Wrought-iron obelisks, shaped for your garden
Wrought-iron garden obelisks, made to order in France: supports for climbing plants or standalone decorative pieces, sold singly or in pairs.
Our material
Wrought iron, not coated steel
Many garden-centre obelisks are thin powder-coated steel, not solid wrought iron — a difference in sturdiness, not just price.
Holds a mature plant's weight without bending.
Galvanising and powder coating, up to 2.5x the service life.
Made to order
Every obelisk is designed for your garden, not sold in one fixed size.
Material and protection
What iron section, what rust protection
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Square or flat bar | Uprights most often run 10 to 16mm across in square bar, scrollwork in flat bar 16 × 6mm to 20 × 8mm — reference points from traditional ironwork training (CAP Ferronnier), not a specification unique to this workshop. |
| Hot-dip galvanising | Standard EN ISO 1461: at least 70 microns of zinc on steel over 6mm. Lasts 25 to 30 years in an urban setting, sometimes over 50 in a rural one — up to 2.5x longer combined with powder coating, per one manufacturer. |
Before your quote
How we size your obelisk
These starting details are enough for a first quote within 48h; the iron section, finish and exact dimensions are then confirmed with you before manufacturing.
Carrying a climbing plant, or standing alone as a decorative piece. See climbing plants or large format.
Where it will go, and for a plant, its current age and size.
Single, a pair, or a row, depending on the look you're after.
For comparison
What you'll find at a garden centre
- €18 – €29 — entry-level: an 80cm trellis stake (€18.50) or a 170cm scrolled column (€28.95), thin steel.
- €50 – €1,000+ — more elaborate models or assembled decorative sets, still steel, not solid wrought iron.
- €800 – €2,000+ — secondhand and antiques: an old wrought-iron obelisk, depending on age, size and condition.
Frequently asked questions
What people ask us most
Can an obelisk carry an already-mature climbing rose?
Yes, provided the structure is sized for that weight from the design stage — worth mentioning at the quote stage, along with the plant's current age and size.
Does an obelisk always need a climbing plant?
No — an obelisk also works as a standalone decorative piece, singly or in pairs, with no plant on it at all.
What's the lead time between order and delivery?
Generally 4 to 6 weeks between confirming the quote and delivery, depending on the workshop's workload and the complexity of the model.
What rust protection does an outdoor obelisk need?
Hot-dip galvanising (standard EN ISO 1461) is the reference protection for a steel piece that stays outdoors year-round; combined with powder coating, it generally lasts several decades before the first repaint, according to industry technical sheets.
What's the difference between an old secondhand obelisk and a new piece?
An old obelisk has patina and history, but variable condition and no guarantee of sturdiness; a new made-to-order piece is sized for your actual use and its finish is guaranteed from delivery. On the secondhand market, an old piece most often trades between €800 and over €2,000.
Contact
Describe your project
The workshop replies with a first estimate within 48h.
