26-0385758, 2026→2027). Original PDFs are released under NDA.
06Are your certificates issued to Metis Maison or the factory?
Most production certificates are held by the audited manufacturing facility in the Pearl River Delta, and apply to Metis Maison shipments. As the commercial exporter, Metis Maison issues a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) and a commercial invoice for every project, so customs and your procurement team have a single point of accountability.
07Can you share a sample test report for my specific model?
Yes. Once we confirm a project, we provide the matching model-specific test report (UL, ETL, CE-LVD, RoHS) drawn from the live factory file. We do not share third-party reports for models you are not commissioning, to respect the chain of custody.
08Do you manufacture in-house or outsource?
Both polishing and assembly are done in our own two facilities totalling 3,800 m² in Zhongshan. We do not outsource final assembly. A small share of metal casting is sourced from a long-term partner mill under our QC supervision; their certificate chain is on file.
09What materials and finishes can you work with?
Stainless steel (SUS304 / SUS316), brass, bronze, aluminium, K9 / K5 crystal, hand-blown glass, alabaster, fabric shades, and acrylic. Finishes: hand-rubbed bronze, brushed brass, polished chrome, PVD, powder coat, and custom patinas. All plating is ROHS-compliant.
10Do you provide 1:1 prototypes before mass production?
Yes. Every bespoke design goes through a 1:1 physical prototype for finish, proportion, and optics approval. For hospitality projects, we recommend a full-scale sample of the largest fixture in the package, signed off by the designer and owner, before any production tooling is released.
11Do you pre-hang fixtures before shipping?
Yes. Every chandelier over 12 kg is pre-hung in the factory with the actual suspension hardware, balanced, and photographed for the client. This is the single biggest risk-reduction step on an overseas hotel project and is included in our standard quotation.
12What is the typical packaging for overseas shipment?
Triple-wall corrugated crate, vacuum-formed foam cradle for the body, individual sleeves for glass / crystal parts, silica-gel desiccant, humidity indicator card, and an outer heat-treated wooden case compliant with ISPM-15. Container-loading photos and a packing list are sent before the vessel sails.
13Do you work with FF&E procurement companies?
Yes. We are set up to work as a vendor-of-record for FF&E procurement companies and OS&E suppliers. We accept third-party purchase orders, milestone-based payments via L/C at sight, and can bill in USD / EUR / RMB. NDA, vendor code, and a per-project submittal package are standard.
14Which currencies and payment terms do you accept?
USD, EUR, RMB, and HKD. Standard terms are 30% T/T deposit + 70% before shipment, or L/C at sight for projects above USD 80,000. Milestone payments are negotiable on multi-phase rollouts (e.g. tower-by-tower hotel delivery).
15Can you ship to multiple destinations on one project?
Yes. We routinely consolidate a single quotation across multiple villas, towers, or cities, and split the shipment into per-site containers with per-site packing lists. This is common for resort groups and multi-property developments.
16What is the design process from sketch to installation?
Six stages: (1) concept mood board, (2) CAD / shop drawings, (3) 1:1 prototype, (4) sample sign-off, (5) production with weekly photos, (6) pre-hang test, crating, and on-site installation support by our engineer. A single project manager is assigned from stages 1–6.
17How long do you take to quote a BOQ?
For a clear BOQ or FF&E schedule with references, we return an itemised quote within 24 hours. For greenfield concepts we return a budget range within 48 hours and a firm quote within 5 working days after the prototype is approved.
18Do you provide on-site installation supervision?
Yes. For overseas projects we send a senior engineer for the pre-hang and the first on-site installation, typically 5–10 days on site. Travel and accommodation are quoted separately; the engineer's daily rate is included in the quotation appendix.
19What warranty do you offer?
5 years on the fixture body, plating, and LED modules; 2 years on drivers and electrical components. Wear-and-tear items (lamps under harsh use) are excluded. Warranty is honored worldwide through Metis Maison or a designated local agent.
20What happens if a fixture arrives damaged?
Photograph the crate and the damaged part within 48 hours of arrival, send to your project manager. We either ship a replacement part from our next batch, or dispatch a local fabricator under our guidance. All crates are pre-photographed before sailing, so claims are settled within 7 days.
21Do you provide finish samples before ordering?
Yes. We send finish chip sets (50×50 mm) and small material samples by DHL at cost. For larger architectural finishes we ship an A4 sample panel. Sample cost is refundable against a confirmed order above USD 5,000.
22Are your wood and packaging materials sustainably sourced?
Yes. Our hardwood crates and any wooden luminaire parts come with FSC chain-of-custody certification (CN20/30679). Inner foam is recyclable EPE / EVA, not expanded polystyrene. All cardboard is FSC-recycled.
23What is your social compliance status?
We are audited under BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative), audit ID 26-0385758, valid 2026→2027. Audit report covers working hours, wages, health & safety, and freedom of association. The latest audit summary is shared under NDA.
24How do you protect our design IP?
We sign a mutual NDA before any mood board, drawing, or supplier name is shared. Designer drawings, custom finishes, and the production partner's identity remain confidential even after the project ships, until publicly released by the client. Moulds and drawings are stored in a restricted-access project folder and are not shown to other clients.
25Will you show our project to other clients?
Only with your written permission, and only after the hotel is open. Our default policy is: client logos and project photos are not used in our marketing unless you opt in. Project details shared with peer clients (e.g. for reference calls) are always anonymised.
26Which Incoterms do you support?
EXW, FOB Shenzhen / Ningbo, CIF, DAP, and DDP for most countries. We have in-house export documentation and can arrange freight on your nominated forwarder or ours. Insurance is included in CIF/CIP quotes.
27How long is the ocean transit time?
Typical door-to-door: 22–28 days to US West Coast, 28–34 days to US East Coast, 28–35 days to EU, 14–20 days to Middle East, 18–25 days to Southeast Asia. We book on Maersk / MSC / COSCO depending on destination and sailing schedule.
28Can you provide photometric data (IES files) for the design team?
Yes. IES files for every reference are available on request, generated by our lighting-design partner using DIALux / Relux. For project-specific designs, we model the space in DIALux and provide a full luminaire layout + illumination report at no extra cost on orders above USD 30,000.
29Can you match a specific CCT / CRI?
Yes. We tune LED modules to your specification across 2700K–4000K, CRI 80 / 90 / 95+, with 3-step MacAdam ellipses. Dimming protocols: 0–10V, DALI, phase-cut, and Casambi / Lutron wireless. Mock-ups with your selected CCT are sent for sign-off before production.
30Do you provide controls and smart-lighting integration?
Yes. We integrate with most hospitality control systems: Lutron, Crestron, KNX, DALI-2, Casambi. Drivers and dimming modules are pre-wired in the factory to your control spec, tested, and labelled, so on-site commissioning is plug-and-play for the controls contractor.
Have a Project Matrix or BOQ?
Send us your specification, mood board, or FF&E schedule. We return an itemized quote within 24 hours — fixed milestone schedule, no hidden costs.
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We work with hospitality groups, interior design firms, FF&E procurement companies, and design-led importers worldwide. Whether you have a finished specification or just a concept, we welcome the conversation.
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Showroom & Office · Dongguan
Room 1002, Building 7, Times Thinking Technology
159 Luwu Sanlian Road, Changping Town
Dongguan, Guangdong, China 523587
Factory · Guzhen
2/F, No.2 Dongtai Heng 1st Road
Caoyihai Yuansha Industrial Zone
Guzhen Town, Zhongshan, Guangdong
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