Hand-Blown Glass And Iron Chandelier
This project presented a series of design challenges. The clients were looking for a custom dining chandelier for their timber frame home that was sculptural yet functional. I needed to light the whole table area yet remain close to the ceiling to stay out of sight lines. The fixture needed to be assymetrical but the light needed to be balanced. And it needed to weigh little enough to be mounted from a single point yet strong enough to support itslef throughtout its length. In the end I came up with this gestural organic design that weaves around the exposed beams and terminates in the hand-blown glass lamp shades by glass aartist Ed Branson
Material
- glass
Base
- metal
Meet the Maker
Bob Compton
Rising Sun Forge
Rising Sun Forge is a custom ironwork studio focusing primarily on the architectural market. Since 1989 I have been producing a wide range of products including gates,railings,furniture,custom lighting, sculpture, fireplace screens and accessories. I have worked extensively with architects, interior decorators, lighting designers, contractors and homeowners to create work that not only fulfills its basic function but enhances and integrates well with the overall design scheme.
In addition to traditional wrought ironwork I have studied a wide variety of design styles including Japanese, Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, as well as individual styles such as Greene and Greene,Frank Lloyd Wright, and Charles Rennie McIntosh. When you hire me I bring to the table a wealth of knowledge and experience to meet the demands of your project and enhance the beauty of your home or workplace.