Steel Fireplace Doors
These steel fireplace doors are a far cry from some of the highly decorated work I have done. Their very starkness provides a visual foil for the hammered detail of the knobs(see detail photo). I think of these as moments of plasticity, a time when the nature of the steel that is brought out when it is heated and hammered really jumps out.
Base
- metal
Material
- steel
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.
