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A Timeless Imprint on Custom Metal Wall Panels. In the expansive world of decorative metalwork, Annie Kantor emerges as a modern-day trailblazer. As the founder of Modern Metal, her muse is none other than the legendary architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. Annie seeks a precarious balance of whimsy and modernism to divide spaces with decorative metal […]
Discovering and working with local artisans is a highlight for me. This week I had the privilege of meeting Dan Romo from Studio Romo at his studio in West Oakland. I brought along my 18 year old son because I thought he’d learn something, and I’m so glad I did. My son has a scientific […]
We channeled a bit of Marge Gunderson this week at Modern Metal. We were VERY close to getting scammed, but Nichole our Operations Manager thankfully stopped it before it got too far. Here’s what happened, which I’m sharing in the hope that it will increase awareness and prevent any of you from falling down this […]
I just returned from a ten day trip to the English countryside, a trip I’d been wanting to take with my son since he was just 5 yrs old. Isaac, who just turned 18 used to love the Beatrix Potter books when he was young. Together we read all 23 of her stories countless times. […]
Written by our stellar Project Manager, Jessica Willits: The Benefits of Working Remote Remote working my jam for so many reasons. Not only do I get to wear a top knot and slippersdaily, but also I receive no complaints about my choice of tunes and there’s always a hot cup ofcoffee at the ready. On […]
One thing I look back on as one of the most valuable skills I learned in my first jobs was the importance of listening to the customer. I came from RISD’s Textile Design program which intentionally shielded us from the industry so that we could find our own way, without being influenced by others. Best […]
As our business gets busier and grows I’m realizing how much I value personal connection, and this post is to acknowledge that I want to continue to embrace this important value as Modern Metal grows. RIOS – A design collective imagining future places Just yesterday we zoomed for the first time with a RIOS, […]
What’s more satisfying than me always having metal on my mind? When others do!! Jessica Willits, our extraordinary Project Manager, is sharing her fabulous NYC experience with us this week: I had the amazing opportunity to attend a tradeshow in New York with a lovely group of gals. I was there for only two days, […]
What a treat it was for me to visit the Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2023! This was my first time attending, and I was honored to have Modern Metal be participating as a vendor. The entire experience feels serendipitous because I have emerged with new colleagues, friends, and more love for the interior design […]
Whenever I present our custom design capabilities to new firms and clients, the first thing I always say is that it’s truly creative collaborative process, and it’s fun. The end result is always unique and distinctively designed to make a space that much more meaningful for the end user. I’m working on a job right now […]
A sneak peek at this fabulous project! Shown above are just a few of the many panels we did for the design team at Strata Landscape Architecture. This was our first project together, and it was great! The designers at Strata had a vision, and that was to take our Hasu pattern, and customize it […]
This week, I’ve been feeling so thankful to be surrounded by the circle of professionals who help Modern Metal behind the scenes. These people play a crucial role for us on a daily basis. We rely on many skilled people who don’t get a spot on our instagram, or get the spotlight of glamor shined […]
