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The hottest food venue in West Orange just opened! Chit Chat Diner has a vision and interior that matches the high-quality food they prepare. With 3 realistic forged Iron Beech trees growing over picket fences for room dividers, along with superbly furnished and designed interior decor, this venue offers exceptional visual fare as well as…

An Orthopedic surgeon had an extensive library designed for his new house. The space constraints dictated a spiral stair. But with the ambiance of the house they had zero interest in a spiral stair kit, or a cookie cutter stair. We designed a beautiful spiral stair with exterior skirt for treads, complete with top and…

The client for this project wanted to copy existing railings but wanted a bigger and more masculine look. With 1″ pickets, and hefty sized baskets, we achieved the look he wanted! To go with the railing they matched the colors and highlights on their fence and gates. An amazing addition to an already amazing house!

This property had chunky concrete balusters on these stairs going down to the swimming pool deck. These concrete balustrade required constant maintenance and upkeep. The client did a ton of research and decided on the timeless and classic look of Iron, but utilizing today’s aluminum alloy for corrosion free life span. The aluminum was forged…

This year at the AD Show Compass Ironworks made a few changes to the presentation. We added a few new fencing pieces, as well as a few new railing samples, which gave clients and passersby a chance to see exactly what Compass can do. Contemporary, Neo-Classical, “Wrought”, and Custom seemed to really grab the attention…

This client has just added another dimension to their home with these “Wrought Iron” pieces. They already have a one of a kind interior railing done with “Wrought” bar made from round material shaped into square. The same technique is used in these detail pieces to create an elegant and a one of a kind…

At the Architectural Digest Show, Compass Ironworks will be showcasing great design, excellent craftsmanship, utilizing 97-100% recycled material and with a durable finish that withstands harsh elements at the shore, yet is 99.99% reclaimable and VOC free. Compass Iron Security will be providing attendees to see cutting edge technology in estate gate access control and automation.…

A beautiful, flowing stair with grace, elegance and an old look and feel. The stair flows seamlessly, while the metal and wood combo gives more attention to detail, color contrast, and textures. Wood grain with a beautiful blackened metal finish give this client a stair to be remembered. All material was made of “wrought” metal,…

This new safety fence, overlooking a 100 ft. shear cliff,  does not block the panoramic view of the NYC Skyline at the phenomenal site of the  Chit Chat Diner being built in West Orange. Scheduled to open this spring, this is the second Diner from the company and will be the talk of the town…

On February 11, 12, and 13th, Landscape architects will convene at Harrah’s Waterfront Convention for the Annual NJASLA Convention. Three days packed with education and networking. Compass Ironworks will be providing expert education on Combating Degradation. The latest findings, methods and insiders tips on finishing metals, from classical paint techniques to contemporary bronze applications. Taking…