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Pair of Midcentury End Tables with Planters by Adrian Pearsall
Pair of Midcentury End Tables with Planters by Adrian Pearsall

Pair of Midcentury End Tables with Planters by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Buffalo, NY

Pair of midcentury end tables with planters by Adrian Pearsall, retain original cream lacquer

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Copper

Rare 1940s Zinc Glass & Acrylic Industrial Table with Planter Pockets
Rare 1940s Zinc Glass & Acrylic Industrial Table with Planter Pockets

Rare 1940s Zinc Glass & Acrylic Industrial Table with Planter Pockets

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An unusual table from the 1940s, this zinc and glass center with acrylic sections blends industrial

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Zinc

Italian Designer, Coffee Table, Glass, Rosewood, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Italian Designer, Coffee Table, Glass, Rosewood, Brass, Italy, 1950s

Italian Designer, Coffee Table, Glass, Rosewood, Brass, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A rosewood, glass and patinated brass coffee table with planter or wine bucket designed and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Stoneware Table Planter with White Glaze
Stoneware Table Planter with White Glaze

Stoneware Table Planter with White Glaze

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand thrown stoneware table planter. The planter features a stoneware exterior with a white drip

Category

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

Materials

Stoneware

Stoneware Table Planter with Black Glaze
Stoneware Table Planter with Black Glaze

Stoneware Table Planter with Black Glaze

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand thrown stoneware table planter. The planter features a ribbed exterior with incised detail and

Category

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

Materials

Stoneware

Large French Console Table or Planter of Cherrywood with Metal Liner
Large French Console Table or Planter of Cherrywood with Metal Liner

Large French Console Table or Planter of Cherrywood with Metal Liner

Located in Austin, TX

A fine French console jardiniere planter or plant stand table of cherry-wood with original metal

Category

Early 20th Century French Country Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

Bronze and Sea-Green Marble Table Planter with Caryatids, Empire Style, 19thC
Bronze and Sea-Green Marble Table Planter with Caryatids, Empire Style, 19thC

Bronze and Sea-Green Marble Table Planter with Caryatids, Empire Style, 19thC

Located in Paris, FR

Gilded and patinated bronze planter mounted on a stepped sea-green marble base, with women in long

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Hand Thrown Glazed Planter with Water Catch
Hand Thrown Glazed Planter with Water Catch

Hand Thrown Glazed Planter with Water Catch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand thrown stoneware table planter with water catch. The planter features a glazed exterior in

Category

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

Materials

Stoneware

Swedish Mid Century Copper Flower Table Planter by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950s
Swedish Mid Century Copper Flower Table Planter by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950s

Swedish Mid Century Copper Flower Table Planter by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950s

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare tripod mid century flower table planter in copper with a black iron stand by Hans-Agne

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Copper, Iron

Swedish Mid Century Copper Flower Table Planter by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950s
Swedish Mid Century Copper Flower Table Planter by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950s

Swedish Mid Century Copper Flower Table Planter by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950s

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare mid century flower table planter in copper with a black lacquered metal stand by Hans-Agne

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal, Copper

Giuseppe Scapinelli, "Costela" coffee table, Wood and Glass. c. 1960
Giuseppe Scapinelli, "Costela" coffee table, Wood and Glass. c. 1960

Giuseppe Scapinelli, "Costela" coffee table, Wood and Glass. c. 1960

By Giuseppe Scapinelli

Located in PARIS, FR

Giuseppe Scapinelli (1911-1982) Coffee Table with Planter, c. 1960 This exquisite coffee table

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Giuseppe Scapinelli, "Costela" coffee table. Wood and Glass. c. 1960
Giuseppe Scapinelli, "Costela" coffee table. Wood and Glass. c. 1960

Giuseppe Scapinelli, "Costela" coffee table. Wood and Glass. c. 1960

By Giuseppe Scapinelli

Located in PARIS, FR

Giuseppe Scapinelli (1911-1982) Coffee Table with Planter, c. 1960 This exquisite coffee table

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Teak Flower Table with a Drawer by Engström & Myrstrand
Teak Flower Table with a Drawer by Engström & Myrstrand

Teak Flower Table with a Drawer by Engström & Myrstrand

By Tingströms, Sven Engström & Gunnar Myrstrand

Located in Madrid, ES

Teak flower table, model "Casino", designed by Engström & Myrstrand and manufactured in Sweden by

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Wrought Iron Plant Table with Copper Tray, circa 1900
Art Nouveau Wrought Iron Plant Table with Copper Tray, circa 1900

Art Nouveau Wrought Iron Plant Table with Copper Tray, circa 1900

Located in Delft, NL

black plant table with a loose copper planter tray, 1900-1920 The measurement is 90 cm high and 59.5

Category

Early 20th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Table Lamp with Integrated Flower Holder
Table Lamp with Integrated Flower Holder

Table Lamp with Integrated Flower Holder

Located in PARIS, FR

A rare and elegant piece from the 1960s, this table lamp combines soft, ambient lighting with a

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

Materials

Chrome

Brass Pagoda Table Lamp with Double Planter
Brass Pagoda Table Lamp with Double Planter

Brass Pagoda Table Lamp with Double Planter

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Chinese pagoda-style brass table lamp with side planters. Measures 15" wide x 9" deep x 30" tall.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Willy Guhl Table with built in Planters
Willy Guhl Table with built in Planters

Willy Guhl Table with built in Planters

By Willy Guhl

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Unique Willy Guhl Table with built in Planters 3x planter with yellow patina Original construction

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cement

18th Century Spanish Fruitwood and Brass “Brasero” Table with Barley Twist Legs
18th Century Spanish Fruitwood and Brass “Brasero” Table with Barley Twist Legs

18th Century Spanish Fruitwood and Brass “Brasero” Table with Barley Twist Legs

Located in Dallas, TX

” table. Crafted in Spain circa 1780, the round fruitwood table stands on four elegant chestnut barley

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Gothic Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Brass, Copper

Baré Tall Planter, Walnut with Cast Bronze Tray and Planter
Baré Tall Planter, Walnut with Cast Bronze Tray and Planter

Baré Tall Planter, Walnut with Cast Bronze Tray and Planter

By Jake Whillans

Located in HAMILTON, ON

The Baré Tall Planter is part of family of objects designed around the act of indoor horticulture

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Table in Natural Red Cedar with Planter Insert by Hinterland Design
Table in Natural Red Cedar with Planter Insert by Hinterland Design

Table in Natural Red Cedar with Planter Insert by Hinterland Design

By Hinterland Design

Located in Vancouver, BC

These western red Cedar Nurselog side tables are dual-purpose, bringing a touch of the forest into

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Cedar

Table Lamp with Planter Maison Pierre Fargette, France, 1920, France
Table Lamp with Planter Maison Pierre Fargette, France, 1920, France

Table Lamp with Planter Maison Pierre Fargette, France, 1920, France

By P. Fargette

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Maison Pierre Fargette, a Parisian lighting design house Material: chromed bronze Style: Art Deco Country: France To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the n...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Set of 9 Faux Bamboo Planters and Small Tables with Glass Top, France, 1970's
Set of 9 Faux Bamboo Planters and Small Tables with Glass Top, France, 1970's

Set of 9 Faux Bamboo Planters and Small Tables with Glass Top, France, 1970's

By Maison Jansen

Located in Uithoorn, NL

Large set of faux bamboo planters, side tables and oyster trays. Actually it's my own little

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Glass

Italian Marble Planter or Pedestal with Light, 1970's
Italian Marble Planter or Pedestal with Light, 1970's

Italian Marble Planter or Pedestal with Light, 1970's

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Outstanding Italian marble planter with light, 1970's. Handcrafted out of beautiful marble. On

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Modern White Lucite Table Lamp with Side Planter by Moss Lighting
Mid-Century Modern White Lucite Table Lamp with Side Planter by Moss Lighting

Mid-Century Modern White Lucite Table Lamp with Side Planter by Moss Lighting

By Moss Lamp Co. 1

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-Century Modern white and clear Lucite acrylic sculptural table lamp by Moss Lighting on green

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Japanese Garden Planter Lamp with Shade, Circa 1950
Japanese Garden Planter Lamp with Shade, Circa 1950

Japanese Garden Planter Lamp with Shade, Circa 1950

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

8-278 Japanese garden planter lamp made out of striated wood. Lamp has on internal light in center

Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Plywood

Large Square Black Granite Top Coffee Table with Center Planter Chrome Base
Large Square Black Granite Top Coffee Table with Center Planter Chrome Base

Large Square Black Granite Top Coffee Table with Center Planter Chrome Base

By Brueton, Pace Collection

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Granite top square coffee table on stainless steel legs. Measures: 42'.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Granite, Marble, Stainless Steel

1950’s Pink Poodle T.V. Lamp With Planter
1950’s Pink Poodle T.V. Lamp With Planter

1950’s Pink Poodle T.V. Lamp With Planter

Located in Charleston, SC

Strikingly memorable Lane and Co. pink poodle ceramic TV lamp/ planter. Just one look at this posh

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Unusual Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Coffee Table Planter Midcentury
Unusual Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Coffee Table Planter Midcentury

Unusual Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Coffee Table Planter Midcentury

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Unusual Adrian Pearsall sculptural walnut coffee table with crock planter. This table has a light

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pottery, Glass, Walnut

Oval Cork Coffee Table with Beverage Cooler
Oval Cork Coffee Table with Beverage Cooler

Oval Cork Coffee Table with Beverage Cooler

By Willy Rizzo

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Oval cork coffee table with copper beverage cooler or planter in the manner of Willy Rizzo Copper

Category

1990s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cork

Bench or Side Table with a Planter Box by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
Bench or Side Table with a Planter Box by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s

Bench or Side Table with a Planter Box by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s

By Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

This bench or side table model Krobo with a planter box, designed by Torbjørn Afdal and produced by

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Table by Heinrich Gambs
Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Table by Heinrich Gambs

Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Table by Heinrich Gambs

Located in Essex, MA

Period Russian neoclassical table with original planter insert. Attributed to Heinrich Gambs. Ebony

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Irish Mahogany Ribbed Circular Tub
Irish Mahogany Ribbed Circular Tub

Irish Mahogany Ribbed Circular Tub

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

Regency design circular mahogany table planter with brass bands and ribbed decoration. Can also be

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Northern Irish George III Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Two Seat Mohair 'California' Sofas, Jacques Charpentier, Paris, 1970
Pair of Two Seat Mohair 'California' Sofas, Jacques Charpentier, Paris, 1970

Pair of Two Seat Mohair 'California' Sofas, Jacques Charpentier, Paris, 1970

By Jacques Charpentier

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

'shillings' table with integral planter designed by Ausenda, Baldo Grossi & Gavioli for 'NY Form' Italy in

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Georgian Spode Plate or Dish Chinoiserie Pattern No. 1867 porcelain, circa 1820
Georgian Spode Plate or Dish Chinoiserie Pattern No. 1867 porcelain, circa 1820

Georgian Spode Plate or Dish Chinoiserie Pattern No. 1867 porcelain, circa 1820

By Josiah Spode

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

image of Chinese auspicious objects: a small table with a planter or bough-pot with flowers in it. A

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Marianne Vissiere, Ceramic Coffee Table with Planter
Marianne Vissiere, Ceramic Coffee Table with Planter

Marianne Vissiere, Ceramic Coffee Table with Planter

By Marianne Vissiere

Located in New York, NY

Marianne Vissiere, 2014. Ceramic coffee table with planter, cream and red glaze tiles, black

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Walnut Side Table with Planters by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Walnut Side Table with Planters by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Walnut Side Table with Planters by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Dorchester, MA

George Nelson designed this uniquely functional side table, model 4745, for Herman Miller

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Copper, Chrome

Three Tiered Burlwood Coffee Table
Three Tiered Burlwood Coffee Table

Three Tiered Burlwood Coffee Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautiful Italian, Mid-Century burl wood coffee table with planter. Makes for a sleek and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Walnut Planter Table with an Inner Zinc Liner
19th Century French Walnut Planter Table with an Inner Zinc Liner

19th Century French Walnut Planter Table with an Inner Zinc Liner

Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

A late 19th century free standing walnut and satinwood marquetry planter table. The removable

Category

Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Center Tables

Materials

Walnut, Satinwood

George Nelson Herman Miller Walnut Planter Lamp Table Model 4634-L
George Nelson Herman Miller Walnut Planter Lamp Table Model 4634-L

George Nelson Herman Miller Walnut Planter Lamp Table Model 4634-L

By George Nelson

Located in Allentown, PA

Unique and rare Mid-Century Modern Model 4634-L side table with lamp and planters designed by

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Coffee Table with Planter Insert
Mid Century Coffee Table with Planter Insert

Mid Century Coffee Table with Planter Insert

Located in Los Angeles, CA

mid century coffee table with planter insert

Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Side Table with Planter
Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Side Table with Planter

Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Side Table with Planter

By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik

Located in Houston, TX

Lovely side table with planter designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik in 1961. Three

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Coffee table with planter by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Coffee table with planter by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Coffee table with planter by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Coffee table with planter by George Nelson for Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Arne Wahl Iversen teak wood side table with planter
1960s Arne Wahl Iversen teak wood side table with planter

1960s Arne Wahl Iversen teak wood side table with planter

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in London, GB

An 1960's teak wood side table with planter by Arne Wahl Iversen, featuring 3 drawers for storage

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Teak

Spage age coffee table with planter made in Spain, 1970
Spage age coffee table with planter made in Spain, 1970

Spage age coffee table with planter made in Spain, 1970

Located in Oirlo, LI

Spage age coffee table with planter made in Spain, 1970 What a great eye-catcher, this white

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Polystyrene

Robsjohn-Gibbings Coffee Table with Planter
Robsjohn-Gibbings Coffee Table with Planter

Robsjohn-Gibbings Coffee Table with Planter

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb coffee table, in walnut and brass, with a planter.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

MCM Pair of Pearsall Style Sculptural Base Side and Coffee Tables with Planters
MCM Pair of Pearsall Style Sculptural Base Side and Coffee Tables with Planters

MCM Pair of Pearsall Style Sculptural Base Side and Coffee Tables with Planters

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A mid century modern pair of Pearsall style sculptural base side and coffee tables with planters

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

MCM C.E. Waltman for Tonk Walnut Biomorphic 2 Tier Side End Table with Planter
MCM C.E. Waltman for Tonk Walnut Biomorphic 2 Tier Side End Table with Planter

MCM C.E. Waltman for Tonk Walnut Biomorphic 2 Tier Side End Table with Planter

By C.E. Waltman

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A mid century modern C.E. Waltman for Tonk walnut biomorphic 2 tier end table with planter. This is

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Sculptural Coffee Table with Planter
Mid-Century Sculptural Coffee Table with Planter

Mid-Century Sculptural Coffee Table with Planter

By Craft Associates

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-century wooden coffee table with glass top and internal planter box. This coffee table checks a

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Silverplate and Glass Lighted Cocktail Table with Planter
Silverplate and Glass Lighted Cocktail Table with Planter

Silverplate and Glass Lighted Cocktail Table with Planter

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Fantastic, unusual silver plated cocktail table with a planter underneath and a lighted glass top.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Carved Wood "Plume"  Cocktail Table with Planter Base
Carved Wood "Plume"  Cocktail Table with Planter Base

Carved Wood "Plume" Cocktail Table with Planter Base

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A carved wood table with 4 stylized plumes supporting the original glass top. The base has a built

Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

White Gold

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal table with planter for your home. Each table with planter for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. There are 54 variations of the antique or vintage table with planter you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer table with planter, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right table with planter, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made table with planter has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Nelson, Herman Miller and Supaform are consistently popular.

How Much is a Table With Planter?

The average selling price for a table with planter at 1stDibs is $2,825, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $24,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Table With Planter
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Versailles planters are square-shaped containers used as planters for ornamental trees and plants. Traditional designs feature ball finials and ring hardware on each corner and paneled stepped feet below. André Le Nôtre designed them in the 1600s for growing Louis XIV's orange topiary trees at Versailles. Find a collection of Versailles planters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can grow bamboo in planters. However, there are specific qualifications that make some planters better than others for growing bamboo. Ideally a wooden planter that provides added insulation and drainage is used for optimal bamboo growth. Browse a range of planters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The best plant for shallow planters is vegetables. Because vegetables such as lettuce and onions do not have deep roots, they grow well in several inches of topsoil.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What a hanging planter is called depends on its design. Ones made out of woven materials or metal designed to resemble weaving are hanging baskets, while planters formed out of ceramic are sometimes referred to as hanging jardinières. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage hanging planters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A cast stone planter is a vessel used as a growing environment for flowers, succulents and other plants. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes. The term cast stone refers to the material used to produce the planters. It is a mix of fiber clay, magnesium and concrete finished to resemble carved stone. You'll find a wide variety of antique and vintage planters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether concrete planters are good is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people choose concrete for planters because of its durability and appearance. Find a collection of concrete planters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, ceramic planters can be good for plants, especially if they feature drainage holes that allow excess water to run out. However, some ceramic glazes and finishes may contain chemicals that shouldn't come in contact with edible plants. Using a vessel designed specifically for use as a planter will typically allow you to avoid these substances. On 1stDibs, find a variety of ceramic planters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether ceramic planters are good for outside depends on their design. While ceramic is a weather-resistant material, some paints and glazes may not be able to withstand the effects of sunlight, moisture and extreme temperatures. As a result, you should only place ceramic planters intended for outdoor use outside your home. On 1stDibs, find a range of outdoor ceramic planters.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, concrete planters do absorb water. Concrete is porous and will absorb moisture from its environment, which will cause moss to grow on the outside of the planter. You’ll find a variety of concrete planters from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Willy Guhl planters are made out of a variety of materials. For these furnishings, Guhl tended toward industrial materials, which he bent and shaped into organic forms for a striking juxtaposition. Much of his work was crafted from either concrete or Eternit, a mixture of cement and asbestos developed by the Belgian company Etex, which, in the 1950s, commissioned Guhl and his students at the School of Applied Arts to conceive Guhl's now-acclaimed planters in the material. Find a selection of Willy Guhl planters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    If your planter boxes aren't made of a very porous material, you should add drainage holes to avoid accidentally drowning your plants or flowers. However, if the material is porous, the water will naturally pass through.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because proper drainage is essential to a healthy plant, whether the plan is indoors or outdoors, drainage holes are a necessity. This prevents root rot, fungus, and bacteria from forming in the plant.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The main difference between a drawing table and a drafting table is adjustability. Typically, drawing table writing surfaces are stationary, while most drafting tables can be tilted and moved up and down. However, some people use the terms drawing and drafting table interchangeably to describe any table with a tilted writing surface. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between a billiard table and a pool table is primarily the size. The basic dimensions of a billiard table are usually 10’ by 5’, whereas a pool table is a relatively smaller structure, as they’re usually 3.5’ by 7’. An additional way that these tables differ from each other is the absence of pockets on the billiard table. Shop a range of billiard and pool tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The main difference between a bistro table and a pub table is the size. A bistro table is usually around 28 to 36 inches tall, so you can sit at it with a standard dining chair. Often, people pair bistro chairs with bistro tables. A pub table is taller at around 40 to 44 inches and requires a pub-height chair or stool for comfortable seating. Find a variety of pub and bistro tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between an accent table and an end table comes down to how you use them. Accent tables function primarily as decorations and may be placed almost anywhere in a room. The purpose of an end table is to provide storage space next to a sofa or loveseat. Most people use them in pairs, with one placed on either side of the focal furnishing in a seating area. Find a large collection of accent tables and end tables on 1stDibs.