Category I
Furniture & Accessories - Forged

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Beauty is in the Eye of the Owner

Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Furniture & Accessories - Forged
Designed by: Fabricator
Total Labor Hours: 80
Finish Type: Gun Blu and Sculpt Nouveau Stain Clear Coat
Materials Used: Mild Steel
General Description: An excellent fit is imperative when fabricating, but when the client’s vocation is cataract surgery instruments, measurements have been elevated to a new level! The subject was a grape vine theme but not overwhelming, allowing a blazing fire to be enjoyed. A clean and simplified design was accomplished using a horizonal vine that also performed as the handles. Offsetting each end of the vines and plug welding them created comfortable handles and excluded the use of pull knobs. A fallen leaf on the lower left screen and a small display of grape leaves extends the theme onto the hearth and into the room. The frame was made from ¼” X 2” mild steel using texturing dies on a power hammer. The doors were made using the same technique from 1 ¼” X ¼” material. Pintle hinges were used and the doors aligned in the center. We used Gun Blu and satin clear coat by Sculpt Nouveau as the finish.

I-0002

Forged Outdoor Bar Table Base

Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Furniture & Accessories - Forged
Designed by: Fabricator
Total Labor Hours: 135
Finish Type: Raw Galvanization
Materials Used: Steel
General Description: This forged steel outdoor bar table base is inspired by rolling waves, designed for a beach house location. The design was shaped around a breathtaking 12' long curved curly maple slab provided by the customer, requiring a design that both followed the wood's natural curve and provided clearance for five stools. All components were forged and formed by hand before being welded and riveted together, with no straight lines in the design. The entire structure was assembled by eye, with minimal reference points to guide the process. The finish features hot-dip galvanization, left raw to develop a natural patina. A reinforced concrete footer beneath the tile anchors the table, secured with stainless steel fasteners.

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Forged Tree Table Base

Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Furniture & Accessories - Forged
Designed by: Fabricator
Total Labor Hours: 320
Finish Type: Hot wirebrushed steel and satin lacquer clear coat
Materials Used: 1/8" Steel Plate, solid round steel of various diameters
General Description: This table base was designed to support a large sectional cut of a petrified log recovered from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The customer (a husband and wife) found this sectional cut while on a trip to Wyoming approximately thirty years ago and had never found the right way to display it. After completing a similar structure as a chandelier, it was decided that a table base forged in the same vein would be an excellent way to both present and use this unique piece. With some excellent feedback from the customer, we were able to scale the work to the top and have it appear as if the tree had grown around the petrified wood top, for a truly unique presentation table.

I-0004

Trumpet Vine Trellis Bench

Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Furniture & Accessories - Forged
Designed by: Fabricator
Total Labor Hours: 150
Finish Type: Wirebrush with matte clear enamel topcoat
Materials Used: Hand forged steel and reclaimed wood
General Description: This commission was designed as both a bench and safety railing for the stairwell opening, so everything behind the bench had to meet 4” code. We started with the idea of a bench sitting in front of a section of railing. The bench was formed by Trumpet Vines “growing” out of the floor and then growing up to fill the openings above on the 1st to 2nd floor staircase. The bench is reclaimed wood and is a single piece of poplar that was /- 2 ½" thick and 16” wide.

I-0005

Vine Ripened Bench

Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Furniture & Accessories - Forged
Designed by: Fabricator
Total Labor Hours: 65
Finish Type: Brown paint and tinted glaze as topcoat
Materials Used: Vine textured steel bar
General Description: This client wanted a unique piece to fit against the curved wall of their front entry. The client worked with a designer who suggested a “vine” inspired bench. The width of the bench is 9 feet wide by 29” deep. We were not given much more direction than this. The bench required many hours of skillfully creating a freeform pattern by hot forming various sizes of vine textured round bar. We first painted the bench a dark brown, then we hand-applied a tinted glaze, highlighting the texture in the bar. “One off” projects like this are very time consuming and tedious for the fabricator. We involved the designer early in the process, getting approval at several stages, including after the finish was applied. As you know it is always up to the end customer and they were very happy.

I-0006

Enchanted Elegance: The Luminous Legacy of Bronze Artistry

Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Furniture & Accessories - Forged
Designed by: Architect
Total Labor Hours: 300
Finish Type: Patina
Materials Used: Forged Bronze
General Description: Each lamp epitomizes the perfect fusion of artistry and craftsmanship, delivering an exceptional experience. Crafted entirely from bronze in varying gauges, these lamps are custom designed and meticulously fabricated. The bronze appliques, meticulously designed and crafted using repoussé and sand casting techniques, take the form of delicate leaves and decorative rivets. Repoussé and sand casting processes in bronze guarantee precision and quality throughout the lamps. All electrical components meet UL safety standards, and the interior fixtures are solid bronze. Frosted glass complements the design, while a natural hand-applied patina finish adds character. Each lamp stands as a unique masterpiece, shaped with unwavering passion and expertise. When illuminated, they transport viewers to the grandeur of the 19th-century Empire era, infusing any space with a refined atmosphere. These lamps serve as a testament to the transformative potential of bronze, illustrating how creativity and skill can bring unparalleled beauty to life. They inspire an appreciation for artisanal creation in every meticulously crafted detail.

I-0007

Oak Leaf Covered Fire Screen

Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Furniture & Accessories - Forged
Designed by: Fabricator
Total Labor Hours: 100
Finish Type: Darkened bronze oak leaves, branches
Materials Used: Bronze
General Description: This custom fireplace screen was fabricated for an outdoor fireplace. The screen carries with it a Latin inscription "Nec Temere nec timide" which means "Neither boldly nor timidly go". Inscription was laser etched onto forged banner.

I-0008

Steel Pan Drum Reception Desk

Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Furniture & Accessories - Forged
Designed by: Fabricator/Architect Jointly
Total Labor Hours: 460
Finish Type: Mirror finish and blackened finish
Materials Used: Stainless steel
General Description: The steel pan drum concept and the general shape of the desk were provided by the designer. The top and sides were waterjet cut from 1/4" thick stainless steel. The front panel was made from 20ga stainless steel and was formed to shape and welded to the frame. Using leather sandbag, each circle was manually hammered to shape. It would have been impossible to stretch the sheet metal on the frame if it was already hammered. We used 1 ½” x 11ga tube to make a robust frame which can sustain the extra tension from the depressions formed on the panel. After fabrication and full welding, we spent weeks polishing to perfection. The bottom section was made from brushed finish stainless steel and blackened. This is a main feature at the entrance of a worldwide known firm.