Stainless Steel Sculpture
Large outdoor metal apple garden sculptures
A large outdoor metal apple sculpture is designed for a garden or public space where a single, recognizable form can anchor an open area. This piece is a hollow, three-dimensional apple made from #304 or #316 stainless steel, finished in mirror, brushed, or painted surface. It is intended to stand in a garden, courtyard, or urban plaza where it reflects the sky, trees, and surrounding architecture. The listed size is custom size, and like most items in this catalogue, it is made to any diameter on request. The production time is 45 days.
| Material | #304 / #316 Stainless steel |
|---|---|
| Size | Custom size |
| Surface | Mirror / brushed Finishing / painting |
| Production Time | 45 days |
| Packing | wooden case |
| Advantage | Factory Direct, Door to Door Delivery |
Dimensions and materials outside this table are confirmed against your duty sheet before quotation.
Key Benefits
What This Nozzle Gives You
- A mirror finish reflects the garden, sky, and people, making the sculpture dynamic throughout the day
- Hollow construction reduces weight at large scales, simplifying foundation design
- #304 for general outdoor use or #316 where exposure to moisture or salt is a factor
- Mirror, brushed, or painted finish from the same shell ensures consistent surface treatment
- Custom diameter as standard, not as a special order, allowing precise fit to the site
- Wooden case packing and door to door delivery protect the surface during transit
Application Scenarios
Where It Is Installed
- A private garden where a sculptural apple acts as a focal point among planting and pathways
- An urban courtyard where a single object defines the centre of a paved space
- A public park entrance where the apple form is instantly recognizable and memorable
- A corporate garden where the piece reflects the surrounding glass and greenery
- A landscape installation where the apple’s shape contrasts with natural forms like trees and hedges
Who It Is For
Buyers Who Specify It
- Landscape architects specifying a symbolic object for a garden or courtyard
- Property developers commissioning a unique feature for a residential or commercial garden
- Art consultants sourcing a figurative sculpture with reflective surface for public space
- Garden designers integrating a modern metal form into a natural planting scheme
- Private collectors seeking a large-scale, durable sculpture with visual impact
Problems It Solves
What It Fixes on the Line
- A garden that lacks a central object and reads as unfinished or empty
- A public space where a figurative form is needed but a generic sphere or abstract shape does not fit the theme
- A commission based on a photograph or sketch with no technical drawing available
- A need for a durable, low-maintenance sculpture that does not require repainting
- A site where the scale of the piece must match the space, not a standard catalogue size
Technical Features
How It Is Built
- Hollow shell formed from two hemispheres over a mould and welded together
- Weld joint ground and polished to be invisible on the finished surface
- #304 or #316 stainless steel body depending on environmental exposure
- Mirror, brushed, or painted finish applied to the same shell for consistent appearance
- Custom diameter as standard, not as a special order, with no fixed size in the catalogue
Materials
Body Materials and Where Each One Suits
- #304 stainless steel for general outdoor exposure in gardens and urban areas
- #316 stainless steel where the site is near coastal areas or exposed to road salt
- Mirror polish for strong reflection of sky, trees, and surroundings
- Brushed finishing to reduce glare and hide minor handling marks
- Painting for schemes that require colour rather than reflective surface
Manufacturing Process
How the Part Is Made
- Scheme design against the garden or site, which sets the form, scale, and finish
- Small clay model created and scaled up with internal support structure designed in parallel
- Plaster mould taken from the model to form the shell
- Steel plate forged to the mould and ground repeatedly to build the shell thickness
- Surface treated with mirror polish, brushed finish, or paint as specified
- Welded assembly on site to allow final joint finishing and secure installation
Quality Control
What Is Checked Before It Ships
- The company states it runs its own professional QC team
- Weld between hemispheres is ground and polished to be invisible on the finished surface
- Repeated grinding before surface treatment is part of the published method
- Wooden case packing protects the polished surface during transit
Customization
What Can Be Changed to Suit You
- Mirror, brushed, or painted finish available on the same shell
- #304 or #316 body to suit the exposure environment
- Ordered from a photograph or a drawing supplied by the customer
- Base and fixing detail designed in coordination with the piece and site conditions
Comparison
How It Compares With the Alternatives
| A painted mild steel apple | Painted steel is cheaper initially but requires repainting every few years; stainless steel maintains its finish permanently |
|---|---|
| A mirror polished sphere | A sphere reflects everything uniformly from all angles; an apple form has a defined shape that reads as figurative and symbolic |
| A corten steel apple | Corten steel is chosen for its weathering and patina; a mirror or brushed stainless apple is chosen for a consistent, clean appearance |
| A fiberglass apple | Fiberglass is lighter and cheaper at large sizes but cannot be polished to a mirror finish and is less durable outdoors |
Use Guide
Fitting and Running It
- Set the diameter against the garden space, not against a standard size
- Place the sculpture where it has something worth reflecting: sky, trees, or architectural elements
- Allow for a foundation and fixing detail sized for wind load at larger diameters
- Clean a mirror surface with water and a soft cloth; avoid abrasives that damage the polish
- Specify #316 stainless steel if the garden is near a coastal area or exposed to winter de-icing salts
- Plan 45 days production plus sea freight from the date the garden must be completed
Questions Buyers Ask
Large outdoor metal apple garden sculptures Questions
What size is this metal apple sculpture and can it be made larger?
The listed size for this piece is custom size, and like most of this catalogue it is made to any diameter on request.
Which stainless grade will I get for this apple sculpture?
This apple sculpture is made in #304 or #316 stainless steel. Tell us whether the garden is near the coast or exposed to salt in winter and we will confirm which grade suits the exposure.
Mirror, brushed, or painted finish?
All three finishes are available for this piece. Mirror gives the strongest reflection, brushed reduces glare and hides handling marks, and painting is used where the scheme calls for colour.
How long from order to delivery for this apple sculpture?
The listing states a production time of 45 days. Sea freight is on top of that, so work back from the date the garden has to be finished.
How is a polished metal apple this size packed?
In a wooden case, on a Factory Direct and Door to Door Delivery basis, which is what keeps the polished surface intact between the workshop and the site.
Can you build one from a picture I have?
Yes. The workshop takes orders according to a photograph or a drawing from the customer. Send the reference image, the diameter you want, and where it will stand.
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