Axel Lily — Handcrafted Steel Lily Sculpture

Small Axel Lily
Height: 20 in • Width: ~20 in

Large Axel Lily
Height: 48 in • Width: ~20 in
Base plate: ¼ in × 8 in steel plate

Small variation per piece — each is hand-made.

Heavy-gauge steel, hand-cut and hand-welded in Los Angeles.

The base is continuous with the leaves — steel all the way down, no separate plate bolted on. Every piece is one integrated sculpture.

Finish: weatherproof patina, torch-treated by hand. Color deepens slightly over the first few weeks outdoors, then stabilizes.

Every sculpture is one of a kind. Small variations in finish, leaf shape, and texture are part of the hand-made process. No two are identical.

Made by Alexander Archondakis.

Built for permanent outdoor display.

- Rated for high winds when properly mounted
- Holds up to sun, rain, and salt air for decades
- Patina stabilizes after the first few weeks of exposure
- No maintenance required — never needs painting, sealing, or watering
- Fire-safe
- Open base drains freely — water passes through, won't pool

Indoor display works too. No special considerations.

Ships from the Los Angeles studio within 2–3 weeks of order. Each piece is made to order — built specifically for you, not pulled from a warehouse shelf.

Shipping rates are calculated at checkout based on size and destination:
- 20" pieces ship UPS Ground
- 48" pieces ship via freight or oversized carrier

A tracking number is sent at the time of shipment. For freight orders, we’ll coordinate a delivery window in advance.

Custom shipping for international, expedited, or special-handling orders — message us before ordering.

The Element Protection Kit combines two upgrades into one — a ground anchor stake for permanent outdoor installation, and a clear weatherproof seal to protect the finish. +$30.

Ground anchor: A 3/8 in steel stake is welded to a base plate and passes through the sculpture into the ground. No concrete required. Keeps the piece stable in soil, gravel, decomposed granite, or any setting where wind or shifting could be an issue.

Outdoor seal: A crystal-clear enamel coat applied by hand over the painted finish. Adds weather resistance against sun, rain, salt air, and snow — recommended for coastal homes, desert climates, and any piece living outside year-round.

Skip it if you are displaying the piece on a solid patio, deck, or indoor surface in a mild climate. The standard freestanding base and unsealed finish are built to last — this kit is for tougher conditions or permanent in-ground placement.