Penguin Copper Panel

Penguin Copper Panel — Hand-Hammered Wildlife & Coastal Wall Art

A copper wall panel of the penguin — upright, tuxedoed, the black-and-white contrast that makes this bird instantly recognizable from across any room — hand-hammered in real copper sheet by our family using traditional chasing and repoussé techniques passed through generations. The tuxedo is the composition: the sharp division between black and white rendered in dimensional metalwork, the upright posture, the flippers at the sides. In Silver–Black Details finish, the penguin becomes something close to the real bird — the silver background, the black relief, the contrast that defines the species. Every detail a separate hammer stroke, thousands of them. Over 10,000 pieces made.

The penguin gave up flight for something better — it became the greatest underwater hunter in the Southern Ocean, reaching 1,500 feet deep and holding its breath for 20 minutes. And the male emperor penguin stands in -40°F Antarctic darkness for 75 days without eating, holding an egg on his feet, waiting for spring. Not cute — extraordinary. This panel is for the person who knows that, and for everyone who has simply loved the penguin their entire life without needing a reason.

What Can You Order With This Design?

① Single panel — order directly above
The penguin as shown, in your exact size and finish. Enter your width and height above, select your finish, and order directly. Add any note at checkout — we'll send a digital preview before production begins.

② Full kitchen backsplash — the complete look
The penguin above the stove, plus coordinated panels for the side walls and window wall — all in the same finish, designed together as one composition. A coastal or modern kitchen that looks designed, not assembled. Send us straight-on photos of your kitchen walls and we'll design the full set, place it into your space photos, and send a digital mockup with a quote. No commitment — just so you can see what's possible.

③ Oversized feature wall — any room, any scale
The penguin at full wall scale — multi-piece installation, central panel intact, border pieces with Antarctic or coastal elements designed around it. Living room, children's room, dining room, entryway. Any size, any wall. A 60×60" starts at $4,745. A full living room wall at 120×96" runs approximately $18,000–$24,000 depending on design complexity. Contact us with your wall dimensions for an exact quote — we'll design the full composition and send a digital preview before any commitment.

④ Custom or personalized design — reach out
A penguin pair, a penguin with a chick, a colony of emperor penguins on the ice, a specific species — king, rockhopper, little blue, Gentoo — or a completely different polar or coastal bird: puffin, albatross, or anything that matters to you. Or a personalized panel: your family name designed as a full copper composition, surrounded by penguin and Antarctic motifs, in the same finish. Not a sign — a piece of art that carries your name. Same process, completely custom. Just reach out.

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Complete the Look

A copper panel above your fireplace. The penguin, larger, centered above the mantel. The warmth of the fire below, the Antarctic bird above in silver and black. The contrast is the composition — and the room has a focal point it never had before.

Your family name in copper. Not a sign — a designed panel. Your surname hand-hammered in relief, surrounded by penguin and coastal motifs, in the same finish as the main panel. It goes by the front door or above the entryway. Every person who enters sees it first.

A children's room or nursery panel. The penguin at the scale of the wall — the most beloved bird in every child's world, in a medium that lasts long after childhood. The room that grows up around it.

A beach house or coastal bathroom. Copper is naturally antimicrobial and fully suited to wet areas. A penguin panel in the coastal bathroom or beach house kitchen. The detail that makes the space complete.

If you're thinking about more than one piece: reach out before you order. We'll design everything together and give you project pricing for the full set.

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Perfect For

• Copper kitchen backsplash & stove backsplash — Natuross is trusted across the US for hand-hammered copper kitchen backsplashes. The penguin above the stove brings the Antarctic into the heart of the home.
• Gift for a penguin lover — one of the most searched wildlife gift categories online — the penguin in copper, permanent and on the wall
• Children's room or nursery — the most universally beloved bird in every child's world, at the scale of the wall
• Coastal, beach house, or modern home — the tuxedo bird for the home that wants elegance with character
• Silver–Black Details or Silver — the most popular finishes for the penguin — the black relief on silver background echoes the tuxedo of the real bird with extraordinary precision

For Trade Professionals

Interior designers, kitchen and bath designers, architects, and contractors work with us directly for residential and commercial projects — made to exact specifications, in any finish, at any scale. Trade inquiries here or via live chat.

You Work Directly With the Craftsman

Every message answered personally. Every order handled start to finish — no middlemen.

• Share your request — size, finish, customization, placement photos
• Receive a digital preview — approve the composition before production starts
• Production begins — only after your confirmation
• See your finished panel — photos sent before shipping
• Approve and ship — leaves the workshop only when you're happy

Pricing

Price updates instantly when you enter your size above. Order directly, or message us for larger projects.

• 24×36" — $1,188
• 36×48" — $2,311
• 38×60" — $3,029

Material & Specs

• Real copper sheet, hand-hammered, mounted on a solid backing panel
• ¼ inch thick (6mm) — mounts flush to the wall
• Suitable for kitchens, bathrooms, wet areas, and outdoor installations
• Penguin in raised relief — tuxedo contrast, upright posture, full form visible across the panel
• Ships in approximately 3 weeks

Installation

• Screw Mount — pre-drilled holes with matching decorative screw caps. Standard for wall installations.
• Adhesive Mount — construction adhesive applied to the panel back. For smooth walls where screws are not preferred.
• Hang — hanging wire on the back, ready to hang like wall art.

Step-by-step installation guidance included.

Color, Cleaning & Durability

The finish is sealed and permanent — it won't change, fade, or require maintenance. Copper is one of the most durable materials in architectural metalwork. Clean with a damp cloth if needed. Your panel is built to last decades.

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