Dining Fire Screen
This was the first in a series of highly decorated fireplace surrounds and screens that I made for a client. His penchant for detail gave me a chance to explore some ironwork techniques that I had always been fascinated by but hadn't yet found the opportunity to pursue. Inspiration for this cutout, chased and layered iron fireplace surround came from the work of Samuel Yellin, an early 20th century blacksmith from Philadelphia and historical French work. The fixed surround with a single panel door fire screen gives an unobstructed view of the fire yet allows full access when tending the fire. It also avoids the need for a place to set the screen while tending the fire. I also made the fireplace tools and stand.
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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.
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