Pair of Mid-Century French Cast Metal Swan Garden Planters with Patina and Gilt
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a garden, patio, or interior space with this striking pair of antique French swan planters, crafted circa 1950.
Metal
Large 19th Century French Hand-Carved Limestone Garden Trough or Planter
Located in Saint-Gondon, Centre-Val de Loire
It can be repurposed as a sophisticated garden planter, a rustic water feature/basin, or even a unique indoor decorative element for a large-scale project.
Stone, Limestone
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
A Large Biomorphic Planter by Willy Guhl, Switzerland, c.1960
By Willy Guhl
Located in Chicago, IL
A large, exceptional garden planter designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland circa 1960, known as a biomorphic or 'Clam Shell' planter.
Cement
19th Century French Provincial Antique Two-Tier White Wire Garden Plant Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This oblong plant etagere is finely worked in metal and has a white washed antique patina. Ideal to hold the garden planters or ornamental florals for the interior space.
Metal, Wire
Pair of English Cast Iron Neoclassical Demilune Jardiniere Planters
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Patinated pair of English cast iron jardinaire garden planters featuring a rare demi-lune form. The planters are decorated with floral motif swag on each side centered by a Greco-Rom...
Iron
Pair of Cast Iron Medici Planters - Late 19th Century
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Garden Decoration - Antique Garden Planters Measures : Ø 50cm H:45cm Material : Cast Iron This pair of low cast iron Medici vases, dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries...
Iron
Authentic Hand-Carved Antique Garden Stone Trough
Located in Saint-Gondon, Centre-Val de Loire
Its beautifully weathered surface and original patina offer a rich texture and authentic character, making it a stunning focal point for both indoor and outdoor spaces. Ideal for use...
Stone, Limestone
Pair of Faux Bamboo Bronzed Iron Demilune Planter Jardinieres
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of bronzed iron demi-lune form garden planters or jardinieres supported by faux bois twig stands.
Iron
Rare Georgian Antique Limestone Trough Planter
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
In the 21st century, it makes an impressive garden planter that’s steeped in history, offering more than 1.3 m of planting area.
Stone, Limestone
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
19th Century Large Bird & Bamboo Art Pottery Chinese Egg Pot Jardinière Planter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Over 120 years old, these vessels were originally used to store black “Century Eggs” and now serve beautifully as coastal-inspired garden planters, jardinières, cachepots, or decorat...
Ceramic
19th Century French Hand-Carved Limestone Garden Trough or Basin
Located in Saint-Gondon, Centre-Val de Loire
Equipped with an original drainage hole near the base, it is perfectly suited to serve as an architectural element, an outdoor garden planter, a rustic water basin, or an authentic d...
Limestone
Rare Willy Guhl for Eternit Molar Shape Planter
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Chicago, IL
Eternit is a Swiss concrete fiber company that partnered with Architect Willy Guhl to market some of the best garden planters, chairs, ponds and sculptures of the mid century.
Concrete
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
Antique Century Chinese Egg Art Pottery Holder Bird & Dragon Jardinière Planter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Over 120 years old, these vessels were originally used to store black “Century Eggs” and now serve beautifully as coastal-inspired garden planters, jardinières, cachepots, or decorat...
Pottery
Pair of Blue Painted Iron Pedestal and Basket Planters, 1960s France
Located in New York, NY
These tall, decorative garden planters are ideal for flanking an entryway, enhancing a patio, or bringing vintage charm to an indoor conservatory. 13"w x 13"d x 31.5"h
Wrought Iron
Willy Guhl Elephant Ear/Hankerchief Planter c 1960 32.5"
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Vintage handkerchief/elephant ear garden planter by Willy Guhl. A large and rare planter in great structural condition .
Fibre Cement
Rare Willy Guhl “Spindel” Planter, Swiss Fiber Cement Garden Sculpture
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This authentic mid-century modern garden planter is the celebrated “Spindel” model by Willy Guhl, a defining example of Swiss modernist garden design from the mid-20th century.
Cement
19th Century French Large Hand-Carved Weathered Stone Garden Trough
Located in Saint-Gondon, Centre-Val de Loire
Its broad form and low profile make it a striking architectural centerpiece, ideal for use as an outdoor garden planter, a water feature, or a rustic trough in a luxury landscape des...
Limestone
French Pair Beautiful Wrought Iron Square-Shaped Planters, Early 20th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of wrought iron garden planters from the early 20th century. This antique pair of planters from France, each approximately two feet square in shape, feature scrolled or...
Iron
19th Century French Organic Hand-Carved Sandstone Garden Trough or Basin
Located in Saint-Gondon, Centre-Val de Loire
At 219 kg (483 lbs), it offers ideal proportions for use as a statement garden planter, an outdoor water feature, or an extraordinary focal piece for a landscape project.
Sandstone
Vintage Swiss Diablo Planter by Willy Guhl, Cement, 1950s Design
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sculptural, vintage Swiss Diablo Eternit spindle garden planter made of light weight cement, designed by Willy Guhl, in good condition.
Concrete
$1,850 / set
Pair of Vintage Italian Terracotta Planters
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming pair of vintage Italian terracotta garden planters is designed in the form of woven baskets, complete with thickly rolled rims and sculpted feet.
Terracotta
Campana Garden Urn
Located in Atlanta, GA
A mid-20th-century classical cast stone garden urn planter featuring a bold gadrooned body and a turned foot.
Cast Stone
Mid-Century Modern Elephant Ear Planter by Willy Guhl, Swiss, 1950s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage, sculptural Mid-Century modern Swiss Handkerchief or Elephant Ear garden planter by Willy Guhl and Eternit in a light weight cement, reinforced with fiber, in good condition.
Cement
Vintage Swiss Hanky Planters by Willy Guhl, Cement, Mid-Century
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These sculptural large garden planters are particularized with a natural aged patina.
Cement
Small Hand Carved Red Sandstone Trough Planter Weathered Garden Water Feature
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
W39cm x D15cm x H12cm Origin and period: English, antique hand carved red sandstone trough, suitable as a small garden planter, decorative trough or water display feature.
Sandstone
Antique 16th C. Carved Istrian Stone Trough
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This piece could be used as a unique sink in a bathroom or perhaps showcasing blooming foliage as a garden planter.
Stone
Vintage Swiss Elephant Ear Planters by Willy Guhl, Circa 1950-1960
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These sculptural large garden planters with a nicely aged patina. These elegant light weight garden ornaments are made of a weather resistant fibre cement.
Cement
19th Century Antique French Three-Tier Half Round Plant Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ideal to hold the garden planters or ornamental florals for the interior space.
Metal, Wire
Vintage Engraved Stone Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional vintage garden planter is a masterful example of architectural stone carving, evoking the timeless elegance of the Italian countryside.
Limestone
Willy Guhl Cauldron Planters by Eternit, Vintage Swiss Design, 1950s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Each of the Swiss Eternit garden planters are created in a light weight cement, each having its heavy original weathered patina.
Cement
Vintage Willy Guhl Tilt Planter Bowl – Mid-Century Modern Swiss
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This versatile piece can function as a dramatic garden planter, a birdbath, or as a sculptural decorative statement indoors or outdoors.
Concrete
Antique French Limestone Vessel
Located in Dallas, TX
Its depth and proportion make it versatile — perfect as a garden planter, water feature, or decorative accent indoors or out.
Limestone
19th Century French Monumental Hand-Carved Golden Limestone Garden Trough - #4
Located in Saint-Gondon, Centre-Val de Loire
Its broad form and low profile make it a striking architectural centerpiece, ideal for use as an outdoor garden planter, a water feature, or a rustic trough in a luxury landscape des...
Limestone
19th Century French Monumental Hand-Carved Golden Limestone Garden Trough - #2
Located in Saint-Gondon, Centre-Val de Loire
Its broad form and low profile make it a striking architectural centerpiece, ideal for use as an outdoor garden planter, a water feature, or a rustic trough in a luxury landscape des...
Limestone
19th Century French Monumental Hand-Carved Golden Limestone Garden Trough - #1
Located in Saint-Gondon, Centre-Val de Loire
Its broad form and low profile make it a striking architectural centerpiece, ideal for use as an outdoor garden planter, a water feature, or a rustic trough in a luxury landscape des...
Limestone
19th Century French Monumental Hand-Carved Golden Limestone Garden Trough - #5
Located in Saint-Gondon, Centre-Val de Loire
Its broad form and low profile make it a striking architectural centerpiece, ideal for use as an outdoor garden planter, a water feature, or a rustic trough in a luxury landscape des...
Limestone
19th Century French Monumental Hand-Carved Golden Limestone Garden Trough - #3
Located in Saint-Gondon, Centre-Val de Loire
Its broad form and low profile make it a striking architectural centerpiece, ideal for use as an outdoor garden planter, a water feature, or a rustic trough in a luxury landscape des...
Limestone
19th Large Antique Clay Jar.
Located in Marbella, ES
Today, this type of jar is valued as decorative elements, garden planters, or sculptural pieces with a strong aesthetic presence.
Ceramic
Large French Rustic Hand-Carved Limestone Trough or Planter, Early 20th Century
Located in Saint-Gondon, Centre-Val de Loire
With its impressive length, this versatile stone trough is ideal for reuse as a dramatic outdoor garden planter (perfect for cascading greenery, lavender, or boxwood), an architectur...
Limestone
Provincial Chinese Round Stone Trough, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A drainage hole is drilled into the base, making the trough ideal today as a statement garden planter, water feature or sink basin. Additional Dimensions: Interior: 10"Dia x 6"H
Stone
Antique Chinese Raw Stone Basin, Early 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Originally placed on a provincial Chinese farm as a trough for livestock, the stone basin is ideal today as a statement water feature, sink basin or garden planter, contrasting delic...
Limestone
Antique Chinese Raw Stone Basin, Early 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Originally placed on a provincial Chinese farm as a trough for livestock, the stone basin is ideal today as a statement water feature, sink basin or garden planter, contrasting delic...
Limestone
Antique Chinese Petite Dragon Pickling Pot, 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Today, we love this pot as a garden planter filled with lush greenery or flowers.
Stoneware
English Garden Stone Urn or Planter Pot with Garland Motif
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English garden planter pot or urn of composition stone in the Country House style, featuring a beautiful garland and medallion emblem relief to the bowl and resting on a raise...
Stone, Cast Stone
$1,320Sale Price / item|20% Off
Half Price Sale $850 Antique Chinese Century-Egg Pottery Jar w/ Bird Fern Motif
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Over 120 years old, these coastal-inspired vessels were originally used to store preserved “Century Eggs” and now make exceptional garden planters, jardinières, cachepots, or decorat...
Pottery
Chinese Full Moon Stone Trough, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A drainage hole is drilled into the base, making the trough ideal today as a statement garden planter, water feature or sink basin. Additional Dimensions: Opening: 15"W x 14.5"D
Stone
Chinese Teardrop Stone Trough, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Originally placed on a provincial Chinese farm as a trough for livestock, the stone basin is ideal today as a statement water feature, sink basin or garden planter, contrasting delic...
Limestone
Chinese Oblong Stone Trough, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A single drainage hole has been drilled into the base, making the antique trough ideal today as a statement garden planter or sink basin.
Granite
Pair 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Basket-Weave Planters with Original Paint
Located in Mckinney, TX
Originally intended as formal garden planters, their generous proportions make them equally at home flanking an entryway, framing a fireplace, anchoring a porch, or planted with clip...
Cast Iron
1940s Beige Cast Stone Large Round Neoclassical Style Lion Planters, Set of 4
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Neoclassical garden planters in natural cast stone with lion faces on all four sides.
Cast Stone
Antique Chinese Furrowed Stone Basin, 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A single drainage hole has been drilled into the base, making the stone pond ideal today as a statement garden planter or sink basin.
Limestone
Chinese Diamond Stone Farm Trough, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Originally placed on a provincial Chinese farm as a trough for livestock, the stone basin is ideal today as a statement water feature, sink basin or garden planter, contrasting delic...
Stone
Antique Carved Granite Farm Trough from Normandy, France, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
The rectangular trough has an opening of 12 x 32 ½, with a height of seven inches, allowing it to be used as a rustic garden planter (there is a drainage hole). Natural cavitations i...
Stone, Granite
Large French Terracotta Turquoise Blue Garden Tree Planter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Terracotta Turquoise Blue Garden Tree Planter This is a Large French Terracotta Turquoise Blue Garden Planter big enough for an Olive or other tree or just a very attr...
Earthenware
Antique Chinese Horseshoe Stone Basin, 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Originally placed on a provincial Chinese farm as a trough for livestock, the stone basin is ideal today as a statement water feature, sink basin or garden planter, contrasting delic...
Limestone
Antique Chinese Triangle Stone Trough, Early 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Originally placed on a provincial Chinese farm as a trough for livestock, the stone basin is ideal today as a statement water feature, sink basin or garden planter, contrasting delic...
Limestone
English Garden Stone Planter Pot or Urn with Acanthus Relief - Three Available
Located in Austin, TX
A finely modeled and weathered English garden planter pot or urn of composition stone featuring a beautiful acanthus leaf relief to the bowl and base.
Stone, Cast Stone
Willy Guhl Concrete Cone Flower Pot, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking planter by Swiss designer Willy Guhl, featuring the iconic sculptural silhouette that made his mid-century garden designs so enduring.
Concrete
A Pair of Large French Turquoise Garden Tree Planters
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Large French Turquoise Garden Tree Planters This is a pair Large Glazed Terracotta Turquoise Blue Garden Planters big enough for an Olive or any other patio tree or just a...
Terracotta
Large Southwestern Hand Painted Clay Pottery Planter Vase
Located in Dayton, OH
Hand Painted Terracotta vessel, vase or garden planter. Features an urn form with geometric designs in red and turquoise with black outlines.
Clay
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.
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