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David Cressey & Robert Maxwell Thumbprint Planter for Earthgender,  circa 1970
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell Thumbprint Planter for Earthgender,  circa 1970

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell Thumbprint Planter for Earthgender, circa 1970

By David Cressey, Robert Maxwell and David Cressey, Robert Maxwell

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell Thumbprint Planter for Earthgender, circa 1970.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Large Robert Maxwell & David Cressey Thumbprint Planter for Earthgender
Large Robert Maxwell & David Cressey Thumbprint Planter for Earthgender

Large Robert Maxwell & David Cressey Thumbprint Planter for Earthgender

By David Cressey, Robert Maxwell

Located in Glendale, CA

Large Robert Maxwell & David Cressey thumbprint planter for Earthgender. Executed in textured

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Earthenware

David Cressey and Robert Maxwell Thumbprint Planter for Earthgender - 1970s
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell Thumbprint Planter for Earthgender - 1970s

David Cressey and Robert Maxwell Thumbprint Planter for Earthgender - 1970s

By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

A vintage hand thrown 'thumbprint' planter in golden ochre glaze by famed American ceramicist duo

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Stan Bitters Thumbprint Planter for Hans Sumpf
Stan Bitters Thumbprint Planter for Hans Sumpf

Stan Bitters Thumbprint Planter for Hans Sumpf

By Hans Sumpf, Stan Bitters

Located in Los Angeles, CA

features a textured exterior in a "thumbprint" pattern. Signed on the interior. Dimensions 23" diameter x

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stoneware

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell “Thumbprint” Bowl Planter for Earthgender
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell “Thumbprint” Bowl Planter for Earthgender

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell “Thumbprint” Bowl Planter for Earthgender

By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey, Robert Maxwell, David Cressey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wide bowl stoneware planter from Robert Maxwell and David Cressey’s 1970s collaboration

Category

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

Materials

Stoneware

1960s Robert Maxwell Hand-Thrown 'Thumbprint' Stoneware Pot
1960s Robert Maxwell Hand-Thrown 'Thumbprint' Stoneware Pot

1960s Robert Maxwell Hand-Thrown 'Thumbprint' Stoneware Pot

By Robert Maxwell

Located in Glendale, CA

1960s Robert Maxwell Hand-Thrown 'Thumbprint' Stoneware Pot. Executed by accomplished potter

Category

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

Materials

Earthenware

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Giant Pair of Thumbprint Planters by David Cressey
Giant Pair of Thumbprint Planters by David Cressey

Giant Pair of Thumbprint Planters by David Cressey

By David Cressey

Located in Danville, CA

Huge pair of Earthenware Planters by David Cressey for Architectural Pottery - Pro/Artisan

Category

Vintage 1960s American Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stoneware

David Cressey and Robert Maxwell Cement Glazed Thumbprint Planter
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell Cement Glazed Thumbprint Planter

David Cressey and Robert Maxwell Cement Glazed Thumbprint Planter

By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey, Robert Maxwell, David Cressey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand thrown planter, c.1970s, USA, is a result of the collaboration between David Cressey & Robert

Category

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

Materials

Stoneware

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender “Thumbprint” Bowl Planter
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender “Thumbprint” Bowl Planter

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender “Thumbprint” Bowl Planter

By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wide stoneware planter from Robert Maxwell and David Cressey’s 1970s collaboration, Earthgender

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stoneware

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender “Thumbprint” Bowl Planter
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender “Thumbprint” Bowl Planter

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender “Thumbprint” Bowl Planter

By Robert Maxwell, Robert Maxwell and David Cressey, David Cressey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wide stoneware planter from Robert Maxwell and David Cressey’s 1970s collaboration, Earthgender

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender Thumbprint Bowl Planter
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender Thumbprint Bowl Planter

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender Thumbprint Bowl Planter

By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey, David Cressey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This petite stoneware planter, c.1970s, USA, is a result of the collaboration between David Cressey

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender Thumbprint Bowl Planter
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender Thumbprint Bowl Planter

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender Thumbprint Bowl Planter

By Robert Maxwell, David Cressey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This petite stoneware planter, c.1970s, USA, is a result of the collaboration between David Cressey

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender Thumbprint Bowl Planter
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender Thumbprint Bowl Planter

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender Thumbprint Bowl Planter

By Robert Maxwell, David Cressey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This petite stoneware planter, c.1970s, USA, is a result of the collaboration between David Cressey

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Stan Bitters Large Ceramic Clay 'Thumb Pot' Planter, Signed
Stan Bitters Large Ceramic Clay 'Thumb Pot' Planter, Signed

Stan Bitters Large Ceramic Clay 'Thumb Pot' Planter, Signed

By Stan Bitters

Located in San Diego, CA

We are excited to present this 21.5" D Thumbprint" planter by Stan Bitters. This thick- walled pot

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Hand Coiled Thumbprint Pot by Stan Bitters
Hand Coiled Thumbprint Pot by Stan Bitters

Hand Coiled Thumbprint Pot by Stan Bitters

By Stan Bitters

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand coiled thumbprint pot by Stan Bitters.

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Stellar David Cressey Pot for Architectural Pottery
Stellar David Cressey Pot for Architectural Pottery

Stellar David Cressey Pot for Architectural Pottery

By Architectural Pottery, David Cressey

Located in Miami, FL

thumbprints. Intriguing!! Excellent condition. Jardinere, planter...for Architectural Pottery, the Pro

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stoneware

Stan Bitters Thumbprint Planter for Hans Sumpf
Stan Bitters Thumbprint Planter for Hans Sumpf

Stan Bitters Thumbprint Planter for Hans Sumpf

By Stan Bitters

Located in Los Angeles, CA

features a textured exterior in a "thumbprint" pattern. The planter also features a matching water catch

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Stoneware, Clay

Stan Bitters Large Glazed Ceramic Clay 'Thumb Pot' Planter, Signed, c. 1970
Stan Bitters Large Glazed Ceramic Clay 'Thumb Pot' Planter, Signed, c. 1970

Stan Bitters Large Glazed Ceramic Clay 'Thumb Pot' Planter, Signed, c. 1970

By Stan Bitters, Hans Sumpf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. *Note, we have an even larger 24" diameter Stan Bitters Thumbprint Planter available in another listing

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

David Cressey 'Thumbprint' Stoneware Planter
David Cressey 'Thumbprint' Stoneware Planter

David Cressey 'Thumbprint' Stoneware Planter

By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

In collaboration with Robert Maxwell for Earthgender Pottery glazed stoneware with thumb print or pebble pattern no drain hole great for indoors.  

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Stan Bitters Large 24" Glazed Ceramic Clay 'Thumb Pot' Planter, Signed, c. 1970
Stan Bitters Large 24" Glazed Ceramic Clay 'Thumb Pot' Planter, Signed, c. 1970

Stan Bitters Large 24" Glazed Ceramic Clay 'Thumb Pot' Planter, Signed, c. 1970

By Stan Bitters, Hans Sumpf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

original Thumb Pot we have ever seen. *Note, we have a smaller matching Stan Bitters Thumbprint Planter

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

David Cressey Thumbprint Pot
David Cressey Thumbprint Pot

David Cressey Thumbprint Pot

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H 17 in Dm 17 in

David Cressey Thumbprint Pot

By Architectural Pottery, David Cressey

Located in Culver City, CA

David Cressey Leaf Cressey Pattern or Thumbprint Stoneware Ceramic Planter, Architectural Pottery

Category

Vintage 1960s American Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stoneware

David Cressey Thumbprint Pot
David Cressey Thumbprint Pot

David Cressey Thumbprint Pot

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H 15 in Dm 16 in

David Cressey Thumbprint Pot

By David Cressey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large David Cressey Thumbprint Pot for Architectural Pottery.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stoneware

Large David Cressey thumbprint stoneware ceramic pot
Large David Cressey thumbprint stoneware ceramic pot

Large David Cressey thumbprint stoneware ceramic pot

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A nice large Cressey leaf pattern or thumbprint stoneware ceramic planter for Architectural Pottery.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Planters and Jardinieres

David Cressey Thumb Print Pot
David Cressey Thumb Print Pot

David Cressey Thumb Print Pot

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H 19 in Dm 21 in

David Cressey Thumb Print Pot

By Architectural Pottery, David Cressey

Located in Culver City, CA

David Cressey Leaf Pattern or Thumbprint White Stoneware Ceramic Planter, Architectural Pottery

Category

Vintage 1960s American Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stoneware

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David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender “Sunburst” Planter Taupe Glaze
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender “Sunburst” Planter Taupe Glaze

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender “Sunburst” Planter Taupe Glaze

By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A cylindrical stoneware planter from Robert Maxwell and David Cressey's 1970s collaboration Earthgender. The planter has a rounded lip and an incised all-over sunburst pattern. The i...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Monumental David Cressey Phoenix-1 for Architectural Pottery Planter
Monumental David Cressey Phoenix-1 for Architectural Pottery Planter

Monumental David Cressey Phoenix-1 for Architectural Pottery Planter

By David Cressey, Architectural Pottery

Located in Chicago, IL

Monumental David Cressey Phoenix-1 for Architectural Pottery Planter in unglazed stoneware Unglazed with clean factory drill hole (pitchered)

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender Stoneware Planter
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender Stoneware Planter

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender Stoneware Planter

By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stoneware planter, circa 1970s, USA, is a result of the collaboration between David Cressey & Robert Maxwell to create the line Earthgender. This hand thrown planter features an ungl...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stoneware

Massive Model 5015 "Rectangle" Pro/Artisan Planter by David Cressey for AP
Massive Model 5015 "Rectangle" Pro/Artisan Planter by David Cressey for AP

Massive Model 5015 "Rectangle" Pro/Artisan Planter by David Cressey for AP

By David Cressey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Massive Model 5015 "Rectangle" Planter by David Cressey for Architectural Pottery Pro/Artisan Collection, c. 1960's, USA Unglazed Reduction-Fired Stoneware H 30" x W 40" x D 34.5" ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stoneware

David Cressey Phoenix-1 Planter in White Glaze for Architectural Pottery
David Cressey Phoenix-1 Planter in White Glaze for Architectural Pottery

David Cressey Phoenix-1 Planter in White Glaze for Architectural Pottery

By Architectural Pottery, David Cressey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed by David Cressey in 1963 as part of the Pro/Artisan stoneware collection for Architectural Pottery, the slip cast Phoenix planter has a bowl shape with an allover geometric ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell Speckle “Sunburst” Bowl Planter for Earthgender
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell Speckle “Sunburst” Bowl Planter for Earthgender

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell Speckle “Sunburst” Bowl Planter for Earthgender

By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey, Robert Maxwell, David Cressey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bowl planter from David Cressey and Robert Maxwell’s 1970s collaboration Earthgender. The planter has a rounded lip and an incised all-over sunburst pattern. It is tapered at its bas...

Category

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

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Model 5015 "Rectangle" Pro/Artisan Planter by David Cressey for AP
Model 5015 "Rectangle" Pro/Artisan Planter by David Cressey for AP

Model 5015 "Rectangle" Pro/Artisan Planter by David Cressey for AP

By David Cressey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Model 5015 "Rectangle" Planter by David Cressey for Architectural Pottery Pro/Artisan Collection, c. 1960's, USA Glazed Golden Ochre H 14.5” x D 17” FDV11370 *Wear consistent with...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stoneware

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender “Sunburst” Planter
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender “Sunburst” Planter

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender “Sunburst” Planter

By Robert Maxwell, David Cressey, Robert Maxwell and David Cressey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand thrown stoneware planter from Earthgender, David Cressey and Robert Maxwell’s early 1970s project. This 13.5” diameter example is incised in the “Sunburst” design a pattern of l...

Category

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

Materials

Stoneware

David Cressey Pro/Artisan Mocha Glazed Bowl Planter for Architectural Pottery
David Cressey Pro/Artisan Mocha Glazed Bowl Planter for Architectural Pottery

David Cressey Pro/Artisan Mocha Glazed Bowl Planter for Architectural Pottery

By Architectural Pottery, David Cressey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ceramic planter from David Cressey's Pro/Artisan collection for Architectural Pottery. The 4066 pedestal bowl planter has a wide belly that tapers at the base with a mocha glazed ext...

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Model 5050 "Expressive" Pro/Artisan Planter by David Cressey for AP
Model 5050 "Expressive" Pro/Artisan Planter by David Cressey for AP

Model 5050 "Expressive" Pro/Artisan Planter by David Cressey for AP

By David Cressey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Model 5050 "Expressive" Planter by David Cressey for Architectural Pottery Pro/Artisan Collection, Dated 1-14-77, USA Glazed Purple H 19.25" x D 17.5" FDV11373 *Wear consistent wi...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stoneware

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell “Sunburst” Planter for Earthgender
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell “Sunburst” Planter for Earthgender

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell “Sunburst” Planter for Earthgender

By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A cylindrical stoneware planter from Robert Maxwell and David Cressey's 1970s collaboration Earthgender. The planter has a rounded lip and an incised all-over sunburst pattern. The i...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

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Thumbprint Planter For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the thumbprint planter you’re looking for. Each thumbprint planter for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, stoneware and clay. If you’re shopping for a thumbprint planter, we have 11 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect thumbprint planter — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right thumbprint planter, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made thumbprint planter has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by David Cressey, Robert Maxwell and Robert Maxwell and David Cressey are consistently popular.

How Much is a Thumbprint Planter?

Prices for a thumbprint planter can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $8,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,550.

Finding the Right Planters-jardinieres for You

Beautiful plants deserve beautiful homes. It’s time to introduce antique and vintage planters and jardinieres to your home’s interiors and outdoor garden area.

The word “jardiniere” has roots in French, but the appeal of these vessels is global. The popularity of jardinieres — ceramic pots intended for cut flowers or plants — quickly gained traction in the United States during the start of the 20th century, when you could find them in some middle- and upper-class American homes. Jardinieres had already been coveted goods overseas for at least a couple of centuries by then, as intricate planters crafted from Chinese porcelain or gilded-bronze versions from Japan could be found in the living rooms of wealthy Europeans.

Today, the love for planters and jardinieres knows no bounds. And whether you consider yourself a proper gardener or merely a doting plant parent, there is likely a use for a planter inside or in the lively outdoor space around your home.

Outside, a pair of marble and terracotta planters or cast-iron urns designed in the neoclassical style can add a stately touch to your landscape design while helping establish boundaries between the areas you’ve created for gardening and entertaining.

Bare corners in your living room or dining room can often be difficult to populate with furnishings that fit just so, and a planter can change that. While it’s possible to get maximal impact from minimalist pottery — an understated mid-century modern planter could deliver on that front — you might be pining for an on-trend planter with pizzazz. Look to an outwardly angular fiberglass design decked out in bright colors to give your blooms a run for their money, while mounted or vintage hanging vessels can serve as the frame for nature’s organic artwork, quite literally taking your gardening skills to the next level.

Browse a broad collection of antique and vintage planters and jardinieres on 1stDibs today.