Ben and Lael
Ben and Lael
Ben Caldwell, a renowned copper artist and metalsmith based in Nashville, TN, has transformed his love for metalwork into a celebrated career. Ben is a metalsmith whose designs are influenced by traditional styles and handmade production techniques. His graceful botanical motifs of flowers, leaves and vines are inspired by Art Nouveau, while his exposed joinery and hammered surfaces come from the Arts and Crafts tradition. He has been covered by Garden and Gun, Victoria, and Oprah magazines, and you’ll find his serving pieces in Martha Stewart’s own kitchen.
Ben Caldwell, son of Dr. Caldwell, a noted collector of silver and author of a book on Tennessee silver began his metalsmithing career in 1998 when he became apprentice to Terry Talley, a renowned silver and coppersmith master from Bradyville, Tennessee. Terry had been diagnosed with terminal lymphoma and wanted to train someone in the art of silversmithing before he died. Ben and Lael was founded in 1999, when Cladwell started selling his silver and copper ladles to the public, his products only expanded from there. Ben finds inspiration in nature, easily interpreting leaves or flowers into a bowl or serving spoon. His unique hammered pieces are the perfect addition to your dining room table, or bar to give your home a new sense of style.
Ben and Lael
Ben Caldwell
Ben Caldwell, a renowned copper artist and metalsmith based in Nashville, TN, has transformed his love for metalwork into a celebrated career. With an artisan’s touch, Ben melds time-honored styles into his handmade metal creations. His graceful botanical motifs of flowers, leaves and vines are inspired by Art Nouveau, while his exposed joinery and hammered surfaces come from the Arts and Crafts tradition. He has been covered by Garden and Gun, Victoria, and Oprah magazines, and you’ll find his serving pieces in Martha Stewart’s own kitchen.
Ben is the son of Dr. Benjamin Caldwell, a noted collector of silver whose pieces now form the collection of two Tennessee museums. He began his metalsmithing career in 1998 when he became apprentice to Terry Talley, a renowned master from Bradyville, Tennessee. Terry had been diagnosed with terminal lymphoma and wanted someone to pass on the art of silversmithing before he died.
Ben and Lael was founded in 1999, when Caldwell started selling his silver and copper ladles to the public. Ben finds inspiration in nature, interpreting leaves or flowers into a bowl or serving spoon. His unique hammered pieces are the perfect addition to your dining room table, or bar to give your home a new sense of style.
