Can I use cast iron as a planter?

Yes, you can generally use cast iron as a planter because the material is durable and sturdy. However, you may need to drill drainage holes in a cast iron piece that wasn't intended to function as a planter to allow excess water to exit the vessel. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cast iron planters.

Japanese Iron Planter

Isamu Noguchi Ikebana

Japanese Ikebana Cast Iron Tripod Planter, Nanbu Tekki Style

$495

H 4.05 in W 10.8 in D 4.1 in

Japanese Ikebana Cast Iron Tripod Planter, Nanbu Tekki Style

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking expression of Japanese minimalism and craftsmanship, this cast iron ikebana planter

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Materials

Iron

Napoleon III enamelled cast-iron planter, Japanese decor, France, circa 1880

$11,209

H 50.4 in Dm 25.99 in

Napoleon III enamelled cast-iron planter, Japanese decor, France, circa 1880

Located in Paris, FR

Rare planter with base in brown enameled cast iron, decorated with palms in relief. This palm

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Iron

Iron pot -Contemporary Japanese Crafts

$173

H 78.75 in W 51.97 in D 51.97 in

Iron pot -Contemporary Japanese Crafts

By POPCORN

Located in 加須市, 11

Made of iron, this pot looks as if it has simplified the concept of a vessel and converted it into

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2010s Japanese Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Iron

1960s Iron Bonsai Ikebana Tripod Japan MCM Planter Dish Mid-Century

$1,400Sale Price|75% Off

H 3 in W 12.88 in D 5 in

1960s Iron Bonsai Ikebana Tripod Japan MCM Planter Dish Mid-Century

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Interesting variation on the most popular ikebana form form the Mid-Century Era. Procured from a Washington DC estate.

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Vintage 1960s Asian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Metal

Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter, Japan, c.1955

$550

H 3.75 in W 10.75 in D 4.25 in

Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter, Japan, c.1955

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Mid Century Modern Ikebana Tripod Planter, Japan, c.1955.

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Ikebana Planter

$275

H 2.5 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in

Mid Century Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Ikebana Planter

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-Century Modernist iron Ikebana planter from Japan. It could also be used as a planter or

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Ikebana Planter

$330

H 5 in W 13 in D 5.25 in

Mid Century Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Ikebana Planter

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-Century Modernist iron Ikebana planter from Japan. It could also be used as a planter or

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Japan Early Ikebana Planter Garden Cart with Children, Meiji Period

$180Sale Price|69% Off

H 10 in W 11 in D 8 in

Japan Early Ikebana Planter Garden Cart with Children, Meiji Period

Located in South Burlington, VT

A rare 19th century hard to find Japanese Usubata Flower Planter Cart "Norimono", Late Meiji

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lanterns

Materials

Iron

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Japanese Mid Century Cast Iron Ikebana Planter in Style of Isamu Noguchi, 1950s

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H 3.94 in W 10.24 in D 4.14 in

Japanese Mid Century Cast Iron Ikebana Planter in Style of Isamu Noguchi, 1950s

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Stockholm, SE

Very rare mid century Japanese ikebana cast iron planter dish in style of Isamu Noguchi produced in

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

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Iron

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Moon Vase Flower Planter "Ocean Waves " Great Gift

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H 14 in W 13 in L 14 in

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Moon Vase Flower Planter "Ocean Waves " Great Gift

Located in South Burlington, VT

From Our Recent Japanese Acquisitions From Japan comes this big beautiful and antique hand cast

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Blue Garden Lantern

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H 33 in Dm 12 in

Japanese Old Blue Garden Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Old Blue Timbered Roof Tree Lantern, lucky bamboo design An early hard to find Japanese natural

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Japanese Pair Antique "Butterfly" Flower Lighting Lanterns

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H 7 in Dm 5.5 in

Japanese Pair Antique "Butterfly" Flower Lighting Lanterns

Located in South Burlington, VT

motif Japan, this handsome heavy hand cast quality old round "Butterfly Top" motif tea garden lantern

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20th Century Japanese Showa Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Japanese Matching Pair Antique Yukimi Lanterns, Signed

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H 13 in Dm 17 in

Japanese Matching Pair Antique Yukimi Lanterns, Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Yukimi Pair Lantern find Japan, a fine matching pair (2) of large 17 inch diameter antique "signed

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Lantern "Double Pagoda" Motif

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H 10 in Dm 6.5 in

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Lantern "Double Pagoda" Motif

Located in South Burlington, VT

Pair available From our recent Japanese Acquisitions in original condition Seldom Seen style

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Garden Lantern Tree and Lucky Bamboo, 1930

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H 33 in Dm 12 in

Japanese Old Garden Lantern Tree and Lucky Bamboo, 1930

Located in South Burlington, VT

. Quality: Crafted from heavy iron with naturalistic cut-out tree trunk design by Japanese specialized

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

19th Century Japanese Rice Containers

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H 12.5 in Dm 12.5 in

19th Century Japanese Rice Containers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century wooden buckets rimmed in iron which contained rice. Beautiful patina. Functional

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Iron

Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter

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H 2 in Dm 7 in

Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-Century Modernist iron Ikebana planter from Japan. Signed.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter

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H 3.5 in W 10.25 in D 4 in

Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-Century Modernist iron Ikebana tripod planter from Japan. Wonderful patina.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

19th Century Barrel

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H 28 in Dm 13 in

19th Century Barrel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th c. Japanese wooden barrel with iron bands

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Nanbu Japan Cast Iron Ikebana Footed Vase / Planter ca 1950s/60s

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H 4 in W 10.13 in D 4.38 in

Nanbu Japan Cast Iron Ikebana Footed Vase / Planter ca 1950s/60s

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Nanbu, Japan Cast Iron Ikebana Footed Vase / Planter ca 1950s/60s Nanbu is an area of Japan that

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Iron

Japanese Pair Antique Garden Cart Planters Children, Meiji Period

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H 10 in W 11 in D 8 in

Japanese Pair Antique Garden Cart Planters Children, Meiji Period

Located in South Burlington, VT

", Late Meiji Period. Japan, this handsome quality old style "garden cart" iron garden planter is an

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Big Red Bronze "Full Moon" Lantern Planter and Chain

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H 80 in W 12 in D 3.5 in

Japanese Old Big Red Bronze "Full Moon" Lantern Planter and Chain

Located in South Burlington, VT

A pleasing red bronze vase including 68" antique iron chain, from our recent Japanese acquisitions

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Bonsai in Planter Designed by Estrid Ericson for Svenskt Tenn, Japan, 1950s

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H 8.67 in W 18.9 in D 7.88 in

Bonsai in Planter Designed by Estrid Ericson for Svenskt Tenn, Japan, 1950s

By Estrid Ericson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Bonsai in planter designed by Estrid Ericson for Svenskt Tenn, Japan, 1950s. Cast iron planter and

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Vintage Japanese Iron Ikebana, circa 1950s

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H 4.25 in W 10.75 in D 4.1 in

Vintage Japanese Iron Ikebana, circa 1950s

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Oakland, CA

Rare iron modernist tripod ikebana circa 1950s, Japan. Excellent original patina.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Crescent Moon Lantern and Planter

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H 14 in W 13 in D 4 in

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Crescent Moon Lantern and Planter

Located in South Burlington, VT

From Our Recent Japanese Acquisitions From Japan comes this big beautiful and antique hand cast

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Vintage Iron Tripod Ikebana Japan, 1950s

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H 3.75 in W 10.75 in D 4.25 in

Vintage Iron Tripod Ikebana Japan, 1950s

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Oakland, CA

Rare modernist iron tripod ikebana circa 1950s, Japan. Excellent vintage condition with no issues.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Iron

Japanese Fine Blue Lanterns "Birds, Clouds, & Bamboo"

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H 11 in Dm 9.5 in

Japanese Fine Blue Lanterns "Birds, Clouds, & Bamboo"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Fine pair From our recent Japanese travels in original as found condition Japan, an elegant

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Blue Garden Tree Lantern

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H 34 in Dm 12 in

Japanese Old Blue Garden Tree Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Old Blue Timbered Roof Tree Lantern, lucky bamboo design An early hard to find Japanese natural

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Petite Butterfly Flower Lighting Lantern

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H 7 in Dm 5.5 in

Japanese Antique Petite Butterfly Flower Lighting Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

An unusual hard to find size and scale -and a beautiful design of butterflies galore. Japan

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20th Century Japanese Showa Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Japanese Fine Massive Old Garden Tree Lantern

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H 36 in Dm 13.5 in

Japanese Fine Massive Old Garden Tree Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

, 1925. Quality: Crafted from heavy iron with naturalistic cut-out tree trunk design by Japanese

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Lantern "Double Pagoda" Motif

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H 10 in Dm 6.5 in

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Lantern "Double Pagoda" Motif

Located in South Burlington, VT

Pair available From our recent Japanese Acquisitions in original condition Seldom Seen style

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Garden "Tree Lantern" With Orchids Bamboo & Birds

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H 36 in Dm 13.5 in

Japanese Antique Garden "Tree Lantern" With Orchids Bamboo & Birds

Located in South Burlington, VT

: Crafted from heavy iron with cut-out tree trunk design by Japanese specialized artisans almost 90 years

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Japanese Fine Antique Original Blue Green Tree Garden Lantern

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H 37 in Dm 12 in

Japanese Fine Antique Original Blue Green Tree Garden Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

heavy iron with naturalistic cut-out tree trunk design by Japanese specialized artisans about 100 years

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Japanese Large Hand Cast "Mountain Lantern" and Wind Chime, Fine Details

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H 7.5 in W 4 in D 4 in

Japanese Large Hand Cast "Mountain Lantern" and Wind Chime, Fine Details

Located in South Burlington, VT

A first of its kind. Japan, a handsome and unusual hand cast ringing lantern plus wind chime in

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter

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H 4 in Dm 9 in

Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-Century Modernist iron ikebana tripod planter from Japan. Wonderful patina.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Rice Measuring/ Storage Container /plant holder with Handles

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H 11 in W 16 in D 16 in

Japanese Antique Rice Measuring/ Storage Container /plant holder with Handles

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-618 Japanese antique storage container. Dove tail joinery with handmade metal fasteners.

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Vintage 1920s Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Modernist Japanese Iron Vase Ikebana Planter

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H 3 in Dm 4.5 in

Modernist Japanese Iron Vase Ikebana Planter

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-Century Modernist iron vase or planter from Japan. Signed.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Iron

Modernist Tripod Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter

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H 3.25 in W 9.75 in D 4.5 in

Modernist Tripod Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-Century Modernist iron Ikebana tripod planter from Japan. Wonderful patina. Includes a flower

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Modernist Japanese Iron Vase Ikebana Planter

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H 4.5 in Dm 4.5 in

Modernist Japanese Iron Vase Ikebana Planter

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-Century Modernist iron vase or planter from Japan. Signed. From the La Jolla estate of

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter

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H 3.5 in W 10.25 in D 4 in

Mid Century Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-Century Modernist iron Ikebana tripod planter from Japan. 1960s

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter

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H 5.25 in W 10 in D 6.5 in

Mid Century Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-Century Modernist cast iron Ikebana vase or planter from Japan. Abstract incised design on a

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Modernist Japanese Iron Tripod Ikebana Vase Planter

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H 3.5 in W 9.5 in D 7.25 in

Mid Century Modernist Japanese Iron Tripod Ikebana Vase Planter

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-Century Modernist iron Ikebana tripod planter from Japan. It could also be used as a incense

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Nanbu Japan Cast Iron Ikebana Footed Vase / Planter ca 1950s/60s

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H 4 in W 10.13 in D 4.38 in

Nanbu Japan Cast Iron Ikebana Footed Vase / Planter ca 1950s/60s

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Nanbu, Japan Cast Iron Ikebana Footed Vase / Planter ca 1950s/60s Nanbu is an area of Japan that

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Iron

1950s Japanese Black Cast Iron Three Footed Tripod Bowl Vessel Planter Ikebana

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H 3.5 in W 10.5 in D 4.5 in

1950s Japanese Black Cast Iron Three Footed Tripod Bowl Vessel Planter Ikebana

By Bonniers, Isamu Noguchi

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A cast iron three footed tripod bowl from Japan circa 1950s. similar to Isamu Noguchis designs for

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Iron

1950s Mid-Century Modern Japanese Metal Ikebana Vase / Planter

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H 7.25 in W 5.75 in D 26 in

1950s Mid-Century Modern Japanese Metal Ikebana Vase / Planter

Located in Oakland, CA

Purchased directly from Japan is this 1950s modernist all metal ikebana vase, created out of

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Japan Antique Hand Carved Hand forged KOI Planter Hook Prosperity Fish 1890

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H 50 in W 13 in D 4 in

Japan Antique Hand Carved Hand forged KOI Planter Hook Prosperity Fish 1890

Located in South Burlington, VT

A fine old Japanese kettle hook with bamboo post, iron hardware and hand-carved hardwood koi

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Old Wood & Iron Grain Measure

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H 12.5 in W 15 in D 12.5 in

Old Wood & Iron Grain Measure

Located in San Francisco, CA

A great old Japanese grain measure in wood with and interesting old iron frame. This would be a

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Iron Ikebana Vessel from Japan

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H 3.5 in W 10.25 in D 4.25 in

Mid-Century Iron Ikebana Vessel from Japan

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-Century solid cast iron Ikebana vessel from Japan. There are three legs. Unsigned.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Iron Ikebana Vessel from Japan

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H 3.5 in W 10.25 in D 4.25 in

Mid-Century Iron Ikebana Vessel from Japan

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-Century solid cast iron Ikebana vessel from Japan. There are three legs. Unsigned.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Iron Ikebana Vessel from Japan

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H 3.5 in W 10.25 in D 4.25 in

Mid-Century Iron Ikebana Vessel from Japan

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Three-leg iron Ikebana vessel from Japan. Three available.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

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Iron

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Japanese Iron Planter For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Japanese iron planter you’re looking for. Each Japanese iron planter for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using iron, metal and wood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanese iron planter, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Japanese iron planter is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made Japanese iron planter has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Estrid Ericson are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japanese Iron Planter?

Prices for a Japanese iron planter can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $250 and can go as high as $9,269, while the average can fetch as much as $455.

Questions About Japanese Iron Planter

Can I use cast iron as a planter?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
Yes, you can generally use cast iron as a planter because the material is durable and sturdy. However, you may need to drill drainage holes in a cast iron piece that wasn't intended to function as a planter to allow excess water to exit the vessel. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cast iron planters.