Ironwerks by Jim Quinn

Ironwerks by Jim Quinn Jim left us in 1999 for the great tail hook convention in the sky. His formidable presence inspired many people, including me, Christopher, his son.

I've picked up the torch, figuratively and literally, to revive his production of metal tables and other home goods.

In the late 70s, Jim focused on small pieces that were affordable for any buyer. The igneous rock used for the base cost...
01/18/2025

In the late 70s, Jim focused on small pieces that were affordable for any buyer. The igneous rock used for the base cost almost nothing, and his time and other materials were minimal as well. Pieces like these sold for $20-30 at that time. This example is not for sale.

"Noted", c. 1981. Not for sale.
11/11/2024

"Noted", c. 1981. Not for sale.

10/29/2024

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The Intrepid tables were probably Jim's greatest hit in the 90s. He produced endless variations of this design. This exa...
10/25/2024

The Intrepid tables were probably Jim's greatest hit in the 90s. He produced endless variations of this design. This example is Style 3, shown in the 25 inch height. It's available for purchase on our Etsy shop:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1770804188/

Just a few examples of decorative porcelain tiles that can be used as tops on any of the tables. Essentially anything th...
10/25/2024

Just a few examples of decorative porcelain tiles that can be used as tops on any of the tables. Essentially anything that can be printed can be printed on a porcelain tile for a $40 surcharge over the price of a natural stone top.

Anyone remember Wolfman Jack?Jim, sporting a new cardigan for Christmas c. 1975, and another short-lived attempt at faci...
10/15/2024

Anyone remember Wolfman Jack?

Jim, sporting a new cardigan for Christmas c. 1975, and another short-lived attempt at facial hair following his 40th birthday.

In the background, the first and smaller iteration of "The Big Tree".

This is the original, and there was only one of these made around 1996. Jim would have produced more, but he didn't have...
10/15/2024

This is the original, and there was only one of these made around 1996. Jim would have produced more, but he didn't have more of the material used for the base. Sure, he could have paid to have the part made, but that wasn't his process. He waited for inspiration that would sometimes come from an encounter with a random piece of scrap metal.

The reproduction has two pieces of 5/8" steel plate, laser cut and joined, to achieve the 1-1/4" dimension of the base of the original. This is important, because substantial weight is needed for stability of the piece. This model is another example of the purposeful unevenness in the length of the stems, for a one-of-a-kind feel that Jim always sought to achieve.

This model is available on Etsy:
https://ironwerksbyjimquinn.etsy.com/listing/1792762367/

This was a popular model at art shows in and around the Twin Cities area in the 90s. The uneven spacing in the length of...
10/15/2024

This was a popular model at art shows in and around the Twin Cities area in the 90s. The uneven spacing in the length of the stems is not an accident. Jim tended to "eyeball" creative choices, which gives his work an organic, one-of-a-kind, impression.

This model is available on Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1792762367/

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