Easter feels like a natural moment for a fresh start, not in a big, dramatic way, but in the quieter, more meaningful sense. For us, it’s also a new beginning as our first phase of lighting goes live. Nothing grand, just a simple space to share heritage craft skills and some beautiful lighting. Today,...
For almost 20 years the Hepworth table lamp and standard lamp have been a staple in the range here at the forge. Nigel created this elegant, simple piece to show what true quality meant and with a sturdy, hand forged base and slender stem this lamp will suit many homes and acts as a...
Our thanks to Hannah from Orpington for sharing these images of her newly installed Hartcliff chandelier. The Hartcliff is both a traditional design that works well in a variety of properties but also contemporary enough to work with a variety of modern interior design colour schemes and we think Hannah has nailed it here...
After a brief hiatus from our product range, we are delighted to tell everyone that our Springvale pendant light is back. Bolder, brighter and better than ever, this stunning cascade of hand blown lead crystal glass on a forged ceiling rose is now available to buy once more. Collaborating with Lumsdale glass, these incredible...
The Shepherd’s crook – a long, sturdy stick with a hook on one end, often with a point flared outwards – used to manage and sometimes catch one of the flock. Shepherding is synonymous with Penistone and the rolling Pennine Hills around us here at the forge. For any followers of our social media...
In the realm of interior design, portieres hold a unique and distinguished place. Often referred to as “door curtains,” portieres are more than just decorative pieces; they are functional elements that add a touch of elegance and luxury to any space. These traditional and timeless accessories have been used for centuries, and their charm...
Curtain pole options from Nigel Tyas – Choose Traditional Curtain Poles made of strong tubular steel with handmade finials or our solid Cottage Poles for a more rustic appearance. All made to measure to suit your window. Have a look at some of the options in our video below. Find out more and view...
Although lighting is important everywhere in the home, perhaps no space deserves as much consideration as the kitchen. As a hub for cooking, entertaining and even working, kitchen lighting ideas are key to achieving the perfect brightness and mood no matter what the task. Make your kitchen glow gorgeous with functional kitchen lighting ideas...
Whilst this jumble of scribbles and numbers might not make sense to you, the happy blacksmith always has his French chalk at hand and these annotations were part of ensuring the ‘gain’ on a cottage pole is accurate. Starting with a stock steel bar and forging a taper at each end then curling the...
New Product Launch – The people have spoken. A very positive response to this product when we previewed it last month and we are now live on the website. A contemporary, retro-industrial lamp featuring a simple, protective cage to encase the ‘test-tube’ lightbulb. This complimentary piece to our Stocksmoor pendant light range contains solid...