Metal Sculpture

Chosen for their longevity and resistance to rust and corrosion, metals such as stainless steel and bronze are often used to craft garden art pieces, from large garden statues to delicate outdoor decorations. The experience of our highly skilled team means these metals can be cast, welded, forged, or fabricated into a wide range of captivating shapes and textures, catering for an endless spectrum of innovative bespoke projects. Our metal garden sculptures can be polished, patinated, painted, or weathered to achieve different visual effects. Polished metals like stainless steel give a clean, contemporary look, while bronze or Corten steel offer a more earthy feel.

Our range of metals creates different visual effects, and stainless steel is often a good choice if you want something eye-catching. Reflecting the garden in distorted glimmers, it invites new perspectives of the surrounding landscape. However, oxidised or Corten steel provides a beautiful palette of umber hues that more subtly blends with planting. If you are looking to add a pop of colour to your garden, explore our bronze sculptures and our range of rich patinas.

Not just any metal garden ornament, our sculptures are hand-crafted from heritage materials that stand the test of time. If you choose a David Harber garden sculpture, you’ll have a dedicated team at your disposal who can offer advice at every stage of the process. Whether it’s a striking piece of wall art or a focal point to structure a large garden, we will talk you through the best metal for your piece.

It is important to consider how garden decor can contribute to the flow of your garden. Choosing the right location is important when considering the transition from indoor spaces and the narrative the piece will create in your outdoor garden space. Eye-catching pieces like our stainless-steel Torus make a striking centrepiece, but if you want your sculpture to blend into its surroundings, garden wall decor like Steel Breeze or Terra can be equally as captivating. Our experienced team will be on hand to guide you at every stage of the commission process. By working closely with our designers, you’ll have the best advice on the placement of your piece.

Whilst engraving is an intuitive customisation of our Armillary Sphere sundials, our sculptural metal art pieces can also be engraved to add a personal touch. Engraving makes your piece truly unique, and can include family names, dates, inspirational messages or quotes. Whether it’s subtle wall art or a striking focal point, we can also customise the materials of your metal art piece to achieve your desired effect. For example, different patinas will make your sculpture unique and range from the vibrant blue verdigris patina to the mottled earthy hues that bloom from our hot patination technique. Patinas can be tailored to match the colour palette of your space or to tie into existing themes in your garden. Painted metal can also open many opens for making your yard sculpture unique.