Are concrete planters good?

Whether concrete planters are good is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people choose concrete for planters because of its durability and appearance. Find a collection of concrete planters on 1stDibs.

Do concrete planters absorb water?

Yes, concrete planters do absorb water. Concrete is porous and will absorb moisture from its environment, which will cause moss to grow on the outside of the planter. You’ll find a variety of concrete planters from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Large Concrete Planters

Rectangular Planter

Willy Guhl Handkerchief Planter

Diablo Planter

Plant Pot Mid Century Modern

Large Concrete Planters For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of large concrete planters available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct large concrete planters — often made from stone, cast stone and concrete — can elevate any home. Find 218 antique and vintage large concrete planters at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Large concrete planters have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Large concrete planters made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Large large concrete planters can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller large concrete planters available at 1stDibs — each spanning 7 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Large concrete planters have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Willy Guhl, Eternit and HOLLY HUNT are consistently popular.

How Much are Large Concrete Planters?

Prices for large concrete planters can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, large concrete planters begin at $267 and can go as high as $40,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,400.

Finding the Right Planters And Jardinieres for You

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.

Questions About Large Concrete Planters

Are concrete planters good?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
Whether concrete planters are good is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people choose concrete for planters because of its durability and appearance. Find a collection of concrete planters on 1stDibs.
Do concrete planters absorb water?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, concrete planters do absorb water. Concrete is porous and will absorb moisture from its environment, which will cause moss to grow on the outside of the planter. You’ll find a variety of concrete planters from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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