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The client, architect and builder went through numerous design concepts looking for something that would fit the personality of their home. The client saw some design element from the Ralph Lauren Flagship Store and through a collaboration with Compass Ironwork’s, we’re able to incorporate a style that aligned with their design sensitivities. The objective was for the design to be as open as possible without violating code and still have the classic elegance and character as it would have been created 100 years ago.

The design entailed hand-forged roll ups for scroll ends and was a creative forged overlap joint implemented. The finish was an antique blackening method where it was a scotch brited by hand aggressively to bring out the natural silvery metal hue. It also highlighted the inherent texture of metal, the hammer marks and inconsistencies. From a color strategy, it had a silver/gray hue up close, but from across the room it looked traditional black. Though the whole project was hand rubbed with renaissance wax, it really conveyed the look of an authentic Wrought Iron railing.

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We love our front porch railings! They certainly add a lot of beauty to our home and they fit the period of our home. When elderly guests come to visit, it’s always good that they have something strong to hold onto, and they fit perfectly what we were looking for. Thanks to everyone on your team for their artistic work. We are very happy with our final products!

Indiana Cleint

Compass delivered absolutely amazing, high quality product. They are true masters.  I am also pleased with their timely communication and guidance, as we worked through the design and transaction process. 

I would definitely recommend them and work with them again.

Wisconsin Client

What an excellent experience we had with Compass Ironworks!! We have spent four years restoring and remodeling a Pre-Civil War home in North Alabama. We have learned a lot through the process and made more than a few mistakes. But choosing Compass Ironworks was not one of those. From the very first interaction, Amos and his team have been a pleasure to work with. Old homes are quirky! No right angles. No two measurements are precisely the same. So using a company in Pennsylvania was a risk. And we are SO GLAD we took that risk! Absolutely flawless!! The designs, the collaboration, the execution, the QUALITY, the timeline and the finished product were all first class!!! We will absolutely choose Compass again for our next project and recommend them to anyone who asks.

Alabama Designer

The railing is installed and is beautiful … a work of art, to be sure!

My expectations were high and certainly met. I was able to visit the shop and see the railing in progress. It was a thrill to see it then, and very exciting when it arrived at my home.

I have already recommended you to others!

Massachusetts Client
Front entrance metal gate