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Urban Forge Blog

How can I commission a custom iron bed?
Feb 15th 2024

How can I commission a custom iron bed?

Have you seen a bed on your favorite TV show or on Pinterest that you really connected with? Do you have a uniquely shaped room that requires special accommodation? Have you experienced a flash of inspiration that resulted in the vision of "the perfect bed" that doesn't exist? Whether you have sketches and specs already, or are starting from scratch, our designers will work with you to ensure you'll love your new heirloom bed. The sky is the limit, but we can work with you on any aspect of the …
UrbanFX Bortolami Art Exhibition
Feb 15th 2024

UrbanFX Bortolami Art Exhibition

Since 1979, our team of artisans has been recognized for our epic hand-forged beds and furniture, but if you find yourself in New York City this month, you'll behold something very different. Bortolami, a contemporary art gallery in Lower Manhattan, is showcasing some of our latest work. Artist Madeline Hollander approached our team with a concept to design and fabricate three unique trefoil knot sculptures for an upcoming exhibition. Not only did these brushed stainless steel forms need to look …
How to Mix Metals in Your Home Decor
Jan 31st 2024

How to Mix Metals in Your Home Decor

In the world of interior design, the right combination of metals and metal finishes can transform a space, adding depth, contrast, and visual interest. While the traditional approach was to stick to one metal finish throughout a room, modern trends encourage the mixing of different metals to create a more dynamic and personalized space. With a focus on iron, we will explore the guidelines and suggestions for effectively combining different metals and finishes in home decor.The Trend of Mixing Me …
Nov 8th 2023

Feel the Warmth with Hand-Forged Fireplace Goods by Urban Forge

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 …
Iron : A 6th Wedding Anniversary Gift Forged Through Fire
Oct 30th 2023

Iron : A 6th Wedding Anniversary Gift Forged Through Fire

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 …