Forge ahead. (Products/Fine Finishes).

Richard Frieber of Artist in Iron hand-forges a variety of one-of a-kind wrought iron and bronze work for the home, including lighting, door latches, and gates. The grandson of a blacksmith, Frieber built his business on years of classes, apprenticeships, and experimentation. "A lot of my influence

was from the European smiths who came over here and did some incredible work," says Frieber. Perfecting much of his work simply by doing, Frieber would visit museums with iron done by some of the great blacksmiths, "looking at the work, studying it, trying to figure out how it was done, then going back to the shop to try and recreate shapes." His designs, ranging from a unicorn handle to intricate grilles, maintain period authenticity. 732.560.8199. www.artistiniron.com. Circle 410

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