Sixsmiths

Sixsmiths is a contemporary collective of six metalworkers and designers based in the United Kingdom. Formed in the early 2010s, the group pursues commissions that blend traditional forge work with modern design, producing sculpture, architectural hardware, and decorative metalwork. The collaboration operates as a cooperative, with members contributing individual specialties while sharing workshop space and decision making.

The six members come from backgrounds in blacksmithing, sculpture, and industrial design. They collaborate on projects from concept to installation, often pairing hand-forged elements with precision fabrication. Their approach emphasizes material honesty, robust forms, and the patination of metals to reveal age and use.

Their practice combines forging, welding, and finishing with CAD/CAM tools and 3D modeling. They work with steel, iron, bronze, and reclaimed materials, prioritizing sustainable sourcing when possible. Aesthetically, their work tends toward geometric simplicity, textured surfaces, and warm, weathered patinas that weather with time.

The group has produced public art installations, site-specific sculptures, and architectural hardware for cultural institutions. They have exhibited at design laboratories, galleries, and trade fairs, and collaborated with architects, conservation specialists, and curators on restoration projects of historic ironwork.