About Us – Fosfens

Commitments

Warranty

At Fosfens, we believe a luminaire is not a mere functional object, but a living piece, of craft, of gesture, and of transmission. That is why every model is guaranteed for life. A simple visit to our boutique or a phone call is enough: no forms, no proof, no waiting. This absolute trust is the natural extension of our exacting standards. Our pieces, crafted with rigor and character, are instantly recognizable, just like the bond we nurture with those who choose them.

Origin : A French Maison

All our luminaires are entirely designed, machined, and assembled in France. This is a foundational certainty for us. We work hand in hand with local partners and suppliers who share our values of excellence, precision, and respect for the craft. Each piece leaving our workshops carries the living memory of a rooted tradition, yet is resolutely oriented toward tomorrow.

Packaging : A Case Like a Museum Piece

At Fosfens, packaging is an integral part of the artwork. Every luminaire is housed in a wooden crate identical to those used for museum art pieces. This extreme care is no mere luxury, it is a way to honor what is entrusted, protected, and delivered. This case underscores the rarity of each piece and accompanies the arrival of the luminaire in its new space as one would welcome a collectible object.

Manufacturing Method

“Tolerance is the art of mechanics” — Stevan Bijelic

At Fosfens, we design luminaires to last, and better still: to become an heirloom. Each piece is conceived as a delicate balance between technical rigor and visual poetry. It must withstand time without ever losing its grace. We choose noble materials: aluminum, brass, copper, stainless steel, titanium, valued as much for their durability as for their sensuality. High-precision machining, performed on 5-axis CNC machines, lays the groundwork. But it is always the hand that delivers the final note: refining, polishing, revealing the material. Each luminaire receives a subtle finish, satin, microblasted, polished. Our surface treatments, drawn from the aerospace industry, ensure lasting protection against corrosion, scratches, and oxidation, while giving each piece a deep, stable, almost living tone. We do not manufacture in series; we manufacture with meaning.

Maison Fosfens

Fosfens is a young house, yet its origins reach far beyond its founding date. It is rooted in a living memory, shaped long before the first luminaires saw light. In 1970, Stevan Bijelic left his native land at seventeen to settle in Paris. With him, almost nothing but the essentials, a burning passion for watchmaking and precision machining, at a time when everything was still done by hand, eyes glued to a magnifying glass. Very quickly, he made his mark among the city’s most gifted artisans. His sure touch, his eye for detail, and his natural rigor opened doors to the most demanding fields: aerospace, medical, luxury. Domains where neither the millimeter nor the material could be compromised. This taste for exactitude, this loyalty to well-crafted work, he passed on to his son, Milan Bijelic.

For over fifteen years, Milan accompanied the rise of LED technology within large international groups. He witnessed its strengths, its limits, its unfulfilled promises. But soon, another language called to him, the language of light as a sensitive, vibratory, almost musical matter. Having grown up between aluminum shavings and piano scores, he felt the need to compose. No longer in the shadow of industry, but in the light of a free gesture.

Together with Elena, his wife, they chose to build Fosfens, not as a brand, but as a house in the strongest, most beautiful sense of the word: a place of transmission, creation, and chosen slowness. A house expanded by their four children, reflecting a shared, committed, and embodied life. Fosfens was born from this desire: to unite the rigor of precision mechanics with the freedom of light conceived as art.

A phosphene is that light which lingers behind closed eyelids, an inner glow, a fire that persists even when all else fades. It is here that our luminaires dwell, in that invisible boundary between the visible and the intimate.

The Family in Drawing

A team shaped by deep bonds

At Fosfens, family and team form a strong foundation, where each member brings their unique contribution to the shared project. The portraits, created by one of the founder’s daughters, reflect the harmony between craftsmanship and personal history. This illustrated carousel simply and accurately captures the spirit of a house built on human values and shared commitment.

What They Say About Us

They are architects, designers, prescribers, or gallery owners. They share a common vision: attentive, demanding, sensitive to what lasts and illuminates just right. Here are a few of their voices:

“A genuine revelation.”
“We were used to distributing primarily decorative luminaires. With Fosfens, another dimension emerges: that of a light of rare quality. Pieces that are both truly beautiful… and exceptionally good.”
— Gary Grinbaum, Manager, JGS Décoration

“Subtly elegant aesthetics.”
“Fosfens embodies the union of absolute technical rigor and unpretentious artistic expression. The light is soft, faithful, soothing, perfect for workspaces and interiors with character alike.”
— Georgios Kontaxakis, Architect & Designer

“Outstanding performance.”
“Fosfens masters every component of lighting artwork… and beyond. Innovative LEDs, customization, connected control: everything is conceived with fluidity and allure. I dreamed of it, Fosfens made it real.”
— Olivier Charton, Lighting Specification – Sonepar Luminter

“A jewel.”
“A pure marvel, a blend of technology and design.”
— Jean-Marie Hubert, President, Groupe SPAT

“World-class excellence.”
“What Montblanc is to writing, Fosfens is to light: true instruments of illumination.”
— Wim Braber, International Lighting Expert

“Well-deserved recognition.”
“Fosfens stands where it belongs: among the very few French houses capable of combining technical excellence, aesthetic demand, and artisanal integrity.”
— Stéphan Clout, President, Groupe SC (SOKA, Disderot, Sécante…)

“Tangible craftsmanship.”
“For ten years, I sought luminaires that were not mere old spots adapted to LEDs. Milan did the opposite: he started from the LED to create a meaningful work, carried by a solid family story.”
— Nicolas Martin, Lighting Manager – LVMH

“Technical elegance.”
“A very beautiful object. Bravo.”
— Rémy Chassaing, Designer & Draftsman – Delisle Paris

“A magical light.”
“Milan is a genius. The light he created elevates my artworks. Everything is just right. One word: magical.”
— Jérémie Leroux (Enzo Oto), Painter

“Luminous goldsmithing.”
“A French house combining cutting-edge technology, remarkable design, and total customization.”
— Romain Perez, Manager – Bazar d’Électricité

“Lamps that speak to the heart.”
— Nicolas Fouraux, Lighting Expert – Voltex

“One of the finest French revelations in recent years.”
— Virgile Bru, Lighting Expert – iLightYou

The Spleen of Paris.
“There is a relaxing, mystical… almost religious quality.”
— Didier Delpiroux, Manager – Serge Mouille

“Magnificent.”
— Yvan Peard, Founder & CTO – Ayrton

“We are definitely fans.”
— Charlotte & Peter Fiell, Authors of 1000 Lights

“Master of light.”
— Ingo Maurer

Writings on Light

Editorial Journey

Since the 1970s, with the first publications appearing in 1983, several journalists have voluntarily chosen to present our work through editorial articles. These are not advertisements, but genuine accounts highlighting our expertise and approach to light, passed down from generation to generation.