Meet Huey, the New Lighting Brand on the Block

Made in Toronto, Huey’s lighting hits the market

“Cute, fun and memorable.” Two of these words do not describe 2020, but all three certainly characterize Huey, a Toronto-born lighting brand in its infancy. And Cherub, shown here, is Huey’s aptly named first product. Because what better, dear home renovators, than a beautiful spirit-child – sans wings – to usher in a hopefully much lighter and more inspiring 2021?

The Designer & Her Mission

Product designer Bret Williams conjured Huey while renovating a dated warehouse condo a year and a half ago. “I quickly learned,” she says, “that the gap in the market for quality, accessible – yet elevated – lighting is present globally, and especially so in Canada. I wanted to support talented Canadian creators, but I couldn’t find what I was looking for. Specifically, stylish flush-mounts.”

Crafted from porcelain Cherub does double duty as sconce and ceiling light.

A Lighting Shop is Born

Williams, with the help of three talented local fabricators, quickly set about helping other handy locavores top their own projects with a crowning jewel. Cherub does double duty as sconce and ceiling light and is crafted from porcelain at a local ceramic studio. Its cuddly baby rolls are available in six neutral hues that range from cloud white to charcoal, with a few earthy cyans thrown in for good measure. The CSA-approved lighting fixtures are hand-assembled right here in the city with high-quality electrical parts imported from New York, and are simple for an electrician to install. Each piece reflects a careful balance of artistry and function, ensuring Cherub adds charm and character to any space. Sound the trumpets: With Cherub, Huey effortlessly introduces a fresh and exciting lighting brand to Toronto, ready to tackle any home revamp with ease and levity.

Handmade soft-curved Cherub by Huey lighting, available in six colours, and for purchase at HUEYLIGHTSHOP.COM