By Molly Morse


If you want to add a touch of class to your home or business premises, custom wrought iron could be just what you need. You can have an item designed to suit your decor or as an appealing conversation piece. Whether based on antique craftsmanship or more modern concepts, these items will add that memorably distinctive and unusual finish to a room which will make it stand out.

Areas which is especially suitable for furniture made from this durable material is the garden or patio. While it is true that rust can be a problem in these situations, modern specialized coatings can obviate this difficulty and provide a complete, decorative, protection. All that is needed to make the chairs really comfortable are a nice thick cushion or two and all the necessary accessories for enjoying an outdoor meal.

This is a perfect material for a balustrade, and it will not collapse easily if somebody should stumble and cling to it for support. On continental Europe many stately homes have made use of its strength for this purpose. Gates and fencing from this versatile material properly coated to prevent rust will be the envy of your neighbours and allow intruders to be visible from the street.

There are a number of items such as cake or lamp stands which are sometimes crafted from this tough material. In fact, the only limit is your imagination. However, too many wrought iron items may be a bit overwhelming, so good taste is perhaps the only real practical limitation.

An application to which the toughness and strength of wrought are particularly suited is for security, whether as a door or burglar-proofing. Spanish style homes have long made use of its characteristic appearance for this application. Intruders will find it difficult to break through, and will likely seek easier, less well-protected, targets.

The way these items are crafted is important to give a harmonious appearance as well as adequate functionality. You are looking for style as well as durability, and for that you need a craft worker experienced with the material. A good craftsman will add an artistic touch to the end product which will give it a suitably elegant appearance in keeping with the other objects around it.

A good craft worker will be able to produce quality work to any specifications. Any coatings will be designed for their intended conditions of service and will provide excellent protection to the metal. Objects made from this type of metal will be sturdy and will last a long time, making them inexpensive over their expected lifespan.

If you are looking for extremely durable yet elegant furniture or decorative objects, custom wrought iron will stand up to hard use but can also be designed with flair. Its one drawback for some uses is its weight, although for many uses this can actually be an advantage it, as it makes it more stable. If you take its expected life into account it is extremely affordable, and it deserves a place in any home.




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