Seeing Shelton Metal in Architectural Digest feels like a dream. To sea a piece of art I created in the pages of my dream publication, alongside designers and brands I have long admired, is truly an honor.
Our Shell Oyster Knife is featured in “Washed Ashore,” produced by Madeline O’Malley. This shell design has been such a meaningful part of my journey as I’ve expanded Shelton Metal into the home collection, making its inclusion especially personal.
My background in art began with a love for architecture. I’ve long been drawn to the way form, texture, and materials can shape how we experience a space, and that curiosity continues to influence the pieces I create today. Architectural Digest has always been a source of inspiration, and being featured in its pages has been both a dream and a goal of mine.
As Shelton Metal has grown from jewelry into objects for the home, I’ve carried that same attention to sculptural detail with me. I think of these pieces as jewelry for the table: objects made to be used, enjoyed, and treasured. The Shell Oyster Knife brings together so much of what inspires my work, the see, natural forms, and bringing functionality to sculpture.
It’s easy to get caught up in the business of it all and forget to stop and appreciate the moments that once felt like distant dreams. This is certainly one of them.
I’m so thankful for this moment, for how far we’ve come, and for everyone who has supported Shelton Metal along the way. There is still so much I want to create and share. I truly feel like we’re just getting started.
Colby Byrd
Founder & Designer, Shelton Metal
