About Graypants
Graypants is a design studio rooted in curiosity, craftsmanship, and conscience. Founded in Seattle by architects, Graypants is known for transforming everyday materials into sculptural lighting that feels both artful and approachable. Every piece tells a story—one of thoughtful design, handcraft, and sustainable intent.
What We Do
Lighting With Soul: From iconic Scraplights made from recycled cardboard to elegant designs in metal and glass, our collections are made to spark conversation and elevate every space.
Custom Projects, Big & Small: Whether it’s tailoring an existing design or developing something entirely new, we partner with clients to create custom lighting that aligns with their vision — for retail, hospitality, and commercial spaces.
Purpose-Driven Design: Every Graypants product is made with intention — from sustainable
materials to our social impact production studio that supports individuals with barriers to employment.
Thoughtful Making
Sustainability and social impact, built into every light.
At Graypants, sustainability isn’t an afterthought—it’s central to how we design, source, and build. From our iconic Scraplights made with recycled cardboard to products assembled in our Seattle studio, we prioritize materials and processes that reduce environmental impact and celebrate craftsmanship.
Our lights are ethically sourced and finished in the U.S., where our production team includes individuals who have historically faced barriers to traditional employment—including those experiencing housing insecurity or living with disabilities. By providing stable, meaningful work, we create a supportive environment where people are empowered to grow and thrive.
We believe in making thoughtfully. That means investing in ideas that create
lasting impact—on people, on the planet, and in the spaces we illuminate. Every Graypants fixture tells a deeper story: not just of design, but of the hands that bring it to life. In our Seattle studio, each Scraplight is carefully assembled by hand, and signed inside by the maker—bringing a human, personal touch to every piece.
Design matters—because people matter.
Inspired by the architecture of bees and wasps.
Part of the Classic series, both Hive and Nest take cues from the natural world
— wasp nests and bird nests respectively. Their distinctive tilted shapes not only create dynamic light effects but also invite viewers to experience Scraplights’ signature cardboard texture from fresh angles. This new perspective adds a playful yet sculptural presence, perfect for quirky and design-forward interiors.
Inspired by the organic beauty of Seattle’s local beaches.
The Pebbles series draws its unique shapes from rocks collected along shorelines near Graypants’ Seattle studio. Exploring how time, water, and friction shape natural forms, the team developed a new design language that echoes these weathered stones. Each pendant’s layered cardboard construction mirrors the natural layering found in pebbles, bringing a subtle, organic magic into any space.
Every Pebble shade is inscribed with the name and coordinates of the beach that inspired it, grounding the design in its local origins and the journey of natural material.
Raw steel. Naturally aged. Uniquely beautiful.
The Roest Collection bends the norm with unpretentious simplicity and a design like no other. Inspired by nature’s reaction between iron, oxygen, water, and time, each piece features a richly textured patina that is both organic and
industrial.
Designed by VanJoost and handcrafted in Holland using raw steel and an accelerated oxidation process, no two pieces are exactly alike. Roest fixtures embrace imperfection and the passage of time, telling a quiet, textural story through material, light, and age.
Ancient tradition meets modern design.
The Barro pendant, crafted with Caterina Moretti of Peca Design Studio, combines ceramic and glass with clay from Oaxaca, Mexico. Local artisan Amando Pedro molds, fires, and hand-polishes each piece, creating a Natural Clay or rich Charcoal Clay finish.
Every pendant is unique, reflecting centuries-old techniques and the story of its origin. With multiple shapes and textures, Barro balances raw, natural beauty with everyday elegance.
Crafted for flexibility and lasting style.
Kerflights pair durable powder-coated steel frames with FSC-certified plywood shades featuring unique kerf patterns that cast striking light and shadow. Shades are available in wood or felt finishes and come in a range of looks that are both beautiful and adaptable. The reversible, swappable panels allow for easy customization and refresh over time.
Celestial form. Subtle brilliance.
Inspired by the soft glow of stars, the Chrona Collection combines spun brass and diffused acrylic to create a luminous, halo-like effect. Thin yet impactful, each fixture mimics a star’s radiant aura, offering a modern, elegant glow.
Chrona Dish pendants are available in both horizontal and vertical orientations and can be hung solo or arranged in sculptural clusters—like a constellation brought indoors.
