Business Details
Handcrafted Iron Art & Custom Metalwork in Two Harbors, MN
At Burton Forge & Gallery, we specialize in hand-forged ironwork that blends functionality with artistic expression. Our founder, Dale Burton, brings decades of expertise as a blacksmith and carpenter, crafting unique metal pieces that reflect both tradition and innovation. Using materials like aged steel, reclaimed wood, and copper, we create custom fireplace hardware, lighting fixtures, and sculptures tailored to individual spaces. Our gallery in Two Harbors, MN, showcases one-of-a-kind works that celebrate the natural character of raw materials. With a commitment to sustainability, we repurpose timbers and metals to build both our creations and the gallery itself.Visitors often remark on the contrast between our rustic exterior and the refined artistry within. Every item in our collection is handmade, ensuring no two pieces are identical. We pride ourselves on collaborating directly with clients to bring their visions to life, whether through functional ironwork or liturgical art installations. Our process honors the history of blacksmithing while embracing modern creativity. For over 30 years, we have served clients seeking bespoke metalwork that transcends mass-produced alternatives.
Services
Fireplace Hardware
Metal Sculpture
Custom Ironwork
Lighting Fixtures
Tables
Highlights and features
- We create 100% handmade ironwork with reclaimed materials
- Our custom designs fit unique architectural spaces
- We specialize in aged steel with natural character
- Our gallery features one-of-a-kind functional art pieces
- We combine traditional blacksmithing with modern creativity
Services
Fireplace Hardware
Hand-forged fireplace tools, wood racks, and custom doors combine functionality with artistic detail. Each piece is crafted from aged steel and reclaimed metals to create durable, unique additions to hearths. Our hardware enhances both modern and traditional fireplace settings while maintaining the natural character of materials.
Metal Sculpture
Custom metal sculptures transform spaces with dynamic forms and textures. We create both secular and liturgical pieces, including the Stations of the Cross for Concordia Lutheran Church. Each sculpture captures the organic beauty of aged steel through hand-forging techniques passed down through generations of blacksmiths.
Lighting Fixtures
Handcrafted electric light fixtures and candle holders add ambient illumination with industrial elegance. Our designs incorporate aged steel's natural pitting and reclaimed wood elements. Each lighting piece serves as both functional illumination and sculptural art, complementing residential and commercial interiors.
Tables
Unique tables merge reclaimed wood tops with forged steel bases for distinctive furniture pieces. Every table combines practical durability with artistic expression, featuring one-of-a-kind metalwork details. Our custom designs ensure each creation perfectly fits its intended space and purpose.
Custom Ironwork
Tailored metal solutions for architectural needs, including heavy-duty hinges and specialty hardware. We create pieces that match specific dimensional requirements where mass-produced options fail. Our custom approach ensures perfect integration with unique building designs and historical restoration projects.
People
Dale Burton
Artist Blacksmith & Founder
Dale Burton is a master blacksmith and carpenter with over 30 years of experience creating hand-forged ironwork. He builds gallery spaces using reclaimed materials and specializes in transforming aged steel into functional art pieces for residential and sacred spaces.
Questions
What materials do you work with?
We primarily use aged steel, new steel, copper tubing, and reclaimed metals. Our projects often incorporate reclaimed wood for combined metal-wood creations.
Can you create custom pieces?
Yes, most of our work is custom-ordered. We specialize in creating pieces that fit specific spaces and requirements where mass-produced items won't work.
Where is your gallery located?
Our gallery is located at 443 Scenic Drive, Two Harbors, MN, two miles north of Knife River on North Shore Scenic Drive.
What are your gallery hours?
We're open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM to 5 PM. The gallery is also accessible by appointment or when our vehicles are parked onsite.
Do you offer shipping for purchased items?
Yes, we can arrange shipping for smaller pieces. Larger custom installations require on-site fabrication and installation.
Reviews (1)
Angela B.
Dec 26, 2017
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Real blacksmith forged decor. Gates, door hinges, wall hooks, chandeliers, pot racks, headboards, light fixtures, candle holders, weather vanes, etc. Beautiful work available in his gallery, or he said he does lots of custom work. We bought lots of presents for family on our stop. Only open Friday-Sunday 10am-5pm when we stopped by, but well worth the wait for the gallery to open. Will definitely return.
