Patterns Signature Designs Modern Metal offers twenty one designs which are ready for immediate fabrication. Let us know your desired pattern, size, material, and finish BUTTON. All products are made to order, with a standard lead time of six to eight weeks from sign-off of specification sheet. Expediting services may be available but are dependent on current production schedule. Click on any image below for detail. Click to view example New Rattan Remix Rattan Remix is inspired by the traditional wicker weave structure of rattan, which consists of layers of interlocking and overlapping strips of natural fibers. We bring a unique look to traditional rattan by reducing the weave structure to simple geometric shapes, lending itself harmoniously to the clean cuts of laser-cut metal. Click to view example Bildmarke A Bildmarke is a visual trademark, the design identity of a brand. The Weiner Werkstätte’s was a square framing slanted overlapping W’s. Our version deconstructs the W logo, playing off signature motifs in Hoffman’s textiles. Click to view example Stempel Part of our Werkstätte series, and influenced by Hoffman’s bold geometry and architectural references, Stempel features an elongated triangle shape which is mirrored and doubled in the negative space. It’s intended to be simple and clean with a fluid repeat that is easily customizable. Click to view example Stilkunst ‘Stilkunst’ was a tongue-in-cheek mantra of the Werkstätte and the associated Vienna Secession, literally ‘art style’. Ovals and squares are contained in vertical bars of varying thickness; the ovals differ in size to create depth. We consider the parallel lines characteristic of the Wiener Werkstätte. Click to view example Hasu An energetic design, highlighting the movement of lotus leaves rippling in water. This pattern is part of the Kamakura collection, simultaneously delicate and sturdy, emphasizing silhouette and roots. Click to view example Mizu One of two harmonizing patterns comprising the Kamakura collection, capturing the fluidity of water-borne lotus leaves. Click to view example Transit A playful, linear pattern that evokes the motion and commotion of bridge traffic. This pattern is a part of the Transbay Series, designs inspired by the San Francisco Bay Area’s iconic bridges and the experience of moving through them. Click to view example Gridlock A perforated grid capturing the rhythm of girders on the San Francisco Bay bridge. This pattern is a part of the Transbay Series, designs inspired by the San Francisco Bay Area’s iconic bridges and the experience of moving through them. Click to view example Suspension Artfully balanced, this design celebrates the strength and fluidity of the great cable spans of the Golden Gate Bridge. This pattern is a part of the Transbay Series, designs inspired by the San Francisco Bay Area’s iconic bridges and the experience of moving through them. Click to view example Turnbuckle A bidirectional pattern abstracting the massive hardware that tensions the graceful cables of the San Francisco Bay Bridge. This pattern is a part of the Transbay Series, designs inspired by the San Francisco Bay Area’s iconic bridges and the experience of moving through them. Click to view example Streamlined Linear diamonds meet rounded edges, characteristic of the Streamline Moderne style of Art Deco. Click to view example Square Squared At once timeless and retro, Square Squared honors the studied simplicity of American midcentury tile work. Click to view example Spanish Stronghold Vertical spires evoke a crenelated castle wall in Andalusia, Spain, as fanciful as it is fortified. Click to view example Soho The windows and fire escapes of industrial Manhattan star in this rectilinear, cross-braced design. Click to view example Sinuosity A dancing, meandering helix design. Click to view example Simple Bend An abstracted Mobius Strip ebbs and flows in a graceful rhythm that softens its strict geometry. Click to view example Scandinavian Norwegian wood carvings provided keen inspiration for this floating triangular sequence. Click to view example Moroccan Thirteenth-century Moorish tiles from the mosques and souks of Marrakech inspire this deceptively simple design. Click to view example Marshmallow George Nelson’s iconic 1956 Marshmallow sofa inspired this procession of puffs. Click to view example Linked In Malleable interlocking bangle motifs took their cues from the abstract lacing of a chain-link fence. Click to view example Hancock Based on the windows of a historic Arts & Crafts home in Hancock Park, Los Angeles. Click to view example From Sphere to Eternity Multidimensional spheres bond in a kaleidoscopic chain. Custom Design Modern Metal has a true passion for custom design. We love collaborating with designers to express their aesthetic by creating a design solution from the ground up. We take inspiration both from our client’s design plan as well as motifs from the architectural and interior vernacular. The Modern Metal team works diligently to craft a design properly suited to the task at hand. Design development typically requires two weeks, with an additional six to eight weeks for production and delivery. Please contact us for a quote and scheduling so we can get to work crafting something uniquely suited to you. Finishes & Materials Materials Modern Metal products are available in a variety of materials: SteelCold rolled steel is our most popular go to material, offered in thicknesses ranging from 22 gauge to 3/8″ thick. It’s strong, durable, and economical. Steel must be powder-coated, or it will rust. Stainless SteelStainless Steel is ideal for exterior applications as well as wet environments because its inherent qualities prevent rusting. We can use whatever type of stainless you specify, but we most commonly use 304 due to its excellent corrosion resistance and value. AluminumAluminum is light and strong. Ideal for exterior applications because it corrodes but it does not rust as steel will. As aluminum corrodes, it creates a thin layer of aluminum oxide, a very hard material that actually protects the aluminum from further corrosion. For ultimate exterior protection from the elements, we recommend powder coating aluminum. It is a softer metal than our cold rolled steel, so it’s susceptible to dents over time. BrassBrass, our favorite and most luxurious metal! An alloy of copper and zinc, brass may be brushed, polished, or oil rubbed. It is a soft malleable metal, which will corrode naturally to reveal a green blue patina if left unfinished. Depending on the percentage of zinc, it ranges in color from yellow to red undertones. Bronze Bronze is another luxurious alloy, composed of copper and tin. Bronze may be brushed, polished, or oil-rubbed. It is characterized by a more dullish red color rather than the yellow undertones which brass has due to it having tin instead of zinc. Bronze is a bit harder than brass, and also patinas naturally with oxidation if left unfinished. Finishes Modern Metal products are available in a variety of finishes: Brushed or polished (aluminum, stainless steel, brass, and bronze)We can either brush or polish aluminum, stainless steel, brass, and bronze just depends on the look you’re wanting. Brushing is usually done by machine establishing a consistent and even grain. Polishing is a more expensive finishing technique done by hand by the finest finishers. Oil rubbed (brass and bronze)Oil-rubbed brass and bronze is a specialty finish which involves dipping the metal into a chemical bath and then rubbing it by hand to achieve the desired patina, giving it an antique look. It is most commonly marked by dark brown tones with a bit of the metal showing through. It really varies from piece to piece as this is all done by hand. There can be extreme beauty in the variability associated with this process. We work with the fine artisans at Gerber Hinge Finishing to achieve this special finish. Primed for paint-to-match optionOur white powder-coat also serves as a primer which can be painted to match by your painter or contractor. If requested, we can also use a standard primer as a base. Pricing Pricing varies with size, finish, and quantity. We offer discounts to the trade and on quantity orders. Contact us here for a quote or quick ballpark figure. Thickness Thicknesses from 22-gauge to ⅜ inch, in any standard metal sheet size up to 5′ x 10′. Sometimes, we can produce thicker and larger pieces, but this is dependent on variables such as supply and freight offerings. Standard thickness for Modern Metal is 11 gauge, approximately ⅛ inch. STANDARD POWDER COAT FINISHES Modern Metal has ten standard powder coats. These are our top ten! These colors are our most popular, so we keep them in stock so they are ready to go when you submit your order. We’re happy to send you a color chip or help you select from one of thousands of other custom powder coat options. See below for custom color options. Baritone Forget Me Not Industrie Iron Meteor Mineral Sass Steinway Tenor Whiteout CUSTOM COLORS If you don’t see exactly what you like above, there are thousands more colors to choose from! For an additional fee, you can choose a custom color. We have close relationships with powder coat companies such as Prismatic Powder Coats, Tiger, and Cardinal. Together, we help you find the perfect hue and texture.
