Fireplace tools have been hand-forged since medieval times.
Hand-forged tools made by blacksmiths have been essential parts of daily living in the United States since colonial times. According to an 18th century Colonial Williamsburg trades sampler, the village blacksmith was so named due to his work with black metals of iron and steel. Fireplace tools were forged to meet the daily needs of colonists. Modern smithies produce fireplace tools in styles to match your needs and decorating style. Does this Spark an idea?
Hand-Wrought Traditional and Custom Tools
Adorn your fireplace with handcrafted wrought iron fireplace tools from Wisconsin based Wrought Iron Solutions. Fireplace tool sets can be finished in high temperature tolerant black paint or a more traditional oil finish. Each tool is made from solid steel bar stock with handmade, hand-wrought hardware. Several traditional styles are available to suit the specific needs of your decor. Wall and standing racks are made to coordinate with your fireplace tools and can be customized based on your storage space. The height of these tools are based on the design but most are 29 inches tall. Rack height depends on the design with the tallest being those adored with a steel moose or horse at the top. Sets come complete with three, four or five tools. Custom orders are available for tools and racks, so you'll be able to get the exact tools you'll need.
Wrought Iron Solutions, LLC
N7487 County Road E.
Ripon, WI 54971
920-748-7117
wrought-iron-solutions.com
Twisted Wrought Iron Tools
Hand-forged by Florida metal artist Bill Roberts, his signature twisted set of hand wrought iron fireplace tools are made of 1/2-inch steel bar stock that has been hand-twisted and highlighted with a brass finish halfway down the shaft. The tools are traditional, finished with an oil finish and have an appearance that will fit well into a home with more rustic decor. The 31 inch tall set, appropriate for small spaces, comes with a poker, shovel and traditional straw broom made to hang next to your fireplace from the small hand-forged wall hook.
Custom Design Metal Arts
3740 NE 40th PL # D
Ocala, Florida 34479
352-351-5512
customdesignmetalarts.com
Colonial Inspired Hand-Forged Tools
Forged in the methods used by old fashioned village blacksmiths, hand-forged tools from Colonial Homes Connection are sold in five different designs. Pokers, shovels, tongs and colonial style straw brooms are sold separately and in sets that include wall or free standing racks. One of the more unique rack designs from the Washington based smithy is the Hearth Center consisting of a square free standing tool rack made to hold fireplace-ready logs in the center and four fireplace tools on the exterior corners. Tools are forged to a 26.5 inch length. The finish depends on the style. Several of these designs are recommended for heavy duty use, while two of the designs are appropriate for lighter duty.
The Colonial Homes Connection
PMB 343, 2525 E. 29th Suite 10B
Spokane, WA 99223
509-534-8916
colonialconnection.com
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