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ECC prepares for a new chapter in Wellington

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15 February 2026

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After more than 40 years in Wellington, including 37 on Thorndon Quay, ECC is turning the page. This August 2026, the long-standing furniture and lighting retailer will open a new showroom on Allen Street, reaffirming its commitment to the capital’s design community as it marks 116 years in business. It is both a relocation and a recalibration an evolution of place, not purpose.

The new showroom will occupy a character building currently undergoing restoration by architect Allistar Cox, with interiors led by Rufus Knight. Together, the team is honouring the building’s architectural bones while reimagining it as a light-filled, contemporary retail environment.

The intent is clear. To create a space that allows furniture and lighting to be experienced in context, not as isolated objects, but as part of a broader spatial narrative. For architects and designers, this matters. Seeing scale, proportion and materiality in person informs specification decisions in ways a screen cannot.

While the Allen Street showroom takes shape, ECC’s Thorndon Quay location will remain open, continuing to support Wellington’s residential and commercial projects.

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ECC’s history spans more than a century. A rarity in an industry defined by cycles and reinvention. That longevity speaks to stewardship: of international design houses, of local relationships, and of a consistent belief in enduring quality.

Across furniture, architectural lighting and accessories, ECC’s collections are curated rather than accumulated. For homeowners, that clarity reduces overwhelm. For specifiers, it streamlines selection. The ability to source complementary pieces within a cohesive design language simplifies both concept development and client presentation.

On ArchiPro, you can explore ECC’s profile and browse their furniture and lighting collections. From early inspiration through to specification, the process stays connected.