Burton Forge & Gallery

Burton Forge and Gallery is a unique establishment that showcases the hand forged ironwork of artist blacksmith Dale Burton. Located in Knife River, MN, on the shores of Lake Superior, the gallery is a rustic, board-and-batten barn from the outside, but inside, it is transformed into a bright and elegant space with light walls, a timber frame, and beautiful pieces of art throughout. Every item in the gallery is hand made by Dale Burton, who also built the gallery and his shops using reclaimed timbers and reclaimed wood for the flooring.

First-time visitors are often surprised by the contrast between the exterior and interior of the gallery. The gallery is located 2 miles north of Knife River on North Shore Scenic Drive, with the physical address being 443 Scenic Drive Two Harbors, MN, and the mailing address being P.O. Box 113 Knife River, MN 55609. The gallery is open by appointment or whenever you see Dale's white truck parked in the lot.

Artist Info: Dale Burton

Dale Burton is an artist blacksmith and carpenter who lives and works in Knife River, MN. He uses a variety of metals, including wrought iron, new steel, copper tubing, and reclaimed metal, to create his unique pieces of art. His favorite metal to work with is aged steel, which contains natural pitting and enhances the character of the item he has created. Dale's work is as down-to-earth as you can get, with metal, fire, smoke, the brute force of a hammer, and sparks flying.

Custom Hand Forged Ironwork

Burton Forge and Gallery offers a wide range of custom hand forged ironwork in functional and unique designs. Dale Burton creates fireplace tools, wood racks, and custom designed fireplace doors and screens. His fireplace hardware is both beautiful and functional, with each piece being hand forged and unique. Dale also creates lighting, including sconces, chandeliers, and pendant lights, that add a warm and inviting glow to any space.

In addition to fireplace hardware and lighting, Dale creates liturgical art, metal sculpture, and tables. His liturgical art pieces include crosses, candlesticks, and processional crosses that are both functional and beautiful. Dale's metal sculptures are one-of-a-kind works of art that add interest and character to any space. His tables are both functional and beautiful, with many incorporating reclaimed wood and metal elements.

Visiting Burton Forge and Gallery

When visiting Burton Forge and Gallery, visitors can expect to see a wide range of hand forged ironwork in functional and unique designs. Each piece in the gallery is hand made by Dale Burton, who built the gallery and his shops using reclaimed timbers and reclaimed wood for the flooring. The gallery is open by appointment or whenever you see Dale's white truck parked in the lot. If you have any questions for Dale, you can send him a message using the form below, or contact him via his Burton Forge & Gallery page on Facebook, using Messenger.