Made by the Forge

Made by the Forge Made by the Forge offers a personal, friendly service with all pieces being made to order for you.

Made by the Forge is proud that their products are made to last and handcrafted in their Suffolk forge. The company was founded in 2006 by farrier and blacksmith Richard Fishenden and myself, his wife and business partner, Juliet. Richard honed his expert blacksmith’s skills to specialise in exceptional ironwork for the home. Our passion for the very highest quality is our continued inspiration t

o produce practical and attractive products that will last a lifetime. Individual hammer marks visible on the metalwork made by our blacksmiths’ hammers make every item unique. We supply to a growing clientele including top interior designers and some very important individuals. We believe everyone is important to us, which is why our customer service is at the highest standard – just like our products. We offer a personal, friendly service and will make every effort to make sure the pieces made for you are perfect for your own interior spaces.

Rob making a Midhope 6 light. Lots of hot metal and skilled blacksmithing. Check out to see more of the making and the ...
10/06/2026

Rob making a Midhope 6 light. Lots of hot metal and skilled blacksmithing. Check out to see more of the making and the final piece in all its glory.

Still pinching ourselves. So proud to have been picked along side so many other brilliant craftspeople.
07/05/2026

Still pinching ourselves. So proud to have been picked along side so many other brilliant craftspeople.

Jack and James carefully packing up a Hartcliff 5 light chandelier for a return customer. To view the range available no...
05/05/2026

Jack and James carefully packing up a Hartcliff 5 light chandelier for a return customer. To view the range available now go to www.nigeltyas.co.uk to browse.

Great to see you . Busy show today - so lovely to meet face to face and catch up and hear about your projects.
29/04/2026

Great to see you . Busy show today - so lovely to meet face to face and catch up and hear about your projects.

Always great to see where our ironwork has gone and in this case it's a small boutique in Lewes, north east of Brighton ...
23/04/2026

Always great to see where our ironwork has gone and in this case it's a small boutique in Lewes, north east of Brighton in East Sussex actually there is another store in London. Do drop into Nord if you are in the area and support a small business providing beautifully chosen clothes from a variety of fabulous brands and home accessories.

April Interiors annual trade show at Cheltenham Racecourse is now only a week away. It is always a pleasure to go to thi...
20/04/2026

April Interiors annual trade show at Cheltenham Racecourse is now only a week away. It is always a pleasure to go to this show and to catch up with the other amazingly fun exhibitors and catch up with customers and meet some new people. This show is open to the trade of curtain makers and interior designers and is a great place to see the newest trends in fabric and interiors. We look forward to seeing lots of familiar faces and lots of new faces. Do pop by and say hello if you are going. Wednesday 29th April 10-4pm. Free, easy parking and free tickets which need booking. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/april-interiors-show-29th-april-2026-tickets-1746293854929?aff=eivtefrnd&utm-campaign=social%2Cemail&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=strongmail&utm-term=listing

Trees successfully planted at Houghton Hall Estate in North Norfolk this Spring 2026. Made by the Forge donated some of ...
17/04/2026

Trees successfully planted at Houghton Hall Estate in North Norfolk this Spring 2026. Made by the Forge donated some of our tree planting funds towards the amazing scheme the estate has for their land. The management of this estate is second to none and we look forward to showing you how these trees develop over time. On our tree planting page which is on Made by the Forge's website under About us, we share the full story of the years and places we have planted trees for our pledge to our customers. This year we have also donated trees to a local Suffolk vineyard@lampittsvineyard

Thank you so much to .living.uk and for a truly wonderful Artisan Mentorship day. A very special one to one with Emma w...
24/03/2026

Thank you so much to .living.uk and for a truly wonderful Artisan Mentorship day. A very special one to one with Emma with helpful takeaways and a full day of sharing stories and experiences with 7 other incredible artisans in between delicious food and drinks. We all had a tour of the pottery factory and experienced first hand the many processes the clay goes through to become the gorgeous pottery pieces we all know and love. There are two fabulous shopping spaces, one which has lots to choose from along with new ranges and one which has seconds. We are incredibly grateful for the very generous hospitality and will remember our visit and would encourage anyone interested to go and experience it for themselves. Oh and we were treated to painting our very own mug or plate. All in all such a great day. X

Making Nigel Tyas lights at the forge. Signature Nigel Tyas designs created first in Yorkshire 25 years ago these wall l...
12/03/2026

Making Nigel Tyas lights at the forge. Signature Nigel Tyas designs created first in Yorkshire 25 years ago these wall lamps are some of their most popular. When the making is complete the metalwork is finished in a natural black beeswax and is finished off with a stylish parchment shade which is handmade in Cheshire.

Tree planting for the Made by the Forge pledge is well under way this year. A newly planted hedge has been completed at ...
05/03/2026

Tree planting for the Made by the Forge pledge is well under way this year. A newly planted hedge has been completed at in Suffolk. This is a new collaboration and the trees are looking healthy in their new home.

Lampitts Vineyard is a newly established site and an exciting addition to the growing story of British wine. September 2025 marked their first grape harvest, with excellent crops of Bacchus and Pinot Blanc, a brilliant start for this young and promising English wine venture.

Seeing these young hedgerow trees take root around newly planted vines is a reminder that sustainability isn’t just about grand gestures; it’s about thoughtful, steady investment in the land. Here in the Suffolk countryside, hedgerows are part of the fabric of the land. They shelter wildlife, protect soil, soften the wind, and help define and safeguard agricultural spaces.

It is with much thanks that every order placed has a tree planted for them.

Thank you for being part of it.

Address

Fidgeon's Farm, Bullen Lane, Bramford
Ipswich
IP84JJ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+441473487118

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