Curtain poles might seem like a small detail, but the material you choose has a big impact on the look, feel, and longevity of your window dressing. Wood brings warmth, metals add polish, and plastic keeps things simple, but if you’re searching for something that pairs lasting strength with refined design, our hand-forged wrought...
Last week, Richard was named by Country Living magazine as one of their 40 Best Artisans, an honour that celebrates not only his craft, but the values at the heart of our workshop: care, integrity, quality, and a love of making things that last. We’re especially delighted that eight of the selected artisans, including...
Today marks the 25th anniversary of Nigel Tyas, a standout name in British wrought iron lighting, curtain poles, and homeware. Over the past two decades, the brand has grown from a small workshop into a national symbol of craftsmanship, trusted for its timeless designs and dedication to quality. From Yorkshire Forge to Suffolk PartnershipWhen...
As Nigel Tyas begins a new chapter under Made by the Forge we remain dedicated to handcrafted ironwork, timeless design, and thoughtful production. This is where we share what’s going on behind the scenes — stories from the forge, updates from the workshop, and glimpses into the craftsmanship behind our lighting, curtain poles, and...
British made lighting handmade by skilled blacksmiths. In a world of mass production, Nigel Tyas stands apart. Our handcrafted lighting represents the very best of British design and craftsmanship. Every piece celebrates the skill of our makers and the integrity of our materials, designed, forged, and finished by hand, right here in Britain Founded...
A long standing customer of the business, Yorkshire Premium cottages, once again entrusted Nigel Tyas to create a unique piece for the latest project. This former weavers cottage was fully refurbished in an extensive project that sees an outbuilding linked the main social hub of the house by a subterranean tunnel, lit by our...
Check out these 5 prismatic globe pendants suspended from our forged steel ceiling plate over a gorgeous kitchen island. Thanks to Sandra for sharing. Holmfirth pendant light with Small Clear Globe shade. Our simplest pendant fitting with a range of shades, each comes with ceiling and gallery fittings and a silk braided cable. Ceiling...
This stunning new build property echoes the plushest of New York homes so you’d be forgiven for not believing it’s tucked away in a Scottish suburb. The owner has worked with us here at Nigel Tyas to create a truly incredible one off piece alongside several other bespoke designs for her interior lighting needs....
When a client requests something really interesting, we struggle to say no. Always up for a challenge here at the forge, a project we completed a few years ago for a customer who wanted a variation on our Springvale pendant light. This ‘wavy’ pendant was bespoke to allow the hand blown glass shades to...
When Jeff and Layla first met us at Penistone Show they were impressed by our range of lighting and wanted us to create a chandelier for the entrance to the redeveloped farmhouse they were working on. Meeting to discuss their requirements back at the showroom, we have not only supplied a new Shepherd Crook...