Are ceramic planters good for plants?

Yes, ceramic planters can be good for plants, especially if they feature drainage holes that allow excess water to run out. However, some ceramic glazes and finishes may contain chemicals that shouldn't come in contact with edible plants. Using a vessel designed specifically for use as a planter will typically allow you to avoid these substances. On 1stDibs, find a variety of ceramic planters.

Are ceramic planters good for outside?

Whether ceramic planters are good for outside depends on their design. While ceramic is a weather-resistant material, some paints and glazes may not be able to withstand the effects of sunlight, moisture and extreme temperatures. As a result, you should only place ceramic planters intended for outdoor use outside your home. On 1stDibs, find a range of outdoor ceramic planters.

Large Ceramic Planter

Arts And Crafts Planter

19th Century Majolica Jardiniere

Large Cachepot Majolica

Large Gainey

Large Garden Pottery

Large Blue And White Jardiniere

Large Glazed Pot

Chinese Planter Jardiniere Cachepot

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Vintage 1950s Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Large and Elegant grey Ceramic bowl Designed by Marcel Guillot, circa 1950

$1,902

Art Nouveau Ceramic Flower Pedestal with Large Cachepot, Austria, circa 1900

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Exceptional Art Nouveau ceramic flower pedestal with cachepot out of Austria, circa 1900. The large

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Art Nouveau Ceramic Flower Pedestal with Large Cachepot, Austria, circa 1900

$3,150

Barbara Delfosse Large Stoneware Ceramic Vase Pot La Borne XXth Century Design

By Barbara Delfosse

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Barbara Delfosse Large stoneware ceramic pot by french artist Unique piece realised circa

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...

Materials

Ceramic

Barbara Delfosse Large Stoneware Ceramic Vase Pot La Borne XXth Century Design

$2,140

Large Greek Olive Jug

Located in New York, NY

1920's Large Greek OLive Jug Great Charcoal Grey Patina Pair Available

Category

Early 20th Century Greek Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Large Greek Olive Jug

$2,800

Exceptionnal Set of Two Large Cermic Cups by Mado Jolain French Ceramic, 1950

By Mado Jolain

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Mado Jolain (Born in 1921) Exceptionnal set of two larges ceramic cups. Elegant free forms

Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Exceptionnal Set of Two Large Cermic Cups by Mado Jolain French Ceramic, 1950

$4,993 / set

Large Decorative Porcelain Casket, Sevres Style Gilt Mounted Ceramic

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large decorative porcelain casket in the Sevres style, a gilt mounted ceramic made in the

Category

20th Century Chinese Early Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Large Decorative Porcelain Casket, Sevres Style Gilt Mounted Ceramic

$1,396

Vintage Italian Bassano Ceramic Pair of Black White Faces Bust Shape Large Vases

By Cosulich Interiors Antiques, Bassano

Located in New York, NY

1980s pair of huge Italian ceramic vases/planters jardinieres, entirely handcrafted in Vicenza

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Bassano Ceramic Pair of Black White Faces Bust Shape Large Vases

$2,980 / set

Vintage Italian Bassano Ceramic Pair of Black White Faces Bust Shape Large Vases

By Cosulich Interiors Antiques, Bassano

Located in New York, NY

1980s pair of huge Italian ceramic vases/planters jardinieres, entirely handcrafted in Vicenza

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Bassano Ceramic Pair of Black White Faces Bust Shape Large Vases

$2,980

Mid-Century Large Ceramic Pot Attributed to Piet Knepper for Mobach, 1970 s

By Piet Knepper, Mobach

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century large ceramic pot attributed to Piet Knepper for Mobach, 1970's with beautiful greenish

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Large Ceramic Pot Attributed to Piet Knepper for Mobach, 1970 s

$495

Italian Maiolica Painted Large Pot

Located in Southampton, NY

Italian Maiolica painted pot A large pot with blue ground, yellow glazed arms with blue rings

Category

20th Century Italian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Maiolica Painted Large Pot

$1,100

Mid-Century Large Ceramic Pot Attributed to Piet Knepper for Mobach, 1970 s

By Piet Knepper, Mobach

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century large ceramic pot attributed to Piet Knepper for Mobach, 1970's. In original condition

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Large Ceramic Pot Attributed to Piet Knepper for Mobach, 1970 s

$395

Art Nouveau Large Ceramic Jardinière on Stand, Relief of Garlands and Lions-Head

By Thulin

Located in Verviers, BE

Early Art Nouveau large ceramic jardinière on stand, made in Belgium, circa 1930. Dramatic red

Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Art Nouveau Large Ceramic Jardinière on Stand, Relief of Garlands and Lions-Head

$2,960

Large Pot By David Cressey

By David Cressey

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Large pot by David Cressey.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Large Pot By David Cressey

$1,500

Large Victorian Quality Doulton Lambeth Jardiniere

Located in Ipswich, GB

Large antique Victorian quality Doulton Lambeth jardiniere with a shaped top in wonderful blue

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Large Victorian Quality Doulton Lambeth Jardiniere

$650

Large Scale Castelnaudary Pots French Green

Located in Southampton, GB

Run of four, larger scale Castelnaudary Pots, with iconic green glaze. All with four loop handles

Category

Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Large Scale Castelnaudary Pots French Green

$1,225

Pair of large blue and white fish bowls.

Located in Hudson, NY

Pair of large blue and white fish bowls. Chinese. The price is for the pair.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of large blue and white fish bowls.

$9,500

Large and Elegant Ceramic Cup Designed by Marcel Guillot, circa 1950

By Marcel Guillot

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Elegant and important ceramic cup designed by Marcel Guillot. French ceramic artist, circa

Category

Vintage 1950s Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Large and Elegant Ceramic Cup Designed by Marcel Guillot, circa 1950

$1,545

Large 19th Century Chinese Floral Relief Jar

Located in Chicago, IL

This large glazed jar was hand crafted in Shanxi province over a century ago. Masterfully crafted

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Large 19th Century Chinese Floral Relief Jar

$2,780

Large Mid-Century Italian Neoclassical Jardinere with Pedestal

Located in Peabody, MA

Italian Vietri pottery pedestal and jardinere, ornately decorated by Oro Zecchino in a neoclassical style, in the manner of Ugo Zaccagnini.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Large Mid-Century Italian Neoclassical Jardinere with Pedestal

$795

Blue Extra Extra Large Water Vessel, India, 1920s

Located in New York, NY

19th century Indian XXL water vessel. Beautiful natural patina. Shades of washed blue and white. Exceptional size. Decorative double band raised detailing. ARRIVING NOVEMBER.

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Vintage 1920s Indian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Extra Extra Large Water Vessel, India, 1920s

$4,950

Terracotta Color Calanda Large Water Vessel, Spain, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

19th century Spanish Calanda large water vessel. Charming staple repairs. Decorative engraved

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Terracotta Color Calanda Large Water Vessel, Spain, 19th Century

$3,950

Large 19th Century Dutch Hand-Painted Blue and White Ceramic Delft Cachepot

By Delft

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique faience planter was created in Holland, circa 1880. Round in shape with bowed

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Faience, Porcelain

Large 19th Century Dutch Hand-Painted Blue and White Ceramic Delft Cachepot

$1,600

A Large Celadon Urn / Vase

Located in New York, NY

A Large French Indochinese Ceramic Urn / Vase / Planter in a Chic Celadon Color

Category

Vintage 1950s Planters and Jardinieres

A Large Celadon Urn / Vase

Charcoal Grey Textured Extra Extra Large Garden Pot, China, 1940s

Located in New York, NY

1940's Chinese extra extra large charcoal textured pot. Two available and sold individually.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Charcoal Grey Textured Extra Extra Large Garden Pot, China, 1940s

$3,950 / item

Vintage Set of Large Foundry Crucibles from France, Circa 1950

Located in Nashville, TN

Vintage set of large foundry crucibles from France, Circa 1950. Unusual size with fantastic

Category

Vintage 1950s European Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Set of Large Foundry Crucibles from France, Circa 1950

$9,800 / set

20th Century Vintage Terracotta Garden Pots Large - Set Of Twenty

Located in Hook, Hampshire

20th Century Vintage Terracotta Garden Pots Large - Set Of Twenty. Good haul of classic

Category

20th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Vintage Terracotta Garden Pots Large - Set Of Twenty

$34 / set

Large Terracotta Glazed Urn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ceramic glazed large terra cotta jardiniere from the maker Cantagalli in Florence. Italy. Liberty

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Antique 1890s Italian Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Large Terracotta Glazed Urn

$15,000

1800s Large Italian Fig Pot

Located in Florence, Tuscany

used to preserve dried figs. More commonly seen in a cream ceramic, this particular piece is an

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

1800s Large Italian Fig Pot

$772

Large Chinese Pickling Jar, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Originally used for pickling and storing various foods, this tall ceramic jar features a strikingly

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Large Chinese Pickling Jar, c. 1850

$1,680

20th century large spouted smelting pot

Located in Malton, GB

This is a very attractive 20th century smelting pot with an aged white paint which has given it a superb patina. The condition is very good with one obvious crack sustained when this...

Category

20th Century Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

20th century large spouted smelting pot

$527

Weathered Large Water Vessel, Spain, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

19th Century Spanish Calanda large water vessel. Decorative stamped circular pattern motif

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Weathered Large Water Vessel, Spain, 19th Century

$3,950

Large vintage West Germany flower pot , 1970s

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Delft, NL

Dimensions: 25cm Diameter, 21,5cm Height Material: Ceramic Color: Yellow

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Large vintage West Germany flower pot , 1970s

$267

Large Majolica Thistle Jardinière Onnaing, circa 1880

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

Large Majolica thistle jardinière Onnaing, circa 1880.

Category

Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Large Majolica Thistle Jardinière Onnaing, circa 1880

$1,500

Large Majolica Thistle Jardinière Onnaing, circa 1880

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

Large Majolica thistle jardinière Onnaing, circa 1880. Height / 9 inches. Diameter / 13 inches.

Category

Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Large Majolica Thistle Jardinière Onnaing, circa 1880

$1,800

Large Chinese Floral Relief Jar, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Rendered in high relief, this ceramic jar’s dimensional bands, hobnail motifs and flower-filled

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Large Chinese Floral Relief Jar, c. 1900

$2,780

Large Studio Pottery Plant Pot by Mobach, 1980s

By Mobach

Located in London, GB

Studio pottery planter created on the turning wheel by sophisticated and advanced skilled Dutch

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Large Studio Pottery Plant Pot by Mobach, 1980s

$1,026

Late 1800s Large French Gros Relief Barbotine Cachepot

Located in Dallas, TX

This beautiful antique French gros relief barbotine cachepot has unusually large flowers, leaves

Category

Antique 1880s French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Late 1800s Large French Gros Relief Barbotine Cachepot

$3,800

Large French Majolica Jardinière with Strawberries, circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

Large French Majolica jardinière with strawberries from North of France, circa 1880.

Category

Antique 1880s French Country Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Large French Majolica Jardinière with Strawberries, circa 1880

$1,600

Large French Majolica Morning Glory Jardinière, circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

Large French Majolica jardinière with morning glory flowers from north of France, circa 1880.

Category

Antique 1880s French Country Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Large French Majolica Morning Glory Jardinière, circa 1880

$1,800

Large Vintage Vase, Oriental, Ironstone, Decorative, Pot, Centrepiece

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large, vintage vase. An oriental, ironstone decorative pot or centrepiece and dating to

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Large Vintage Vase, Oriental, Ironstone, Decorative, Pot, Centrepiece

$821

Large Cachepot by Villeroy Boch, Germany, circa 1918

By Villeroy Boch

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

& Boch. A Fine large cachepot adorned by flower garlands surrounding the whole piece and Fine golden

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Large Cachepot by Villeroy Boch, Germany, circa 1918

$1,100

19th Century Large Majolica Aqua English Eaves Foxgloves Jardiniere

Located in Austin, TX

19th century large Aqua English Eaves & Foxgloves Jardiniere. Inspired by a Minton Jardiniere.

Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Large Majolica Aqua English Eaves Foxgloves Jardiniere

$3,500

Midcentury Moroccan Handcrafted Yellow Glazed Large Amphora Jardinière

Located in Sofia, BG

century led to an upheaval in the ceramic production of utilitarian & decorative vessels and architectural

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Moroccan Handcrafted Yellow Glazed Large Amphora Jardinière

$475

Large Majolica Orchid Cache Pot Fives Lille, circa 1890

By Fives-Lille

Located in Austin, TX

Large Majolica cache pot in two parts decorated with orchids Fives Lille, circa 1890. H / 9.5

Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Large Majolica Orchid Cache Pot Fives Lille, circa 1890

$1,600

Longwy, France. Large Art Deco jardiniere with handle. 1920s/30s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Longwy, France. Large Art Deco jardiniere with handle, azure glaze decorated with flowers. 1920/30s

Category

Vintage 1920s French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Longwy, France. Large Art Deco jardiniere with handle. 1920s/30s

$760

Large Majolica Palissy Jardinière Saint Honore Les Bains, circa 1880

By Saint Honore Les Bains

Located in Austin, TX

Large Majolica Palissy jardinière signed Saint Honore Les Bains circa 1880. Each side with

Category

Antique 1880s French Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Large Majolica Palissy Jardinière Saint Honore Les Bains, circa 1880

$950

Svend Hammershøi for Kähler, Denmark, Large Glazed Flower Basin / Jardinière

Located in København, Copenhagen

Svend Hammershøi for Kähler, Denmark. Large glazed flower basin / jardinière in beautiful black and

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Svend Hammershøi for Kähler, Denmark, Large Glazed Flower Basin / Jardinière

$2,400

Large 19th Century French Hand-Painted Barbotine Cache Pot Signed J. Massier

By Jerome Massier

Located in Dallas, TX

Jerome Massier (1850-1916) on the bottom, the round, ceramic jardiniere features large upside down leaves

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Large 19th Century French Hand-Painted Barbotine Cache Pot Signed J. Massier

$1,400

Large Studio Pottery Plant Pot in Deep Red Piet Knepper for Mobach, 1980s

By Piet Knepper, Mobach

Located in London, GB

Studio Pottery planter created on the turning wheel by sophisticated and advanced skilled Dutch

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Large Studio Pottery Plant Pot in Deep Red Piet Knepper for Mobach, 1980s

$1,163

Pair of Large Antique Greek Olive Oil Jars from the Peloponnese Region, 19th C.

Located in Dallas, TX

Vessels such as this pair of large olive oil jars have been used for centuries throughout Greece

Category

Antique 19th Century Greek Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Pair of Large Antique Greek Olive Oil Jars from the Peloponnese Region, 19th C.

$7,800 / set

Large Antique 3-Handled Olive Oil or Wine Pot, Greece, Circa 1875

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… This large pot would have been used circa 1875 to store olive oil or

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Greek Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta, Paint

Large Antique 3-Handled Olive Oil or Wine Pot, Greece, Circa 1875

$3,800

Large Hunan Turquoise Glazed Antique Ceramic Planter

Located in Yonkers, NY

Unusual large and dramatic ceramic planter. Hunan, China,.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Hunan Turquoise Glazed Antique Ceramic Planter

$1,800

Large 19th Century Peloponnese Ribbed Wine or Olive Oil Pot, Greece, Circa 1880

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… This ribbed pot would have been used in the Peloponnese region of Greece during the late 1800s to store olive oil or wine. The narrow opening (when com...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Greek Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta, Paint

Large 19th Century Peloponnese Ribbed Wine or Olive Oil Pot, Greece, Circa 1880

$3,800

Large 19th Century Peloponnese Ribbed Wine or Olive Oil Pot, Greece, Circa 1880

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… This ribbed pot would have been used in the Peloponnese region of Greece (circa 1880) to store olive oil or wine. The narrow opening (when compared to ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Greek Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta, Paint

Large 19th Century Peloponnese Ribbed Wine or Olive Oil Pot, Greece, Circa 1880

$3,900

Antique Large Glazed Ceramic Planters, Hunan Province

Located in Yonkers, NY

Originally from the Hunan Province, these are some of the largest planters we have ever had in our

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Large Glazed Ceramic Planters, Hunan Province

$2,000

Deborah Silver X Large Ceramic Pot Planter French

By Deborah Silver

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a spectacular, extra large, ceramic plant pot, by French artist Deborah

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Deborah Silver X Large Ceramic Pot Planter French

$2,000

David Cressey Large Pottery, Ceramic Pot or Planter

By David Cressey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nice modern ceramic pot by David Cressey.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

David Cressey Large Pottery, Ceramic Pot or Planter

$4,800

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Large Ceramic Planter For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic large ceramic planter available at 1stDibs. Each large ceramic planter for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, earthenware and pottery. There are 146 variations of the antique or vintage large ceramic planter you’re looking for, while we also have 29 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a large ceramic planter — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right large ceramic planter, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made large ceramic planter over the years, but those crafted by Bari Ziperstein, Gainey Pottery and David Cressey are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Large Ceramic Planter?

The average selling price for a large ceramic planter at 1stDibs is $1,845, while they’re typically $367 on the low end and $35,000 for the highest priced.

Questions About Large Ceramic Planter

Are ceramic planters good for plants?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
Yes, ceramic planters can be good for plants, especially if they feature drainage holes that allow excess water to run out. However, some ceramic glazes and finishes may contain chemicals that shouldn't come in contact with edible plants. Using a vessel designed specifically for use as a planter will typically allow you to avoid these substances. On 1stDibs, find a variety of ceramic planters.
Are ceramic planters good for outside?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Whether ceramic planters are good for outside depends on their design. While ceramic is a weather-resistant material, some paints and glazes may not be able to withstand the effects of sunlight, moisture and extreme temperatures. As a result, you should only place ceramic planters intended for outdoor use outside your home. On 1stDibs, find a range of outdoor ceramic planters.