Belgian-trained artist and craftsman Christian Heckscher has been developing intricate metal etchings since 1971, bringing an atelier tradition from Brussels to the United States in 1980. Known for treating etched metal as three-dimensional art with a practical purpose, he creates individually signed work through close collaboration with architects, designers, and private clients worldwide. The C|Heckscher Collection extends that artistic approach into limited-edition furniture.
Mark Metal WorksMark Metal Works is an art metal fabrication shop creating custom installations and architectural pieces for commercial and residential spaces. Owner Mark Lagergren brings a B.F.A. from the Columbus College of Art and Design together with more than 20 years of fabrication experience, giving the team an unusual blend of design training and hands-on metalworking. Its projects range from glazed steel partitions and custom range hoods to sculptural pieces such as a steel tree and handmade copper fish scales.
Blaise MetalworksFounded by designer and fabricator Blaise Goldman, Blaise Metalworks is a small Philadelphia studio shaped by more than a decade of behind-the-scenes work for designers, artists, and manufacturers. Goldman works directly with architects, designers, businesses, and private clients to turn individual concepts into thoughtfully built architectural pieces and furniture. His approach draws on traditional craft, Japanese making philosophy, industrial design, and an abiding interest in how mechanical objects are made.PHILADELPHIA, PA
Etched Design, IncSince founding Etched Design in 2004, Argentinian-born Monica L. Alcota has built the New York studio around her own hands-on craftsmanship and a small group of supporting artisans. The company creates distinctive custom pieces for acclaimed interior design firms and private homes, with Alcota applying handmade finishes so each work carries a character of its own.New York, NY
Masterwork Plaques IncFounded by a team of sculptors and public artists, Masterwork Plaques is a U.S.-made metal signage studio creating custom bronze plaques and dimensional reliefs. Its work ranges from historic replications and donor recognitions to large public-art installations, with the studio helping clients translate artistic ideas into durable metal pieces and manage complex fabrication and installation needs. Masterwork Plaques has also held WBE certification from New York City and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey since 2016.BROOKLYN, NY