Dark Planet

Formed from countless irregular polished black puddle stones, or slate shards, Dark Planet is tactile and visually arresting. Meticulously positioned stones create a harmonious stone ball sphere – painstaking to make, pleasurable to own.

As a garden ornament, Dark Planet has a presence day and night. It’s irresistibly tactile in the light. And it glows in the darkness, as light seeps through the fissures between its stones.

Variations & finishes

1. Stone

Smooth black puddle stones

2. Slate

Shards of Welsh slate

Kernel

Stainless steel, pebble and oxidised steel

Dark Planet Fire Table

Mirror-polished stainless steel, black pebbles, and granite

This piece can be constructed from smooth black puddle stones or shards of Welsh slate. Internal lighting is included, which shines out through the gaps in the stones at night and transforms the sculpture into a mesmerising sight.

Dimensions

Dark Planet comes in a 76cm, 100cm and 120cm diameter, with other sizes available on request.

Available finishes

Puddle stone or Welsh slate

Example scale

76cm, 120cm, 160cm
(Model scale: 180cm)

Design details

Our Dark Planets transform raw nature into geometric garden art, but it requires painstaking work to create these detailed sphere sculptures. Our stone specialists are incredibly skilled, patient, and have an amazing eye for detail.

These garden balls can also be made into a water feature. The piece is made by hand from smooth black puddle stones, with the gaps in-between the stones fully grouted. This allows for water to cascade gently over the stones, creating a mesmerising focal point that is both an aural and visual delight in any outdoor space.

Kernel is a later version of Dark Planet with a mirror polished stainless steel wedge cut into it. This reveals a shiny fruit-like core of oxidised steel, and is transformed after dark by subtle light.

“A major hit in my garden. People are drawn to it like homing pigeons”

London, England

Dark Planet has an irresistibly entrancing effect at nighttime as light seeps through the fissures between its stones, creating a lantern-like glow. This lighting effect hints at a primeval planetary core, continuing David Harber’s tradition of exploring the relationships between terrestrially bound and otherworldly bodies.

The durability of our Dark Planet is second to none. If you choose to install our garden sphere as a beguiling piece of outdoor decor, you’ll enjoy its enchanting effect for many years. Read our FAQs for more information.

Product information

A power feed to the site is required and connection of the feature to the mains power supply must be undertaken by a qualified electrician. The led light for this feature is a waterproof sodium 50 watt/240 volt bulb which will require a three core, RCD protected armoured cable feed. A suitable flat base of concrete or stone will also be required, and both must be organised by the client in advance of installation.

If you want our Dark Planet to appear more like a garden statue, or if extra height is required, it is possible to mount the piece on a plinth of your choice.

The slate and pebbles used to craft our Dark Planets will exhibit some natural weathering with age, however, periodic cleaning will help preserve its beauty all year round. We would recommend that this garden sculpture be cleaned with only warm water and a soft cloth to remove any detritus. Use of any abrasive cleaner will damage the finish and must be avoided. Maintenance instructions will be issued on installation.

For UK commissions we include installation and free delivery in the price. For overseas shipping, quotes can be obtained and charged at cost.

Our garden spheres are often installed as captivating focal points. Intriguing in their shape and tactility, Dark Planets will elevate your garden design. Gently lit from within, these natural, decorative spheres will glow in a dark corner and offer any discerning customer a unique solution to garden lighting. We can also transform our Dark Planets into fountains and these can be installed as stand alone water features or added to an existing pond or pool.

We can customise the size of our Dark Planet sculptures on request but as standard, our Dark Planet is available in 76cm, 100cm and 120cm diameter.

Yes! Our Dark Planet Fountain is a stunning water feature which works as a freestanding fountain or as part of an existing pond or pool.

All our materials are specially selected to withstand harsh weather and we provide all our clients with a detailed maintenance manual. Whether you choose polished black puddle stones or Welsh slate, your garden sphere will continue to look its best for years to come.