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The Niche Story
Niche was founded by accident. In 2003, Jeremy Pyles and Mary Welch were in the process of opening a home furnishings store in Manhattan, called Niche, but couldn't find inspiring display lighting for the storefront. So Pyles designed a glass pendant and had it custom blown in New York (where all Niche products are still hand-blown).
Read MoreAlthough not for sale, the "Stamen" became the most popular item in the store. Based on that demand--and a successful display at the 2005 ICFF--Niche Lighting was born. The company and glass studio are currently based in Beacon, NY.
Why We Love Niche Modern
Niche indeed fills a distinctive contemporary lighting niche. Its transparent and effervescent glass shades offer a decidedly modern take on traditional industrial lighting. Classic Edison bulbs are intended as part of the design, sparkling and setting off the glossiness of the glass that surrounds them. More than that, each of these hand-blown pieces are one-of-the-kind and, using the tenets of good, solid design, effortlessly balance contrasting elements; the glass is strong, yet delicate looking, modern yet classic.
A Fun Fact About Niche
The Pharos Pendant was named after another noteworthy source of light. The Pharos, or Lighthouse, of Alexandria was built on the island of Pharos between 280 and 247 B.C. to guide ships into the Alexandra, Egypt port. It was one of the tallest man-made structures for centuries, and was counted amongst the Seven Wonders of the World.
Noteworthy Products from Niche
The Solitaire Pendant features a crisp bubble of light surrounding a single bulb. The form is at once simple and sensuous, appearing to float in the sky like a crystalline soap bubble.

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The Bloom Mini Pendant by Vermont Modern brings a fun, contemporary flair to your interior decor. Its intricate design features a single steel tube that™s been laser cut, heated, and expanded into a decoratively perforated luminaire. The light source is ...
Stylishly making the rounds. The Bottega HF5011 Pendant by Avenue Lighting features circular shapes to balance the stark lines of modern minimalism. Double discs finely detailed with smooth edges and organically textured surfaces incorporate graceful curves, a tactile quality and ...
Tightly wound lighting. The Stone Lighting Coil Short Pendant features serpentine lengths of solid brass and copper banding creatively stacked and wrapped to form a stout, compact shade. The handcrafted process begets an abstract latticed aesthetic, the metallic cloaking slightly ...
The Constellation Mini Pendant is directly inspired by the infamous chandeliers in the Lincoln Center's Metropolitan Opera House first installed in the 1960s. Bursting with energy in the form of extruding rods topped with crystal clusters, this pendant has a ...
A radiant cobblestone design with individually cast glass pillow-shaped pieces. The Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting Constructivism Drop Pendant™s elegant glasswork and finish is sure to become an opulent centerpiece for your living room, dining room, or kitchen. Its sole lenses ...
Part of the distinctive Cubi collection, the ITRE Cubi 11 Pendant glows like an ice cube of light. Its modern shape gives character to dining rooms and bar areas, and its adjustable cable makes it an excellent option for a ...