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Stainless Steel Sculpture
Stainless Steel Apple
Desktop stainless steel apple ornaments are forged from 304 stainless steel into a smooth, rounded apple form and finished with a mirror polish. They are designed for placement on desks, display shelves, or interior feature walls where a small-scale sculptural object adds a refined touch without taking up space. Each piece is built to the buyer's drawing, so size and form match the intended setting exactly.
| Material | Stainless steel, 304 as standard |
|---|---|
| Forming | Hand forged and welded from plate |
| Standard Finish | Mirror polish |
| Alternative Finishes | Brushed satin, colour electroplating, baked lacquer |
| Typical Use | Desktop and interior display |
| Sizes | Built to the buyer's drawing |
| Category | Stainless Steel Sculpture |
| Made In | Pingshan District, Shenzhen, China |
Key Benefits
- Mirror polished 304 stainless steel reflects light and surroundings, making the piece appear to float within its setting
- Forged from plate rather than cast, so the form is solid and the weight is low for a desktop object
- Smooth rounded shape with no sharp edges, suitable for office and interior spaces used by staff and visitors
- Resists fingerprints and smudges better than painted or coated finishes, and can be wiped clean with a soft cloth
- Built to your drawing, so the size fits the intended space without requiring adaptation or trimming
Application Scenarios
- Executive office desks where a small sculpture adds a personal or artistic touch
- Interior display shelves in hotel lobbies or boutique retail spaces
- Feature walls in high-end residential interiors where a single object becomes a focal point
- Corporate reception areas where a consistent design language is maintained across multiple locations
- Art installations in exhibition halls where a single object is part of a larger curated set
Who It Is For
- Interior designers specifying small-scale sculptural objects for high-end residential or commercial interiors
- Corporate buyers sourcing desk or reception area decoration for multiple locations
- Hotel and resort FF&E buyers integrating consistent design elements across guest rooms and lobbies
- Art consultants assembling a coordinated set of objects across one site or building
- Furniture and decor importers sourcing unique items for niche market distribution
Problems It Solves
- Painted or coated desktop objects show wear and require frequent cleaning or replacement while polished stainless steel maintains its appearance
- Standard catalogue items are often too large or too small for a specific desk or shelf, leading to mismatched scale
- Cast or solid metal objects of this size are heavy and difficult to move or reposition without tools
- Designs that are not built to exact dimensions require on-site modification, which damages the finish
- Frequent handling of desktop objects leads to fingerprints and smudges on painted or textured surfaces
Technical Features
- Body forged and welded from 304 stainless steel plate, then ground and mirror polished
- Seamless appearance with weld lines dressed back before the final polish
- Hollow forged construction keeps weight low relative to size
- Base plate or mounting detail adapted to desk surface, shelf, or wall fixing
- Finish options include mirror polish, brushed satin, colour electroplating, and baked lacquer
Materials
- 304 stainless steel plate for the forged body and the fixing detail
- Stainless steel welding consumables matched to the parent plate so the polish stays even
Quality Control
- Formed shape checked against the approved drawing before welding
- Weld seams inspected and dressed until they disappear under the polish
- Polished surface checked under light for grinding marks and orange peel
- Protective film applied to every polished face before crating
Customization Options
- Any size and any number of pieces to your drawing
- Mirror, brushed, colour plated or baked lacquer finish per piece or per cluster
- Fixing detail adapted to desk, shelf, wall or display stand
- Sample piece produced for approval before a full batch goes into production
Use Guide
- Send the drawing or sketch with dimensions and intended placement by email or WhatsApp
- Confirm whether the piece sits on a desk, shelf, or wall, as the fixing detail differs
- Leave the protective film in place until the surrounding interior work is finished
- Clean with water and a soft cloth; do not use abrasive pads on a mirror surface
- Re-polish locally if a piece is scratched during site work rather than replacing it
Manufacturing Process
How This Piece Is Made
- Review of the buyer's drawing or sketch with dimensions and intended placement
- Plate forming data calculated for the apple form before any steel is cut
- Hand forging of the plate into the rounded apple shape
- Welding of the closed body and dressing back of the weld lines
- Grinding through successive grits followed by mirror polishing
- Fixing detail welded on, protective film applied, and crating for export
Every stage happens in the same workshop in Pingshan, Shenzhen, which is why a set of pieces arrives matching.
Comparison
How It Compares With the Alternatives
Compared with Painted carbon steel desktop objectsPainted steel is cheaper but chips and rusts at any scratch, while polished stainless steel does not
Compared with Resin apple replicasResin is lighter and cheaper, but fades under UV light and cannot achieve a mirror finish
Compared with Cast copper applesCast copper develops a patina over time, which may not match the intended design and is heavier
Compared with Standard catalogue desktop sculpturesCatalogue items are fixed in size and shape, while these are built to your drawing and fit the space exactly
Where This Piece Is Used
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Stainless Steel Apple Questions
What material are the apples made from?
They are forged from 304 stainless steel plate and then mirror polished. 304 is used because it holds a polish and resists corrosion in indoor environments.
Can you make them in the sizes on our drawing?
Yes. Our technicians calculate the plate forming data for each piece, so the size and curvature follow your drawing exactly.
Can the apple sit on a desk or wall?
Yes. The fixing detail is adapted to desk surface, shelf, or wall mounting. Tell us the installation method and we will detail the base or mounting plate accordingly.
What finishes are available besides mirror polish?
Brushed satin, colour electroplating, and baked lacquer are all produced in house. Colour samples are made for approval before production.
How are the pieces packed for export?
Polished faces are covered with protective film and the pieces are crated. Tell us the destination port and we will confirm the crating arrangement.
Can we see a sample before the full batch is made?
Yes. One piece can be produced for approval first, which is the standard process for custom orders.
How do we get a price?
Send the drawing or sketch with sizes and quantities by email or WhatsApp and we will quote against it.
Quote Stainless Steel Apple at Your Size
Tell us the size, the quantity and where it will be installed. A drawing or a reference photograph is enough to start.