Made in Beacon book

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 hard-woods.

Founded on the premise that we have ex-traordinary 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 com-bine natural forms with modernist ele-ments 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.

Wickham578 Main Street

Beacon NY 12508

[email protected]

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 ModernPO BOX 311

Beacon NY 12508

[email protected]

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 hand-

made modern wall tile using high-fire stone-

ware 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 per-

fect 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.

ModCraft18 Overlook Avenue

Beacon NY 12508

[email protected]

718 541-1160

Atlas Industries is a design and manu-

facturing 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 Industries211 Fishkill Ave

Beacon, NY 12508

www.atlaseast.com

718 637-3508

Architectural Glass, Inc. has crafted beau-

tiful 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 Lumé Series, machine-pressed four-

inch 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

[email protected]

Photography:

Images of Beacon:

Rob Penner

robpennerphotography.com

[email protected]

914 522-4736

Group Portrait:

Meredith Heuer

meredithheuer.com

[email protected]

845 831-3941 telephone

917 447-6562 cellular

Graphic Design:

Randall Martin

randallmartindesign.com

Beacon New York

845 838-4209

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.

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