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About
Us
Having worked many
years in central Europe as an industrial engineer, I
often noticed the unique and beautiful wrought iron
adorning the buildings and interior accents of
public buildings and churches. Seldom is seen the
wrought iron work abundantly displayed as one walks
through the small villages in Austria, Hungary, and
Slovenia. I'm always amazed and impressed by the
skill and time taken to make simple items such as
sign hangers, candle holders, wine holders, lamps,
and postal boxes. Having grown up as a metal smith,
and engineer, I developed a deep appreciation for
this old world art.
Every business trip I would drag home another unique
item I found in a shop or at the Vienna NASH mart.
My friends and family were always amazed at the
quality, of the work. Nothing from the far
east compares to the substance and detail given to
European product. I was always asked if I would sell
or part with my heavy burden of trinkets acquired in
Europe.
An idea began to form in 1998, and resulted in the
creation of Iron Elegance. Combining the
internet, and the resources and friendships I
developed in
Europe, I set out to bring unique works of iron art
to the states, but at the most reasonable prices
possible.
Following the
effort in the iron business, we had a need for
unique glass components for our lamps and other
accents. In the process of working with several
suppliers we learned about "kugels" and
"rosenkugels" Initially we had no interest
in this product. However being in Europe during
several holiday seasons, and noticing how these
lovely glass balls were used to decorate homes and
business, we decided to try this product in the US
market. Not an original idea by any means, as you
can read about in "Kugel History", however
we have reintroduced old world glass ideas to the
new world, and as always made the product quite
affordable.
The Kugel House
website is an extension of "Iron Elegance"
however dedicated to kugels and other unique glass
works. Here you can find many designs of glass
balls, oil lamps, witch balls, gazing balls,
watering balls and glass ball lamps.
The majority of
these products are made in the Carpathian region.
This area encompasses the Northern mountains of
Romania, the East of Hungary, the South of Poland,
and parts of the Ukraine.
Iron Elegance / Kugel House takes great pleasure in
providing unique home and garden iron accents from
these regions for your enjoyment.
Phone
440-306-2454
FAX 440-306-2456
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