Dark Planet

Name: Dark Planet, Outdoor Sphere in Black Stone or Slate
Brand: David Harber

Formed from countless irregular polished black puddle stones, or slate shards, Dark Planet is tactile and visually arresting. Meticulously positioned stones create a harmonious stone sphere. Painstaking to make, pleasurable to own.

As an outdoor sculpture, Dark Planet has a presence by day and by night. Irresistibly tactile in the light, it glows in the darkness as light seeps through the fissures between the stones.

Variations & finishes

1. Stone

Smooth black puddle stones

2. Slate

Shards of Welsh slate

Kernel

Stainless steel, pebble and oxidized steel

Dark Planet Fire Table

Mirror-polished stainless steel, black pebbles, and granite

This piece can be constructed from smooth black puddle stones or shards of Welsh slate. Internal lighting is included, which shines out through the gaps in the stones at night and transforms the sculpture into a mesmerizing sight.

Dimensions

Dark Planet comes in 30 inches, 40 inches and 47 inches diameter, with other sizes available on request.

Available finishes

Puddle stone or Welsh slate

Example scale

30 inches, 47 inches, 62 inches
(Model scale: 71 inches)

Design details

Our Dark Planets transform raw nature into geometric outdoor art, but it requires painstaking work to create these detailed spherical sculptures. Our stone specialists are incredibly skilled, patient, and have an amazing eye for detail.

These pebble balls can also be made into a water fountain. The piece is made by hand from smooth black puddle stones, with the gaps between the stones fully grouted. This allows for water to cascade gently over the stones, creating a mesmerizing focal point that is both an aural and visual delight in any outdoor space.

Kernel is a later version of Dark Planet with a mirror-polished, stainless-steel wedge cut into it to reveal a shiny fruit-like core of oxidized steel. It is transformed after dark by subtle light.

“A major hit in my garden. People are drawn to it like homing pigeons”

London, England

Dark Planet has an irresistibly entrancing effect at nighttime as light seeps through the fissures between its stones, creating a lantern-like glow. This lighting effect hints at a primeval planetary core, continuing David Harber’s tradition of exploring the relationships between terrestrially bound and otherworldly bodies.

The durability of our Dark Planet is second to none. If you choose to install our sphere as a beguiling piece of outdoor decor, you’ll enjoy its enchanting effect for many years. Read our FAQs for more information.

The Dark Planet Fire Table is a variation of our classic stone sphere sculpture. A half hemisphere of polished black puddle stones forms a captivating surface from which burns a gas-fueled flame. It’s a spectacular choice for a fire pit and provides a captivating focal point for an outdoor space, day and night.

Product information

A power feed to the site is required and connection of the feature to the mains power supply must be undertaken by a qualified electrician. The LED light for this sculpture is a waterproof, sodium, 50 watt/240 volt bulb, which will require a three-core, RCD-protected armored cable feed. A suitable flat base of concrete or stone will also be required, and both must be organized by the client in advance of installation.

If you want our Dark Planet to appear more like an garden statue, or if extra height is required, it is possible to mount the piece on a pedestal of your choice.

The slate and pebbles used to craft our Dark Planets will exhibit some natural weathering with age, however, periodic cleaning will help preserve its beauty all year round. We would recommend that this garden sculpture be cleaned with only warm water and a soft cloth to remove any detritus. Use of any abrasive cleaner will damage the finish and must be avoided. Maintenance instructions will be issued on installation.

Shipping quotes can be obtained and charged at cost.

Our outdoor spheres are often installed as captivating focal points. Intriguing in their shape and tactility, Dark Planets will elevate your garden design. Gently lit from within, these natural, decorative spheres will glow in a dark corner, offer discerning customers a unique solution to outdoor lighting. We can also transform our Dark Planets into fountains, and these can be installed as standalone water fountains or added to an existing pond or pool.

We can customize the size of our Dark Planet sculptures on request, but as standard, our Dark Planet is available in 30 inches, 39 inches and 47 inches diameter.

Yes! Our Dark Planet Fountain is a stunning water fountain that works as a freestanding fountain or as part of an existing pond or pool.

All our materials are specially selected to withstand harsh weather and we provide all our clients with a detailed maintenance manual. Whether you choose polished black puddle stones or Welsh slate, your outdoor sphere will continue to look its best for years to come.