Satin Black

The classic black doesn’t have to come with a high shine. The matte look of satin black is a great option for a softer looking finish, that also does a great job of resisting fingerprints and keeps other minor stains from showing.

Traditional wrought iron window guards painted satin black in Greenbay

Traditional wrought iron window guards painted satin black in Greenbay

W17
A client with a single family home in Greenbay, WI wanted the team at SMW to create a custom wrought iron window guard for their home as they were concerned that the window was a vulnerable point for the home.
Custom wrought iron railings minimalist painted satin black top view

Minimalist wrought iron railings painted satin black in Barrington

R62
The experienced team at SMW fabricated over 21 feet of custom metal curved railing with pickets going into the steps for a customer in Barrington, IL looking to replace their dated wooden staircase railing.
Custom wrought iron railings french country painted satin black outside stairs

French Country wrought iron railings painted satin black in Deerfield

R63
A prominent masonry business was doing some cement work, including new entryway steps, and they were looking to collaborate with a talented and reliable metalwork company to provide custom railings for their commercial project needed.
Custom wrought iron & wood railings art deco painted satin black bottom staircase alt view

Art Deco wrought iron & wood railings painted satin black in Naperville

R66
SMW created a custom wrought iron railings with a woven design and natural oak railing tops for a customer's home remodel in Naperville, IL
Custom wrought iron railings french country painted satin black outside

French Country wrought iron railings painted satin black in Madison

R67
A customer in Madison, WI was looking to add security and lasting beauty to the back porch and stairs of their home, with timeless French Country style wrought iron railings in satin black from SMW.
Custom wrought iron railings modern painted satin black full side view

Modern wrought iron railings painted satin black in Racine

R68
A homeowner in Racine, WI reached out to the experts at Signature Metal Works to update the staircase railings in their home and feature the geometric shapes inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture in the vertical bars of the finished…
Custom wrought iron & wood & cable railings modern painted satin black outside stairs

Modern wrought iron & wood & cable railings painted satin black in Chicago

R69
Inspired by a design they liked on the SMW website a customer in Old Town neighborhood of Chicago requested a customized version of a wrought iron, cable and wood railing structure for their back porch.
Custom wrought iron handrails traditional painted satin black organic fit

Traditional wrought iron handrails painted satin black in Lake Forest

H18
A homeowner in Lake Forest, IL was looking to add a sturdy custom wrought iron handrail to the natural stone staircase behind their home. See how the experts at Signature Metal Works knocked it out of the park!
Custom wrought iron stairs traditional painted satin black side of home view

Traditional wrought iron stairs painted satin black in South Barrington

S17
A customer renovating their home in South Barrington, IL reached out to SMW to design and manufacture a custom wrought iron spiral staircase and railing set to lead from the 2nd floor deck of their home down to the ground…
Custom wrought iron & wood spiral stairs urban modern painted satin black top entrance

Urban Modern wrought iron & wood stairs painted satin black in Chicago

S19
A homeowner in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago had reached out to SMW to replace the old and boring railings on their beautiful wooden spiral staircase with a custom traditional style wrought iron railing set instead.
Custom wrought iron & concrete stairs modern painted satin black with poured cement steps

Modern wrought iron & concrete stairs painted satin black in Chicago

S22
A customer in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago reached out to SMW to replace the staircase at the entrance of their home, but keep the existing railings and only freshen them up with a new coat of primer and paint.
Custom wrought iron balconies traditional painted satin black

Traditional wrought iron balconies painted satin black in Oak Park

B15
A customer in Oak Park, IL was redoing their second floor balcony and had reached out to SMW to create a custom set of balcony railings with a horizontal motif for the new installation.
Traditional wrought iron & wood balconies painted satin black in Evanston bottom view

Traditional wrought iron & wood balconies painted satin black in Evanston

B16
A customer in Evanston, IL wanted to install a new balcony for the second floor of their home, so they reached out to SMW to create a custom traditional style wrought iron balcony as well as custom wood flooring for…
Traditional wrought iron commercial painted satin walkway awning black in Chicago

Traditional wrought iron commercial painted satin black in Chicago

M25
The owners of Black Barrel Tavern in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago found themselves with an urgent need of a patio solution in the summer of 2020 and they contacted Signature Metal Works to create something beautiful and lasting…
Custom wrought iron and wood railings modern painted satin black in Chicago main view

Modern wrought iron / wood railings painted satin black in Lincolnwood

R70
A customer in the bustling city of Lincolnwood, just a few miles outside of Chicago, reached out to create a custom wrought iron railing for the staircase in their home.
Custom wrought iron and wood railings traditional painted satin black inside

Traditional wrought iron / wood railings painted satin black in Elmhurst

R71
A customer in Elmhurst, IL - just a few miles outside of Chicago - reached out to create a custom wrought iron railing for the short staircase leading up from the living room of their split level home.
Custom spiral wrought iron staircase in Oak Park

Traditional wrought iron stairs painted satin black in Oak Park

S24
A bushiness owner in Oak Park, IL reached out to the experts at SMW to design and create a custom wrought iron spiral staircase and landing that would provide a safe and secure escape route from the second floor patio…
Custom wrought iron & wood railings urban modern painted satin black full view

Urban Modern wrought iron & wood railings painted satin black in Wheaton

R61
A gorgeous customization of a well-loved SMW horizontal railing design for a customer in Wheaton, IL that incorporated beautiful red oak railing tops and matching handrails.
Custom wrought iron railings french country painted flat black grand staircase side view

French Country wrought iron railings painted flat black in Oak Brook

R60
A custom job for a customer in Oak Brook, IL to replicate a gorgeous grand staircase entrance featuring beautiful French country scrollwork style wrought iron railings throughout other parts of their home. The experts at SMW were able to match…
Custom wrought iron railings painted satin black tree side view

Art deco wrought iron railings painted satin black in Kenosha

R59
A homeowner in Kenosha Wisconsin was looking to update the railings throughout their home from a heavy old-fashioned wooden style to something much lighter and more modern. They reached out to SMW to design, create and install a custom tree…
Custom wrought iron railing painted satin black open

Contemporary wrought iron railing painted satin black in Kenosha

R58
The owners of the popular Giordano's restaurant location in Kenosha, Wisconsin reached out to us to design and install a custom patio railing and gate. We created a contemporary wrought iron railing with vertical bars and a matching gate for…
Custom wrought iron railing powder coated satin black pub view

Urban modern wrought iron railing powder coated satin black in Chicago

R54
The owners of Goose Island at the iconic United Center reached out to us to design a custom moveable railing set that would be temporarily installed as needed and then removed when necessary.
Custom wrought iron railing painted satin black front entrance

French country wrought iron railing painted satin black in Green Bay

R52
A homeowner in the Green Bay, Wisconsin area reached out to us for help designing a custom railing solution for the deck and stairs in front of their home. The railing needed to be both functional as well as attractive…
Custom wrought iron railing painted satin black side

Urban modern wrought iron railing painted satin black in Chicago

R45
A customer in the downtown Chicago area had reached out to us for a railing solution to a stairwell of their open floor concept home. We designed a classic airy vertical railing, painted satin black, which went with the look…
Custom wrought iron commercial roof access painted satin black side

Custom industrial wrought iron painted commercial roof access in Chicago

M24
We had several clients reach out to us to fabricate custom access ladders with a guard or cage around them to ensure the safety of the people climbing on them.
Custom wrought iron balcony painted satin black

Traditional wrought iron balcony painted satin black in Chicago

B14
A client had a wood porch and staircase, both of which were deteriorating beyond repair due to time and weather. They had converted their building into a single family home and wanted to add additional privacy and separation.
Custom wrought iron window guards painted satin black

Traditional wrought iron window guards painted satin black in Lafayette

W16
A client with a single family home in Lafayette, Indiana wanted us to create window well covers to ensure safety around the home while also not restricting any sunlight to the basement.
French Country wrought iron handrail painted satin black in Green Bay side view

French Country wrought iron handrail painted satin black in Green Bay

H14
A client with a single family in Green Bay, Wisconsin had reached out to us to design and install a handrail that would provide security and support to the homeowners and visitors as well as match the non-linear aspects of…
Custom french country wrought iron droplet railings painted satin black for a client in Lafayette

French Country droplet wrought iron railings in Lafayette

R1
A custom wrought iron French Country style interior railing painted satin black using droplet elements for a residential property in Lafayette, Indiana. The client really loves french style of design and we came up with this concept and they fell…
Custom urban modern wrought iron horizontal bar railings painted satin black for a client in Arlington Heights

Urban Modern horizontal bar wrought iron railings in Arlington Heights

R8
A custom wrought iron Urban Modern style interior railing painted satin black with wood top using horizontal bar elements for a residential property in Arlington Heights.
Custom urban modern wrought iron vertical bar railings painted satin black for a client in Evanston

Urban Modern vertical bar wrought iron railings in Evanston

R13
A custom wrought iron Urban Modern exterior style railing painted satin black using vertical bar elements for a residential property in Evanston.
Custom urban modern wrought iron vertical bar railings painted satin black for a client in Northbrook

Urban Modern vertical bar wrought iron railings in Northbrook

R14
A custom wrought iron Urban Modern style interior railing painted satin black using vertical bar elements for a residential property in Northbrook.
Custom minimalist wrought iron vertical bar railings painted satin black for a client in Kennilworth

Minimalist vertical bar with custom logo wrought iron railings in Kenilworth

R22
A custom wrought iron Minimalist style exterior railing painted satin black using vertical bar elements for a residential property in Kenilworth. This home is over 100 years old and the homeowner wanted to replicate the look of when it was…
Custom french country wrought iron belly railings painted satin black for a client in Glenview

French Country belly wrought iron railings in Glenview

R24
A custom wrought iron French Country style exterior railing painted satin black using belly elements for a residential property in Glenview.
Custom transitional wrought iron vertical bar railings painted satin black for a client in Park Ridge

Transitional vertical bar wrought iron railings in Park Ridge

R27
A custom wrought iron Transitional style exterior railing painted satin black using vertical bar elements for a residential property in Park Ridge. The center element was custom made to mimic the element on the original balcony that was created over…
Custom urban modern wrought iron vertical bar railings painted satin black for a client in Niles

Urban Modern vertical bar wrought iron railings in Niles

R29
A custom wrought iron Urban Modern style exterior railing painted satin black using vertical bar elements for a residential property in Niles.
Custom urban modern wrought iron open riser stairs painted satin black for a client in West Loop

Urban Modern open riser wrought iron u-shaped stairs in West Loop

S2
A building developer purchased two floors of condos and wanted to connect them with staircases to expand the size of each unit while also keeping the design modern and sleek.
Custom mid-century modern wrought iron open riser stairs painted satin black for a client in Bucktown

Mid-Century Modern open riser wrought iron straight stairs in Bucktown

S6
A modern home in Bucktown that was renovated and they wanted a modern porch stair with limestone treads.
Custom minimalist wrought iron lawn edging powder coated satin black for a client in Hyde Park

Minimalist wrought iron commercial lawn edging in Hyde Park

M1
A custom wrought iron Minimalist style lawn edging powder coated satin black for University of Chicago Law School in Hyde Park, Chicago. We worked with a landscaping company to transform this entire lawn to mimic an up and down wave…
Custom industrial wrought iron fire escape treads painted satin black for a client in Bucktown

Industrial wrought iron commercial fire escape treads in Bucktown

M5
A custom wrought iron Industrial style fire escape treads painted satin black in Bucktown, Chicago. When we were building a fire escape for a commercial property we decided on this style.
Custom industrial wrought iron spiral staircase painted satin black for a client in Elmhurst

Industrial wrought iron commercial spiral staircase in Elmhurst

M9
A custom wrought iron Industrial style spiral staircase with landing painted satin black for the Elmhurst Park District in Elmhurst. The idea of this extension was for employees to be able to get to the green roof safely.
Custom industrial wrought iron structural steel painted satin black for a client in Boystown

Industrial wrought iron commercial structural steel in Boystown

M17
A custom wrought iron Industrial style structural and exterior store front painted satin black in Boystown, Chicago.
custom wilmette cable rail

Modern cable railing for a Wilmette home

R37
A set of stairs in the home is a focal point. There the kind of spaces that get decorated at holidays and are at the heart of a functioning two-level home. Many buildings with a modern design seek to integrate…
Custom minimalist wrought iron sun blocker awning painted satin black for a client in Lake Forest

Minimalist sun blocker wrought iron awning in Lake Forest

A5
A minimalist awning designed by an architect with the primary focus to block the sun into these windows while also matching the initial design of the home in Lake Forest.
Custom urban modern wrought iron patio furniture painted satin black

Urban Modern patio wrought iron furniture

F2
An Urban Modern concept for patio furniture that utilizes wood for seating area an slate stone for the table top.
Custom minimalist wrought iron entry way table frame furniture painted satin black

Minimalist entryway table frame wrought iron furniture

F8
A minimalist table base created for a home where the customer had a wood top installed to be used for their entryway.
Custom minimalist wrought iron table frame furniture painted satin black

Minimalist table frame wrought iron furniture

F9
A minimalist table base created for a client that was looking to add a polished concrete island in their kitchen area that was simple yet didn't take away from the design.
Custom french country wrought iron table frame furniture painted satin black

French Country table frame wrought iron furniture

F10
A french style decorative table created for a homeowner to use in their hallway. They later added a granite top to the piece.
Custom art deco wrought iron spider window guards painted satin black for a client in Chinatown

Art Deco spider web wrought iron window guards in Chinatown

W1
A custom wrought iron Art Deco style window guard painted satin black with spider elements for a commercial property in China Town, Chicago. This was for a leading video production house in Chicago that films most of the tv shows…
Custom french country wrought iron scroll balcony painted satin black for a client in Lakeview

French Country wrought iron scroll balcony in Lakeview

B1
A custom wrought iron French Country style balcony painted satin black with scroll elements for a residential property in Lakeview, Chicago. These balconies were created to make the exterior of the home look beautiful while at the same time providing…
Custom traditional wrought iron straight window guards painted satin black for a client in Elmhurst

Traditional straight wrought iron window guards in Elmhurst

W2
A custom wrought iron Traditional style window well covers with a hatch painted satin black with straight elements for a residential property in Elmhurst.
Custom traditional wrought iron straight window guards painted satin black for a client in River North

Traditional straight wrought iron window guards in River North

W4
A custom wrought iron Traditional style window guards painted satin black with straight elements for a commercial property in River North, Chicago.
Custom industrial wrought iron ada handrails painted satin black for a client in Barrington

Industrial ADA wrought iron round handrails in Barrington

H9
A custom wrought iron Industrial style ADA handrail painted satin black for a commercial property ramp in Barrington.
Custom french country wrought iron scroll balcony painted satin black for a client in Bannockburn

French Country scroll wrought iron balcony in Bannockburn

B5
A custom wrought iron French Country style Juliet balcony painted satin black with scroll elements for a residential property in Bannockburn.
Custom traditional wrought iron vertical bar window guards painted satin black for a client in Glencoe

Traditional vertical bar wrought iron window guards in Glencoe

W6
A custom wrought iron Traditional style window guard painted satin black with vertical bar elements for a residential property in Glencoe. Village of Glencoe does not allow a typical window well cover and require vertical ones with a gate.
Custom art deco wrought iron broken line window guards painted satin black for a client in Old Town

Art Deco broken line wrought iron window guards in Old Town

W7
A custom wrought iron Art Deco style window guard painted satin black with broken line elements for a residential property in Old Town, Chicago. The customer wanted security and safety yet they wanted an artistic flare to the design.
Custom traditional wrought iron straight window guards painted satin black for a client in Kennilworth

Traditional straight wrought iron window guards in Kenilworth

W8
A custom wrought iron Traditional style window guard painted satin black with straight elements for a residential property in Kenilworth. This customer wanted to ensure the guards would not detract from the exterior of the home and we added an…
Custom traditional wrought iron straight window guards painted satin black for a client in Barrington

Traditional straight wrought iron window guards in Barrington

W9
A custom wrought iron Traditional style window guard painted satin black with straight elements for a residential property in Barrington. The customer could have used a simple plastic cover but instead wanted to have a custom hatch to match their…
French Country belly wrought iron balcony side view

French Country belly wrought iron balcony in Barrington

B10
A custom wrought iron French Country style Juliet balcony painted satin black with belly elements for a residential property in Barrington. The customer wanted to feel as if she is looking out of her home outside but in reality she…
Custom traditional wrought iron straight window guards painted satin black for a client in New Buffalo

Traditional straight wrought iron window guards in New Buffalo

W10
A custom wrought iron Traditional style window guard painted satin black with straight elements for a residential property in New Buffalo, Michigan. The customer wanted a well cover but something very simple and nonintrusive.
Custom traditional wrought iron scroll window guards painted satin black for a client in Evanston

Traditional scroll wrought iron window guards in Evanston

W11
A custom wrought iron Traditional style window guard painted satin black with scroll elements for a new construction residential property in Evanston.
Custom transitional wrought iron belly balcony painted satin black for a client in Glenview

Transitional belly wrought iron balcony in Glenview

B11
A custom wrought iron Transitional style Juliet balcony painted satin black with belly elements to for a residential property in Glenview. The customer initially had a small window in their bedroom and they opened up the opening by installing large…
Custom french country wrought iron barrel balcony painted satin black for a client in Kennilworth

French Country wrought iron belly balcony in Kenilworth

B12
A custom wrought iron French Country style Juliet balcony painted satin black with belly elements for a residential property in Kennilworth.