It's just about impossible not to like horses. People from cultures around the globe have appreciated, respected, and loved these majestic animals for thousands of years. They have proved themselves to be invaluable for pursuits as disparate as farming, racing, and war, and have a gentle yet strong appearance that captures our attention. Although the importance of the horse has decreased many fold since the invention of the automobile, these maned beauties continue to be cherished, ridden, and used for work by millions.
Showcase the wild beauty of these regal animals with the Majestic Mustang Horse Sculpture. By showing a Mustang rearing up on its hind legs and neighing into the air, this statue captures the wild, untamed spirit of the Mustang with realistic details. A pair of these inspirational horse sculptures also work well when flanking the entranceway to a fine restaurant or western-themed store.
Aficionados of all things Equine will love the Wild Horse Stampede Wall Frieze. This high-relief frieze is a beautifully detailed, dramatic depiction of wild, racing horses. Complement it with the Horse of Turino Sculpture, a replica of an 18th century beautiful bust of an Italian horse.
Prints and replicas of paintings of horses such as "Fierce Grace" by Tony Stromberg and "The Horse Fair" by Rosa Bonheur also act as beautiful wall decor for the home and the office.
Find beautiful horse-themed decor, dramatic animal garden statues, and a large selection of high quality resin garden statues at Design Toscano.
Friday is the longest day of the year for those of us who reside in the northern hemisphere. That extra sunshine means that you get to enjoy much more of the day, don't need to worry about using artificial lighting for your summer solstice garden party until 9 or 10 at night, and that you can get 25% off anything at Design Toscano! That's right, you get a full 25% off the quality resin garden statues in our collection, realistic animal garden sculptures, unique and exquisite decor in the Basil Street Gallery, and much more as long as you place your order on June 18th, 2013.
Given that today is also National Splurge Day, it's the perfect day for buying all of the decor and gift items that caught your eye on our site. Take advantage of that 25% discount and get a breathtaking bronze statue for the garden such as the beautiful Bird Fairy or a set of classic Large Bronze Cranes. Complement those quality bronze garden sculptures with a stone garden angel and stunning classic statuary like the Lion of Florence Sentinel Statue and Base.
Buy gifts for family and friends who would love to have a Medieval dragon statue in the garden and gorgeous Gothic furniture for their home but don't wait until tomorrow to buy high quality decor for your home, garden, and business because the Summer Solstice 25% discount only goes on for 12 hours, today, June 18th!
This sale cannot be combined with other offers.
Pets are much more than a dog or cat that we take care of. They are a true part of the family and we dearly miss our beloved dogs and cats when their time comes. One of the easiest ways of remembering a departed pet is by putting up a memorial and the best place to display it is in the garden. There's a good chance that the departed cat or dog loved to romp and play in the backyard and he or she may have had a favorite spot for taking an afternoon nap or sitting and watching the world go by.
Such a spot is perfect for marking the passing of your dear pup with the "In God's Hands" Dog Memorial Statue. This beautiful little statue shows a sleeping puppy with angel wings while being lovingly cradled in a pair of large hands. A spot is available for a personalized plaque, and the statue carries the following endearing and honest inscription: "Special friends live in our hearts forever."
For those who have lost a dear cat, the Cat Memorial Angel Statue makes for a peaceful, beautiful tribute. It will add a personal cherished touch to a private corner of the garden or in the privacy of the home. The same can be said for its canine counterpart, the Dog Memorial Statue.
Save on these quality pet memorial statues, exquisite garden fairies, and hundreds of other beautiful resin garden statues at Design Toscano.
Ireland is an island replete with ancient fables of magical creatures. According to those old, Celtic tales, Leprechauns lurk in remote, windy moors and Banshees howl on dark nights. Saint Patrick chased all of the snakes off of the Emerald Isle, and there is a causeway in the west that was made by a race of giants. Such stories and other aspects of Celtic culture have been the inspiration for beautiful carved statues, intricately decorated Celtic crosses, and the Claddagh ring. We give you the opportunity to add an enchanting magical touch to your home and garden with a variety of Celtic inspired decorations.
Whether you are one of the many millions of Americans and Canadians who can claim Irish ancestry or not, your garden will look a lot more magical when it plays host to the Celtic Fairy's Perilous Perch Statue. This exquisite fairy waits to take flight while crouching on top of a Celtic plinth. Complement her with the Celtic Circle of Life Sculpture, an ancient design that represents eternal unity. Your garden will likewise take on an authentic Hybernian appearance when graced by the beautifully patterned Donegal Celtic High Cross Statue.
Find more beautiful Celtic decor and other high quality statues for garden and the office at Design Toscano.
Order $75 or more from Design Toscano by the end of today, Sunday, June 16th and enjoy free shipping!
Summer is about warm weather, vacations, and hosting memorable parties in the backyard. If your backyard also happens to play host to a pool, it will probably be the center of attention, especially when the party day coincides with hot summer weather. One easy way of adding fun to those poolside parties is by decorating the backyard with fun, colorful decor. Given the popularity and familiarity of talking Geckos, our Jo Jo, the Gecko statue is destined to be a hit at all of your summer soirees. The one foot tall Jo Jo is hand painted with realistic colors and crafted with careful details to resemble a real, live Gecko. In fact, he looks so real that you shouldn't be surprised when party guests try to talk to him.
The Just Chillin' Tiki Parrot Statue is another fun sculpture ideal for the happy atmosphere of summer garden parties. With tropical drink in hand, super-cool shades, and easy-going colorful outfit, Tiki is right at home on your party buffet table or hanging out by the pool.
To add a bit of fun drama to your pool party, put a couple of Great White Shark Fin statues on display. Whether placed by the edge of the pool or out on the lawn, party guests will do a double take when they see this realistic, hand-painted, resin shark fin!
Find these unique items, the best in animal garden statues, and high quality decor for home and business at Design Toscano.
From now until Sunday, June 16th, enjoy free shipping on purchases of $75 or more!
The animal garden sculpture has been a common component of villas and extensive Victorian gardens for centuries. Animal statues capture and display the beauty of such wild creatures as lions and tigers without needing to worry about the dangers posed by real, live predators. The right animal statue can also add a royal, elegant touch to the backyard and often acts as a nice complement to stone garden angels and other backyard decor. Classic animal sculptures in particular seem to work especially well with other types of decor. These include such resin garden statue beauties as:
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Beaumaris, the Castle Lion Sculpture: This beautiful resin replica of a stone Welsh lion is a regal addition to any backyard and works especially well when flanking the entranceway to your garden. This two foot plus high sculpture has been carefully crafted to resemble weathered stone.
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Majestic Horse Sculpture: With a length and height of four feet, a bronze patina, and very realistic details, this is a truly majestic animal statue. This sculpture is ideal for enthusiasts of all things equine and classic, realistic animal statuary.
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Man's Best Friend Dog Statue: What can be more classic and endearing than a detailed, realistic sculpture of a faithful pet? This quality garden statue surpasses in capturing the love and loyalty shown by a four-legged member of the family.
Find these and dozens of other high quality animal statues at Design Toscano.
From now until Sunday, June 16th, enjoy free shipping on purchases of $75 or more!
June is such a beautiful time of the year. After months of snow, brown grass, and bare branches, the backyard beckons with a fresh green lawn, nesting birds, and trees filled with greenery. The weather is warm, the pool looks great, and you spend most of your time in the garden. This summer, add to the natural beauty of your personal backyard oasis with quality resin garden statues and the right type of decor. That would include such essentials as:
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A garden bench: We put a lot of time and effort into planting and weeding the garden and putting up a detailed animal yard statue or two but how many of us remember to buy garden furniture? The French Quarter Garden Bench provides an elegant place to sit and read a wonderful book while being surrounded by the decorated beauty of your backyard. The cozy appeal of this bench also makes it an ideal spot to share with your favorite person.
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Bird bath statues: Use endearing statuary to add atmosphere to the yard while providing the birds with a place to bathe. Sophie in her Sundress and Angelica's Garden Bounty combine the innocent, angelic beauty of children with the functionality of an elegant basin that can hold rainwater, cut flowers, or bird seed.
Save on these items and hundreds of other high quality garden statues and decor at Design Toscano today.
Gargoyles are among the most classic of Gothic decor. Those sinister looking, unique stone sculptures have ruled the ramparts of castles, keeps, and cathedrals for hundreds of years, and many have also made their way into modern-day gardens. The appeal of Gargoyle statues has endured for so long because they represent a unique art form that is typically both intimidating and fascinating. Buy these eye-catching sculptures for your garden and home to give the place an authentic Gothic touch. When you buy Gothic Gargoyle sculptures today, you also get 20% off the regular price!
The MidYear Gothic Sale includes such Gargoyle items as the fierce Dark Shadows Sculptural Lamp. The exquisite gargoyle details of this lamp are heightened by shadows cast from a light that is enveloped by the gargoyle's wicked, bat-like wings. This very Gothic, foot plus high sculpture is the perfect reading lamp for your favorite horror and fantasy novels. Match the Dark Shadows lamp with the fantastic Whitechapel Manor Gargoyle Wall Sconce for more classic gargoyle lighting.
Get a 20% discount on a gargoyle statue for your backyard with Detest the Rest. The simple, straightforward appearance of this classic, skulking gargoyle has turned it into one of our bestselling gargoyle statues. Put it in the garden or use it as office decor.
Save 20% on these statues and other items in our Gothic collection when ordered by the end of today, June 12th.
Gothic decorations can take many forms. One of the more interesting and daring of Gothic decor genres is the skull. We aren't talking about actual skulls of course but high quality resin replicas that act as wall decor, a creative place
for storing Gothic trinkets, and unique works of functional art. Every aficionado of the Gothic art form will love the Bad to the Bones Winged Skull Sentinel Wall Sculptures. This double set of skull wall decor makes a striking composition by combining dark, raven-like wings with the cold white of aged bone.
Use the Skull's Soul Spirit Sculptural Box to store your favorite earrings, antique rings, and other treasures. A close look at this unique skull decor will reveal a myriad of ghostly faces that form its surface. The miniature faces and aged bone look of this sculptural box give it a magical, mystical appearance indeed, and the top of the skull also comes off to reveal a hiding place for your Gothic jewelry.
Buy the Skulls Spire Lighted Sculpture to provide lighting for your private den. This skull decor includes a two foot high spire of six skull sculptures crowned with a glass globe that takes a 15 watt bulb. Whether lit or not, it's sure to make a bold statement!
Buy any Gothic decorations from today until June 12th and get 20% as part of our MidYear Gothic Sale!
This sale cannot be combined with other offers.
Decor with a Gothic flair can add a beautiful, Medieval touch to many a home and business. Most Gothic furniture items are downright regal in appearance and look as if they belong in a castle, Gothic wall decor can turn a gentle, average home into an enchanting place of mystery, and dragon statues can add a key magical, mythical touch to a mundane backyard. If you have discovered the beauty of Gothic-themed decor, get ready to smile because from now until June 12th, you get 20% off any of the items in our Gothic collection.
The time has come for our MidYear Gothic Sale and that means saving 20% on compelling indoor statuary such as the Mystic Night Raven statues and the Detest the Rest Gargoyle. The ravens make for a classic Gothic decoration and will add Poe-like atmosphere to your reading room. Detest the Rest expresses the ornery look of a grumpy gargoyle with furrowed brow and a scowl that clearly says, "Get lost!"
You also get the chance to save on gruesomely realistic decor such as the Lost Zombie Head! This is decor that will probably keep every type of pest away from your vegetable patch!
Buy any Gothic decorations from today until June 12th and get 20% as part of our MidYear Gothic Sale.
This sale cannot be combined with other offers.
One of the many benefits of having a big, green backyard is the presence of birds. The more bushes and trees you have, the more likely that friendly, beautiful birds will show up such as American Robins, goldfinches, jays, rose-red House Finches, chickadees, woodpeckers, and other species. At this time of the year, birds are nesting and filling the yard with song. In addition to providing you with a natural, soothing soundscape, they can also help eliminate leaf munching caterpillars and other pests that plague the garden. Not only can you attract birds to the backyard with vegetation, but they can also be enticed with certain types of resin garden statues.
Since just about every bird likes a bath, get a beautiful, decorative bird bath to help out those backyard feathered friends while sprucing up the yard with unique, elegant decor. Get the Georgina' s Garden Gaze Birdbath Statue to blend the beautiful scene of a child at play with live, avian beauty as birds come to splash in the fountain. If you don't feel like filling the basin with water, it will look just as enchanting when garnished with rose petals.
The Backwoods Bird House Collection are other excellent statues for attracting birds to the garden. Each of these cute sculptures acts as an actual bird house and gives the yard a happy, rustic look.
Find these elegant items, the best in garden fairies, and hundreds of high quality decor at Design Toscano today.
Bronze was one of the first metals to be worked and used by ancient peoples. An alloy of copper and tin, it replaced pure copper due to its harder, more durable nature. Bronze is even harder than iron but was eventually replaced by that metal due to shortages of tin during 1100 BC, and then truly fell out of use as a weapon once steel was developed (an alloy that is harder than bronze). Nevertheless, bronze was and still is used for many other purposes than weaponry. It has been a popular medium for cast sculptures in particular and the reason for this popularity is quickly realized upon seeing a breathtaking, polished bronze statue up close.
Bronze has a timeless beauty; a special attribute demonstrated by such sculptures as the Birth of Venus and the 13th Century Medieval Warrior Soldier. Both of these stunning statues capture the essence of older works of art in the rich brown, golden-hued colors of bronze.
The quality and timeless character of bronze is also demonstrated by such modern day statues as the beautiful Leap Froggin Playing Boys sculpture. The folds of their clothing, happy looks on their faces, and other details make this high quality bronze sculpture look like a snapshot of another, more innocent time.
Find the best bronze statues, garden statuary, greenmen, and other decor for your garden and business at Design Toscano today.
Today is the final day of the Father's Day Tiered Sale at Design Toscano. This means that if you wait until tomorrow to buy $200 worth of animal garden sculptures, and unique, high quality decor from the Basil Street Gallery, you won't get $50 off your order. Place that order today, though, and you get a full $50 discount. Order $400 more of quality decor and objets d'art from Design Toscano and the discount turns into $100! Even if your purchase is $100 to $199, you will get $20 off as long as you place that order today.
Buy and save on beautiful classic garden statues for Dad such as the Lion of Florence Sentinel Statue and Base or a sculpture of the Holy Family. Both of these items are high quality statues that make a regal addition to any backyard. If Dad already has enough sculptures for his garden, try getting him a Roman Doric Column Stool. Although this column can also be used to display beautiful statuary, it works best as a stool for holding a cold drink on a hot, summer day in the backyard and will add character to any summer garden party.
Find the best in religious statues, resin garden statues, and unique, quality decor at Design Toscano.
Get great discounts until the end of today, June 7th, as part of our Father's Day Tiered Sale:
$20 off orders of $100 to $199
$50 off orders of $200 to $399
$100 off orders of $400 and higher!
This sale cannot be combined with other offers.
A person's mindset and character are frequently reflected by the furniture they use. For example, people with very little imagination might opt for a table that is functional and looks nice but doesn't fall outside of their comfort zone. It's more likely to resemble basic, average tables they have used in the past rather than beautiful Gothic tables with ornate carvings and lion's paws at the bases of the legs. Although many a person who happens to be lacking when it comes to imagination could still love such a table, they might need some convincing to buy it. On the other hand, someone with a very creative mind is more likely to go for breathtaking, unique furniture such as the Subservient Dragon Sculptural Glass-topped Table or Bones, the English Butler Pedestal Table.
Another table that fits right in with the creative mind is the unique Nettlestone Library Ensemble. This modern version of European trompe l'oeil furniture is a true, functional work of art. When closed, it resembles a bookcase that houses several interesting tomes. However, open it up and its true nature is revealed, a unique table with two, cushioned barrel chairs! Look beneath those comfortable chairs and you will find hidden compartments and casters to store your favorite books and treasures.
Find unique Medieval furniture and hundreds of excellent Father's Day gift ideas at Design Toscano.
Get great discounts from today until June 7th as part of our Father's Day Tiered Sale:
$20 off orders of $100 to $199
$50 off orders of $200 to $399
$100 off orders of $400 and higher!
This sale cannot be combined with other offers.
Father's Day will be here soon but that doesn't change the fact that many of us still need to buy a gift for Dad. The funny thing about Father's Day gifts is that they can be the easiest of presents to find or the most difficult. This ironic situation stems from so many Dads being easy to please because they don't seem to want anything. This is why we buy ties, maybe a tool set, or some other common, useful item for Father's Day. Nevertheless, even though most Dads are happy to get a new tie, the majority are going to be much happier to get a more memorable, unique gift for their special day.
Whether Dad weeds the garden or only uses his backyard space to enjoy a cold drink while reading the paper by the pool, he just might be thrilled to get an animal yard statue this Father's Day. If he goes fishing and loves the great outdoors, he will love the Catch of the Day Grand Bear Sculpture. This work of art is one of our most realistic statues and captures the essence of a wild bear as it catches a salmon from a rushing river. Dad might also like animal statues like the Shadowed Predator Black Panther or the fun Snapping Swamp Gator.
Find the most memorable animal garden sculptures and gifts for Father's Day at Design Toscano.
Get great discounts from today until June 7th as part of our Father's Day Tiered Sale:
$20 off orders of $100 to $199
$50 off orders of $200 to $399
$100 off orders of $400 and higher!
This sale cannot be combined with other offers.
Father's Day is approaching fast but it's not too late to buy Dad unique, high quality gifts from Design Toscano. Nor is it too late to find great savings on our animal garden statues and other decor when purchased from today until June 7th. To help celebrate Father's Day, we are holding a tiered sale that rewards you with discounts that range from $20 to $100 when ordering any items on our site from today until Friday, June 7th.
For example, on orders of $100 to $199, you get $20 off. That means that if you buy a beautiful animal yard statue like the striking Shadowed Predator Black Panther, it might be better to add something along the lines of the Spirit of Nottingham Woods Greenman Sculpture to the order to enjoy a $20 discount. However, if you would rather get a full $50 off of your order, including a Large Bigfoot Statue will do the trick by pushing the amount over $200.
To get the biggest savings, though, make sure that your order exceeds $400. It only takes one stunning Hawthorne Collection Wing Chair to enjoy a $100 discount!
From now until June 7th, the more you buy, the more you save with the Father's Day Tiered Sale at Design Toscano.
This sale cannot be combined with other offers.
Summer might be a time for backyard soirees and weeding the garden but it's also a time for romance. The gentle warm breezes of June make it easy to go on evening strolls with that special person, enjoy candlelit dinners in a seaside restaurant, or bring a gourmet picnic lunch to your favorite park. You can also express the exciting sentiments generated by romance with certain types of garden statuary.
What a better way to put romance on display than with a classic, cherubic statue of Cupid? The Cupid's Message of Love Statue is a charming, Cherubic version of Cupid with a sweet, innocent expression on his face as draws back on his magical bow to strike yet another person with a fateful arrow.
Complement the harbinger of love with the cute Cherubs d'Amour statue. This beautiful replica of a French antique sculpture shows two winged cherubs discussing their plan to reunite two lovers. Show the results of their plan and what happens when Cupid's arrow strikes home with the La Passion Grande Sculpture. This beautiful replica of a 1960 statue that was sculpted by Kaleb Martyn shows a young couple in a passionate embrace.
Find romantic statues such as the ones above, a host of classic garden statues, and other high quality unique decor at Design Toscano.
A backyard pool lends itself to much more than the possibility of a refreshing swim on a hot June day. It can also act as a focal point in the backyard, and a sparkling watery oasis to sit next to with a good book. The side of the pool is perfect for decorating with Tiki chairs, fun animal garden statues, and other sculptures. Given the magical role that water frequently plays in fantasy and fairy tales, the backyard pool also acts as an excellent place for displaying enchanting, mystical statuary.
The Asian Dragon of the Great Wall will add an exotic, magical touch to the side of any koi pond or pool. Although this classic Asian dragon is at its best when displayed in an Asian-themed garden, it makes a mystical statement in any backyard.
Aficionados of angel statues will be pleased to know that artist Evelyn Meyers Hartley has created yet another fantastic angel sculpture and this one looks wonderful when displayed near a pool. The Extended Grace statue has long, graceful wings and a bowed posture that complements the gentle waters of a backyard pool or pond.
However, as enchanting as these sculptures are, few can match the mystical character of the Lady of the Lake. Inspired by tales of the powerful British water nymph of Avalon, this sculpture captures her enchanting nature with a semi-veiled, timeless face crowned by a floral garland.
Find the best in poolside statuary at Design Toscano.
Lizards are a common sight in warm, sunny climates. They frequent the gardens of Mediterranean villas, and the backyards of homes in desert regions. In tropical countries, geckos also live in people's houses. However, for people who live in places with more northern, temperate climates, lizards are only found in terrariums and the local zoo. Small lizards are a welcome sight just about wherever they occur because these fun little reptiles feed on bugs, many of which are considered to be pests. They don't bother people and with their textured skin and green coloration, look like living animal sculptures.
However, even if you live in Alaska, you can still add the beauty and unique personality of garden lizards to the home and backyard with realistic lizard statues. Get the Giant Garden Gecko Lizard sculpture and you can decorate the walls of garden and home interior with a big green, glossy, yellow-toed Gecko. This striking lizard statue is slightly over a yard in length and makes a beautiful, unique statement as it hangs head-down on your wall.
Complement that big green gecko with a lifelike statue of a beautiful chameleon. Although our Veiled Chameleon can't change its colors, its mesmerizing shades of green and blue will blend in with the greenery in your backyard.
Add unique flair to your summer garden with these and other beautiful animal garden sculptures from Design Toscano.
People who happen to be reading the Design Toscano blog on May 30th are in luck because for today only, you get free regular shipping on garden statuary and other items on our site! If you want to pay nothing for regular shipping on unique resin garden statues and other high quality decor, order now because this offer only lasts for today, May 30th. Take advantage of free shipping on such beautiful garden fairies as the British Reading Fairy and the magical Sunflower Fairy Statue. Both of these fairy sculptures are painted by hand and are fine additions for any backyard. The Reading Fairy is a quality replica of a French Victorian era original while the Sunflower Fairy is a modern, highly detailed fairy that wears a crown of flowers and a petal skirt.
Pay nothing for regular shipping on breathtaking items from the Basil Street Gallery such as the Three Graces Tabletop Torchiere Lamp and the Desiree Art Deco Lighted Sculpture. These beautiful tabletop sculptural lamps will add light to your favorite rooms with artistic charm and are just two of the many lighted sculptures in our collection. Complement them with the Berkshire Hall Fine Ceramic Dual Maiden Urn and add a burst of color to your living room.
Save on regular shipping costs for these and any other fine decor for home and office when ordered today, May 30th!