Where art
meets engineering

Close-up of large metallic palm tree sculpture with black and silver leaves inside a spacious industrial building with a high ceiling and skylights.

Introducing
studio slade

Studio Slade turns any metal into premium handcrafted designs.

The fusion of three decades of art and engineering innovation, Studio Slade is the creative partner of steel engineering experts Slade Engineering.

From copper artworks to sculpted steel tables, Studio Slade is guided by the visions of a team of steel engineers, artists and one of the last blacksmiths in Canterbury.

Based in Sydenham, Christchurch, we pride ourselves on our ability to understand your vision. Studio Slade is only limited by your imagination.

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OUR WORK

Whether it’s custom fittings for bars, cafes, and hotels, distinctive shop signage or unique furniture for your indoor or outdoor spaces, Studio Slade brings your vision to life.

Studio Slade’s creations, including exquisite gates, stunning sculptures or custom designer furniture, can be found in homes and businesses across Aotearoa.  

Many of our works are luxurious but robust, functional and stylish.

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  • An image of The Cultural Center.
  • An image of The Float House
  • A mechanical armillary sphere with multiple rings and metal arms, displayed on a stand in a room filled with various sculptures and art pieces.
  • Metal sculpture of a group of distorted animals, including a lion, a donkey, and a dog, made of metal bars and silver-colored metal parts, displayed on pedestals in an art gallery.
  • Inside a workshop with various tools and equipment, a large metal sculpture of a bird with a long beak is displayed on a stand, surrounded by pallets and industrial shelving units.
  • Close-up view of large, metallic palm tree sculpture inside a building with a curved metal roof.
  • Inside a factory or warehouse with a sculpture resembling a stylized palm tree made from metal, in the center. Machinery, equipment, and materials line the space, with a yellow overhead crane and high ceilings with skylights.
  • Modern living room with dark accent wall, beige sofas, and a large wooden dining table with a beige runner. Decor includes vases with flowers, candles, and artwork on the wall, with a mix of lighting and natural light.

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Introducing our Blacksmith Engineer, Stu Sinclair

Blacksmith engineer Stu Sinclair is the lead artist behind our new art and design showroom Studio Slade.

Stu brings over thirty years of experience in bringing customer’s ideas to life, with a background in forge making, metals, and welding.

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A man holding a metal sculpture of a branch with birds and leaves inside a workshop.