Art sphere metal stainless steel sculpture Design One
A custom mirror-polished stainless steel sphere sculpture built to your specified size, shape, and height rather than a fixed catalogue dimension. Constructed from a welded shell over an internal frame, the surface is ground and p
What This Piece Is
A custom mirror-polished stainless steel sphere sculpture built to your specified size, shape, and height rather than a fixed catalogue dimension. Constructed from a welded shell over an internal frame, the surface is ground and polished so seams are invisible and the spherical form reads as a single continuous surface. Because stainless steel resists corrosion and high temperature, the same piece works in an open plaza, a hotel lobby, or a coastal garden without a protective enclosure. Kapur builds it from your photo, drawing, or 3D file, and inspects it at every stage from fabrication through to loading on the vessel.
Key Benefits
- Made to your exact size and height instead of a fixed catalogue dimension so it fits the site’s scale and sightlines
- 304 or 316 stainless steel selected based on your installation environment rather than defaulting to one grade
- Mirror-polished finish carried across the entire spherical surface so welds are not visible under daylight or artificial light
- Corrosion and high temperature resistance allow permanent outdoor installation without seasonal removal or protective coating
- Built from your photo, drawing, or 3D file so an architect’s concept can be produced directly without interpretation
- Inspected at each production stage with digital photos sent before shipment to confirm progress and quality
Buyers and Specifiers
- Landscape architects specifying a spherical sculpture for a masterplan with precise dimensions
- Property and hotel developers commissioning entrance artwork on a fixed build programme
- Public art consultants managing municipal commissions to a fixed budget and schedule
- Interior designers needing a large reflective piece scaled to an existing atrium or void
- Sculpture galleries and importers sourcing large metal work from China with consistent quality
What It Fixes
- Fixed catalogue sizes rarely suit a real site so the piece is made to your dimension
- Painted steel fades and needs recoating while stainless steel keeps its finish outdoors
- Welded seams on curved forms often show under light so joints are ground back and repolished
- Buyers cannot inspect an overseas factory so digital photos are supplied at each stage
- Large sculptures are damaged in transit so each piece ships in a wooden crate with foam or plastic lining
Where This Sculpture Is Installed
Public plazas and civic squares where the sphere is a focal point viewed from all angles
Hotel lobbies and atriums that require a large reflective form reading well under artificial lighting
Corporate headquarters entrances and reception forecourts with a modern minimalist aesthetic
Residential development landscaping and gated community entrances with a clean, contemporary look
Shopping mall interior voids and roof gardens where a reflective surface enhances spatial perception
Sculpture parks and municipal public art commissions needing durable, low-maintenance outdoor work
How It Is Built
- Welded shell construction over an internal steel frame for structural integrity and large-scale form
- Grade selected between 304 and 316 according to inland or coastal exposure
- Surface ground and polished after welding so seam lines are removed and the finish is uniform
- Overall diameter and height set by the customer rather than fixed
- Any spherical or near-spherical shape reproduced from a supplied sample drawing or reference photo
- Base plate and anchoring detail prepared for the installation surface
Materials
- 304 stainless steel for inland gardens, plazas, and interior installations
- 316 stainless steel where coastal salt air or de-icing salt is a factor
- Internal steel frame carrying the load behind the visible shell
- Material grade confirmed with you before cutting rather than assumed
Specification Table
| Material | 304 or 316 stainless steel |
|---|---|
| Size | Custom size |
| Shape | Spherical or near-spherical, any curvature and height made to order |
| Finish | Mirror polished stainless steel surface |
| Packing | Outer standard wooden crate, inner in plastic or foam |
| Production Time | 25-30 days |
| Transport Time | 15-20 days |
| Custom Input Accepted | Photo or drawing from customer |
| Application | Outdoor gardens, squares, shopping malls, hotels |
| Wind Load Rating | TBC |
How We Make It
- Confirm the form from your photo, drawing, or 3D file and agree final dimensions
- Build the internal frame and set out the spherical geometry
- Cut and form the stainless steel panels to the developed surface
- Weld the shell to the frame section by section
- Grind the seams flat and polish the whole surface to the agreed finish
- Inspect, photograph, and crate for ocean freight
How It Is Checked
- Kapur runs its own QC team rather than relying on the fabrication crew to sign off their work
- Inspection at all stages from production up to loading on the vessel
- Digital pictures supplied at each stage so you can approve before the next step
- Weekly reports during the production window
- Your own QC team or third party inspector is welcome to check quality in our factory
Certifications
No certification is claimed for this piece because none is documented on our source records. Tell us what your local authority or main contractor requires and we will confirm per project before you order.
From Your Drawing to the Vessel
Every project runs through the same six stages, and you see photographs at each one before the next begins.
Enquiry
Send dimensions, a reference photo or drawing and the site conditions
Design
Our designers confirm the form, material grade and finish with you
Fabrication
Frame built, panels cut and formed, shell welded section by section
Finishing
Seams ground back and the surface polished or left to weather
Inspection
Our QC team checks each stage and sends digital pictures
Crating
Outer wooden crate, inner plastic or foam, then loading on vessel
What You Can Change
- Overall diameter and height set to your drawing
- Choice of 304 or 316 stainless steel
- Mirror polished or brushed surface finish
- Coloured or coated variants on request
- Base plate and fixing detail adapted to your foundation
- OEM and ODM orders accepted
Ordering and Care
- Send the site dimensions, viewing distance, and a reference photo or drawing when you enquire
- Confirm 304 or 316 based on distance to the sea and exposure to road salt
- Prepare a level concrete foundation matched to the base plate drawing supplied
- Allow crane access on the installation day for a large or tall piece
- Wash the surface with water and a soft cloth and avoid abrasive pads on a mirror finish
- Rinse more often at coastal sites to stop salt deposits marking the polish
How It Compares With Other Options
An honest read on the trade-offs, so the material decision is made before fabrication starts.
| Corten weathering steel sculpture | Corten develops a stable rust patina that suits planting and natural settings, while stainless steel reflects its surroundings and stays bright |
|---|---|
| Fiberglass sculpture | Fiberglass is lighter and cheaper to ship and takes any colour, but it will not last as long outdoors as stainless steel |
| Bronze sculpture | Bronze suits figurative and classical work and develops a patina, while stainless steel suits clean modern geometry and needs less maintenance |
| Painted carbon steel | Painted steel costs less initially but needs recoating, whereas stainless steel keeps its finish without a paint cycle |
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Questions About This Sculpture
Can you make this in a size that is not listed?
Yes. Size is custom on this piece, and both diameter and height are made to your drawing. Send your dimensions and we will confirm feasibility and price.
How long does production and shipping take?
Production takes 25-30 days and ocean transport a further 15-20 days. Some items are held in stock, which shortens the production window.
Should I choose 304 or 316 stainless steel?
304 covers most inland gardens, plazas and interiors. 316 is the safer choice near the coast or where de-icing salt is used, because it resists chloride corrosion better.
Can you work from my own design?
Yes. Orders are accepted from your photo or drawing, and OEM and ODM work is welcome. Send a 3D file, a sketch or detail pictures and our design team will work from it.
How is the sculpture packed for sea freight?
Each piece ships in an outer standard wooden crate with plastic or foam lining inside to protect the polished surface during handling.
Can I inspect the sculpture before it ships?
Yes. Our QC team inspects at all stages up to loading on the vessel and supplies digital pictures, and your own QC team is welcome to check quality in our factory.
Do you supply a certificate or load calculation?
Certification and structural documentation are confirmed per project. Tell us what your local authority requires when you send the enquiry.
Request a Quote for This Sculpture
Send your dimensions, the installation site and the finish you want. We will confirm the material grade, price and production window.