Pieh Tool

Le Van

Contemporary Explorations of Containment

From a fabricated spice box to forged teacups and a serving tray on wheels, the 500 vessels chosen for this lavish color survey feature the remarkable design and handiwork of a diverse group of contemporary metal artists. This beautiful and provocative collection has been crafted from diverse materials (including silver, copper, pewter, iron, and gold) using various methods (such as soldering, raising, casting, forming, and welding). Applied embellishments - such as enamel, chasing, and repousse - further enhance many of the pieces.

Kuspit

The monumental site-specific metal assemblages Albert Paley has created over the past three decades place him not only in the forefront of contemporary sculpture, but also in the vanguard of artists working in the new, genre-defying area that has been called "Archisculpture". Paley goes way beyond creating sculptures that stand as isolated works of art. His sculptures enhance the spaces in which they are placed and, in return, are enhanced by those spaces. Noted art historian Donald Kuspit discusses Paley's development as an artist, his virtuosity as a monumental sculptor and his diverse and significant achievements.

Meilach

This book showcases a vast array of ironwork commissioned for new commercial and residential building projects. Traditional styles in modern settings and designs that reach for new visual impact help to redefine ironwork's status in our current society. There are over 375 spectacular examples from more than 100 of today's top blacksmiths, supplemented with historical works from 15 countries, some derived from old French and English ironwork. These include doors and hardware, staircases and railings, and gates and fences. This book will inspire architects, builders, homeowners, and artist-blacksmiths with the wealth of beautiful ideas it contains.

Cook III and Skinner

Treasure is brought back to life in this fantastic volume of decorative ironwork and sculpture. Fantastic photography explores the work of artisans of the burgeoning Moderne Art movement in Paris. Selected from folio volumes published in the mid-1920s to inspire fellow artists on the cutting edge, the more than 500 exciting pieces shared in this compendium have proven themselves timeless in their classic lines and exquisite detailing. This is a must-have volume for artisans of the forge, sculpture studios, and all fans of Art Deco-era decorative arts.

The 137 photos shown in this book are an excellent source of inspiration for the crafts person no matter what area interests them.  Includes photos of railings, balconies, doorways beautifully crafted.

Santi & Gacher

The streets of Budapest, Hungary, and Vienna, Austria, are rich in masterpieces of Art Nouveau ironwork. Around nearly every corner of the residential districts and business hubs of these great cities, architectural treasures wait to be appreciated by the discerning eye. 500 vivid photos show the many, varied interpretations of Art Nouveau forms used in balustrades and balconies, lanterns and gates, doorways, elevator door façades, and more. This book will inspire many to make new travel plans and will delight everyone with a passion for beautiful decorative ironwork. Explanations of the settings discuss the details and decorative motifs associated with the various ironwork objects illustrated, and detailed photographs enhance the reader's understanding and appreciation. A bibliography is included.

One of Scmirler's first picture books showing all sorts of work made by the artist blacksmith. The cover photo says it all without a word, a detail of two art smiths assembling a beautiful grill in this Vienna shop. Wall-to-wall photos of work made by these skilled craftsmen fills every page in this book.

Text in German only.  Beautifully photographed examples of Artist-Blacksmiths works that include chandeliers, railings, gates, screens, tables, clock faces, fireplace tools and many, many more.  429 photographs and 345 working drawings.

Hundreds of examples of over 75 years' work of Master Blacksmith Francis Whitaker!  Each page shows a photograph of one piece, along with some written description, dimensions and length of time of completion. 

This is the story of blacksmithing, considered by many to be the "king of the Crafts". Smithing fathered the metal working industry, which we take for granted today. It is a story about an art which was recognized as an equal of other great art forms.

Plummer
Photographed by Nick Vincent
Edited by Judy Boone

Daniel Boone the 7th has traced his blacksmithing heritage back 15 generations to 16th century England. This book is a tribute to his (and Judy's) success as a full time professional blacksmith; this after having a long career as a welder.

The book includes a brief bio, pictures of his shop and craft fair booth and a discussion on how he approaches the business of selling ironwork. This is followed by 6 chapters featuring the different types of ironwork he makes and sells. Along with the pictures there are brief sidebars which speak to various technical aspects involved in making the piece.

Vlach

A guidebook to the beautiful ironwork of historical Charleston created by Philip Simmons (a renowned blacksmith).  Simmons' love for his craft is highly evident in more than 100 photogrpahs.  Descriptions of methods, motifs, and materials used in each item is included.

Bayless

This photographic essay records the rich legacy of the artform, as seen in Charleston's remaining ornamental wrought and cast iron examples. The photographs are listed by streets, enabling the visitor to use this book as a guide while enjoying a stroll around this beautiful historic city.

Lecoq
Brand new in 2005! From grilles and gates to balconies and complex lock and key mechanisms, this book traces the successive styles of decorative French ironwork over its 700-year development. The authoritative work on traditional French architectural ironwork designs, from Romanesque to the Empire, the book's masterly black-and-white illustrations and concise explanations reveal the complex fabrication techniques and myriad elaborate foliate motifs employed by French craftsmen. The late Raymond Lecoq, a Frenchman, wrote extensively on ironwork and locksmithing. Richard J. Wattenmaker is director of the Smithsonian's Archives of American Art.

Meilach

Dona Z. Meilach tackles the revival of the blacksmith's art in this important book. She has brought together over 500 works by nearly 200 artist-craftsmen from 16 countries to illustrate the unprecedented activity in modern ironwork. In this current perspective, she shows how metal work has blossomed into a serious art form over the past 25 years, since the publication of her first classic book on the subject, Decorative & Sculptural Ironwork. Delving into the fascinating historical background of ironwork and designs rooted in art nouveau and art deco styles, Dona shows how the modern movement emerged. She introduces some of the men and women who are fascinated by smithing, and why and how the act of manipulating metal becomes such a powerful muse. You will learn several techniques using hot and cold forming with the results clearly shown. You will be able to recognize how a fence, railing, grille, table, chair, knife, and other items, evolve, and better appreciate their design and workmanship.

Stuart

Featuring Wrought & Cast Designs

One of the world's greatest collections of architectural ironwork is on display in the five boroughs of New York City. Author and photographer Diana Stuart captures the magnitude and impressive array of historic exterior designs in 400 color photographs, with background information and the location of each piece included in captions.

You will see iron fences, gates, newel posts, balustrades, railings, brackets, lamps, and much more. These stunning artifacts play a major role in the fabric of New York City's streetscape, and artists, designers, and ironworkers will all be inspired by the rich selection of designs found here. This book also serves as an historical record of the amazing wrought ironwork to be found in this amazing outdoor museum -- New York City.

Pedrini

Revised edition that contains all original materials plus some new material to update the history of direct metal sculpture over the past quarter century. Detailed step-by-step photos, as well as, useful information about equipment, methods, safety precautions and more.