Superb examples of the ironworker's art — elaborately wrought designs for gates, fences, finials, banisters, window grilles, signs, marquees, cathedral screens, and a host of other architectural and decorative appointments, from Gothic style to Art Nouveau — meticulously rendered in fine black-and-white drawings reprinted from rare European and American books and periodicals.
Decorative Antique Ironwork by Henry R. d’Allemagne Drawn from a rare 1924 source by a noted scholar, over 4,500 outstanding examples of antique ironwork run the gamut from door knockers and grilles to jewelry and religious symbols.
Art Nouveau Decorative Ironwork by Theodore Menten This classic work explores the full range of Art Nouveau ironwork. It includes 137 photographic illustrations of railings, gates, balconies, doorways, staircases, and much more.
Wrought Iron in Architecture: An Illustrated Survey by Gerald K. Geerlings Documents uses, adaptations of wrought iron in gates, balconies, railings, more — 14th through 20th centuries. Covers Europe, America. Indispensable sourcebook. 380 illustrations.
Art Deco Ornamental Ironwork by Henri Martinie Nearly 200 beautiful examples of wrought iron gates, screens, balustrades and other architectural adornments.
Ornamental French Hardware Designs by Carol Belanger Grafton Reprinted from a rare 19th-century catalog: over 800 authentic examples of period hardware — from doorknobs to staircase pilasters — marketed by a Parisian firm specializing in metalwork for buildings.
Decorative Ironwork of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance by J. H. von Hefner-Alteneck Over 400 magnificent designs, from 12th–17th centuries, depict beautifully detailed hinges, door knockers, candlestands, grilles, gates, locks, chests, screens, other architectural and ornamental elements.
Ornamental Ironwork: Over 670 Illustrations by A. Durenne Finely detailed decorative ironwork designs for balconies, gates, window grilles, staircases, doorways, and other architectural features provide royalty-free material for graphic artists, designers, and craftworkers.
1500 Decorative Ornaments CD-ROM and Book by Dover Hundreds of attractive black-and-white designs from all periods and styles — from Renaissance and Baroque to Art Deco and Geometric. Miniature flowers and leaves, everyday objects, holiday, and other decorative elements.
Blacksmithing Projects by Percy W. Blandford 24 projects for novices and experts include door latches, garden tools, tables, fences, weather vanes, and more. Includes lists of materials, step-by-step instructions, and suggestions for variations. 80 illustrations.
