All our gates are designed uniquely for each client to a budget and our methods range from traditionally hand forged wrought iron to modern fabricated designs.
We make garden gates, driveway gates as well as internal doors and window grills.
Copper leaf gates Coatesville
Flax & Tui gate in the workshop
Flax & Tui gate detail
We have completed a number of balustrades ranging from local private homes to international luxury super yachts.
A nine month project in 2004 involving forged and fabricated steel with cast bronze detailing and brass hand rails
Rowler Manor Interior Balconies.
Rowler Manor interior balcony from below.
Rowler Manor interior balustrades.
Epsom Art Nouveau balustrade
Epsom Art Nouveau balustrade detail
Brookby Balustrade detail.
Brookby balustrade detail.
This curved balustrade descending 3 levels made for a Muriwai home had a fleur de li incorporated into the design.
In 2006 this organic balustrade was created for a rustic Titirangi home,
Upper level prior to timber handrail being fitted
In 2006 we were approaced by Robinson Marine interiors to create this balustrade for the luxury super Yacht Mine games being made by Trinity Yachts in America. The handrail was forged and fabricated to a high standard with no visible welding.
Mine Games Super yacht
The owner of Artistic Ironwork Chris Moore has been creating and exhibiting Sculpture for over 20 years, he has exhibited extensively throughout New Zealand and has public works in Miraingi Bay, Browns bay and the Botanic Gardens in Auckland. If you are interested i comissioning work by Chris for your home or business you can contact him directly Email: chris@artisticironwork.co.nz or phone: 0211695831
Forged and fabricated steel 3.5 mtrs tall 4 mtrs wide. See full album of this work Here
Morningside apartments
We have completed a number heritage projects throughout New Zealand with clients ranging from Auckland city council to the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. We have significant experience with most metals including cast iron, Bronze, copper, brass and genuine wrought iron.
In 2010 we were approached by Mathews and Mathews Architects to restore the hurdle fence as part of the restoration of the Pah Homestead. The restoration was a three month project and involved straightening and over 120 forge welds in a traditional coal forge.
a section of the wrought iron Hurdle fence at Monte Cecilia park prior to restoration.
a section of completed fence after restoration.
In 2011 we were approached by Matthews and Matthews Architects to restore the metalwork for the Messenger glass house in the Auckland Domain. The interior cast ironwork was extensively damaged and was removed, repaired and reinstalled.
A section of the interior prior to Restoration
A section of the cast iron after Restoration.
We have completed a number of restoration projects at the Hopetoun Alpha in Auckland, the first being the repairs to the interior balustrades and later the restoration of the exterior gates and fencing.
The interior balustrade was cracked in a number of places and many pieces missing. Sections were removed, replacement components made, replaced and reinstalled.
A section of the exterior fencing prior to Restoration
Completed gates and fencing after Restoration
Since 2014 we have been working from our forge in Oratia, West Auckland, in that time we have completed hundreds of projects for Local and international clients. Here are a few snapshots of some of our work in progress.
We create a wide range of bespoke wrought iron and steel furniture and beds. We can make bedheads to fit your existing base as well as full beds with slat bases.
Japan Bed detail showing copper rivets.
Townsend bed detailing.
Fleur De li Table Detail
Art Nouveau hall table detail.
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We have produced a number of handrails over the last two decades. From simple clean lines for modern homes to Sculptural handrails that stand out in the landscape.
We design and make a range of interior and exterior lighting.
