--- title: "Dark Metal Machine Works — Ironwork | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/ironwork/dark-metal-machine-works-pfvwus-pf~378375128 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~378375128.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Dark Metal Machine Works" category: ["Ironwork"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/d9233f66032f8b2c_9865-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "861, 835 50th Ave, Oakland, California 94601, United States" latitude: 37.7806 longitude: -122.2166 phone: "(510) 205-1094" website: http://www.darkmetalmachineworks.com rating: 5 review_count: 3 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 86 last_updated: 2026-09-25 --- # Dark Metal Machine Works Original Houzz profile: [Dark Metal Machine Works](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/ironwork/dark-metal-machine-works-pfvwus-pf~378375128) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Ironwork - **Location:** Oakland, CA - **Serves:** United States and Canada - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - 250 Ideabook Saves Machinist by trade, industrial furniture artist by passion. I specialize in taking clients ideas and adding my expertise as a metal worker and taking that idea from concept to creation. My pieces are sturdy, high quality items that are made in America with locally sourced reclaimed materials guaranteed to last. ### Services Provided - Custom made industrial furniture and accessory artist/maker. ### Areas Served - United States and Canada ### Typical Job Cost $300 - $20,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Dark Metal Machine Works | | Address | 861, 835 50th Ave, Oakland, California 94601, United States | | Phone | (510) 205-1094 | | Website | http://www.darkmetalmachineworks.com | | Followers on Houzz | 86 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Dark Metal Machine Works](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/ironwork/dark-metal-machine-works-pfvwus-pf~378375128) - **Website:** http://www.darkmetalmachineworks.com - **Phone:** (510) 205-1094 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews** ### All 3 reviews **★★★★★ — reinhold142, Sept. 2014** > Joe made us a beautiful custom desk out of reclaimed wood and metal. We absolutely love the burned wood finish and feel the craftsmanship is exceptional. We hope to pass this piece down our family for generations, that how much we love the desk and how good we feel about the quality. Thank Joe! **★★★★★ — jonandjenny, June 2014** > Joe at Dark Metal Machine Works is a true craftsman! We have utilized his artistry on several projects within our home that all provide the perfect accent, everything from a bar cart to beautiful hanging shelves with bookends. He always finds the right blend between the cool, sleek sophistication of metal and the warm timeless elegance of wood. Not only have we acquired several pieces of his work, we have also commissioned him to create new custom concepts for our home. He is a great listener with really creative ideas and always delivers exactly what he promised. **★★★★★ — weilele, June 2014** > Joe Servin of Dark Metal Machine Works is a trusted professional and I would highly recommend him for any custom metal work you need. The projects I needed involved lighting and metal craftsmanship for event staging and art exhibition displays. He frequently checks during the development process and follows through with small details to meet all his clients needs. He gives careful attention to his work and makes sure YOU are satisfied with the end result. I would highly recommend Joe, his friendly and professional manner is a great plus and always makes for smooth sailing on the job. > > Norma Wendroff > Redux Studios & Gallery > Alameda, California ## Selected projects - [products](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/products-pj-vj~638145) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Furniture](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/furniture-pj-vj~636565) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - [Custom Made Drawings and Industrial Concepts](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-made-drawings-and-industrial-concepts-pj-vj~607711) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Accessories](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/accessories-pj-vj~594740) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Home in Moraga, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-in-moraga-ca-pj-vj~593955) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - [Craftsmen/Bungalow in Alameda CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craftsmen-bungalow-in-alameda-ca-pj-vj~593859) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 26 [See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/ironwork/dark-metal-machine-works-pfvwus-pf~378375128) ## Ideabooks - [Industrial hanging shelving](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29022284/list/industrial-hanging-shelving) — 5 ideas - [Entertaining](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25295618/list/entertaining) — 6 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/joe-servin) ## Community Q&A **Q: Need help with bathroom updates!** *(in Design Dilemma)* We want to completely revamp this bathroom with as little money as possible. There are no windows for natural light. A: Hi, I specialize in lighting that I think you would love! I can custom make them to your size and they look great wrapped around a mirror. Take a look and contact me if you are interested for a quote. Joseph Servin Dark Metal Machine Works **Q: Country kitchen island help please!!!** *(in Design Dilemma)* Does anyone know where to buy (online or store) a kitchen island like either of these? I'm looking for something rustic with seating. Thank you!!!! A: Hi, I could make this for you. I am in Alameda CA, and specialize in industrial and rustic furniture. What are your desired dimensions and material? I could make some reclaimed metal legs if you are into that look, or I could make them out of wood. Let me know if you still desire this. Have a great evening **Q: NEED PICS & IDEAS FOR A INDUSTRIAL/MODERN OVERHANG** *(in Design Dilemma)* Going with a loft/industrial farmhouse style for the house we're remodeling. I've been noticing a lot of overhangs that are supported not by posts, but by brackets mounted ABOVE on the side of the building. A lot of midcentury warehouses/storefronts use this, as well as new styled restaurants and apartments but I CAN'T find what they're really called, and can't find pictures. I'm going to have them custom made for my house, thinking about a galvanized or aluminum look. Do you know what to call an overhang like this? Any suggestions? A: How is this project coming along? We specialize in the creation of industrial furniture, please take a look at my acct for some pretty cool ideas. Hope the industrial home is going well! Joe --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-25.*