About Henri Studio
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A Tradition of Excellence
Henri Studio started seventy years ago when an adventurous, talented and modest young man arrived in America from his native Italy. Eneri Prosperi was born in the picturesque village of Bagni di Lucca in romantic Tuscany, for centuries the regional home of Italy’s artists and sculptors. Eneri transported his Old World craftsmanship to his new home, eventually arriving in Chicago, where he began to pour his first concrete creations in the basement of his bungalow in the early 1960s. This was the inception of Henri Studio, where the Prosperi family grew their skills and their business, eventually making Henri the world’s leading name in cast stone fountains and garden decor.
Today, that Old World craftsmanship is combined with modern manufacturing processes to create Henri’s premium quality line of cast stone fountains, birdbaths, planters, statuary and garden decor. From classic to contemporary, from traditional to whimsical, Henri’s extraordinary range is incomparable. Still located in the Chicago area, Henri Studio distributes its popular products exclusively to garden retailers across the United States and Canada, and around the world — Tricker's is one of these exclusive dealers. Henri’s inspired designs, rich colors, and thoughtful engineering have made sought after Henri products essential to virtually any home, garden or landscape.
Since 2008, Henri Studio features The Brass Baron, the acclaimed collection of premium bronze pond statues and garden sculptures. The Brass Baron is quality peerless, exuding style and engaging the imagination. With the resonance of treasured heirlooms, Brass Baron creations enhance gracious living – and are a perfect complement to the Henri Studio line.
Their fountains and statuary are all expertly engineered and skillfully made in the USA. The result is an evolving legacy of beauty. Henri fountains and garden decor continue to enhance distinctive homes and landscapes, adding elegance and enjoyment to outdoor living spaces throughout the world.
Creativity and quality are their passions. Enjoy our Henri Studio creations now, and for many years to come.
At Henri Studio, The Creativity Continues To Your Backyard.
NOTE: Colors are not guaranteed to be exactly what you see on your monitor or printed page. To receive color samples on cast stone media, first request a quotation. When you receive your quote and are still interested in purchasing it from us, then contact us with the colors you would like to have. We can offer a couple complimentary samples and there will be a charge for more.
Henri cast stone creations are enriched by an unparalleled selection of popular finishes. From rich Relic Stains and subtle Stone Washes to traditional Acrylics
and colorful Hi-Tones, the vivid palette of extraordinary finishes infuse Henri cast
stone creations with an aura of timelessness.
Relic Stain Finishes
Relic's weathered look blends rustic earth tones into unique and striking combinations. Within its
color range, each Relic Stain finish will vary from lighter to darker, with some sporadic mottling.
Relic Stains enhance and reveal the rich character sculpted into each Henri creation.
Relic Hi-Tone Finishes
Some Henri originals are available with one or many relic highlights, adding further depth to
an already rich and vibrant finish. Identified as Relic Hi-Tone (RH).
Stone Wash Finishes
Softer tones with a consistent hue, Henri's Stone Wash Finishes lend a rich
and elegant look to virtually any sculpture or fountain.
Acrylic Finishes
Softer tones with a consistent hue, Henri's Stone Wash Finishes lend a rich
and elegant look to virtually any sculpture or fountain.
Hi-Tone Finishes
Subtle highlighting in which various acrylic colors are applied for a lively overall effect. Only select Henri items are available in Hi-Tone and these are usually depicted as such in the Henri Catalogue.
Natural Finish (NA)
Henri cast stone without a stain or painted finish, the Henri Natural is the most refined and unblemished cast stone available.
America's Oldest Water Garden Specialist established in 1892
In the later 1920s and 1930s Tricker delivered aquatics locally via trucks to customers. This practice is still done today in newer vehicles.
William Tricker, Inc.® is a leading grower of aquatic plants and supplier of water garden products and aquarium supplies. Our aquatic greenhouses have produced superior aquatic plants for over a century. Our customers have been receiving quality guaranteed aquatics, some free,that make Water Gardening easy and fun to do. Purchase with confidence at Tricker's.
Tricker's Has a Long and Interesting History
Blue Beauty Water Lily 1896 Tricker Hybrid
William Tricker (1853-1916) was an originator of commercial water lily culture in the United States. He began experimenting in the later 1800s growing and hybridizing water lilies. He improved the shape, colors and hardiness of these beautiful aquatic plants.
In the early 1890's, he hybridized magnificent water lilies gave him a reputation as a lead grower of aquatic plants. He established a water lily nursery and company. In 1892, he introduced the first William Tricker catalog. This rare 1892 William Tricker Catalog as well as other water garden historic relics are still with the company.
Many hybrid water lilies were introduced and named by these noted individuals and are still available today. Some are unique and "first of a kind" in their respective classes and can be purchased from William Tricker, Inc.®.
You can still enjoy these spectacular Water Lily hybrids and witness the beauty observed long ago when we had time to ponder nature's miracles. Volumes of information about the accomplishments and dedication of the individuals that contributed to the success of Tricker's can be written.
Tricker's introduced many new water lily hybrids as well as developing fancy fish and ornamental fish propagation, fish remedies, water pH testing, aquatic fertilizers, fish food formulations, and the manufacture of aquariums and accessories.
Tricker's is, indeed, a company to trust to send you lovely live water lilies and aquatic animals suited for your picturesque water garden.
Member of Aquatic Growers and Suppliers of Water Garden Products
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, U.S. National Park Service
Read more about William Tricker and the historic water lily nursery at this link.
A Message to Our Customers
Like many American retailers, we are watching the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak very closely. The safety and wellbeing of our customers and our Team Members are always our highest priority orver business, and we are – and have been – taking action to ensure we are protecting our facilities, customers and our employees.
Our Team Members are working as safely and quickly as possible to handle the increase in online orders. Being short-handed, we are doing the best we can to accommodate your requests. Online orders and customer service response times are taking longer than usual.
Store Safety
The Tricker store has very limited space inside forcing us to close down for walk-ins. All employees are following CDC recommended protocols of wearing a mask, social distancing, and we test their body temperature before they start working.
Order Online and Ship To You
You can order online at our website and have it shipped to you.
Walk-ins Are Closed
Because our facility has tight quarters, we have decided to close our walk-in store for everyone's safety. This is for your safety and our employees as the 6-ft distancing cannot be smoothly done.
Everyone here at Tricker's Water Gardens appreciate your patience during these trying times in our history. We have, and still are, adjusting our business practices to accommodate our customers. Thank you for understanding and have a very safe and exciting year.