Nature

Nature-Inspired Metal Wall Art, Made to Order in South Africa

Art on Steel's Nature collection brings together laser-cut steel wall art and garden pieces inspired by animals, birds, botanicals, and outdoor scenes — from Tree of Life designs and hummingbirds to garden gnomes and koi fish. Every piece is cut from mild steel and finished in a black Ferrograin or white powder coat, backed by a 4.93/5 rating across 1,201 verified customer reviews. Pieces are made to order, not pre-cut stock, so the finish holds up long after mass-produced imports fade.

This collection spans both wall-mounted and garden-stake pieces, so material and mounting vary by design — wall pieces come with mounting screws and plugs, while garden pieces like Jinx the Kitten and the Fairy & Fawn set are ground stakes built for outdoor display. All designs share the same powder-coated steel construction, whether they're headed for a living room wall or a flower bed.

Standard designs run a 2-3 week production lead time; custom or personalised pieces (like the Family and Founders Tree of Life) run up to 6 weeks, since production is gated on drawing approval even though the designer is engaged and paid at order time. Orders over R2,000 ship free within South Africa; orders under that go out for R140 in Gauteng or R160 elsewhere.

Explore by Category

• Tree of Life Collection — the full range of Tree of Life designs, including personalised Family and Founders pieces
• Garden Decor — the full range of outdoor garden pieces and stakes
• Wall Art Collection — the complete indoor and outdoor wall art range
• Animal Collection — more wildlife and creature designs

FAQ

What's the difference between the wall pieces and garden pieces in this collection? Wall-mounted designs (Tree of Life, birds, koi fish) ship with mounting screws and plugs for indoor or outdoor walls. Garden pieces (Jinx the Kitten, Fairy & Fawn, garden gnomes) are ground stakes designed to stand in a flower bed or lawn.

Is nature-themed metal art safe for outdoor use? Yes. Every piece is powder-coated for weather resistance, whether it's mounted on an exterior wall or staked into a garden bed. For coastal properties, check which finish holds up best against salt air before ordering.

Can I personalise a Tree of Life piece from this collection? Yes — the Custom Family and Custom Founders Tree of Life designs carry a personalised family name laser-cut into the piece. See the full Tree of Life collection for all personalisation options.

How long does production take? Standard designs run 2-3 weeks. Personalised pieces run up to 6 weeks, since production only starts once you've approved the design drawing.

What's the return policy? Standard stock items can be exchanged or returned for store credit within 14 days, with a 7% fee on cash or EFT refunds. Custom and personalised pieces are non-refundable once production starts.