Large Willy Guhl Hourglass Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful concrete hourglass planters by the Swiss Architect, Willy Guhl.
Concrete
Willy Guhl Red Hourglass Planters, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic brick colored 'Diablo' hourglass planters by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit.
Cement
Willy Guhl New Production Spindel Hourglass Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive hourglass planters by Swiss designer Willy Guhl. Newly produced.
Cement
Willy Guhl Hourglass Pots
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful collection of concrete hourglass planters by the Swiss Architect, Willy Guhl.
Concrete
Willy Guhl Sculptural Hourglass Diabolo Planter - Eternit Swiss
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The planter features Guhl’s signature hourglass form, with a wide flared bowl and a matching conical base joined by a narrow central waist, creating a powerful yet balanced sculptura...
Concrete
$1,923
H 35.04 in Dm 20.87 in
Willy Guhl 'Diablo' Spindel Hourglass Concrete Planter, Switzerland, 1954
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in The Hague, NL
High shaped diabolo shaped planter designed by Willy Guhl and Anton Bee and manufactured by Eternit Ag, Switzerland 1954. This planter is made of cellulose infused fibber cement. Ve...
Cement
$3,243
H 38 in W 21 in D 21 in
Willy Guhl, Extra Large Diablo Hourglass Planter in Wonderful Original Condition
By Willy Guhl
Located in London, GB
Willy Guhl, for Eternit Schweiz AG. An extra large Diablo hourglass shaped planter in wonderful original condition, with no chips, no cracks and no damages.
Concrete
Authentic Willy Guhl Mid-Century Modern Hourglass/Diabolo Concrete Planter
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Designed by Swiss modernist Willy Guhl for Eternit in the mid-20th century, this iconic “Diabolo” planter has become a timeless symbol of sculptural outdoor design.
Concrete
$1,900Sale Price|34% Off
H 31 in Dm 18 in
Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Hourglass Planter, c 1968
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Some of the other ones have sold but contact us if you are looking for more Willy Guhl pots and planters. We have a large collection of Willy Guhl for Eternit pots, planters, garde...
Concrete
Willy Guhl Fatboy Hourglass Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Willy Guhl concrete diabolo planter. Short and fat. Rarer model. Great condition and coloring. Only one available.
Cement
$4,300Sale Price|21% Off
H 15.5 in Dm 42.5 in
Large Adjustable Spindle Planter by Willy Guhl, Switzerland 1970s, Signed
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We currently have multiple Willy Guhl planters available, including Diablo hourglass planters, fixed spindle planters, handkerchief planters, rectangular balcony liners, and other Et...
Concrete
1950s French Willy Guhl's Style Hourglass Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s French Willy Guhl's style Hourglass Planters
Aluminum
Hourglass Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
The "Diabolo" planter was designed by the iconic Willy Guhl and Anton Bee in the 1950s and made of fiber cement by Eternit.
Cement
Set of 2 Hourglass Planters "Diabolo" by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning set of 2 spindle planters model Diabolo designed by Willy Juhl for Eternit. In the other listing there's a higher model Diabolo planter that has been completely refinished i...
Concrete, Cement
Willy Guhl Hourglass Planters
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic Willy Guhl hourglass planters with much desired original patina.
Willy Guhl Hourglass Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful concrete hourglass planters by the Swiss Architect, Willy Guhl.
Cement
Willy Guhl Hourglass Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful concrete hourglass planters by the Swiss Architect, Willy Guhl.
Massive Willy Guhl Hourglass Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive hourglass planters by Swiss designer Willy Guhl. Largest size made by Guhl.
Cement
Willy Guhl Hourglass Planter, Switzerland, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Hour-glass shaped planter by renowned Swiss designer Willy Guhl Edited by Eternit, circa 1960. Gorgeous patina to cement.
Cement
Rare Willy Guhl Hourglass Planter, Switzerland 1960s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Gardena, CA
Vintage rarely seen Hourglass Planter by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, circa 1970.
Cement
Rare Willy Guhl Hourglass Planter, Switzerland 1960s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Gardena, CA
Vintage rarely seen Hourglass Planter by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, circa 1970.
Cement
Pair of Massive Yellow Willy Guhl Hourglass Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive hourglass planters by Swiss designer Willy Guhl. Largest size made by Guhl.
Cement
Willy Guhl Hourglass Planters, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A versatile decoration, in iconic shape by designer Willy Guhl. These planters were made with an innovative cement casting technique giving a smooth, lightweight and sturdy material....
Concrete
Rare Pair of Willy Guhl Hourglass Planters, Switzerland 1960s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Gardena, CA
Vintage pair of rarely seen vintage Hourglass Planters by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, circa 1970.
Cement
Rare Pair of Willy Guhl Hourglass Planters, Switzerland 1960s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Gardena, CA
Vintage pair of rarely seen vintage Hourglass Planters by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, circa 1970.
Cement
Willy Guhl Cement Hourglass Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in New York, NY
The iconic cement "hourglass" planter designed by the Swiss designer Willy Guhl.
Green Willy Guhl Sculptural Hourglass Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Willy Guhl sculptural hourglass planters in green!
Cement
Green Willy Guhl Sculptural Hourglass Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Willy Guhl sculptural hourglass planters in green!
Cement
Willy Guhl Goblet Shaped Hourglass Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual concrete planters by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Top half of the planter is a Classic hourglass shape.
Cement
Willy Guhl White Hourglass Planters, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic white 'Diablo' hourglass planters by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit.
Cement
Blue Diabolo Hourglass Planter by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic hourglass planter by Willy Guhl painted years ago in blue/green.
Cement
Pink Diabolo Hourglass Planter by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic hourglass planter by Willy Guhl painted years ago in hot pink.
Cement
Willy Guhl Hourglass Pots
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful concrete hourglass planters by the Swiss architect, Willy Guhl.
Concrete
Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Hourglass Concrete Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in London, GB
Showing close to 60’s year of Patina, this wonderful example of a concrete Hourglass planter has improved in character with age.
Cement
Vintage Massive Hourglass Spindel Large Willy Guhl Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Wichita, KS
Classic massive hourglass planter by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit.
Cement
Hourglass Pots by Willy Guhl - Medium
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic concrete hourglass planters by the Swiss Architect, Willy Guhl.
Cement
Willy Guhl Industrial Goblet Shaped Hourglass Planter, 1950s, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in The Hague, NL
This industrial planter was designed by Willy Guhl and manufactured by Eternit Ag, Switzerland, 1950s. It's made of cellulose infused fiber cement. Very nice shaped planter in goo...
Cement
Sold
H 12.21 in W 33.47 in D 34.65 in
Willy Guhl "Biasca" Elephant Ear/ Hourglass Concrete Planters, Switzerland 1954
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 2 "Biasca" Elephant Ear large planters designed by Willy Guhl and Anton Bee and manufactured by Eternit AG, Switzerland 1954. This planter is made of cellulose infused fiber ...
Cement
Willy Guhl Tall Hourglass Pot in Green Paint
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Extraordinary Willy Guhl hourglass shaped pot with original green paint patina.
Mid-Century Modern Hourglass Jardinière by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning hourglass jardinière by Swiss designer Willy Guhl. This piece is made of fiber cement and has an exceptional patina.
Cement
Sold
H 35.04 in Dm 20.87 in
Willy Guhl Set Of 2 'Diablo' Hourglass Concrete Planters, Switzerland 1954
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period set of 2 high shaped diabolo planters designed by Willy Guhl and Anton Bee and manufactured by Eternit Ag, Switzerland 1954. These planters are made of ce...
Cement
Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Model 554 Hourglass Concrete Planter, Signed
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredibly gorgeous 24" tall model #554 'Diablo' concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968, Switzerland.
Concrete
Sold
H 25 in Dm 14.75 in L 25 in
Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Hourglass Concrete Spindel Planter, c 1968
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredibly gorgeous 25" tall 'Diablo' concrete spindel planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968, Switzerland.
Concrete
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl X-Large Hourglass Diablo Planters
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Birmingham, AL
A pair of X-large Mid-Century Modern Diabolo planters designed by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1960s.
Cement
Midcentury Diabolo Planter by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Houston, TX
Created in the mid-20th century, this Willy Guhl Diablo or hourglass planter was created by Swiss designer Willy Guhl.
Cement
Midcentury Diabolo Planter by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Houston, TX
Created in the mid-20th century, this Willy Guhl Diablo or Hourglass planter was created by Swiss designer Willy Guhl.
Cement
Midcentury Diabolo Planter by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Houston, TX
Created in the mid-20th century, this Willy Guhl Diablo or Hourglass planter was created by Swiss designer Willy Guhl.
Cement
Large Diabolo Planter by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Houston, TX
Created in the mid-20th century, this large Willy Guhl Diablo or Hourglass planter was created by Swiss designer Willy Guhl.
Cement
Tilted Concrete Planter by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Houston, TX
Found in France and created in the mid-20th century, this Willy Guhl tilted hourglass planter is perfect for indoor or outdoor use.
Cement
Collection of Willy Guhl Pots
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of concrete pots by Swiss Designer Willy Guhl. Hourglass "Diabolo" planters available in multiple sizes and quantities.
Cement
Original hourglass aluminum planters by Willy Guhl
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Original hourglass aluminum moulds for concrete planters by Swiss designer Willy Guhl.
Aluminum
Willy Guhl Loop Chair and Matching Hourglass Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Willy Guhl loop chair for Eternit. Single chair with great patina. Dated 1979. Two matching Willy Guhl diabolo planters included. Great standalone set. Sold as a set of thre...
Concrete
WILLY GUHL PAIR OF VINTAGE HOURGLASS PLANTERS
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Pair of vintage Willy Guhl for Eternit AG Concrete planters , large size in "waisted" form , open both ends . Shown full page in L'arredamento Moderno ( sesta serie) plate 717 , publ...
Willy Guhl Hourglass Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in New York, NY
The iconic cement "hourglass" planter designed by the Swiss designer Willy Guhl.
Willy Guhl Hourglass Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful concrete hourglass planters by the Swiss Architect, Willy Guhl.
Concrete
Willy Guhl Hourglass Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful concrete hourglass planters by the Swiss Architect, Willy Guhl.
Concrete
Willy Guhl "Diabolo" Planter (1960's)
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Discover the willy guhl hourglass planter – a medium-sized masterpiece by swiss architect willy guhl.
Cement
Willy Guhl Hourglass Concrete Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful Willy Guhl hourglass concrete planter with great original patina.
Concrete
Hourglass Planter by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in New York, NY
The iconic cement "hourglass" planter designed by the Swiss designer Willy Guhl.
Hourglass Planter by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural planter was designed by Swiss designer Willy Guhl, a Pioneer in Industrial Design.
Willy Guhl Diablo/ Hourglass Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
As of the mid-20th century, the work of Willy Guhl was a revolutionary feat of industry and design with a distinct style that transcends decades.
Composition
Willy Guhl Sculptural Hourglass Planter in Green
By Willy Guhl
Located in Wichita, KS
Willy Guhl sculptural hourglass planters in green with beautiful age and patina.
Cement
Willy Guhl Swiss Eternit Hourglass AP Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A less common alternative to the southern Cal AP stuff.
Concrete
Mid-Century Willy Guhl Concrete Diabolo/Hourglass Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A striking and authentic example of mid-century modern design by renowned Swiss industrial designer Willy Guhl, this Diabolo / Hourglass Planter concrete planter exemplifies his mini...
Concrete
Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Hourglass Concrete Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in London, GB
Showing close to 60’s year of Patina, this wonderful example of a concrete Hourglass planter has improved in character with age.
Cement
Mid-Century Modern Concrete Planter by Willy Guhl Hourglass
By Willy Guhl
Located in London, GB
Showing close to 60’s year of Patina, this wonderful example of a concrete Hourglass planter has improved in character with age.
Cement
Concrete Hourglass Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Wonderful hourglass planter designed by Swiss architect Willy Guhl.
Concrete
Large Willy Guhl "Diablo" Hourglass Shaped Planters Sold as Pair
By Willy Guhl
Located in Wichita, KS
Gorgeous pair of 38" tall 'Diablo' concrete spindel planters by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968, Switzerland.
Concrete
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$8,277 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$2,623
H 18.12 in W 18.12 in D 1.38 in
Italian Riviera Franco Albini Rattan Square Sunburst Mirror, Loop Design, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Franco Albini Rattan Mirror ___________________________________________________________ A highly decorative squared Mid-Century Modern mirror with undulated rattan frame a...
Cane, Rattan, Mirror
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$1,858 / item
H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in
RESTOCK - 50cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp, C.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Worldwide shipping available, get in touch for a quote. Beautifully formed spherical Holophane Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960. This version has the 50cm diame...
Glass, Fiberglass
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$5,900 / set
H 25 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Modern Murano Glass Sconces, Hand-Blown Smoked Glass & Brass Frame
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass paneled sconces; each crafted with three curved panels of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sc...
Brass
Large Tapered Round Concrete Willy Guhl Planter
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Chireno, TX
Large tapered round concrete Willy Guhl planter circa 1960s.
Concrete
$1,748 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
$8,530 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
Ceiba Table Lamp
By Chuch Estudio
Located in Mérida, MX
The Ceiba Lamp embodies the essence of artisanal craftsmanship, meticulously crafted entirely by hand. Inspired by the sacred Tree of Life in the Yucatan Peninsula, renowned as the C...
Clay, Linen
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
Decades prior to the mass popularity of neo-industrial cement floors and furniture taking shape, there was Willy Guhl. The Swiss creative is considered one of the first “industrial” designers in his home country. He pioneered a rugged, organic style of modern furniture and decor — stylish planters, shapely seating and lots more — that remains widely coveted by many today.
Guhl was born in 1915 in Stein am Rhein and worked as a carpenter before beginning studies at the Zurich School of Applied Arts (known today as the Zurich University of the Arts), where he would go on to teach for nearly 40 years.
While Guhl is well-known for his range of provocative garden elements as well as his patio and outdoor furniture, today’s legion of mid-century modern enthusiasts are likely familiar with the designer’s iconic Loop chair (introduced in 1954). For this sculptural seat and other furnishings, Guhl tended toward industrial materials, which he bent and shaped into organic forms for a striking juxtaposition. Much of his work is 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 planters in the material. The resulting vessels — some hourglass-shaped, some in the form of handkerchiefs, all suitable for indoors or exteriors — remain some of Guhl’s most collectible pieces.
Guhl’s affiliation with the Swiss “neo-functional” movement centered on the idea of simplifying design without sacrificing form. According to Guhl, his mission was “achieving the most with the minimum of effort.”
In addition to his work as a designer, Guhl left his mark on subsequent creatives through his 39-year tenure at his alma mater, where he was instructor to the likes of Robert Haussmann, Kurt Thut and Bruno Rey. Modern-day shoppers at IKEA owe Guhl a debt of gratitude too. He was an early advocate of flat-pack furniture, championing its ability to make good design more widely accessible.
At its core, though, Guhl’s work was inherently human-centric: “At the center of my efforts, I put people and their living requirements,” he once said. “My products must be useful to people.” Guhl died in 2004 at the age of 89.
Find a range of vintage Willy Guhl furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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.