A tall, abstract Florio sculpture made from verdigris copper patina and 24-carat gold leaf with stacked cone shapes stands in a lush garden, surrounded by green ferns, bushes, and an ivy-clad brick wall. Sunlight highlights the textures and greenery.

A modern florio sculpture made from verdigris copper patina and 24-carat gold leaf, with overlapping curled metal sheets—teal and rusted outside, shiny mottled gold inside—stands before a lush backdrop of dense green leaves.

A tall, abstract Florio sculpture made from verdigris copper patina and 24-carat gold leaf stands on a stone path in the centre of a lush garden filled with blooming flowers and green shrubs, vibrant colours and dense trees in the background.

A tall, abstract Florio sculpture made from verdigris copper patina and 24-carat gold leaf stands among lush green ferns, sunlight highlighting its rich textures against the vibrant greenery.

Florio

Inspired, in part, by a conversation with Connecticut–based landscape designer, James Doyle, on the importance of the natural environment, Florio is a sculptural embodiment of plant growth. The elegantly curving copper flutes of each layer morph skyward, with the uppermost gilded flute exuding a warm, lustrous glow, referencing pollination and its crucial role in our ecosystem.

Variations & finishes

1. Copper & Gold Leaf

Verdigris copper patina and 24-carat gold leaf

Florio is available in one size with larger sizes available on request. This sculpture has integrated warm white LED lighting.

Available standard size

Florio comes in the size 180cm. Other sizes available upon request.

Available finishes

Copper and Gold Leaf.

Example scale

180cm
(Model scale: 180cm)

Design details

A carefully considered patinating process of Florio’s copper exterior creates an intriguing synthesis of warm copper hues and dappled verdigris, adding to the sculpture’s organic, plant-like aesthetic. Florio’s natural form can blend seamlessly into its surroundings, or it can serve as a focal point of a garden design.

A close-up of a weathered, spiral-shaped Florio sculpture made from verdigris copper patina and 24-carat gold leaf, set against bright green ferns. Sunlight highlights the rich textures and contrasts on the unique metal surface.

A close-up of a vertical, abstract Florio sculpture made from verdigris copper patina and 24-carat gold leaf, with four overlapping, flared cones. Set against lush green ferns, sunlight highlights the weathered textures and metallic sheen.

The shape of each tiered verdigris-finished copper flute was created from individually commissioned molds.

A person uses an angle grinder to cut through a shiny copper cone, part of a contemporary sculpture, on a metal workbench in a workshop. Sparks fly as they work, with various tools and equipment visible in the background.

Three pencil sketches of stylised, cone-shaped sculptures are shown, each composed of stacked, flared layers. The right sketch features a taller, spiralling version—suggesting a contemporary garden sculpture in the Florio copper series. Handwritten notes label details.

Florio’s petals can be internally lit to bring the piece to life in the evening.

An abstract Florio sculpture made from verdigris copper patina and 24-carat gold leaf features overlapping, curved sections in gold, copper, and green tones. It stands against a dark leafy background, its weathered texture highlighted by warm lighting.

A modern Florio sculpture made from verdigris copper patina and 24-carat gold leaf, with stacked, uneven cones, stands in a the RHS Chelsea garden at dusk. Illuminated from below and framed by lush greenery, it faces a wooden building with a warmly lit square window.

Product information

Florio comes with its own base plate that needs to be bolted down onto a smooth and level foundation pad which should be sited slightly below ground level. This allows room for an electric cable and for the base of the sculpture to be covered in gravel or pebbles, giving the illusion that it is growing out from the ground. We supply the driver for the LED. The piece can also sit above the water with the base plate being adjusted accordingly to meet the specific set up.

Installation and delivery are included in the price for UK commissions, and for overseas shipping quotes can be obtained

The copper will exhibit some natural weathering with age, however, periodic cleaning will help preserve its beauty. We would recommend that it be cleaned at least once a year with only warm water and a soft cloth to remove any detritus. The stainless-steel version should firstly be washed with a hose, to remove any dust or sand particles, and then cleaned and polished with glass cleaner. Use of any abrasive cleaner will damage the finish and must be avoided.

Gilded surfaces must be gently washed. Once dry, burnish the gold by gently polishing the gold leaf with dry cotton wool. Maintenance instructions will be issued on installation.