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French Bough Pots
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of beautifully hand painted bough pots with flowers and bugs. French, circa 1870.
Category

Antique 1870s French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

French Bough Pots
French Bough Pots
$1,650 / set
Pair of Cache Pots by Christian Dior, circa 1980
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Two important cache-pots made in Italy for Christian Dior around 1980. In glazed earthenware in
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Faience

Vintage Brass Plant Pot by Eugen Zint, Germany, 1950s
By Eugen Zint
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage brass plant pot is an original object realized in the 1950s. Realized by Eugen Zint
Category

Vintage 1950s German Vases

Materials

Brass

Vintage Coastal Fitz and Floyd Nautilus Cache Pot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming vintage ceramic cachepot is meticulously molded and glazed in the shape of a nautilus shell, embodying the sophisticated nautical and coastal aesthetics of the mid-to-l...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Materials

Ceramic

Small German Brown Stoneware Pot
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A very decorative German brown stoneware jar from the 1st half of the 20th century. Suitable for 4 litre capacity, as indicated by the engraving "4L". Cool stoneware jars like thi...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Jars

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Chinese Export Porcelain Bird Painted Cachepot Flower Pot - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Export Porcelain Bird Painted Cachepot Flower Pot - a Pair. Details: Pots rest on
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Decorative flower pot
Located in Marbella, ES
Decorative flower pot
Category

2010s European Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Resin

Vase Pot 1930, Multi-Color Round Shape, Majolica, Giò Ponti
By Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori
Located in Milano, IT
Pot of Majolica 1930, signed Ginori model 1208-3130, accompanied by an authentic archives Gio
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Maiolica

Han Dynasty Style Bronze Covered Pot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Han Dynasty style covered pot.  Patinated cast bronze pot features Chinese characters.  Pot sits on
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Han Jars

Materials

Bronze

VGnewtrend Modern Black Matt Resin Cache-Pot "Lotus"
By VG design and laboratory department, VG-VGnewtrend
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This magnificent resin vase was handcrafted by VGnewtrend. VG was founded in 1991 in Treviso, 20 km from Venice. This unique city can teach the art of beautiful things, architectural...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Resin

Sticks Flower Pot in Polished Brass by Campana Brothers
By Ghidini 1961, Campana Brothers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The new flower holder is a small abstract bush. With its delicate poetry it completes the domestic environment. Sticks frees our composite creativity, consents the play of colors, es...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases

Materials

Brass

Decorative Flower Pot
Located in Marbella, ES
Decorative flower pot
Category

Early 2000s European Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Steel

Decorative Flower Pot
Located in Marbella, ES
Decorative flower pot
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Steel

Set/5 Ceramic Vases and Pots, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
By Greenapple, Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/5 Ceramic Vases and Pots, Green & Bronze, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Large Polychrome Flower Pot Cache Pot Longchamp France 36cm
By Longchamp
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful and very large antique flowerpot, cachepot with a polychrome floral design made of crackled earthenware, marked and numbered on the bottom: Longchamp Terre de Fer, Art Nouv...
Category

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

Materials

Earthenware

Rare Hot Chocolate Pot Designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Victoria, BC
Very rare flame stone hot chocolate pot designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1950s. No
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stone

Small Antique Ovoid Mid-Atlantic Redware Pottery Flower Pot
By John Bell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique redware flowerpot. Found in Virginia (likely Mid-Atlantic in origin). Simply a wonderful folky piece of Americana! Date: Late 18th or Early 19th Century Overall Co...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Vases

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Boho Turned Wood Lidded Pot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite vintage lidded box is a beautiful example of mid-century wood artistry, showcasing the natural splendor of contrasting wood grains. The piece is expertly hand-turned, ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Urns

Materials

Wood

3 Pot Fresh Cut Flower Bucket Carrier A Great little piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
3 Pot Fresh Cut Flower Bucket Carrier A Great little piece, very useful to display or gather fresh
Category

Vintage 1960s Industrial Vases

Materials

Metal

Collection of Five Miniature Mata Ortiz Pottery Ollas / Seed Pots
By Mata Ortiz
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice collection of five miniature Mata Ortiz pottery ollas / seed pots, circa 1990s. Each
Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Native American Vases

Materials

Pottery

Four Petal Cream Lacquer Pot by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four petal design Cream lacquer Copper base Hand repoussé Limited edition Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made wi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vases

Materials

Copper

Pair of CHINESE BAMBOO BRUSH POTS
Located in TEYJAT, FR
A pair of vintage Chinese bamboo brush pots. Skilfully carved with images of birds of paradise
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Bamboo

Contemporary La Closerie des Lilas Pot in Aluminium by Altreforme
By Elena Cutolo
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Pots collection dedicated to the places attended by Ernst Hemingway in the Paris of the Twenties
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Aluminum

Very Fine Detailed Figural Peruvian Shipibo Conibo Pottery Effigy Pot or Vase
Located in Red Lion, PA
, including the serving of food or chicha (a fermented drink), or as vessels for offerings. Effigy pots like
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20th Century Peruvian International Style Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Ames Indoor or Outdoor BARRO Pot 2 by Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
. This pot belongs to the Barro range, a collection of unique and high-quality ceramics made using
Category

2010s Colombian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Antique 19th Century Italian Maiolica Pot of the Renaissance Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Vivid colors, hand-painted in the Renaissance style, enhance this large maiolica pot from the 1800
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Vases

Materials

Maiolica

Contemporary Black Lacquer "Bo" Pot with Copper Rim by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bo pot Black lacquer Antique copper Hand repoussé Limited edition Each piece is individually
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Pair of Medici - Tuscany Pot with Handles Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF MEDICI - TUSCANY POT WITH HANDLES early 20th century HEIGHT 40cm LENGTH 85cms DEPTH
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Vases

Materials

Iron

Pair of Medici, Tuscany Pot with Handles, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF MEDICI - TUSCANY POT WITH HANDLES, early 20th century. Measures: HEIGHT 45cm LENGTH
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Vases

Materials

Iron

Antique Celebration Pot, Indian, Bronze, Diwali Vase, Ganesh, Lakshmi, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique celebration pot. An Indian, bronze Diwali vase depicting Ganesha and Lakshmi
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Vases

Materials

Bronze

Pair of "Hortus" Glass Pots or Vases by Josef Frank
By Svenskt Tenn, Reijmyre Glasbruk, Josef Frank
Located in Paris, FR
Josef Frank designed the original Hortus pot in 1938. Later, during the war period, when metal was
Category

Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

French Art Nouveau Ceramic Pot by Leon Pointu Brown Yellow
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
French Art Nouveau pot. An attractively drip glazed pot, of bulging squat bottle form, with a
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Polished Vintage Indian Metal Vase or Pot with Weathered Patina
Located in Miami, FL
A decorative Indian metal vase or pot with weathered patina. Very nice amorphous shape. Hand
Category

20th Century Indian Vases

Materials

Metal

1960s Modernist Mategot Style Flower Pot Plant Stands Vases, France
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: modernist metal planter pot vase Description: This original modernist plant pot
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Studio Pottery Ikebana Weed Pot Cluster Twig Vase Sculpture
Located in Troy, MI
Unique sculptural ikebana weed pot cluster circa 1970s Three conjoined vessels in stoneware with
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Chinese Bamboo Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
pot was an essential fixture of the traditional Chinese scholar's studio, used to hold select brushes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots...

Materials

Bamboo

Pr. French Patinated Ormolu Mounted Malachite Figural Pot-Pourris H. Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in New York, NY
Malachite Figural Pot-Pourris/Covered Vases, Attributed to Henry Dasson. These brule-parfums perch atop an
Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Vases

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Four Piece Japanese Weed Pot Collection by Otagiri Mercantile Company
By Otagiri Company
Located in Ferndale, MI
Four piece Japanese weed pot collection by Otagiri Mercantile Company Smallest measures: 3.25" H x
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Small Vintage Decorative Posy Vase, German, Ceramic, Lava, Flower Pot, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage decorative posy vase. A German, ceramic lava flower pot, dating to the mid
Category

Mid-20th Century German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Unglazed Terracotta Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
This low terracotta planter sits with a minimal form and a beautifully irregular finish. The vessel
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Minimalist Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Chinese glazed 17th-century ceramic rice wine storage pots
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of charming glazed 17th-century ceramic rice wine storage pots originating from China
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Glazed Pickling Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
indentations functioning as handles. Speckled with imperfections and color variations, this glazed pot
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Chrysanthemum Lobe Kung Pot, Black Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chrysanthemum Lobe Kung pot Black copper Hand repousse Limited edition Repoussé is the
Category

2010s Vases

Materials

Copper

Arts and Crafts Coffee or Chocolate Pot This is a beautiful hand made piece, th
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Coffee or Chocolate Pot This is a beautiful hand made piece, the main body of the
Category

Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Urns

Materials

Copper

Capo di Monte Large Italian Pottery Vase or Pot Early 20th Century
By Capo Di Monte
Located in Tilburg, NL
Capo di Monte Large Italian Pottery Vase or Pot Early 20th Century. Wonderful and large Italian
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Pottery

Charcoal Grey Weathered Terracotta Extra Large Pot, China, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Large collection of Chinese weathered charcoal gray color extra large vases. Originally used to store water and grains. One of a kind in design. Varying shades of charcoal gray. Some...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Silver pot w/ two intertwined handles w/ flower reliefs friezes on the base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver pot with two intertwined handles with flower reliefs and friezes on the base
Category

Antique 19th Century European Vases

Materials

Silver

French Metal Pot Cover or Vase Black Gold Painting, circa 1980
Located in Labrit, Landes
French metal pot cover or tin vase. One of the feet has a little lack, not disturbing (please see
Category

Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Orange Braun Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Pot by Inger Perrson for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Inger Persson, rorstrand studio
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful, large and rare vintage Scandinavian mid-century modern Swedish plant pot or flower vase
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Small Vintage Plant Pot, Chinese, Ceramic, Desktop, Brush Jar, Oriental Decor
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage plant pot. A Chinese, ceramic desktop brush jar with Oriental decor, dating
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Moustiers Pair French Faience Figural Mounted Pottery Pot Pourri Vases
By Moustiers
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine pair antique French Moustiers faience pot-pourri pottery lidded vases mounted with
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Vases

Materials

Pottery

Huge Pair of Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne Pots/Vases
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this pair of magnificent Antique Chinese Cloisonne Pots. It shows very detailed hand craft
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Metal, Copper

Set/7 Ceramic Pots Vases, White and Coral, Handmade Portugal by Lusitanus Home
By Greenapple, Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
/ Diameter 4.72 x height 15.75 in Pot w/Lid "Eden" L Diameter 13 x height 36cm / Diameter 5.12 x height
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Royal Copenhagen Turquoise Crackle Glaze Tumbler Pot With Gilded Decor #3491
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Thorkild Olsen for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, porcelain crackle glaze tumbler pot Turquoise crackle
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Arts Crafts Hand Thrown Pots Vases by Herbert Sargent writer producer potter
Located in Port Jervis, NY
. We have about 20 of his pieces. All are signed. Large pot is 6 height x 4 diameter smaller pot is 5
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

Vase, Large Terracotta Pot in the Taste of Ancient Rome, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vase, large terracotta pot in the taste of Ancient Rome, 21st century. Vase, large terracotta pot
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Faux Bois Honey Pot Vase Urn 1980s
Located in Melbourne, AU
A rustic bark pattern or ‘faux bois’ handcrafted coil pot. Unsigned and the period unclear, but I
Category

Late 20th Century Australian Rustic Urns

Materials

Clay

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Pots And Vessels For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of pots and vessels available for sale. The range of distinct pots and vessels — often made from ceramic, metal and terracotta — can elevate any home. We have 3481 antique and vintage pots and vessels in-stock, while there are 518 modern editions to choose from as well. Pots and vessels have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. modern, mid-century modern and Art Nouveau pots and vessels are consistently popular styles. Many pots and vessels are appealing in their simplicity, but RAAQUU, Minton and Wedgwood produced popular pots and vessels that are worth a look.

How Much are Pots And Vessels?

Pots and vessels can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $999, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $115,000.

Finding the Right Vases-vessels for You

For thousands of years, vases and vessels have had meaningful functional value in civilizations all over the world. In Ancient Greece, ceramic vessels were used for transporting water and dry goods, holding bouquets of flowers, for storage and more. Outside of utilitarian use, in cities such as Athens, vases were a medium for artistic expressionpottery was a canvas for artists to illustrate their cultures’ unique people, beliefs and more. And pottery skills were handed down from fathers to sons.

Every antique and vintage vase and vessel, from decorative Italian urns to French 19th-century Louis XVI–style lidded vases, carries with it a rich, layered story. 

On 1stDibs, there is a vast array of vases and vessels in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes. Our collection features vessels made from delicate materials such as ceramic and glass as well as durable materials like rustproof metals and stone.

A contemporary vase can help introduce an air of elegance to your minimalist space while an antique Chinese jar would make a luxurious addition to an Asian-inspired interior. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a statement piece, consider an Art Deco vase crafted by Italian architect and furniture designer Gio Ponti.

Vases and vessels — be they handmade pots, handblown glass wine bottles or otherwise — are versatile, practical decorative objects, and no matter your particular design preferences, furniture style or color scheme, they can add beauty and warmth to any home. Find yours on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Pots And Vessels
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, clay pots and terracotta pots are not the same. While terracotta pots are a type of clay pot, not all clay pots are terracotta. Terracotta is a clay material that is modeled and fired to create a signature brown-orange color. Clay pots can be created in any color. Browse a range of both clay and terracotta pots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A ceramic vessel is a hard-brittle material that is made by firing clay and other similar substances. It is used to store, transport and drink liquids such as water or wine. Shop a variety of vintage and antique ceramic vessels on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The main difference between a coffee pot and a chocolate pot is the shape. A coffee pot generally has a longer spout with a filter to keep grounds from pouring out. A chocolate pot is generally tall and slim with a spout closer to the top of the brim. Browse a collection of vintage coffee and chocolate pots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A chocolate pot is a vessel used to serve hot chocolate. Unlike a coffee pot, the spout sits near the top edge, has a hinged or sliding finial covering the opening, and has a molionet or stick that stirs and crushes the chocolate. Shop a selection of chocolate pots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    African pottery is diverse and culturally varied. An African pot can be a simple vessel for food or liquid but many carry social and religious significance. African pottery has always been highly sought after and is beloved by antique collectors worldwide. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique African pottery from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A confit pot is a piece of earthenware pottery employed in French cooking. Before the advent of refrigerators, chefs and home cooks poured reserved duck fat inside. The fat could later be used in other recipes. Shop a range of confit pots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A pot board is a type of dresser or cabinet designed to store pots and pans or other accessories in the kitchen. On 1stDibs, you can find antique pot board dressers in a variety of sizes depending on your needs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Clay vessels were often used for storing food items such as grain. The vessels were sometimes decorated and ornate. Similarly, clay pots were also used, mostly to store and transport water, store milk and serve beer. Find an assortment of clay vessels from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few tips and tricks to aging a terracotta pot. First, you can apply plain yogurt to help achieve an aged patina. Another method is to plug the drainage hole and fill the pot with water-soluble fertilizer. Shop a collection of terracotta pots from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A terra cotta pot is a pot created using coarse, porous clay that when fired turns a ochre color. Terra cotta pots are typically left unglazed.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, terracotta pots are indeed safe for use; however, the pots should be thoroughly sterilized before first use because they are porous and can absorb harmful chemicals or moisture. You’ll find a variety of terracotta pots from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Hold the piece up to a light source. If you see a prism effect, it’s crystal.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A terracotta pot is simply a clay pot that has been fired. Clay is just the name of the material that terracotta pots are made out of. Shop an array of terracotta pots from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Opinions on whether or not copper coffee pots are safe vary. Some experts raise concerns over the use of copper vessels and recommend that you only use ones lined with another metal like tin or aluminum. As a result, people may choose to use antique pots only as decorative objects. Shop a range of antique copper coffee pots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    African clay pots are made by coiling the material around a flattened base and then hand-molding it into the desired shape. Then, the piece is sun dried and fired at a low temperature. On 1stDibs, find authentic African clay pots from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bedouin culture, the Dallah, or coffee pot, represents generosity and hospitality. Displaying one also means that a person has enough wealth to entertain others comfortably. Shop a range of Dallah coffee pots from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    You can use a pot rack to hang other items besides pots and pans. Keep cooking utensils like spoons and spatulas within quick reach dangling from its frame. Mount one in a hallway to hold handbags or put one in a room and suspend hanging baskets and planters from it. Feel free to get creative and come up with other ways to utilize it. On 1stDibs, find a range of pot racks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether iron pots are good for plants is a matter of opinion. The biggest advantage of an iron pot is that it’s highly durable. Many people also like the appearance of the metal. On the downside, an iron pot that lacks insulation could overheat plants when exposed to hot weather. In addition, adding water to iron could lead to rusting. Planter liners can reduce the risk of both overheating and rust. Find a range of planters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, clay pots are good for plants. These pots provide a healthy environment for most plants because material's porous nature allows air and moisture to penetrate the sides of the pot. Clay pots can remove excess moisture from the potting soil reducing the chance of root rot.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    No, plant pots do not need saucers. While saucers are not necessary, some choose to place a plant pot over a saucer to collect the water that drains from the pot. Others recommend against saucers because water that collects will keep the soil of the plant too moist, an unhealthy condition for most plants.