Friedrich Adler (1878 – 1942), German Sculptor and Designer
Friedrich Adler, born in Germany in 1878, was a versatile artist known for his work in art, design, and teaching before his tragic death in Auschwitz.Read More →
January 31, 2025
The Metalworkers collection at Encyclopedia.Design explores the artistry, techniques, and innovations of those who have shaped metal into functional and decorative masterpieces. From traditional blacksmithing and fine metal engraving to modern industrial fabrication, metalworkers have played a crucial role in design, architecture, and craftsmanship.
✔ Profiles of Influential Metalworkers – Discover legendary artisans, designers, and sculptors who have transformed metal into art, furniture, jewelry, and architectural elements.
✔ Historical & Contemporary Metalworking Techniques – Learn about forging, casting, engraving, repoussé, welding, and CNC machining.
✔ Metalwork in Art & Design – Explore how metalworkers contribute to decorative arts, industrial design, sculpture, and architectural detailing.
✔ Types of Metal & Their Uses – Understand the applications of iron, steel, brass, bronze, aluminum, and precious metals like silver and gold.
✔ The Future of Metalworking – Investigate innovations in 3D metal printing, sustainable alloys, and high-tech fabrication methods.
From elaborate wrought iron gates and jewelry to modernist furniture and industrial structures, metalworkers shape both functional and artistic objects with precision and creativity.
📌 Discover the artisans and designers who have shaped metal into extraordinary works of craftsmanship and innovation.
Friedrich Adler, born in Germany in 1878, was a versatile artist known for his work in art, design, and teaching before his tragic death in Auschwitz.Read More →
Carl J.Jucker was a metal worker from Switzerland. He studied at the Kunstgewerbeschule, Zürich, from 1918-1922. He studied under Muche between 1922 and 1923. He studied at Bauhaus with Christian Dell, Paul Klee and László Moholy-Nagy.Read More →
Georg Jensen was a Danish metalworker. He was born in Faavad. He was apprenticed as a goldsmith. cl895-1901, he studied sculpture, Det Kongelige Danske Kunstakademi, Copenhagen. Read More →
David Mellor, a renowned British artist and designer, made significant contributions to metalwork and industrial design, including the iconic traffic light system in the UK. Read More →
Alma Eikerman (1908 – 1995) was an American jewellery designer and silversmith. Eikerman was born in Pratt, Kansas, and graduated from Kansas State College in Emporia with a B.Sc. in 1934 and an M.Sc. in 1942. Read More →
Christian Dell, a German silversmith and Bauhaus metal workshop foreman, pursued industrial design and returned to silversmithing, leaving a legacy of modern lighting designs.Read More →
Jan and Joel Martel were French sculptors known for their impactful work with various materials. Their notable projects include the Paris exposition’s tourism pavilion and WWII memorials.Read More →
Arno Malinowski (1899-1976) was a Danish sculptor and metalworker known for his jewellery, mythological figurines, and significant contributions during Denmark’s German occupation.Read More →
Harold Stabler’s lengthy, illustrious career began in the Arts and Crafts movement and extended into the modernist era. Over the 50 years or so he devoted to the arts, he created an astounding diversity of highly regarded pieces, both unique and mass-produced, in various mediums and styles. Read More →
Emmy Roth (1885 – 1942), a German Jewish silversmith, created innovative metalwork influenced by Baroque and modern design, gaining international recognition.Read More →