
From simple wall hooks for coats and towels to decorative hanger racks for pots and pans, I hand-forge a wide range of wrought iron hooks and hangers. These products allow me to express my creativity and experiment with different techniques of iron work. Whether you're looking for something oranate and artistic or sleek and simple, I can custom make wrought iron hangers, hooks, and racks for your desired look and functionality.

Add wrought iron character to an entryway or garage with a hand-forged wall-mounted coat rack. This double 4-hook design is just one of many ideas that we can explore for your custom project.

Custom-forged wall hooks can be designed with ornamental flowers, decorative leaves, and other designs. Working with metal offers limitless possibilities to bring head-turning charm to an otherwise ordinary hook.

Whether you envision something simple or sophisticated, I can hand-forge custom wrought iron hanging racks for your pots and pans. In this photo, I took a decorative approach with organic vines and leaves.












My hand-forged wrought iron hooks and hangers are all made me in my blacksmithing shop, and they're buil to last a lifetime.
I design my products for intuitive installation and reliable performance. From wall racks with drill holes spaced out at 16-inch on center for secure attachment to framing studs to countersink holes for a smooth finish when installed, no attention to detail goes overlooked.
While a lot of left-brained engineering goes into my work, I also take pride in the right-brained creativity that gives my products a unique aesthetic. While organic touches like flowers and leaves are a popular request, I take my artistic abilities to all sorts of custom projects.


Hi, I am Pete VanDyken, the owner and blacksmith behind Van’s Iron Works. Thank you for visiting my website! Van’s Iron Works started in Kalamazoo, Michigan by my great-grandfather who immigrated from the Netherlands in 1911. I inherited some of his tools while I was in my teens and developed a passion for the art of blacksmithing, a passion I’m still cultivating today.
With the heat of the forge, iron can be shaped between the hammer and anvil in ways that cannot be achieved any other way. While closely matching pieces can be made by hand forging, no two will be exactly the same, creating unique one-of-a-kind projects. The possibilities are almost endless!
I’m looking forward to working with you to make your ideas become a reality!
My goal as a blacksmith is to provide an exceptional finished product that you'll be happy with for years to come. If you're interested in custom-forged wrought iron jooks and hangers, or would like see what existing products I have available for sale, reach out to me.
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