ABOUT US

Merker Ornamental Iron has been serving the Dayton area for over 70 years!  Being a fourth generation company, we have custom designed interior pieces from various tables of any size to decorative iron pieces for your home.  Founded in 1947 by Fred Merker. Fred taught Iron Works & Metal Forging at the Dayton Art Institute for many years before starting his own business.  Fred was joined by his son Bill in 1951.  It became a father and son business.  Bill was then joined by his son “Billy” after his high school graduation in 1980.  Sadly, Fred Merker passed away in 1976 but not before passing on his skill and knowledge to his son and grandson.    In 2015, Billy's daughter, Elle, joined the company making it a fourth generation company serving the