According to Chatterton Lacework , wrought iron accessories and wrought iron products should not compromise their function.
While aesthetics is an important factor, wrought iron accessories and wrought iron products must first serve their purpose in the installed space.
Design motifs of wrought iron products and accessories incorporate influences from other cultures including Spanish, Russian, German and English. Details such as arches, ellipses and circles found in a home’s architecture can be mimicked in a wrought iron product as well. Art nouveau and art deco influences are seen in the form of organic motifs such as flowers or butterflies in geometric or repeating designs.
Wrought iron accessories and wrought iron products ranging from grand staircase handrails to decorative curtain rods are pre-made products imported from Mexico, Italy and China. But handmade wrought iron accessories and wrought iron products constructed by artisan blacksmiths still appeal to homeowners for their craftsmanship.
