WICKHAM NICHE MODERN MODCRAFT ATLAS INDUSTRIES ARCHITECTURAL GLASS, INC.
The old mill buildings of Beacon, New York may be shuttered but design and manufacturing are still thriving in this historic Hudson Valley town. Much has been written about the area’s fine arts renaissance, but applied arts are also making a vigorous comeback. These five companies represent some of the best of what is being made in Beacon today.
Wickham makes solid wood furniture using responsibly sourced Hudson Valley hardwoods. Founded on the premise that we have extraordinary resources “in our own back yard,” Wickham delights in the use of black walnut, white oak, black cherry, white ash, red elm, and other local species. Jessica Wickham’s carefully crafted designs combine natural forms with modernist elements resulting in unique, enduring pieces of furniture. Since 2004, Wickham has been sourcing “dead and down” logs from Hudson Valley landscapers and custom milling them at their bandsaw mill in Bullville, NY. Carefully stacked flitches are air-dried for approximately two years followed by kiln drying to ensure workability for fine furniture. Wickham maintains an inventory of over 10,000 board feet of natural edge slabs and clients are encouraged to visit the studio/workshop on Main Street in Beacon to select material for their projects. Wickham 578 Main Street Beacon NY 12508 info@jessicawickham.com 917 797-9247
Niche Modern specializes in contemporary hand-blown glass, lighting pendants, and chandeliers. Each piece of glass is created by master artisans with the utmost care and precision. Like the forms of nature that inspire them, no two are exactly alike. Humble in their utility but glorious in their execution, Niche Modern creations redefine modern lighting. Founded in 2005 by husband-and-wife team Jeremy Pyles and Mary Welch, Niche Modern sells both directly to individuals and to the luxury hospitality market. The design offices and warehouse are located in Beacon with plans to bring glass manufacturing from New York City to Beacon in 2011.
Niche Modern PO BOX 311 Beacon NY 12508 info@nichemodern.com 866 299-7105
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4 x 10 style: Hudson 6 x 6 style: Peak 3 x 6 style: Dom
4 x 10 style: Hudson 6 x 6 style: Valley
Each glaze color is shown from two different firings to show variation that can be expected with these organic glazes. first row: clear, sea, lime, amber second row: gloss white, south, rust, metal red brown third row: winter, midnight blue, lobster, pewter fourth row: nice day, sky, dusk, lead
ModCraft produces sophisticated handmade modern wall tile using high-fire stoneware clay. Unique designs set ModCraft tile apart from traditional options. Light plays across dimensional patterns and attractive glazes to create a dynamic visual effect. The result is elegant stoneware tile with a contemporary and modern feel. ModCraft’s ever-expanding line is the perfect choice for architectural feature walls in bars, hotels, retail settings, and offices, as well as in kitchens and baths. ModCraft can also create custom tile designs and glazes to match your vision. Whether the style is traditional, Arts & Crafts, Mid-Century Modern or contemporary, ModCraft tiles dazzle.
ModCraft 18 Overlook Avenue Beacon NY 12508 david@mod-craft.com 718 541-1160
Atlas Industries is a design and manufacturing firm that specializes in high-end modular and stand-alone furniture. The craft and detailing evident in their creations is a product of the hands-on experience that designers Joseph Fratesi and Thomas Wright have accumulated through years of working in their shop. Their comfort in the realms of both design and building gives their work a unique and supple sensibility, formally rigorous yet warm and approachable, visually light yet substantial in its presence.
Atlas Industries 211 Fishkill Ave Beacon, NY 12508 www.atlaseast.com 718 637-3508
Architectural Glass, Inc. has crafted beautiful cast-glass tiles in their Beacon studio for over 30 years. Architects, designers, and artists have all chosen AGI tiles for a diverse variety of architectural projects and fine art commissions. AGI offers three distinct product lines. The Studio Series, a line of gorgeous hand poured and pressed tile, is available in many shapes, sizes, colors, and textures. The LumĂŠ Series, machine-pressed fourinch tile, comes in an array of jewel-like transparent colors. And the Custom Mold Shop allows you to collaborate with their design team to create mold tooling for a one-of-a-kind design.
Architectural Glass, Inc. 71 Maple St. Beacon NY 12508 845 733-4720 info@architecturalglassinc.com
Group photo on previous pages L-R: David Clark and Mary St. John of Modcraft Jessica Wickham Jeremy Pyles and Mary Welch of Niche Modern Joseph Fratesi and Thomas Wright of Atlas Industries Michael Benzer, Howard Bowen and Jennifer Smith of Architectural Glass, Inc.
Photography: Images of Beacon: Rob Penner robpennerphotography.com rob@robpennerphotography.com 914 522-4736 Group Portrait: Meredith Heuer meredithheuer.com meredithheuer@mac.com 845 831-3941 telephone 917 447-6562 cellular Graphic Design: Randall Martin randallmartindesign.com Beacon New York 845 838-4209