Industrial, Whimsical, Zen, Eclectic ... whatever your style: our artisan crafted steel can inspire and enrich your space.
Meet Dominique
Dominique Martinez has never taken the easy way out. Instead, he has worked hard in a number of different jobs, from antiques appraiser to venture capitalist, to get where he is today. Along the way, he founded Rustic Steel Creations and discovered his niche: making custom pieces of art from steel and iron.
Dominique was born in France and raised in New York. After dropping out of school in the 10th grade to support his family due to his father’s illness, Dominique found his way into the world of antiques as an art appraiser. This start in the art business taught Dominique how to assess and appreciate a work’s value. “I can’t believe I had this stuff in my hands,” he says about the experience. “$50 million worth of art has gone through my hands physically. That’s very rare.” Read more
We have LEED certification and belong to the U.S. Green Building Council.
At Rustic Steel Creations, we have a passion for green building. That is why we have LEED certification and belong to the U.S. Green Building Council. Our found objects department has grown exponentially in the past few years thanks to increased interest in the green revolution, including recycling. Read more
Sculpture, Custom Gates, Decorative Steel, Custom Furniture, Custom Staircases, Mirrors
Discover Rustic Steel Creations
Privileged to adorn Tampa Bay and surrounding areas with public and private projects since 2003, Rustic Steel Creations combines client needs with designer expertise to create truly unique art. We produce extraordinary steel and wrought iron creations with an emphasis on expression and distinction.
Rustic Steel Creations collaborates with each client on the design, style, and choice of materials and finishes, so that every piece comes exactly as wished. Manipulating recycled metals, found objects, lustrous stainless steel, and raw steel polished to the likeness of a black pearl, the possibilities are endless. Many of our timeless pieces feature smooth silver accents, which fuse the warm feel of rustic steel with an urban flair. Each finished product is built to last, coated with a clear sealant to preserve your vision.
Enjoy your journey through our site, or better yet, we invite you to stop by our studio in Channelside to browse our newly renovated gallery and experience fine works of art in progress.