Artificial forging in interior design

Decor and Accessories

Artistic forging has not lost its relevance for the exterior: the use of this method of making forged gates, fences, decorations for a personal plot and landscape design is a classic. But forging returned to the interior literally a couple of years ago, when designers again paid attention to it and gave it a more modern and minimalistic look.

The main option for using artistic forging today is accessories. Various decorative items are made of metal: from mirror frames to lamps. Let’s consider forged products in more detail.

• Mirrors. Forged elements on frames are the same standard technique for framing mirrors as wood. Due to their strength, metal frames accommodate mirrors of different thicknesses and sizes. Models can be suspended, floor-standing, with shelves or hooks. The shape is unlimited. The flexibility of the metal allows you to bend not only a standard circle or rectangle, but also an oval, wave, drop, etc. Forging looks especially luxurious in the interior in combination with the arched shape of the mirror.
• Clock. If earlier the mechanism was richly decorated with forged elements such as leaves, bunches, flowers, then modern design assumes straight lines, a minimum of details. The most popular model: round with Roman numerals.

See examples of using clocks in the interior.

• Decorative panels. Wall decoration does not necessarily have to be functional – artistic forging in the form of a certain plot looks much more original in the interior than a painting or a photo in a frame.

The photo shows a forged wall panel

• Lamps. Forged products in the interior often play the role of lighting fixtures: chandeliers, sconces, lanterns, even floor lamps and table lamps are popular. Before buying, the main thing is to make sure that the metal will fit into the design of the room.

• Flower stands. The classic use of forging in the interior is an openwork flower stand for 1 or more plants. The metal structure is both durable and visually light, which makes it a dream of most flower growers.
• Fireplace and stove grates. In private houses, you can’t do without such an interior item as a fireplace screen. It combines a decorative function with a protective one, preventing burning logs from falling out of the stove.
• Stair railings, fences, partitions. Artistic forging is often used when it is necessary to fence off a staircase or an open area on an elevation. In this case, forged products look lighter, do not weigh down the space, and do not block the view.

In addition to the listed methods of application, this material is also used to make statues or figurines, handles for entrance and interior doors, curtain rods, candlesticks, and much more.

Wrought iron furniture

Wrought iron in the interior of the apartment is presented not only accessories, but also familiar furniture.

Often forged furniture is found in the bedroom: the metal headboard of a forged bed, decorated with carved elements, looks elegant and noble.

Standard wrought iron items in the kitchen are tables and chairs. Moreover, this can be either a set in one style and color. Or a variety – artistic forging goes well with each other.

In some cases, one table on an openwork leg is enough, wooden chairs are selected for it – according to the color of the metal or tabletop.

The photo shows a set of metal furniture

A wrought iron coffee table near the sofa will become an accent of the living room. It is already good in itself, but allows for an addition in the form of a rack, shelf, console in another part of the room.

Wrought iron furniture is often ordered for the hallway: the very option when the product is bought once and for a long time (if not forever). Standard hallway contents: coat rack (floor or wall), shoe rack with soft leather seat, console for keys, letters and other small items.

The photo shows a shelf with hooks for hallway

Various hanging shelves, small racks will be appropriate in all rooms – from the hallway to the nursery.

Examples of combinations with other materials

Forged products for indoor use in residential premises are rarely solid metal: for greater functionality and comfort, forging is diluted with other materials.

Wood

Cold forging in combination with warm wood becomes more cozy and neutral. Wooden can be used for stool or chair seats, tabletops, shelves.

The photo shows a combination of wood and metal

Glass

The glass + iron duet looks cold on the one hand, but light and airy on the other. A glass tabletop, for example, unlike a wooden one, allows the table to remain visually light and weightless.

Stone

Making products from metal and stone is a tribute to tradition. Tables or shelves look solid, sometimes even monumental. They fit into luxurious palace interiors.

Leather

Furniture with seats (chair, sofa, couch) are harmoniously complemented by details made of genuine or artificial leather or suede. Almost all other furniture fabrics look ridiculous paired with iron.

What style can it be used in?

When planning to complement your home with a forged table or clock, you should understand that forging is a rather bright element, so it is simply inappropriate in some design directions. Accordingly, walls, windows, floors and other surfaces should match the style.

• Classic. Strict lines, minimum decoration, high quality – these are the properties that forged elements of the classics should have.
• Baroque, Empire. Both directions are characterized by excessive elegance: there should be a lot of decor. Curls, leaves, spirals, flowers and other natural patterns are welcome.

The photo shows a forged pattern in a classic style

• Loft. Forging is minimalistic, the products are a bit rough, brutal.
• Minimalism. If you give the metal the same simple, laconic form as the interior around it, there is a high chance of achieving a harmonious picture.

• Provence. Here the iron is not dark, but white. It must be twisted, refined, “airy”.
• High-tech. Instead of a round section, it is better to choose a square one, based on geometry and clear lines.

Artistic forging can be different: rough, soft, simple or abstract. Look for the style that you like!