Red Ribbon

"Red Ribbon"

Our company RB Designs is looking forward to ringing in the new year 2012.  I decided to post this special piece of modern wall art frame iron sculpture on this last day of 2011.  Richard designed this beautiful flowing metal art with a metal "red ribbon" flourish.  We are very proud of the artwork Richard has created in past years and we are very appreciative of the support we have received from the local and national community.  

Red Ribbon measures: 24 1/2" Tall x 16" Width
Price:  $220.00

Zen collection

Bavarian hunting lodge

We were at It's  Elemental Art Show and one of our guests said that this wonderfully designed piece of RB Designs looks like it would be perfect for a Bavarian style hunting lodge.  This piece of hand twisted wrought iron measures 12" tall x 8" long and 3" wide.

Bavarian hunting lodge style

It's Elemental Art Show

It's Elemental Art Show at the Coconino Cultural Center in Flagstaff, AZ.  Richard set up a beautiful RB Design art table full of hand made pieces for some real holiday cheer!  Despite the snow several people have come to see the fine art & craft exhibition and sale.

Sedona Arts Center "miniature" exhibit

"Sydney" & "Pagoda"

"Sydney"

Richard has entered these two pieces of metal artwork in the "miniature" gallery exhibit at the Sedona Arts Center.  Sydney is named after the Sydney Opera House in Australia.  Pagoda has the Japanese pagoda design.  The requirement for entry into this exhibit is that the work of art be no larger than 6" x 6".  Each piece of iron sculpture is priced at $90.00.
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Holiday gift choice

Special holiday gift selection.
$55.00 + 7.00 S&H

Black Eclypse

Just in time for the holiday season this beautifully grand 5 candle holder would grace any holiday table.
This exquiste piece of art measures 10"h x 24"l x 3 1/2" w

Richard's signature iron sculpture

$275.00 & $7.00 S&H

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Colorado Cabin

"Colorado Cabin"

After taking the month of October off beause of showing in various art shows including the 21st annual Sedona Art Festival,  I am back to showcasing Richard's unique works of hand made iron sculpture.   This new piece is called "Colorado Cabin" because it looks like it belongs in a Colorado cabin!  It is a sculpted wrought iron design set on a piece of 3/4" granite base.  Photo by Jim Petersen

Zebra Zen

Zebra globe candle holder

This interesting "zebra stripe" globe accents Richard's original wrought iron base.  The simplicity of design speaks for itself.  Photograph by Jim Peterson.

Price $50.00

"Winelabra"

Winelabra is named for the two different parts of this original design.  The name winelabra is a cross between wine and candelabra because the decorative iron art wine and candle stand holds 3 wine glasses and a bottle of wine.  The wine glasses can hold tea light candles or votive candles to create ambiant lighting for any dinner/wine party.  This picture is of a table model winelabra, it also comes in a floor design that measures 5'h x 1'8"w. The floor model hold four wine glasses and two bottles of wine. Both winelabra's are decorated with Richard's flourish of grape leaves and grape vines.  A floor & table model of "winelabra" are currently on display at "The Vineyard" wine bar in Cottonwood, AZ.  If you find yourself in oldtown Cottonwood on mainstreet, stop in for a glass of wine and check out both winelabra's on display now.  Small table wineabra's are $175.00 & tall floor models are $250.00.  Email rbarnwell@rbesignsaz.com for custom orders.

Turquoise beauty

Zen candle holder

This RB Design piece is featured in tomorrow nights 1st Friday Art walk that takes place the first Friday of every month with many fine art galleries here in Sedona.  This piece measures 10"L x 5"H x 2"W and is priced $55.00 including turquoise mosiac glass globe.  $7.00 shipping.

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By popular demand....

"Zen" collection single candle holder

Perfect gift size!  7"L x 31/2"T x 3"W.  I having trouble keeping these beauties in stock.  Only $40.00 including red tea candle holder.  Free shipping on this piece of RB Designs.

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"Boots & Spurs" Western table design

The James family commissioned this iron sculpture for the center of a 12' conference table.  Everyone involved went shopping at an antique shop in Cottonwood, AZ to pick out the cowboy boots and spurs.  The base is made from flat iron set on horse shoes.  There is twisted metal and western rope with a finishing touch of a initial "J" branding iron.  This is an excellent example of the creativity level that can be accomplished for everyone with a little imagination.  This custom design is 3'L x 12"T x 5"W.
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Phoenix Fountain

"Phoenix Fountain"

Phoenix Fountain is a unique piece of iron artwork set on blue flec granite base.  The name comes frome water fountains located in city parks around Phoenix Arizona.  Phoenix has an average temperature of 96.8 degrees in summer.  The children play in these water features for fun and relief from the heat!  It measures 1'2"H x 1'4"L x 10"W. This artist RB Design sculpture is available for $180.00.

Zen collection

Candle holder with red mosaic glass globe

This piece of RB Designs actually measures 7 1/2"H x 9 1/2"L x 3"W.  It is beautiful in its modern oriental style. It is large enough to make a visual impact in any room of your home or a great gift for someone special.
This candle holder is priced at $45.00 + $7.00 shipping.  Mosaic globe sold separately.

mosaic glass globe

without glass globe $45.00 with glass globe $55.00

Diamond Ring

"Diamond Ring"
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This playful design has a "diamond" glass tea candle holder on the top of the wrought iron base.

RB Designs original zen gift collection priced at $35.00 + $7.00 shipping, includes the diamond tea candle holder. It measures 4"h x 7 1/2"l x 2" w 

'Round the Globe

"Round the Globe" candle holder

This design represents a "round" quality that is appealing to anyone. I like to enjoy the "spanish" flare in this piece.  Picture this on a mantle or a favorite table.  It measures 14"H x 22"L x 4 1/2"W (with glass globes).  The picture shows turquoise mosaic globes.  We have sable brown, champagne and rose red color globes also.  The glass mosaic globes hold tea or votive candles.

This piece of original RB Designs is $75.00 + $8.00 shipping including glass globes.

You can by the wrought iron base

for $45.00 + $8.00 shipping
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glass globes

with glass globes $75.00 without glass globe $45.00

Oriental design candle holder

This candle holder is a piece of Richard's signature design in the $30.00 gift collection line.  The design speaks for itself, the artist has created these unique candle holders with as many as five candle holders in one piece.  You can own this one of a kind candle holder measuring 4"h x 9"l x 2"w.

$30.00 + shipping of $7.00 (really)

Light blue glass tea candle holder included.
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RB Designs "Zen" collection

Yesterday July 23, 2011 Richard & I were at Pop-Up Sedona Gallery at Hillside Sedona doing our twice monthly gallery sitting and I decided to take a picture from my Iphone. This was a table we set up outside on the patio for the day.  The iron designed base for the glass globe is part of RB Designs $30.00+ price point gift collection for people you want to give a beautiful piece of art to as a gift or even treat yourself!

RB Designs "Zen" candle holder collection

Hand forged Gecko's

unfinished fireplace frame

The Berge's commissioned Richard to build a new fireplace front and wanted Richard to design the fireplace doors using gecko's.  Richard hand forged these wonderful metal gecko's then had the idea to give them a dragonfly for company.  Sorry I can not put a "buy now" button on this custom RB Design!  I'll be posting the finished product soon.

"Berge's pair of Gecko's"

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"Rings & Things"

Rings & Things

close up "Gem"

Ok now Richard's really having fun creating yard art.  Rings & Things stands 5' 9" tall and is set on a 22" base of Arizona flagstone.  There is a whimsicle blue granite "gem"  measuring 6"x 4" hanging from the bottom ring that was constructed by putting two halve pieces of granite together with a chain running through the center to give the appearance of a blue granite gem hanging from chain.

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"Sedona Sun"

Sedona Sun

Sedona Sun is designed as a custom wall feature that can be forged in any size diameter.  We have a extra large sun in our home that measures 5' 7" diameter.  (It's big)!  The red rock in the center section of Sedona Sun is real Sedona Red Rock.  This custom piece of artwork can be made in any size for a starting price of $50.00 + shipping.  This sun would grace any wall and actually brings beautiful Sedona Red Rock directly into your home.
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Ocotillo

We moved to Sedona in 2007 and with the need to decorate our new home and its walls, Richard designed 3/4" iron frame "Desert Ocotillo".  Since then we have sold the original and continue to  develope the next generations of the original Ocoitillo

It measures 3' 6"h x 3'w

This wall art is both contemporary and playful in design.

Original Ocotillo wall art

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Ships Bow sconce

Richard designed the unique light sconce for indoor or outdoor use.  In our own home in Sedona we have these beautiful wall sconces inside & outside.  The outdoor sconce dimension is 21"h x 11"w x 8" deep.  My good friend Kari Thompson cut the stained glass for these unique pieces of functional wall art.  Since we have been in Sedona Richard has made several of the "Ships Bow" style sconce for other homes.

Indoor/outdoor sconce

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"Tokyo Garden"

Imagine walking through the Imperial Palace Gardens in Tokyo and being inspired by design elements that are part of the gardens landscape.  This magnificent custom 4 candle holder measures 9" high x 26" long x 4" wide.  It's impressive in size and would certainly grace any grand table top.  It is set on light green moss color granite.

Tokyo Garden

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"Bubbles"

This art sculpture is named bubbles for obvious reasons.  Its playful design is set on double granite base with bright blue flec.  The true blue color is inspired by my brother always urging Richard to incorporate color into his iron artwork.  Here's to you Paul!  Bubbles dimensions are 28"h x 13"l x 7"w.  Over 2 feet in height.

Bubbles

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"Jupiter 2"

"Jupiter 2"

Most of us remember the hit show from the 1960's (or not) Dr. Smith??  This art piece is designed as a three candle holder in the shape of a space ship "the Jupiter 2".  It is set on a black granite base with deep cherry buds running through the granite.  It's dimensions are 6"h x 19"l x 7"w.  People "gravitate" to this style.  Sold

"Fireworks"

"FIREWORKS"

This handcrafted art piece is 12"h x 16"l x 9"w.  People love this design because the iron only attaches to the granite in the center giving it lift and style.

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Desert Flower

Desert Flower

A beautiful example of handcrafted iron sculpture set on green granite base. Dimensions: 18"h x 13"w
$145.00

"Desert Flower"