There’s something about the feeling of autumn that we collectively experience. It could be the excitement of the holidays and parties and gifts to come. But perhaps it’s something subconscious and a bit more steady and lasting that lends us those feelings: the rituals of fall remind us of childhood and experiences with people we love. It’s something we don’t always have words for. Simply put: fall is nostalgic. The winsome thing about nostalgia is that it has the ability to wrap our current e …

The sixth year of marriage is one that is often overlooked. We’re all familiar with the silver and golden anniversaries, but most people don’t see the back half of the first decade as all that celebratory. By year six, the honeymoon phase has likely been traded in for the realities of life, mortgages, and the work of building a life together. A golden anniversary, however, is a celebration and an honor. But one doesn’t just wake up married for half a century without a story to tell.Here at Urban …

Catch a glimpse into the daily life of our artisans and staff, the history behind our craft, and the creative work that happens behind the scenes in a new documentary produced by Arkansas PBS! Arkansas PBS goes behind the scenes and illuminates their craft in the original one-hour documentary “Urban Forge: Ozark Artistry”! “Arkansas stories are our passion,” Arkansas PBS CEO Courtney Pledger said. “We seek out the rich history and traditions of our great state, like that of Urban Forge, a …

Just outside of our Wheelabrator's vault-like door is where recently completed hand-forged orders await their turn to be cleaned and surface-treated in preparation for finishing. You never know what you're going to find!At the 'Wheel this morning we have an incredibly detailed hand-forged table base with twisting vines and delicate leaves. What do you think of this piece? …

The Urban Forge Dutch Oval Lighted Pot Rack was selected by the designers for Southern Living's 2020 Idea House to be a main kitchen feature in the "Dreamy Blue Ridge Mountain Hideaway" in Asheville, North Carolina. "This is a space for exhaling, relaxing, and not worrying about anything else,” says Lauren Liess, the interior designer for the project. Our hand-forged, lighted pot-rack embodies that spirit and brings a rich texture and handmade charm into the amazing kitchen. …