Company History

COMPANY HISTORY

Established in New York in 2003, Niche redefines hand-blown glass lighting. Since the company’s inception, we have been committed to being a best-in-class modern lighting solution for the architectural and interior design community. With an array of pendant silhouettes and an impressive depth of color choices, our high-quality products are sourced in commercial and residential projects across the globe. We are inspired to continue creating and lovingly crafting these designs for you.

2003

Founder Jeremy Pyles & his partner renovate a former bodega market and open a gifts & homewares store in New York City's East Village. When the search for the proper modern lighting for the shop returned no results, Jeremy decided to set out to create his own.

2004

After collaborating with a glass-blower and collecting electrical parts, Niche's first modern lighting product, the Stamen, was born. The original Stamen pendant light that hung in the window made a statement and soon became the store's best-selling item.

2005

Niche's commitment to crafting modern glass lighting led to an expansion of operations and relocation to the picturesque Hudson Valley. Despite having only 8 pendant shapes and a limited color palette, the glass pendant lights continued to be produced in New York City.

2006

The company quickly decided to move a second time to a 20,000 sq. ft. abandoned bronze foundry in Beacon, NY, where they were able to breathe new life into a once-forgotten space.

2007

2008

2009

Niche was determined to create a dream work environment for employees, despite having a limited budget and strict deadlines. The renovation process began with the Cold Shop and Warehouse.

2009

2010

After completion, orders were finished and packed in-house for the first time. Meanwhile, the Hot Shop underwent renovation, and new equipment was gradually installed.

2010

2012

By 2012, the Hot Shop became fully operational. Since then, each glass pendant has been meticulously handmade in Beacon, New York.

2014

We begin to use our very own CNC machine in-house to make modern lighting models and prototypes, just how we want them.

2015

Niche introduces the Tabletop Collection, featuring a variety of colorful vases, votives, and carafes.

2016

As the Niche team continues to expand, so does the range of products. We are proud to say that the entire Niche team now occupies a single building, with new offices, a conference room, and a photo studio on the mezzanine overlooking the Hot Shop.