About
Whitesmith and Company, Inc. was founded in 1993, by Texas architect, Cole Smith, FAIA, and Texas interior designer, Sherry Hayslip Smith, ASID, IIDA.
Cole was introduced to forging and metalwork in the 1940's as a student of architecture and engineering at Kansas State University. Originally weighty, custom-forged pieces were designed as decorative additions to the work done by his architectural firm, Smith, Ekblad, and Associates, and Sherry's interior design firm, Hayslip Design Associates, Inc. Now, these exquisitely worked locks, hinges, lanterns, chandeliers, and fittings are available for direct purchase.
Together, Cole, and Sherry, and their team of talented artisans endeavor to create unique pieces for use in residential and commercial settings. Their award winning designs range from small hardware for cabinets to mammoth chandeliers. Espagnolette locks, a multi-point locking system for windows and doors, are a particular specialty.
The designs of Whitesmith & Company hardware begin with collaboration. We work closely with the architect, interior designer, project manager, or homeowner to fully understand the scope of the project. Hand-drawn, or CAD created images are refined until the final design is approved. We then fabricate kitchen cabinet hardware, venthoods, railings, doors, enormous, three-tier chandeliers, lanterns, espagnoletts, and more from iron, bronze, brass, copper, or aluminum per the client's specifications. All of our work is expertly finished by hand with specially mixed patinas, or paint. Coming out of the box, our hardware gleams like a functional treasure.
Cole was introduced to forging and metalwork in the 1940's as a student of architecture and engineering at Kansas State University. Originally weighty, custom-forged pieces were designed as decorative additions to the work done by his architectural firm, Smith, Ekblad, and Associates, and Sherry's interior design firm, Hayslip Design Associates, Inc. Now, these exquisitely worked locks, hinges, lanterns, chandeliers, and fittings are available for direct purchase.
Together, Cole, and Sherry, and their team of talented artisans endeavor to create unique pieces for use in residential and commercial settings. Their award winning designs range from small hardware for cabinets to mammoth chandeliers. Espagnolette locks, a multi-point locking system for windows and doors, are a particular specialty.
The designs of Whitesmith & Company hardware begin with collaboration. We work closely with the architect, interior designer, project manager, or homeowner to fully understand the scope of the project. Hand-drawn, or CAD created images are refined until the final design is approved. We then fabricate kitchen cabinet hardware, venthoods, railings, doors, enormous, three-tier chandeliers, lanterns, espagnoletts, and more from iron, bronze, brass, copper, or aluminum per the client's specifications. All of our work is expertly finished by hand with specially mixed patinas, or paint. Coming out of the box, our hardware gleams like a functional treasure.