Exclusive Fence with Openwork Columns (BP251)

BP251 replaces brick pillars with tall openwork steel columns topped with gilded finials, so the fence reads as one continuous whole rather than separate sections.

Steel columns take far more work than concrete ones, which is why they are less common, but nothing else gives this look. We make a wide range of wrought iron columns.

Black, gold and openwork columns

BP251 is a palace composition in black and gold. Its most striking feature is the columns: instead of solid brick or concrete, each one is built from vertical bars, bound with gilded rings of rivets and topped with forged basket-shaped finials. They give the line of the fence lightness and let the garden show through even where a pillar would normally block the view.

The spans between the columns are filled with volutes and spirals, star-shaped forged rosettes and gilded shields with plant motifs at the centre. Bands of rings close the panels at the top and bottom, and the bars end in gilded spear points.

Every element forged by hand

Everything you see on BP251 is made in our workshop, from the openwork columns to the rosettes and the shields. The steel is protected against corrosion first, and the gilding is applied only to chosen details, so that it underlines the rhythm of the structure instead of covering it.

Why choose steel columns

Openwork columns mean the fence does not need heavy masonry, which simplifies the foundations and gives the frontage a lighter look. At the same time the rich ornament and the gilding make the whole thing look like a palace fence. The design suits residences, hotels and buildings that want to make a prestigious first impression from the street.

The height of the fence, the spacing of the columns, the amount of gilding and the colours are all matched to the property, and a driveway gate and pedestrian gate can be made in the same style.

Openwork columns: a common question

Are openwork columns strong enough to carry a gate?

Yes. Columns that carry gate leaves are made with a heavier inner core and a deeper foundation, while keeping the same openwork look as the fence columns, so the whole line stays consistent.