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Urban Forge Blog

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 …
PBS Documentary 'Urban Forge: Ozark Artistry' features Urban Forge Artisans and Handmade Treasures
Nov 20th 2020

PBS Documentary 'Urban Forge: Ozark Artistry' features Urban Forge Artisans and Handmade Treasures

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 …