Faux & Functioning Hinge Straps

Our iron hinge and hinge strap line is based on historical replicas is unique in style and custom made to each order, although we do have some in stock items that ship within a week. Our hinge straps have a choice of being used as a faux decorative strap or a fully functioning pintle, butt, or barrel hinge. We also offer small cabinet, furniture, and trunk hinges. 

Unique, Hand-Hammered Products

Our products have the craftsmanship of our ancestors which shows in the small irregularities and inconsistencies of our hand-hammered products, and hand painted patina finishes, which is a small testament that these items are not stamped out of an assembly line, as well as, the numerous options we offer for each individual product. 

We offer the largest selection of old world style decorative screws,  square head lag screws, machine bolts, square head bolts, round head bolts, elevator bolts and carriage bolts. These specialty fasteners are available in all standard sizes, such as, 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", and 3/4" diameter and various lengths from 3/4" up to 20" long. The smooth, hammered, and pyramid hammered textures our company crafts elevates our square head and hex head lag bolts and through bolts to a designer taste making them versatile enough to accent all design styles, while adding the integrity of the structural fastener. 

Historical Reproductions

Our forte is our hand chosen line of designs in historical wrought iron reproductions with an emphasis on the original style iron hardware/fasteners, such as, hand-hammered square head lag screws/bolts and hammered head carriage bolts. We have created an expansive collection of door, furniture, cabinet, and trunk hardware in all of our unique design options from the most rustic to the most primitive forged iron, not excluding our dramatic ornate iron. 

What are clavos? Clavo is a Spanish word meaning nail, and are typically a large, decorative nailhead. Also referred to as door studs, rustic nail heads, decorative nails and faux bolt heads these fasteners have many decorative uses. Clavos or decorative nail heads are frequently used as adornments to doors, cabinets, furniture, and gates. These nail heads can also be applied to wood beams as faux bolt heads to create the look of large, old fashion bolt heads. Our clavos have a thick, sturdy nail allowing them to be used in nearly any wood application. This nail style makes them slightly different than furniture tacks or upholstery tacks, which have a very thin, lightweight nail. The clavos in Old West Iron’s hardware line are made of hand-forged iron, cast iron, solid bronze, or solid copper. Our designer approved, high-quality clavos are the perfect addition to any project. We offer many hand-painted patina finishes that are rust preventative to fit any taste or design style. Our colors include but are not limited to black, oil rubbed bronze, wrought iron patina, rusty metal, aged pewter, gunmetal, and raw unfinished metal. 

Wrought Iron?

The commonly misused term "wrought iron" is no longer produced on a commercial scale. True wrought iron is a semi-fused mass of smelted iron created by heating ore in a forge with charcoal, which both expels most of the slag and welds the iron into a solid mass. In the 1860's wrought iron was replaced by mild steel since it was less expensive and more readily available. Most of today's products described as "wrought iron" are actually mild steel. The term "wrought" was actually used to describe the process used to create the iron, the word wrought itself meaning worked in Middle English. Our iron products are steel (an alloy of carbon and steel, with iron being the base metal) unless otherwise specified. We do offer a hand applied finish that replicated the look of the old wrought iron.

Testimonials

  • "I swore off of reviews as I just don't have time, but I thought these people deserved one. I know it's just standard good business but it's so rare today that it struck a nerve. I ordered pointy wood screws and nuts to match. THEY CALLED ME and said, "Are you sure you didn't want flat ended bolts since you ordered nuts?" I just really appreciated them making that phone call to me rather than allowing one more frustrating complication into my life. Thanks, Nice Lady Who Called."
    - Teddy W.
  • "If I could give this company 6 stars I would. I ordered to have two custom post caps made for stairs in my house that is being remodeled in Orange County. I searched through several vendors and nobody wanted to touch my design ideas. Not only did Old West Iron deliver, their creative design team improved on the ideas and we finished with what I would consider nothing less than two pieces of art. The custom builder on my home (i.e., MJ Star) was impressed with their work they are going to refer other customers when looking for custom iron work. MJ Star is known for custom home building and remodeling for past 30 years in Southern California. I believe Old West Iron deserves this recognition and I would like to give a special shout out to Tess. She was incredibly professional and when she said something was going to be done, it was done. Standing ovation! They have my business!"
    - Albert K.
  • "This company is very professional. Tess and Dora were very detailed oriented and patiently listened to what I wanted in my hammered brackets. They came out amazing and look great on my pergola. The brackets were accented with hammered hex bolts. I would definitely recommend them and buy from them again.This company is very professional. Tess and Dora were very detailed oriented and patiently listened to what I wanted in my hammered brackets. They came out amazing and look great on my pergola. The brackets were accented with hammered hex bolts. I would definitely recommend them and buy from them again."
    - Jose G.
  • "I’ve been working with Lisa on several projects for a new home currently under construction. I’ll be sharing pictures upon completion. Her attention to detail is amazing. One of the projects was hardware for a barn door. I never thought I’d be able to recreate the picture I showed her, however Lisa did and it turned out amazing. Old West Iron makes great hand crafted, affordable quality products. Great customer service both online and in person by phone. Wish I had done all of my hardware selections through Old West Iron.I’ve been working with Lisa on several projects for a new home currently under construction. I’ll be sharing pictures upon completion. Her attention to detail is amazing. One of the projects was hardware for a barn door. I never thought I’d be able to recreate the picture I showed her, however Lisa did and it turned out amazing. Old West Iron makes great hand crafted, affordable quality products. Great customer service both online and in person by phone. Wish I had done all of my hardware selections through Old West Iron."
    - Caitriona R