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Craft in America
Albert Paley designs forged hardware and chandeliers
Sculptor Albert Paley designs forged hardware and chandeliers for a private home. From fabricating art jewelry, to forging iron gates, to the creation of large-scale sculptures commissioned for public and private spaces worldwide, Albert Paley is now ranked among the most successful and prolific sculptors in America.
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