Best Metalwork
The Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet showcases a unique collection of early industrial workshops and machinery. Located near Sheffield, England, this historic site offers insight into 18th and 19th-century metalworking techniques. Preserved as a Grade I listed industrial area, it's a valuable resource fo...
Harry Bertoia was a significant figure in 20th-century design. Born in Italy and working primarily in America, he is celebrated for his innovative metalwork, particularly his sculptural chairs like the Diamond Chair. He created distinctive jewelry pieces reflecting modernist aesthetics and organic f...
Edgar Brandt was a French metalworker and designer born in Paris in 1880 who became associated with Art Deco ironwork. He opened a small Paris studio in 1901 and initially made jewelry and other small objects in iron, silver, and gold before expanding into architectural metalwork, furniture, and lig...
"The Goldsmith" is a woodcut illustration by Swiss-German artist Jost Amman (1539-1591) from his 1568 publication "The Book of Trades" (Ständebuch). This work depicted various crafts and professions of the early modern period, showing the tools, techniques, and workspaces of different trades. The go...
Victoria Lansford is an American jewelry artist, metalsmith, author, and educator known for work involving Eastern repoussé and Russian filigree. Repoussé forms relief decoration by working metal from the reverse, while filigree uses fine wires to construct intricate patterns. Her practice combines...
