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Wrought Iron Fences

Wrought Iron Fences

J. F. Graney Metal Design fabricates wrought iron fences to your custom specifications, often with hand forged detailing.  We are architectural blacksmiths well qualified to consult with you on both design and function of your ornamental iron fence.  Let us know your requirements, whether privacy, ornament, security or just to keep the dogs in.  Most ornamental iron fences serve a purpose.


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Custom Driveway Gates

Custom Driveway Gates

Ornamental iron driveway gates generally begin as an idea and can develop into a work of art.  Driveway gates typically range from the very simple to very elaborate in style.  Let us custom design a gate to fit your individual needs.  We start with your idea and develop it into a successful and fully functioning design in wrought iron.  We are experienced in designing, engineering and installing gate operators and security well matched to your gate.


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Ornamental Iron Gates

Ornamental Iron Gates

We have built many ornamental iron gates leading into gardens and courtyards.  These wrought iron gates tend to contain more personal and decorative detail for the enjoyment of the owner.  We fabricate such gates out of many different metals, as well as iron, with hand forged elements, allowing a richness of detail.  Tell us your ideas, and we will express them in ornamental iron, aluminum, or bronze.  The latches, hinges, and handles are specified per clients desires and function of the gate.  Engaging details may include 17th century retracting lever latch, double swinging stainless hinges, a simple spring latch or a self closing, self latching swimming pool code compliant lock.


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Wrought Iron Railings

Wrought Iron Railings

Our architectural blacksmiths can produce hand forged ornamental wrought iron railings for any application, for stairs and balconies, interior and exterior.  We delight in realizing your design idea into a ornamental iron railing that exceeds your expectation for both function and design.  Refer to some of our past projects below for design ideas or call us.  We have many more examples that we can show you.


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Hand Forged Balconies

Hand Forged Balconies

We can repair and refinish existing hand forged metal balconies or design and build a new one.  In our area there are many older buildings with ornamental iron balconies that need repair or restoration.  We work closely with contractors and engineers to ensure the rails are properly and securely attached to the building.


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Custom Metal Lighting

Custom Metal Lighting

We fabricate new light fixtures or do restorations of existing work.  For new work, we can consult with your architect or designer to make sure that the design is realized successfully, as both a successful architectural design feature and as a functional lighting element.  Sometimes clients find an historic or antique lighting fixture they fall in love with and come to us to furnish as many copies as they need.  We can duplicate any original work as the client requires.


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Iron Fireplace Screens

Iron Fireplace Screens

We custom fabricate custom wrought iron fireplace screens to fit exactly into any hearth.  Fireplace screens can be made entirely of metal or we can make a metal frame and install glass to suit the clients needs.  Wrought iron is also a beautiful and functional material with which to construct fireplace surrounds and fireplace mantels.  Call us with your ideas.


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Custom Metal Canopies

Custom Metal Canopies

Custom Canopy


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Metal Entrance Grilles

Metal Entrance Grilles

Wrought iron door grilles and window grilles are a must for security, in some areas, and an opportunity to make an architectural statement to those entering your home or business.  Our architectural blacksmiths are experienced in producing ornamental wrought iron entrances that are secure, functional, and that enhance the appearance of the building, whatever its style.  You can rely on us to properly install or co-ordinate the installation of mechanical door operators and security systems.


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Wrought Iron Furniture

Wrought Iron Furniture

We fabricate these wrought iron furniture items out of painted steel, aluminum, and steel with bronze accents.  Many clients have a top that they need a custom metal table base made for.  We also fabricate side tables made to fit in any decor.


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Ornamental Iron Restoration

Ornamental Iron Restoration

Wrought iron restoration projects can be very sensitive and time consuming.  Graney Metal Design has done many restorations of existing ornamental ironwork.  These projects could be just repainting or a complete restoration.  A complete refurbish would mean replacing missing pieces and repairing existing ones.  We are frequently called upon to reproduce elements which are missing or beyond repair.  Attached are photos of some restoration jobs we have done.


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Metal Sculpture

Metal Sculpture

John and his staff create sculpture from steel, bronze, or aluminum.  The inspiration comes from many different sources.  We have created an 8 foot wall sculpture adapted from a small pen and ink drawing by Alex Calder.  A casual conversation about a 6" bronze dragon wrapped around a vase developed into a 9 foot long yard ornament.  Form blends with function when the painted components of composition are utilized as a room divider or balcony grille. 

I look to nature for my personal inspirations.  Some examples of that may be the symmetry of a flower blossom or watch the shadow lines of a tree branch in winter.   Those images can translate into so many things such as an arching grille with stark modern lines.  The process of direct metal sculpture is difficult and rewarding.  Each piece is a "one of a kind".  There are no molds used, each part is a combination of the skill of the hand and inspiration of the mind.


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