North Carolina-based metalwork studio known for its handcrafted, nature-inspired steel outdoor furniture and sculptural benches.
ORIGIN
United States
PRICE TIER
luxury
Founded in 1999 in Durham, North Carolina, by blacksmiths Francis Vega and Neal Carlton, Cricket Forge is a metalwork studio specializing in handcrafted outdoor furniture and sculptural steel art. Now led by a team of artists including Aaron Earley, the brand is rooted in traditional American metalworking techniques combined with modern fabrication. Cricket Forge is best known for its signature Butterfly Bench, a widely recognized design that exemplifies the brand's ability to balance delicate, nature-inspired aesthetics with robust structural integrity.