Bronze Lion Head Statue Decor for Living Room Shelves

Bronze detail that catches the light

• Sculpted mane with real depth

  The mane is cut with deep, uneven folds rather than a flat relief, so light falls into the grooves and shadows give the head its shape. From across the room it reads as a sculpture, not a molded shape. The lion holds 31 cm of height on a footprint of 15 cm by 13.5 cm.

• A bronze-gold finish

  The antique bronze-gold tone is warm rather than brassy. It picks up daylight through a window and sits well beside wood, brass and black accents. Turn the piece a few degrees and the sheen moves across the mane.

Why one bold piece changes the room

The shelf that says nothing

Most cabinets hold decent pieces that never add up to a point of view. Vases blend in, framed prints fade into the wall, and the top of the wine cabinet becomes a place to set things down. Guests walk past it without a second look.

One piece that changes the room

Set the lion on the surface and the whole arrangement reorganizes around it. The bronze-gold tone picks up warm daylight, and the matte black base frames the head so it reads as a deliberate choice. The surface finally has an anchor.

Keep the bronze finish looking rich

• Dust gently

  Use a soft dry cloth. A barely damp cloth works for stubborn spots, then dry straight away.

• Skip harsh cleaners

  Avoid solvents, polishes and abrasive pads, which can strip the metallic-look finish.

• Keep out of harsh sun

  Warm ambient light is kinder to the finish than long hours of direct sun through a window.

Sized for a tabletop

• 31 cm (12.2 in)Height
• 15 cm (5.9 in)Width
• 13.5 cm (5.3 in)Depth

About as tall as a standard wine bottle