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

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 embodies the quiet elegance of traditional Nanbu tekki metalwork.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Iron

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

$10,903

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.

Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Iron

Iron pot -Contemporary Japanese Crafts

$173

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 pixels. The pipes used in industrial products are carefully processed one by one wi...

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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

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.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter, Japan, c.1955

$550

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.

Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter Vase

$350

Mid Century Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter Vase

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-Century Modernist cast iron Ikebana vase or planter from Japan. Abstract incised design on a beautiful form. 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Large Japanese Antique Iron Planter Cover 1860s-1900s / Wabisabi

$2,500

Large Japanese Antique Iron Planter Cover 1860s-1900s / Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

Its large cylindrical form makes it particularly compelling as a sculptural planter cover, allowing the raw industrial character of the iron to contrast beautifully with living plants.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Ikebana Planter

$275

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 incense burner with rocks.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Ikebana Planter

$330

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 incense burner with rocks.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Japan Early Ikebana Planter Garden Cart with Children, Meiji Period

$180Sale Price|69% Off

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 Period. Japan, this handsome quality old style "garden cart" ikebana planter is an e...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Recent Sales

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 Japan, 1950s.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

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

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H 14 in W 13 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 moon vase with a hard to find "ocean waves" surface motif. Accompanied by a comp...

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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 "Tree" form lantern, "Koboku-Toro" with fine handcrafted details including a timbered...

Category

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

Butterflies galore, an unusual find of a pair (2) and a first In this style with this hard to find motif Japan, this handsome heavy hand cast quality old round "Butterfly Top" mot...

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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" top hand cast Yukimi lanterns with handsome details from the late Meiji period, 1...

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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 Japan, an attractive and sturdy antique lantern, with a "Double Pagoda" motif. ...

Category

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

Timbered roof with lucky bamboo design An early hard to find Japanese antique natural "Tree" form lantern, "Koboku-Toro" with fine handcrafted details including a timbered roof, luc...

Category

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, great as planters.

Category

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.

Category

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.

Category

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Iron Planter Cover 1860s-1900s / Table Base Wabisabi

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H 24.41 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in

Japanese Antique Iron Planter Cover 1860s-1900s / Table Base Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

It will be carefully packed and safely shipped from Japan. Weight: 39 kg

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

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 is famous for making quality cast iron products, including teapots and other housewa...

Category

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

Japan, this handsome quality old style "garden cart" iron garden planter is an exceptionally rare find and an authentic old work of Japanese art.

Category

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 From Japan comes this big beautiful old vintage and hand cast "full moon" lantern ...

Category

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.

Category

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.

Category

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 crescent moon lantern or ikebana vase in a large scale size complete with a fine a...

Category

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.

Category

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 antique lantern, with "Bird, Clouds, and Bamboo" motif on the fire box. Fine ori...

Category

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 "Tree" form lantern, "Koboku-Toro" with fine handcrafted details including a timbered...

Category

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, this handsome heavy hand cast quality old round "Petite Yukimi" motif tea garden lante...

Category

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

Massive & solid 36" tall size - first we have seen. An early harder to find Japanese antique natural "Tree" form lantern, "Koboku-Toro" with fine handcrafted details including a t...

Category

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 Japan, an attractive and sturdy antique lantern, with a "Double Pagoda" motif. ...

Category

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

With Orchids, bamboo, and birds An early Japanese hard to find antique natural "Tree" form lantern, "Koboku-Toro" with fine handcrafted details, 1930s. This is the earliest example...

Category

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

A Fine Handsome Old Blue Green Natural Organic Tree Lantern, 37" Tall size An early hard to find Japanese antique natural "Tree" form lantern, "Koboku-Toro" with fine handcrafted d...

Category

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 the form of a Japanese mountain cabin that may be suspended or placed on any surfac...

Category

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.

Category

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.

Category

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.

Category

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.

Category

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 midcentury modernist landscape architect Joseph Yamada.

Category

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

Category

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 beautiful form. 1950s

Category

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 holder or planter.

Category

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 is famous for making quality cast iron products, including teapots and other housewa...

Category

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 Bonniers. This would make a great centerpiece on a table or an accent piece on a sh...

Category

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 hammered metal and welded wrought iron for the legs. The tray is an elongated narrow ova...

Category

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 prosperity fish crossbar.

Category

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 very nice cachepot. Also think it would look good as a waste bin.

Category

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.

Category

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.

Category

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.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Danish Cast Iron Tripod Moon Crater Dish Cabin Candelabra Midcentury Sculpture

$269Sale Price|69% Off

H 2.13 in Dm 7.44 in

Danish Cast Iron Tripod Moon Crater Dish Cabin Candelabra Midcentury Sculpture

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Uncommon form. Very matte grey/black, 2-piece, cast iron candelabra or dish with pierced lid. Heavy little table decor. Weighs just over 5.5 lbs.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Painted Porcelain Cache Pot Planter

$1,606

H 13 in W 18.51 in D 13.39 in

19th Century French Painted Porcelain Cache Pot Planter

Located in Antwerp, BE

This round and colorful antique planter, flower pot was created in France, circa 1890. The elegant porcelain piece is in excellent condition with rich painted colors in the blue, bro...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Round Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland

$1,118

H 14.57 in Dm 25.2 in

Mid-Century Modern Round Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in Doornspijk, NL

Round planter designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland. Beautiful patina. The upper part inclines slightly, for better vision of the plants and flowers in it.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Smart Concrete Vase Handmade in Italy, Mod.I

$172 / item

H 7.88 in Dm 7.88 in

Smart Concrete Vase Handmade in Italy, Mod.I

By Forma & Cemento, Valerio Ciampicacigli

Located in Rome, Lazio

A family of concrete vase, ideated and realized in Italy. To keep concrete lights and play with it. More color combinations available.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Concrete

Vintage Willy Guhl Fiber Cement Planter on Iron Base, Mid-Century

$2,500

H 19 in W 31.13 in D 31.13 in

Vintage Willy Guhl Fiber Cement Planter on Iron Base, Mid-Century

By Willy Guhl

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A Willy Guhl designed fiber cement planter for Eternit of Switzerland, vintage 1960s, this is an icon of mid-century modern indoor-outdoor living. The pure form is a wide, yet shallo...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Willy Guhl for Eternit Tilted Spindle Concrete Planter, circa 1968

$1,650Sale Price|38% Off

H 14.25 in Dm 25 in

Willy Guhl for Eternit Tilted Spindle Concrete Planter, circa 1968

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful tilted spindle concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968, Switzerland. This special 'tilted' hourglass shaped concrete spindel planter has a ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

19th Century French Brass Jardinière or Planter

$1,650

H 7.5 in W 18.5 in D 9.5 in

19th Century French Brass Jardinière or Planter

Located in Houston, TX

19th century French brass Jardinière or planter. Lovely antique French Napoleon III heavy weight brass jardiniere, planter or cachepot. This fantastic French planter is beautifully d...

Category

Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

Antique French Cast Iron Jardinière Planter, Louis XVI Style, 1880

$1,800

H 14 in W 25 in D 14.5 in

Antique French Cast Iron Jardinière Planter, Louis XVI Style, 1880

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptional and highly decorative antique French cast iron jardinière, or rectangular planter, embodying the timeless elegance of French garden design. This substantial planter p...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Cast Iron

Willy Guhl Monumental Cone Planter on Stand, 1960s Switzerland

$7,800

H 16.5 in Dm 47 in

Willy Guhl Monumental Cone Planter on Stand, 1960s Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Monumental Willy Guhl cone planter with twisted iron base. Three triangular legs that each come to a point give this base a unique tripod design. Cone floats slightly off the ground ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Modernist Japanese Iron Fish Incense Bowl

$150

H 1 in W 7 in D 3.75 in

Modernist Japanese Iron Fish Incense Bowl

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Iron sculptural fish bowl from Japan. Great for incense. Wonderful patina. Signed with a Japanese mark. 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Large Early John Follis Architectural Pottery Planter Pot in Wrought Iron Base

$5,500

H 16 in Dm 26 in

Large Early John Follis Architectural Pottery Planter Pot in Wrought Iron Base

By Architectural Pottery, John Follis

Located in Ferndale, MI

Large early and rare Architectural Pottery planter pot. Bisque finish pot in original wrought iron base. Designed by John Follis one of the earlier production pieces. Pot has a 26" d...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Pottery

Mid-Century Modernist Japanese Iron Candle Holder

$175

H 1.5 in Dm 4 in

Mid-Century Modernist Japanese Iron Candle Holder

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

A wonderful mid-century modernist Japanese iron candle holder, circa 1950s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 4"D x 1.5"H. Very cool piece! #3358

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By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking and large-scale adjustable tilted spindle planter designed by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, circa 1978. This sculptural example exemplifies Guhl’s m...

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Round planter designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland. Beautiful patina. The upper part inclines slightly, for better vision of the plants and flowers in it.

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Willy Guhl Planter on Stand

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

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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.