Design Toscano is the country's premier source for statues and other
historical and antique replicas, which are available through our
catalog and website. The company's founders, Michael and Marilyn
Stopka, created Design Toscano in 1990. While on a trip to Paris, the
Stopkas first saw the marvelous carvings of gargoyles and water spouts
at the Notre Dame Cathedral. Inspired by the beauty and mystery of
these pieces, they decided to introduce the world of medieval
gargoyles to America in 1993. On a later trip to Albi, France, the
Stopkas had the pleasure of being exposed to the world of Jacquard
tapestries that they added quickly to the growing catalog. Since then,
our product line has grown to include Egyptian, Medieval and other
period pieces that are now among the current favorites of Design
Toscano customers, along with an extensive collection of garden
fountains, statuary, authentic canvas replicas of oil painting
masterpieces, and other antique art reproductions.
Design Toscano prides itself on attention to detail by traveling
directly to the source for all historical replicas. Over 90% of their
catalog offerings are exclusive to the Design Toscano brand, allowing
them to present unusual decorative items unavailable elsewhere.