Heath Wagoner doesn’t describe himself as an artist. “I like the term artisan designer,” he says. It’s a distinction that reveals a lot about both the silversmith’s character and practice. His work is rooted in centuries of tradition, but the pieces forged at the bench in his Dumbo workshop are of his singular vision and very much designed for today.
Wagoner creates beautiful hand-forged, predominantly sterling silver objects that he calls “jewelry for the table,” for a very discerning clientele. While his cutlery, cocktail picks, trays, and vessels could easily fall into the “special occasion” category, Wagoner hopes they will be become a part of everyday life. Meticulously crafted and sometimes incorporating embellishments like baroque pearls (on cocktail picks, no less), each is meant to be lived with and loved. For the record, he uses all of his pieces, including his current favorite, the Conserva Tin, which resembles a sardine can in the best possible way. See more of his work and learn about his journey here.