Modern Planters and Jardinieres
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
185
44
7
to
11
40
2
44
44
44
675
134
117
75
69
55
44
41
39
35
31
28
27
24
16
16
14
7
44
2
19
19
1
1
2
13
8
6
Height
to
Width
to
18
15
15
13
8
20
20
19
12
6
13
7
4
3
2
Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Modern
Studio Stoneware Planters Bob Kinzie
By Bob Kinzie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome pair of 'Affiliated Craftsman' California design planters.
Wheel thrown natural clay on the outside with hand tooled pattern design, and glazed on the inside.
No drain holes...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Puerto Rican Stoneware Square Planter
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Puerto Rican Stoneware Planter. It depicts a light brown small square planter decorated with a cluster of noodles all around, then its center is enhanced by two rows of sma...
Category
20th Century American Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stoneware
Monumental Architectural Pottery Marilyn Kay Austin Pot
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A satin black monumental Marilyn Kay Austin wide mouth high fired clay designer pot / planter. These pots came in a wide range of related shapes and sizes often used by designers, la...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Pottery
Large Modern Brown Glazed Ceramic Oversized Pottery 21" Floor Planter Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Modern Brown Glazed Ceramic Oversized Pottery 21" Floor Planter Pot. Item featured is a large impressive size, brown drip glazed finish, molded...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Steel, Brass, Plastic, and Metal Planters, 1970s, style of Romeo Rega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each planter of different size and constructed of square vertical steel rods with horizontal brass bands, with colored plastic sub-liners and metal liners, listed measurement is of l...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Glazed Porcelain Planter by Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare burgundy purple glazed porcelain planter by renowned designer Karl Springer.
In beautiful vintage condition, with minor wear consistent with age( see detail photos).
Measureme...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Porcelain
Beautifully weathered pair of 'Elephant Ears' planters by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Often referred to as the “elephant ears” or “handkerchief ” model this charming pair of vintage Willy Guhl planters have some really amazing...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
French Modern Cerused Oak, Bronze, Mirrored & Copper Lined Jardiniere Planter
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is easily one of the most incredible jardinieres I have come across, between its impressive size, weight and appearance there is nothing like it!
A cerused oak serpentine shape...
Category
1940s American Vintage Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Antique Smelting Pot
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This large antique smelting pot was used for glass blowing and is a great example of industrial art. It is an object that was made to serve a pur...
Category
Early 20th Century French Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stone
Bronze Antique French Planter
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wall hanging French bronze planter. This planter is solid and has good weight. Easy to hang and make into a wall planter. May be used indoor or out...
Category
1930s French Vintage Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Gainey California Pottery Oversized Glazed Ceramic Tire Planter Bowl
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern large round tire planter bowl by Gainey. circa 1960s. Measure: 25".
Gainey Ceramics has been in the business of manufacturing the finest quality handcrafted containers for more than forty years, spanning 3 generations. Founded in 1948 by James Gainey in La Verne on on a four ACRE facility, Gainey processed over 300,000 pounds of clay per week, producing more than 10,000 superior quality planters weekly. Their ceramic planters are specifically designed to accommodate a wide variety of grower containers.
Gainey Ceramics for nearly fifty years has been innovating force in the manufacturing of high end ceramic planters. Starting as a small job shop in Inglewood California just down the street from Los Angeles International Airport, the company began as a producer of crockery and pet feeders. By the late 50s Gainey began adding to its crockery production with ceramic planters sold to the retail garden nurseries...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Pottery
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender “Teardrop Sunburst” Bowl Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An unglazed stoneware bowl planter from David Cressey and Robert Maxwell's 1970s collaboration, Earthgender. The planter has a rounded lip, an incised all-over pattern in the "Teardr...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stoneware
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell Sunburst Bowl Planter for Earthgender
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand thrown stoneware planter from Earthgender, David Cressey and Robert Maxwell’s early 1970s project. This 16” diameter example is incised in the “Sunburst” design a pattern of lin...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stoneware
Italian Modern Planters in Black Metal, White Wood and Blue Plastic, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern planters in black metal, white wood and blue plastic, 1980s.
Pair of semi-oval base planters in metal, wood and plastic. The external structure is in black painted me...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal
Studio Ceramic Cachepot Planter by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Studio ceramic cachepot by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase.
Grate for orchids or indoor plants.
The finish is a crackle high gloss glaze with brush...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental 38" Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Spindle Planter, c 1968
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredibly gorgeous 38" tall 'Diablo' concrete spindel planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968, Switzerland. This sculptural hourglass shaped concrete planter has a white exterior finish.
We have a large collection of Willy Guhl for Eternit pots, planters, garden objects, jardinières, and patio furniture. We always have inventory in Diablo's, Tilted and Cone Planters, box and rectangular Guhl...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Large and Tall Emperador Marble Urn, Vessel or Floor Vase
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very tall floor vase or urn, the polished marble vessel has dark brown color with defined white and golden veins which are the qualities that highligh...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Maple
Faux Bois Concrete Stump Planter, 1970s, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning concrete faux-bois planter, circa 1970s. Detailed design including realistic bark and wood grain. Natural lichen and moss growth also lend in giving this planter an uncanny realistic feel without it being too gimmicky. Years of patina and weathering gives these pieces a stunningly unique look. As these are each handmade, the owner will find that each stool varies ever so slightly in Size from the last giving them a great artisanal feel. Extremely substantial and well made, these planters are constructed of solid concrete shell...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Pedestal Planter, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete pedestal planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Made in the 1960s in Switzerland. Factory drilled drainage holes in each planter. Different ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Set of 3 Sculptural Triangular Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 sculptural standing triangular concrete planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Can be placed upside down or right side. up. Each planter has a solid base to balance the wei...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Willy Guhl "Diablo" shaped concrete pots.
Multiple sizes and quantities of each available.
This listing is for 31.5" H x 17.75.
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Hourglass Planters, c 1968
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredibly gorgeous 31" tall and 18" diameter 'Diablo' concrete spindel planters by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968, Switzerland. These sculptural hourglass shaped concrete planters have a grey exterior finish, one darker grey and the other two are light grey.
Three available, priced individually. If you are purchasing less than all three, please message us with which one(s) you wish us to ship.
We have a large collection of Willy Guhl for Eternit pots, planters, garden objects, jardinières, and patio furniture. We always have inventory in Diablo's, Tilted and Cone Planters, box and rectangular Guhl...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Large 'Handkerchief' Concrete Planters by Willy Guhl for Eternit, c. 1968
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful pair of large sized (35" diameter) 'Handkerchief' concrete planters by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968 Switzerland has beautiful patina including fi...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Large 37" Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Hourglass Planters, c 1968
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and extra large 37" tall and 21" diameter 'Diablo' concrete spindel planters by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968, Switzerland. These sculptural hourglass shaped concrete planters have an off-white exterior finish with natural age and patina throughout.
Two available, priced individually. If you are purchasing a single, please message us with which one you wish us to ship.
We have a large collection of Willy Guhl for Eternit pots, planters, garden objects, jardinières, and patio furniture. We always have inventory in Diablo's, Tilted and Cone Planters, box and rectangular...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Triangular Footed Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural triangular concrete planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Each planter has a concrete leg at each corner of the planter which allows the planter to float a couple of inc...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
1960s Willy Guhl Concrete Pedestal Cone Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Substantial concrete cone planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Thick cement pedestal base for stability. Heavy and substantial. Unusual shape. Made in t...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Studio Ceramic Cachepot by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980s Studio ceramic planter or cachepot with purple and copper glazing by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase. Hand signed and marked exclusively for Steve Chase....
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Hardstone Mounted Planters or Trash Cans, 3
Located in New York, NY
Three hardstone mounted planters or bathroom trash cans, of tapered rectangular form, one black granite, one mottled gray and red possibly marble, a...
Category
20th Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Granite, Marble
Monumental 38" Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Spindle Planter, c 1968
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredibly gorgeous 38" tall 'Diablo' concrete spindel planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968, Switzerland. This sculptural hourglass shaped concrete planter has a white exterior finish.
We have a large collection of Willy Guhl for Eternit pots, planters, garden objects, jardinières, and patio furniture. We always have inventory in Diablo's, Tilted and Cone Planters, box and rectangular Guhl...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Studio Ceramic Cachepot by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Studio ceramic planter or cachepot with purple and copper design glazing by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase. Hand signed and marked exclusively for Stev...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Planter or Umbrella Stand Architectural Pottery David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California design
Nice fluted form
Bisque clay with elegant royal blue gloss glaze
Only a few of these were made / ordered for office buildings and or residential
From Group Artec - ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Studio Ceramic Planter by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful emerald green studio ceramic planter by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase. The planter has a matted glazed with black abstract design. Hand signe...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Ornate Iron and Wicker Stands, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Ornate iron and wicker stands in excellent condition.
Larger table measures 14" in diameter and stands 28.5" tall. Shelf is is 4" high with 20" clearance. Smaller table is ...
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Iron
Small Cement Rope Crosshatch Planter
Located in Countryside, IL
Small Cement Rope Crosshatch Planter
This planter is in Great Vintage Condition with minor marks, dents, and wear.
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Rectangular Planter with Handles, circa 1968
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredibly gorgeous, this is a rare large rectangular planter with metal handles by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968, Switz...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl for Eternit Cone Concrete Planter in Burgundy, circa 1968, Signed
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible designer on-trend architectural concrete cone planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968 Switzerland. This cone shaped concrete planter has a patinated burgundy red exterior finish. Consider using this as a bird-feeder or bird-bath, a sculptural art piece or a pot for succulents, weeping grass or plants. Signed on the inside near edge.
We have a large collection of Willy Guhl for Eternit pots, planters, garden objects, jardinières, and patio furniture. We always have inventory in Diablo's, Tilted and Cone Planters, box and rectangular Guhl...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Italian Modern White Lacquered Fiberglas Planters
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Modern white lacquered fiberglas planters, Each one a sleek circular drum with tapering pedestal 14.5 Inch diameter base, with numerous drain holes.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Fiberglass
Large Vintage Hand-Crafted & Signed Mixed Media Zebra Sculpture or Planter Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial zebra sculpture or planter box was made by Monica Oliver, and unknown artist, in 1990 in a modern realistic style. The sculpture appears to be composed of ...
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass, Paper
Pair of Sculptural and Tall Wrought Iron Plant Stands
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of tall wrought iron plant stands that are as sculptural as they are functional.
The body and base are each comprised of six 2 ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Wrought Iron
LaGardo Tackett Planter and Stand, Architectural Pottery Model S-04, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lagardo Tackett for Architectural Pottery white cone planter, Model S-04 for Architectural Pottery, 1960s.
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Modern Decorative Pot in Solid Wood in the Form of an Olive
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Mid-Century Modern decorative pot in solid wood in the form of an olive with metal base.
Measures: 72cm tall x 35cm wide.
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal
Three Signed Aluminum Sculptural Objects in the Style of Richard Etts
By Richard Etts
Located in North Miami, FL
These set of three objects, sculpture are in the style of Richard Etts. There is a vessel, vase and small planter, a two-part box and a fist hand sculpture. The planter can house a beautiful orchid or flowers. These must be sold as a set! The size of the planter is listed below. The two part box is 8" W x 6.75" H x 5.5" D. The hand fist...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Aluminum
Isla Del Sol Stoneware Round Planter
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Isla Del Sol Puerto Ricans Stoneware Planter. It depicts a round and heavy planter painted black. It is also adorned with three rows of large circles alternated with two r...
Category
20th Century American Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Smelting Pot
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This large antique smelting pot was used for glass blowing and is a great example of Industrial art. It is an object that was made to serve a pur...
Category
Early 20th Century French Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stone
Modern planters and jardinieres for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern planters and jardinieres for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage planters and jardinieres created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern planters and jardinieres made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original planters and jardinieres, popular names associated with this style include Bari Ziperstein, Pandemic Design Studio, David Rozek, and Force/Collide. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for planters and jardinieres differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $69 and tops out at $10,027 while the average work can sell for $1,342.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Vintage Art Deco Planter
Beverly Hills Antique
Antique Jardiniere With Pedestal
Lion Head Planters
Cylindrical Planter
Antique Garden Pot Planter
Metal Antique Planter
Large Midcentury Ceramic Planter
Indoor Vintage Planters
Pair Cement Garden Planters
Antique Outdoor Planter
Antique Outdoor Planters
White Ceramic Planters
Garden Pots Weathered
Vintage Asian Planter
David Cressey For Architectural Pottery
Metal And Wood Planters
Ceramic Vintage Jardinieres