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Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

NAPOLEON III STYLE

Under Napoleon III’s rule, Paris underwent a great rebuilding overseen by Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann, which created grand avenues and lavish landmarks like the Paris Opera. Antique Napoleon III–style furniture was flamboyant and eclectic. It was also known as Second Empire style since it followed and referenced the Empire style of his uncle Napoleon I.

Developing from 1852–70, Napoleon III furniture was plush and ornate, matching the fashion for masked balls and socializing in salons. It borrowed freely from earlier French styles including Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI as well as aesthetics from around the world, from antiquity to Asian art. As writer Gustave Claudin remarked in 1867, the country’s architects worked in “a style which one would be tempted to call neo-Greco-Gothico-Pompadour-Pompeian.”

Napoleon III chairs were completely covered with velvet and lined with tassels; pouf footstools invited people to put up their feet. Sofas were upholstered with tapestries, and beds were adorned with gilt bronze and theatrical canopies. The addition of conservatories to homes led to new indoor-outdoor furniture, while the spirit of hygiene promoted by Baron Haussmann inspired bright, floral motifs.

Although the most ostentatious designs were for the elite, as seen in the Napoleon III apartments preserved in the Louvre, where red velvet, gilding and chandeliers create a cacophony of luxury, these trends influenced homes across classes as manufacturing made design increasingly accessible. Papier-mâché furniture allowed for elaborate shapes that would have been difficult to carve in wood. The malleable material was painted with chinoiserie patterns and decorative designs. It was mass-produced by factories such as Jennens and Bettridge with varnishing and mother-of-pearl inlays creating an effect reminiscent of Asian lacquer. (Surfaces that had been “japanned” — a specialty of Jennens and Bettridge — were intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia.)

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Style: Napoleon III
19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Walnut, Porcelain & Bronze Jardinière
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining table or a buffet top with this elegant, antique oval planter with zinc liner. Crafted in France circa 1870, and decorated with marquetry and parquetry motifs, the ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Brass, Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Burl Walnut Marquetry and Bronze Plant Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a room with this elegant antique jardinière. Created in France circa 1870, and oval in shape, the planter stands on cabriole legs decorated with acanthus leaf motifs at the ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Bronze

French Napoleon III Jardinière or Planter
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French Napoleon III marquetry jardinière with inlaid veneers of walnut and mahogany and turned corner details. Bronze-mounted with two handles, gallery and trim...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Bronze

19C Napoleon III Ebony and Amboyna Jardiniere Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A GORGEOUS ‘Period’ 19C Napoleon III Ebony and Amboyna Jardiniere or Plant Stand. From circa 1860, this Jardiniere or Plant Stand is of ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Ormolu

19th Century Napoleon III Jardinière or Planter
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Napoleon III marquetry jardinière with unusual form, ebonized finish with burl of walnut veneer detailed with bead trim. Fine quality cast bronze handles, galle...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Enamelled Cup or Cache-Pot, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gilt bronze and enamelled cup or cache-pot, signed F. Barbedienne, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A gilt bronze and enamelled floral cache-pot or bowl, signed F. Barbedienne, 19...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Bronze

Impressive Doré Ormolu Ornamental Centerpiece or Jardinière of Campana Shape
Located in Antwerp, BE
An impressive ormolu ornamental vase centerpiece of campana shape, the bronze vessel resting on a moulded concave agate stone pediment with byzantine cross shaped base. The gilt concave foot of the vase shows ram’s heads intertwined with scrolls hung with fruity festoons under a ribboned bundle frieze. The concave stem supports an egg and dart shaped bottom carrying a large frieze representing brown patinated swans grooming themselves between water reeds...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Agate, Ormolu, Bronze

A Pair of Gilt Bronze and Enamelled Goblets or Cache-Pots, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of gilt bronze and enamelled goblets or cache-pots, signed F. Barbedienne, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A pair of gilt bronze and enamel...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Bronze

Large Oriental Jardinière in Regula, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Oriental jardinière in Regula, Napoleon III period. Large 19th century Napoleon III period Oriental planter in Regula. h: 55cm, w: 60cm, d: 35cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Composition

Large Oriental Planter in Regula, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Oriental planter in Regula, Napoleon III period. An important 19th century Napoleon III period Oriental jardinière in Regula. h: 55cm, w: 60...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Bronze

Baccarat Crystal Decoration, Chased and Gilded Bronze Mounting, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Baccarat crystal decoration, chased and gilded bronze mounting, 19th century. Jardinière and its two vases in Baccarat crystal and chased and gilded bronze, Napoleon III period, 19t...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Precious Wood Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Planters, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Precious Wood Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Planters, 19th Century. A pair of Napoleon III period planters, 19th century, in precious wood marquetry and gilt bronze. H: 84cm , W...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Hand Painted Porcelain de Paris Cachepot
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a little color into your home with this elegant, antique porcelain planter. Crafted in Paris, France circa 1870, the round pot features...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Porcelain

French Napoleon III Jardinière or Planter
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French Napoleon III marquetry jardinière with inlaid veneers of mahogany, burled elm and walnut wood with ebonized trim. Bronze-mounted with two handles, galler...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Zinc, Bronze

19th Century French Walnut Marquetry & Bronze Mounts Bombe Jardinière with Liner
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant oval planter was crafted in Paris, France circa 1870. The antique walnut jardinière features a serpentine front and bombe sides dressed with intricate bronze handles; th...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Walnut

19th C. French Empire Gilt Bronze Jardiniere with Napoleonic Bee Motif
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 19th century French Empire gilt bronze jardiniere with a Napoleonic bee motif. It is marked on the underside. It is in wonderful condition. Th...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Bronze, Enamel

19th Century French Parisian Hand Painted Porcelain and Brass Vases, Set of 3
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a kitchen counter or a shelf with this elegant set of "Vieux Paris" antique porcelain vases. Crafted in Saint Denis, France circa 1860, each colorful vase sits on an ornate ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Brass

A Fine French Ormolu, Champleve Enamel, and Onyx Figural Centerpiece Jardiniere
Located in New York, NY
A truly exceptional French ormolu, champlevé enamel, and onyx jardinière centerpiece. This magnificent piece epitomizes the opulence and elegance of the Belle Époque era, combining e...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Onyx, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

19th C. French Napoleon III Sevres Porcelain Walnut Ormolu Jardiniere Bloom Box
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique French Napoleon III period marquetry walnut oval bombe table jardiniere / bloom box / cachepot / planter with the original tin liner, circa 1860. This beautiful jardiniere is hand crafted with walnut inlaid with ebony and decorated with gilt bronze mounts, ormolu handles and pierced gallery, and hand painted Sevres porcelain floral...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Napoleon III Marquetry Jardinière
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century Napoleon III style oval jardinière, or planter, made of rosewood with fine marquetry inlay of various woods and mother of pearl. French polish finish. Bronze-mo...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Bronze

F. Barbedienne, A Suite of Three French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardinieres
Located in New York, NY
Ferdinand Barbedienne, An Exquisite Suite of Three French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardinieres / Garniture C. 1870, The Design Attributed to Louis Constant Sevin. Comprising of t...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Urn Form Compote Attributed to Barbedienne
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This finely detailed gilt bronze compote features a border of vintage motif including grapes and grape leaves. The compote is mounted on a verde antique marble base.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Bronze

Large 19th Century Brass Jardinière with Faces
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large 19th century brass jardinière with faces This is a good quality piece of solid brass craftsmanship, the Jardinière has a rolled rope top edge and very unusual masks, one on ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Brass

19th Century French Copper Planter on Integral Three-Leg Wrought Iron Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
This large antique copper planter was crafted in France, circa 1880. Round in shape and dressed with iron side handles, the large decorati...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Copper, Wrought Iron

Napoleon III Pair of French Cachepots Porcelain De Paris Hand Painted
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the whole description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Elega...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Porcelain

Ferdinand Barbedienne, A French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870
Located in New York, NY
Ferdinand Barbedienne, A French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870, The Design Attributed to Louis Constant Sevin. An exceptional qualit...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century Copper Coal Scuttle with Scoop
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century copper coal scuttle with scoop is an exceptional artifact from a bygone era, when handmade items were the rule, not the exception! Crafted by a talented metalsmith from ...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Copper

19th Century French Brass Jardinière or Planter
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French brass Jardinière or planter. Lovely antique French Napoleon III heavy weight brass jardiniere, planter or cachepot. This fantastic French planter is beautifully d...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III Mother of Pearl and Painted Jardinière
Located in Dallas, TX
This colorful antique jardinière was created in France, circa 1880. Standing on a scalloped apron, the rectangular planter features pierced scrolled decor on all four sides, and is d...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Copper & Brass Jardiniere
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century copper & brass Jardiniere features a unique boat-shaped form with pierced gallery rail all around the top rim. The rail and base are in brass, with copper in between. Cast bronze lions...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Brass, Bronze, Copper

Ferdinand Barbedienne, a French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870
Located in New York, NY
Ferdinand Barbedienne, A French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870, The Design Attributed to Louis Constant Sevin. An exceptional qualit...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century French Napoleon III Inlaid Wood with Golden Bronzes Planter Table
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Elegant Napoleone III planter table characterized by finely inlaid walnut with floral motif. On the top a lid with elegant gilt bronze handles can be removed to use the flower compar...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Walnut

Napoleon III Cachepot in Porcelaine de Paris Hand Painted, France
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Elega...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Porcelain

French Napoleon III Period Walnut Planter with Tin Interior and Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoleon III period walnut planter from the mid-19th century, with tin-lined interior and cabriole legs. Born in France in the early years of Emperor Napoleon III's reign, t...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Tin

Napoleon III Decorated Fern Stand
Located in Riverdale, NY
Tripod fern Stand of ebonized wood, burl veneer and mahogany in the Napoleon III style, which is the name commonly given to a 19th century style of Renaissance Revival that encompasses a myriad of Revivalist styles including Louis XVI, and Japonism. These are seen in the gilt and bronze putti medallions and gilt bronze Geisha...
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1880s European Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

A Fine French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Trophy Cherub & Maiden "Love & Victory"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Trophy Cherub & Maiden "Love & Victory" in the shape of a vessel, raised on a rouge royal marble base, circa 1870-...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze Mirrored Plateau
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century gilt bronze mirrored plateau is a marvel of the Napoleon III period, and reflects the opulence of the age with elaborate and intricate embossing in a variety of nature-i...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Bronze

Gustave-Joseph Chéret Terracotta Jardiniere Urn
Located in New York, NY
Finely executed urn by sculptor Joseph Chéret (French, 1838-1894) inset with period aluminum liner for flowers. Epitomizes the mid-19th century Second Em...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Terracotta

Pair of French Porcelain Napoleon III Pink ad White Cashepots on Stands
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of French porcelain Napoleon III cashpots on stands. The pink and white jardinieres / planters have a black and gold trim on the base and ring of the pots and are ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Porcelain

Napoleon Iii planters, cachepots and jardinières for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III planters, cachepots and jardinières for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage planters, cachepots and jardinières created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, building and garden elements, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III planters, cachepots and jardinières made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original planters, cachepots and jardinières, popular names associated with this style include Ferdinand Barbedienne, Porcelaine de Paris, A. Aucoc, and Gustave-Joseph Chéret. 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, cachepots and jardinières differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $450 and tops out at $72,000 while the average work can sell for $1,725.

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