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.

The antique ironware field is covered by this extensive selection of items. Included are architectural hardware, lighting devices, andirons and fireplace equipment, tools, toys, weathervanes, firemarks, kitchen utensils, fences and gates. Many items are in private collections, never before seen publicly, while others are from foremost museums. Concise descriptions of each item identify regional products from the United States and England, and they amplify or provide background for the groups.

112 pages, 9-3/8 x 12-1/4 (Paperback)

Sumptuous treasury of 320 lavish examples of architectural ornamentation from the 1920's and 1930's by Paul Kiss, Raymond Subes, Edgar Brandt and other artisans.

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.

Menten

468 examples from L'Art International d'Aujourd'hui capture geometric, prismatic Art Deco of 20's and 30's.  Gardens, dwellings, interiors, furniture, fabrics, stained glass, sculpture, jewelry, graphics by Brandt, Chareau, Fouquet, Vuitton-171 other artists, architects, and designers.  Over 400 photographs.

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.

The subject Otto Schmirler chose for this book is ironwork for buildings with emphasis on protection and  ornamentation. This book is for craftsmen who already possess the basic knowledge of forging iron. All of the drawings and photographs in this book were hand-picked by Schmirler from his archives. These true-to-scale drawings formed the basis of his work. "The drawings of pieces reproduced here are all original and sketched by me." His drawings were used to faithfully record the details he would wrought in the iron, to file away for commissions in the future, and to pass on what has been learned. His drawings and photographs include sculptures, garden gates, letter boxes, gates and doors, lanterns, grilles for doors and windows, furnishings, balustrades, garden furniture, fountains, decorations, and screens. Text in German, French and English.  Varied display of wrought metalwork created by master Otto Schmirler.  Beautiful works shown include letterboxes, doors, lanterns, hardware, gates, screens and more.  236 photos and 499 drawings.

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.

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.