Urakawa Artificial Leaf - Gold & Black

The Urakawa is an artificial leaf sculpture in gold and black, made from polyresin. A single broad leaf in a warm metallic gold rises from a thin black rod set into a rectangular black base. Fine ribs run out from a raised central vein across the whole face, and the two halves meet in a gentle fold at the tip, so the leaf looks carved rather than flat. It stands 46.5cm high, with a length of 24.5cm and a width of 9cm, and weighs 1.3KG. It is an indoor decorative piece with no plug, bulb or wiring.

We see it working best on a sideboard, a hallway console table, a mantelpiece or a wide bookshelf, anywhere it can be seen from the front and the side. The gold leaf and black base sit comfortably against dark furniture and pale walls alike, and it looks at home beside a stack of books or other gold accents. At 46.5cm high it has enough height to hold its own on a long surface without crowding it, which suits anyone who wants one sculptural piece rather than a cluster of small ornaments. It also makes a thoughtful gift for someone who loves botanical shapes but would rather not water a plant.

Polyresin is a cast resin, which is why it can carry detail as fine as the close ribbing across this leaf. The thin rod lifts the leaf clear of the base, so it seems to hover slightly above the surface, while the flat rectangular base gives it a steady footing on a level shelf. The black of the rod and base frames the gold and keeps the piece from looking fussy. Before you order, measure the shelf or alcove you have in mind: at 46.5cm high it needs a clear space overhead, and at 1.3KG it is easy to lift when you dust.

Can the Urakawa leaf sculpture go outdoors?

We recommend keeping it indoors. It is a decorative polyresin piece with no outdoor rating, so it belongs on a shelf, sideboard or mantelpiece inside the home.

How big is the Urakawa artificial leaf?

It stands 46.5cm high, with a length of 24.5cm and a width of 9cm, so check the height of any shelf or alcove first.

What material is the leaf sculpture?

It is made from polyresin, a cast resin that holds fine detail well, which suits the close ribbing that runs across the whole leaf.

What colour is the Urakawa leaf?

The leaf has a warm metallic gold finish with fine ribbed veins, and it stands on a thin black rod and a rectangular black base.

How heavy is the leaf sculpture?

It weighs 1.3KG, which is light enough to lift easily when you dust or move it to another shelf or table.

Does the leaf sculpture need a plug or a bulb?

No. This is a purely decorative sculpture with no light source, so it needs no plug, bulb or wiring and can sit anywhere indoors.