Posted By Mary Freeland on December 4, 2009

With its somewhat chaotic history of warring factions, absorption by neighboring cultures, and transfer from one powerful empire to the next, many of Tuscany’s oldest structures one served as fortifications. Interestingly, it’s this military history that gave birth to one of the distinctive décor features of Tuscan design: decorative ironwork, grilles, and screens. Once serving a primarily defensive function, the beautiful grilles and ironwork of Tuscany have become a characteristic detail of any Mediterranean-style home design!

Today’s Tuscan ironwork no longer serves to protect forts and castles. Instead it has developed into an exquisite expression of timeless beauty and natural elegance in Tuscan homes here and abroad. Most decorative ironwork takes the functional concept of the defensive screen and softens the bars into sinuous curves and spirals. Accented with wrought iron leaves, flowers, and medallions, these once utilitarian grilles are now true works of art. Many are even further embellished with glass details, niches for candles, and other decorative features.

A great way to decorate a large wall, Tuscan metal screens and grilles are available in an astounding variety of styles, sizes, and shapes. No matter how big or small your space is, there’s sure to be a Tuscan ironwork accent that fits just right. From large round wall medallions to long rectangular screens to frames for mirrors, clocks, and art, the graceful curves and scrolls of Mediterranean ironwork are the perfect finishing touch for any Tuscan home.

Add a hint of classic Tuscan timelessness to your décor with decorative ironwork from Tuscan Home Décor and Design. We have a full range of metal wall art for any Tuscan décor: visit our website at www.tuscanhomedecoranddesign.com today.

Categories: Accents, Living or Family Room, Uncategorized, Walls
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