Spanish 17th century wrought iron and bronze grillwork by Francisco Gonzales, Metropolitan Museum of Art
Early 20th century American grillwork, anonymous, Honolulu Academy of Arts
Grillwork is decorative grating of metal, wood, or another material used as a screen, divider, barrier, or as a purely decorative element. It may function as a window, either with or without glazing. Grillwork may also refer to the decorative front end of a motor vehicle. Grillwork is sometimes referred to as simply as a “grill” or as “grille”, but the latter terms do not convey a decorative quality. These words are derived from the Old French greille.
