Blackthorne Forge
Blackthorne Forge is owned and operated by Vermont blacksmith Steven Bronstein. He and his helpers have been creating functional and sculptural ironwork for over 40 years.
Steve uses both traditional and modern tools at his forge. His designs strive to blend the primitive charm of ironwork with the energy and interest of more contemporary design.
Clocks, vases, bookends, floor lamps, sundials, garden sculpture and fountains are just a few of the objects for which Steven has sought to blend the functional with the sculptural. In 2013, a menorah forged by Steve was featured on a US Postage Stamp commemorating Hanukkah.
Relying on the qualities that make iron such a beautiful material, Steven’s pieces are both delicate and rugged. Blacksmiths have a three thousand year tradition that has changed and grown with the ages. This capacity to adapt and evolve with the changing designs of the day is the blacksmith’s greatest strength.
Just as the hot metal twists and bends to create beauty, so does the craft of blacksmithing itself. Steven celebrates this aspect of his art and looks forward to all of its possibilities.
Modular Seder Plate
Regular price
$325.00
This Modular Seder set looks great on any Passover table. The base is made of flame-cut iron, finished with a wax/oil finish that needs little care. The dishes are made of copper with a brushed finish. (Stainless Steel plates are also available by special order.) When all six pieces are brought together, a Mogen David (Star of David) design appears in the center. The names of the six symbolic foods eaten at the Passover Seder are cut in the base in English, but Hebrew lettering is also possible by request.
- Hand made in Vermont by Steve Bronstein
- Forged iron with natural finish
- 12 inches in diameter (33 cm)
Steve uses both traditional and modern tools at his forge. His designs strive to blend the primitive charm of ironwork with the energy and interest of more contemporary design.
Relying on the qualities that make iron such a beautiful material, Steven’s pieces are both delicate and rugged. Blacksmiths have a three thousand year tradition that has changed and grown with the ages. This capacity to adapt and evolve with the changing designs of the day is the blacksmith’s greatest strength.
Just as the hot metal twists and bends to create beauty, so does the craft of blacksmithing itself. Steven celebrates this aspect of his art and looks forward to all of its possibilities.