Steven Bronstein is the blacksmith and creative force behind Blackthorne Forge, a Vermont-based studio specializing in functional and sculptural ironwork. For over 40 years, Steven and his team have been crafting works that celebrate both tradition and innovation.

At Blackthorne Forge, visitors will find a blend of traditional blacksmithing techniques and contemporary tools, reflecting Steven’s passion for honoring the past while embracing the future. His designs skillfully merge the primitive charm of iron with modern aesthetics, creating pieces that are as visually engaging as they are useful.

From clocks, vases, and bookends to floor lamps, sundials, fountains, and garden sculptures, Steven’s work spans a wide array of forms. Each piece is thoughtfully designed to balance strength with delicacy, reflecting the rugged beauty of iron and the evolving spirit of the craft itself.

Rooted in a three-thousand-year-old tradition, Steven views blacksmithing as a dynamic, ever-adapting art form. Just as hot metal can twist and bend into something beautiful, so too can the craft shift and grow with the times. Through Blackthorne Forge, Steven continues to explore these possibilities, forging work that is timeless, expressive, and enduring.

Steven’s pieces are available in over 100 galleries nationwide.