Round Corten Steel Garden Water Table or Fountain
A round corten steel garden water table or fountain built to your custom size, with a weathered rust patina that develops naturally over time. The form is shaped from corten steel plates welded over a steel frame, then left to age
What This Piece Is
A round corten steel garden water table or fountain built to your custom size, with a weathered rust patina that develops naturally over time. The form is shaped from corten steel plates welded over a steel frame, then left to age in place, creating a stable, non-flaking rust layer that resists further corrosion. Because corten steel is not painted or coated, it requires no maintenance beyond occasional cleaning. 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
- Corten steel develops a stable rust patina over time, eliminating the need for paint or coating
- Natural weathered appearance blends with gardens, plazas and natural landscapes
- Made to your custom size so it fits the exact space and sightlines of the installation site
- No maintenance required after initial weathering, unlike painted or coated metals
- Built from your photo, drawing or 3D file so your design is reproduced accurately
- Inspected at each stage with digital photos sent before shipment
Buyers and Specifiers
- Landscape architects specifying a water feature that ages naturally over time
- Property and hotel developers commissioning a low-maintenance garden sculpture
- Public art consultants managing a project with a natural materials theme
- Interior designers integrating a large outdoor feature into a garden or atrium
- Sculpture galleries and importers sourcing corten steel work from China
What It Fixes
- Painted or coated metal sculptures fade and require recoating, while corten steel develops a permanent patina
- Fixed-size sculptures often don’t fit the site, so this is made to your exact dimensions
- 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 plastic or foam lining
- Corten steel is often misunderstood as needing protection, but it is designed to weather in place
- Designs from sketches or photos are hard to reproduce, but Kapur works directly from your input
Where This Sculpture Is Installed
Garden water features in residential and public parks where a natural, aged look is desired
Plaza centrepieces in urban green spaces that need a low-maintenance, long-term installation
Landscape design projects where the sculpture must integrate with planting and natural materials
Hotel and resort courtyards with a rustic, organic aesthetic
Corporate campus gardens and entrance features that reflect a sustainable, earthy design language
Sculpture installations in parks and public art schemes with a focus on material authenticity
How It Is Built
- Welded shell construction over an internal steel frame for structural integrity
- Corten steel selected for its ability to form a stable rust layer without flaking
- Form developed from your photo, drawing or 3D file, with curvature and height customised
- No paint or coating applied; the surface is left to weather naturally
- Base plate and anchoring detail prepared for the installation surface
- Internal frame supports the outer shell and maintains shape under weather exposure
Materials
- Corten steel develops a stable rust patina that resists further corrosion
- Internal steel frame provides structural support behind the visible shell
- Material grade confirmed with you before cutting rather than assumed
- Corten steel is not suitable for indoor use where rust could stain surfaces
Specification Table
| Material | Corten / weathering steel |
|---|---|
| Size | Custom size |
| Shape | Round, any curvature and height made to order |
| Finish | Natural rust patina, no coating or paint |
| 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 | Garden water tables, fountains, outdoor plazas, public spaces |
| 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 round geometry
- Cut and form the corten steel panels to the developed surface
- Weld the shell to the frame section by section
- Leave the surface untreated so the rust patina develops naturally
- 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 the 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 round form with any curvature and height
- Base plate and fixing detail adapted to your foundation
- OEM and ODM orders accepted
- Designs from your photo, drawing or 3D file are welcome
Ordering and Care
- Send the site dimensions, viewing angle and a reference photo or drawing when you enquire
- Confirm the installation location is outdoors and free from enclosed or covered areas
- Prepare a level concrete base matched to the base plate drawing supplied
- Allow space around the sculpture for water runoff and maintenance access
- Clean the surface with water and a soft cloth if debris accumulates
- Avoid abrasive pads or chemicals that could disrupt the natural patina
How It Compares With Other Options
An honest read on the trade-offs, so the material decision is made before fabrication starts.
| Stainless steel sculpture | Stainless steel stays bright and reflective, while corten steel develops a natural rust patina that suits organic settings |
|---|---|
| Fiberglass sculpture | Fiberglass is lighter and can take any colour, but it does not age naturally and lacks the tactile authenticity of corten steel |
| Painted carbon steel | Painted steel requires recoating and can chip, while corten steel forms a stable rust layer that does not flake |
| Bronze sculpture | Bronze develops a green patina over time and is heavier, while corten steel’s rust is more uniform and suited to modern natural design |
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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 corten steel or stainless steel?
Choose corten steel for a natural, weathered look that blends with gardens and landscapes. Choose stainless steel if you need a bright, reflective surface that resists corrosion.
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 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.