Pricing
How much does a wrought-iron obelisk cost
Price ranges for a custom wrought-iron garden obelisk by height, format and finish — and what sets this price apart from a garden-centre stake.
Get a quote →Three starting price ranges
€180 – €260
Simple obelisk
1.4 – 1.8 m, light plant
€260 – €380
Reinforced obelisk
1.8 – 2.4 m, rose or wisteria
€780 – €1,180
Large format (pair)
2.0 – 2.8 m, framing a path
Starting grid
By format
| Format | Height | Use | Indicative price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple obelisk | 1.4 – 1.8 m | Light climbing plant (clematis) | €180 – €260 |
| Reinforced obelisk | 1.8 – 2.4 m | Climbing rose, wisteria | €260 – €380 |
| Large-format obelisk | 2.0 – 2.8 m | Standalone decorative piece | €420 – €650 |
| Large-format pair | 2.0 – 2.8 m | Framing a path or entrance | €780 – €1,180 |
Factors
What moves the price
An obelisk sized for a mature wisteria needs a thicker steel section than a format built for clematis — raw material weighs directly on the price.
Simple galvanising, powder coating, or a duplex system combining both: the most durable finish also costs more upfront but reduces upkeep over time.
A pair or a set of several matching pieces mechanically lowers the per-unit price compared with a single piece.
A worked finial, gold-leaf detailing, or a decorative bar pattern adds shaping time, billed accordingly.
For comparison
What's out there
- €18 – €35 — entry-level: an 80cm trellis stake at Leroy Merlin (€18.50) or a modular obelisk structure at ManoMano (€34).
- €45 – €60 — mid-range, often from garden centres: a 120cm conical stake or a "globe" plant support at Truffaut, between €48 and €50.
- €1,000+ — high-end decorative steel sets: a set of three 222cm plant stands runs around €1,076 at Truffaut.
Secondhand and antiques
How much does an old secondhand obelisk cost
On the antiques and secondhand market, an old wrought-iron obelisk most often trades in this range depending on age, size and condition — a 210cm Directoire-style piece, for instance, sold for around €1,200 through a professional antique dealer. It's a different market from a new, made-to-order piece: no guarantee on remaining sturdiness or rust protection, but a patina and history a new piece doesn't have.
Material
Iron section and rust protection, briefly
- Square or flat bar — load-bearing uprights most often run 10 to 16mm across in square bar, decorative scrollwork in flat bar 16 × 6mm to 20 × 8mm, adapted to your obelisk's height and use.
- Hot-dip galvanising — standard EN ISO 1461, at least 70 microns of zinc for steel over 6mm, alone or combined with powder coating. See our installation and care page.
Frequently asked questions
What people ask us most
Why does a wrought-iron obelisk cost more than a garden-centre model?
Most garden-centre models are thin powder-coated steel, not solid wrought iron — less material, less shaping time, and generally a shorter service life under the weight of a mature plant.
Does a pair really cost less than a single piece?
Yes, per unit — production setup is spread across several matching pieces, as with any made-to-order batch.
Does the price include installation?
To be confirmed at the quote stage depending on the fixing method chosen.
Is an old secondhand piece cheaper than a new obelisk?
Not necessarily — on the antiques market, old obelisks most often trade between €800 and over €2,000 depending on age, size and condition, with no fixed grid and no guarantee on remaining sturdiness.
What rust protection justifies the price of a forged obelisk?
Hot-dip galvanising (standard EN ISO 1461), alone or combined with powder coating, generally holds up outdoors for several decades according to industry technical sheets — a more durable, and more costly, protection than simple paint.
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