--- title: "Functional Steel Objects — Ironwork | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/ironwork/functional-steel-objects-pfvwus-pf~344535973 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~344535973.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Functional Steel Objects" category: ["Ironwork"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/1cd3f64401f4647a_1685-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "2311 adeline #h, Oakland, California 94607, United States" latitude: 37.8071 longitude: -122.2851 phone: "(510) 205-7436" website: http://functionalsteelobjects.com rating: 5 review_count: 4 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 35 last_updated: 2026-08-10 --- # Functional Steel Objects Original Houzz profile: [Functional Steel Objects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/ironwork/functional-steel-objects-pfvwus-pf~344535973) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Ironwork - **Location:** Oakland, CA - **Serves:** San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, San Leandro, Alameda, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Albany, Orinda, Moraga, Emeryville, Piedmont - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - 250 Ideabook Saves Since 1996 Functional Steel Objects has designed and built custom products in and around the bay area. We design and build custom architectural elements out of metal and other organic materials, to meet the design needs of our clientele. Our work is unique, well crafted and has a Modern aesthetic with clean lines. We work individually with each person to give them the service and product that best supports their needs aesthetically and functionally. Some of our projects include, gates, awnings, railings, fences, doors, furniture and architectural for both interior and exterior applications. No job is too big or too small. Our clients include both residential and commercial spaces. ### Services Provided - Metal Fabrication - Steel Fabrication - Welding - Blacksmith - Custom Furniture - Custom design and build - Fireplace screens - Furniture - Metal doors - Railings ### Areas Served - San Francisco - Oakland - Berkeley - Richmond - San Leandro - Alameda - El Cerrito - Lafayette - Albany - Orinda - Moraga - Emeryville - Piedmont ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Functional Steel Objects | | Address | 2311 adeline \#h, Oakland, California 94607, United States | | Phone | (510) 205-7436 | | Website | http://functionalsteelobjects.com | | Followers on Houzz | 35 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — http://www.functionalsteelobjects.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Functional Steel Objects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/ironwork/functional-steel-objects-pfvwus-pf~344535973) - **Website:** http://functionalsteelobjects.com - **Phone:** (510) 205-7436 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — Brent Jones, April 2017** > Our experience with Functional Steel Objects was "5 Star." We presented Staci Southwick with a project (building a gated enclosure with sliding doors) that required both engineering acumen and creativity. She was extremely patient during the design phase and provided the kind of guidance that made it possible to complete our project within our budget. She is smart, resourceful, focused, pays attention to detail and brings the right mix of engineering and art to projects. Her crew was great, too. Friendly, hard working, nice people. **★★★★★ — Mary Knight, April 2017** > Functional Steel Objects is customer focused and delivers a quality product when promised. Good communication keeps the customer informed of progress and suggestions for improvement. Highly recommended. **★★★★★ — Charles Choi, April 2017** > I do rehabs in the East Bay, San Francisco Bay Area. I found Functional Steel Objects on Yelp, where Staci has received good reviews. Staci was great to work with. She and her crew made interior metal handrails + staircase railings, along with 'organic' exterior guard railings on the main entrance (front porch), which received a lot of compliments from visitors. Thank you, Staci! **★★★★★ — chgarbis, July 2015** > The home we purchased a couple of years ago dates back to the early 1980's. It's a split level which had a guard railing separating the living room from the dining room which was on the lower level. The railing was oak spindles and truly a relic. We decided to replace it with something more contemporary. Staci Southwick of Functional Steel Objects was recommended to us by a friend who had heard about an outdoor railing she had designed and built. We had Staci come out to the house and based on our furnishings, recommend what she thought would work. We were thrilled with what she came up with. It gives both rooms a very different feel. She was great to work with. Staci showed up when she said she would and delivered on budget and on time. When we re-do our deck we will definitely talk to her about outdoor railings. ## Selected projects - [Custom Stools](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-stools-pj-vj~2186347) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 2 - Description: Mild steel 3/8" rod with black patina finish. 1" x 1/8" Brass ring around Leather seat. - [selected work by fso](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/selected-work-by-fso-pj-vj~287375) - Location: Oakland, CA - Photos: 14 - Description: cold rolled steel railing with clear coat finish. Floating stairs made of white oak. - [Custom doors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-doors-pj-vj~289684) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [Modern steel railing with wood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-steel-railing-with-wood-pj-vj~287380) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Out door Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/out-door-kitchen-pj-vj~2284005) - Location: Berkeley, CA - Photos: 2 - [ladders and loft railings](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ladders-and-loft-railings-pj-vj~2192217) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Fire place inserts and screens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fire-place-inserts-and-screens-pj-vj~2049136) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Core ten Gates and fence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/core-ten-gates-and-fence-pj-vj~2024132) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Railings](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/railings-pj-vj~289686) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [steam punk style home office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/steam-punk-style-home-office-pj-vj~287378) - Location: bolinas, CA - Photos: 7 - Description: steam punk influenced design for a home office. - [steel railing with wooden cap](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/steel-railing-with-wooden-cap-pj-vj~287383) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Custom, handmade guardrail. Oval pickets were made by hand.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-handmade-guardrail-oval-pickets-were-made-by-hand-pj-vj~6392657) - Location: Oakland, California - Photos: 1 - [Handmade guardrail.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/handmade-guardrail-pj-vj~6392652) - Location: Oakland, California - Photos: 1 - Description: Handmade oval pickets - [Curved banister railing. Handmade.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/curved-banister-railing-handmade-pj-vj~6392637) - Location: Oakland, California - Photos: 1 - Description: The curve in the pony wall was not straight forward. We hand to hand bend and manipulate to make the curve. - [Screen security door](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/screen-security-door-pj-vj~2777201) - Location: Berkeley, CA - Photos: 1 - [Custom Security Doors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-security-doors-pj-vj~2638734) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 6 [See all 16 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/ironwork/functional-steel-objects-pfvwus-pf~344535973) ## Community Q&A **Q: Railing** *(in Photo Questions)* How do I go about purchasing this railing A: Hi, You can go through me. That is a custom designed and built railing. It is not prefabricated. Are you in the Bay area? **Q: what materials for the facade? what would you keep or change?** *(in Design Dilemma)* hi everyone. attached is an architect drawing of our new front facade - we are adding a third storey to our townhouse (existing building photo attached) and pushing forward the whole building by 1 metre. The architect has suggested windows to run the whole height of the building and potentially either a wood (I'm a bit worried about upkeep) or a render finish. I'd like some interesting - I'm worried that a simple brick or render finish may make the building look like an apartment block... so would love some ideas. I'd also love feedback on the design - we only received one option and I really don't know how to judge whether this is an appealing design or not! Many thanks!! A: corrugated metal painted. where is the location? --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-10.*