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19th Century English Glazed Faux Bois Planter

$1,400
£1,056.45
€1,229.55
CA$1,976.42
A$1,983.61
CHF 1,156.70
MX$24,114.92
NOK 13,291.68
SEK 13,669.82
DKK 9,190.75

About the Item

It’s a bucket that never knew a tree—at least not in the way it suggests. This 19th-century English planter leans fully into the artifice of faux bois, translating rough-hewn timber into glazed ceramic with unapologetic precision. Knots, nubs, and irregular grain are all accounted for, each detail rendered in relief, then saturated in a sharp chartreuse glaze that feels anything but rustic. A chain motif wraps the center like a visual interruption—industrial against pastoral, controlled against organic. It’s a detail that shifts the piece from charming to deliberate. The glaze does the heavy lifting. High-impact, slightly unpredictable, it pools and breaks across the surface, catching on every carved imperfection and amplifying the illusion. And then there’s the practicality: a discreet drainage hole at the base, a quiet acknowledgment that this is meant to be used, not just admired. It’s trompe l’oeil with attitude—nature, reimagined through a sharper, more knowing lens.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Several chips surrounding the pot and to the rim. Most can be seen in the photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RIGHTPROPER35261stDibs: LU3738349535482

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