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Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

INDUSTRIAL STYLE

Industrial floor lamps, bar stools, desks and other industrial-style furnishings have experienced a resurgence in popularity with the rise of interest in minimalist design.

It's a look that celebrates the past even as it suggests vigor, productivity and brawn. The newly chic industrial style of decor repurposes the simple, sturdy furniture of an earlier world of commerce — brushed-metal storage cabinets and display shelves, task lamps and pendant lights with enameled shades, work tables with worn wooden tops and cast-iron bases — and couples them with aesthetic touches emblematic of energy and optimism, from bright upholstery fabrics to flowers.

The rise in prominence of the industrial style has come hand-in-hand with the residential repurposing of former manufacturing and warehouse districts throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. In many loft apartments created in shuttered factories, the architectural envelope has been left intact.

Industrial-style interiors feature elements like raw brick walls, exposed steel beams and oak floors whose history is written in every pit and gouge. Iron and glass transom windows give definition and interest to small kitchen areas anchored by kitchen islands made of marble, steel and brass, while taxidermy or vintage neon signs serve as wall art in living rooms dotted with leather club chairs. Patina is the keynote to a decor in sync with such surroundings. 

On 1stDibs you will find industrial furniture designs that wear their age beautifully — and were built to last.

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Style: Industrial
Architectural Revolving Four Tier Wrought Iron Plant Stand
Architectural Revolving Four Tier Wrought Iron Plant Stand

Architectural Revolving Four Tier Wrought Iron Plant Stand

Located in New York, NY

Unusual large plant stand featuring four graduated levels, each with ring form plant holders. The lowest level has 12 rings and is 16" H, middle leve...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wrought Iron

Primitive storage barrel/planter, circa 1900
Primitive storage barrel/planter, circa 1900

Primitive storage barrel/planter, circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Primitive storage barrel made from a Carpathian tree trunk, used for storing grain, etc. The trunk is hollowed out by hand. A beautiful object suitable for use as a large planter. Ma...

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Beech

Primitive storage barrel/planter, circa 1900
Primitive storage barrel/planter, circa 1900

Primitive storage barrel/planter, circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Primitive storage barrel made from a Carpathian tree trunk, used for storing grain, etc. The trunk is hollowed out by hand. A beautiful object suitable for use as a large planter. Ma...

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Beech

Oak barrel/planter, circa 1920
Oak barrel/planter, circa 1920

Oak barrel/planter, circa 1920

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Oak barrel formerly used for storing grain, etc. The barrel is reinforced with iron rings. Can be used, for example, as a planter. The barrel is solid and sturdy and weighs approxima...

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1920s French Vintage Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wrought Iron

Willy Guhl Round Pedestal Planter, 1960s Switzerland
Willy Guhl Round Pedestal Planter, 1960s Switzerland

Willy Guhl Round Pedestal Planter, 1960s Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredibly rare 1960s pedestal planter by Willy Guhl. Sturdy yet lightweight, the planters are sculpted from fiber cement with a hollow interior. Oval-shaped opening and base with a ...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Big Oak barrel/planter, circa 1910
Big Oak barrel/planter, circa 1910

Big Oak barrel/planter, circa 1910

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Authentic oak storage barrel with a robust and rustic appearance. This sturdy barrel is made of solid oak wood and reinforced with iron bands for extra durability. The natural aging ...

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Early 20th Century French Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wrought Iron

Huge Industrial Cast Iron Bakery Mixing Bowl on Castors Unusual Planter
Huge Industrial Cast Iron Bakery Mixing Bowl on Castors Unusual Planter

Huge Industrial Cast Iron Bakery Mixing Bowl on Castors Unusual Planter

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A very large industrial bakery mixing bowl on a heavy cast iron frame with castors. This came from an old bread making bakery in Wales where it was used to mix dough for over 60 yea...

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Early 20th Century British Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Willy Guhl Small Bowl Planter, 1950s, Switzerland
Willy Guhl Small Bowl Planter, 1950s, Switzerland

Willy Guhl Small Bowl Planter, 1950s, Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare 1950s planter bowl designed by Swiss neo-functionalist and Industrial Design Pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland. Sculpted from fiber cement which has slowly weathere...

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1950s Swiss Vintage Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Primitive storage barrel/planter, circa 1900
Primitive storage barrel/planter, circa 1900

Primitive storage barrel/planter, circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Primitive storage barrel made from a Carpathian tree trunk, used for storing grain, etc. The trunk is hollowed out by hand. A beautiful object suitable for use as a large planter. Ma...

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Beech

Willy Guhl Round Pedestal Planter, 1960s Switzerland
Willy Guhl Round Pedestal Planter, 1960s Switzerland

Willy Guhl Round Pedestal Planter, 1960s Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A unique 1960s pedestal planter by Willy Guhl. Crafted from a special fiber-cement that makes it lightweight, yet durable. Pedestal has a hollow interior with a circle shaped opening...

Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Pair of Triangular Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s, Switzerland
Pair of Triangular Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s, Switzerland

Pair of Triangular Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s, Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare pair of 1960’s triangular concrete planters designed by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland. Each multifaceted planter...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Large Reclaimed Heavy Gauge Rivetted Galvanised Steel Water Tank Planter
Large Reclaimed Heavy Gauge Rivetted Galvanised Steel Water Tank Planter

Large Reclaimed Heavy Gauge Rivetted Galvanised Steel Water Tank Planter

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A large reclaimed heavy gauge rivetted galvanised steel water tank planter, originally used as an agricultural water trough and now offering superb character as a garden or interior ...

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1940s English Vintage Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Steel

Willy Guhl Round Pedestal Planter, 1960s Switzerland
Willy Guhl Round Pedestal Planter, 1960s Switzerland

Willy Guhl Round Pedestal Planter, 1960s Switzerland

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredibly rare 1960s pedestal planters by Willy Guhl. Sturdy yet lightweight, the planters are sculpted from fiber cement with a hollow interior. Oval-shaped opening and base with a...

Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Matégot metal plant stand, France, 1950
Matégot metal plant stand, France, 1950

Matégot metal plant stand, France, 1950

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Perforated metal plant stand attributed to Mathieu Matégot, France, 1950s. This elegant black lacquered metal plant stand features an openwork struc...

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1950s French Vintage Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

Industrial Iron Planter with Aged Patina
Industrial Iron Planter with Aged Patina

Industrial Iron Planter with Aged Patina

Located in Miami, FL

An exceptional mid-20th century industrial iron planter, salvaged from a European factory where it once served as a utilitarian vessel for holding raw materials and/or scrap metal du...

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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Contemporary Italian burnt metal Meccano vase cover by Spinzi, industrial style
Contemporary Italian burnt metal Meccano vase cover by Spinzi, industrial style

Contemporary Italian burnt metal Meccano vase cover by Spinzi, industrial style

By Spinzi

Located in Milano, IT

This planter/vase cover is part of Spinzi's Meccano collection, and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Time will enrich the natural patina present on the metal, highlightin...

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2010s Italian Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Triangular Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s Switzerland
Set of 3 Triangular Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s Switzerland

Set of 3 Triangular Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare set of three 1960’s triangular concrete planters designed by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland. Each multifaceted plan...

Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Vintage English Chevron Galvanized Dolly Tub Planter
Vintage English Chevron Galvanized Dolly Tub Planter

Vintage English Chevron Galvanized Dolly Tub Planter

Located in Newtown, CT

Vintage English Chevron Galvanized Dolly Tub Planter. It is 20.75" high x 18.25" wide and deep. Normal wear from age and use.

Category

1930s English Vintage Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

Cast Iron Vessel from USA, 1900s
Cast Iron Vessel from USA, 1900s

Cast Iron Vessel from USA, 1900s

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A thick-walled cast iron industrial planter of rectangular form with sculptural handles.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Primitive storage barrel/planter, circa 1900
Primitive storage barrel/planter, circa 1900

Primitive storage barrel/planter, circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Primitive storage barrel made from a Carpathian tree trunk, used for storing grain, etc. The trunk is hollowed out by hand. A beautiful object suitable for use as a large planter. Ma...

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Beech

Very Large Antique Rustic Patinated Copper Kettle / Planter
Very Large Antique Rustic Patinated Copper Kettle / Planter

Very Large Antique Rustic Patinated Copper Kettle / Planter

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Impressive antique industrial kettle made of red copper. The kettle has a beautiful patina, developed over a century of use. The exceptionally large kettle dates from the late 19th c...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Copper

Extra Large Vintage Industrial Oxide Red Enamelled Metal Planter
Extra Large Vintage Industrial Oxide Red Enamelled Metal Planter

Extra Large Vintage Industrial Oxide Red Enamelled Metal Planter

Located in Leicester, GB

Extra large industrial oxide red enamelled planter. A beautiful large vintage piece with loads of character and patina. Large looped handles at the sides. This look beautiful plant...

Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

Extra Large Vintage Industrial Royal Blue Enamelled Metal Planter
Extra Large Vintage Industrial Royal Blue Enamelled Metal Planter

Extra Large Vintage Industrial Royal Blue Enamelled Metal Planter

Located in Leicester, GB

Extra large industrial Royal Blue enamelled planter. A beautiful large vintage piece with loads of character and patina. Large looped handles at the sides. This look beautiful plan...

Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

Extra Large Vintage Industrial Emerald Green Enamelled Metal Planter
Extra Large Vintage Industrial Emerald Green Enamelled Metal Planter

Extra Large Vintage Industrial Emerald Green Enamelled Metal Planter

Located in Leicester, GB

Extra large industrial Emerald Green enamelled planter. A beautiful large vintage piece with loads of character and patina. Large looped handles at the sides. This look beautiful p...

Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

Extra Large Vintage Industrial Royal Blue Enamelled Metal Planter
Extra Large Vintage Industrial Royal Blue Enamelled Metal Planter

Extra Large Vintage Industrial Royal Blue Enamelled Metal Planter

Located in Leicester, GB

Extra large industrial Royal Blue enamelled planter. A beautiful large vintage piece with loads of character and patina. Large looped handles at the sides. This look beautiful plan...

Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

Paul Evans Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Metal Patchwork Indoor Planter Box
Paul Evans Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Metal Patchwork Indoor Planter Box

Paul Evans Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Metal Patchwork Indoor Planter Box

By Paul Evans

Located in Forney, TX

Paul Evans (1931-1987) American Brutalist industrial modern welded steel and copper, mixed metals patchwork and hardwood planter with rivet accents and removable metal insert. Can be used indoors or outdoors, with real plants or faux plants. Includes green styrofoam blocks for artificial plant use and natural stones for covering the top. Circa 1970 Dimensions: 26" High, 30" Wide, 11" Deep Please note, at the time of writing this, a matching coffee table is available separately. Please check our other listings or contact us to view it. Great original vintage condition. Strong, stable and structurally sound and in wonderful overall appearance; Age appropriate wear and tear, including minor scuffs, scattered scratches to wood panels and metal components. The black insert has fairly significant patinated weathered rustic oxidation consistent with age and indicative of use. The overall patina adds warmth and character to the overall aesthetic appeal and vintage authenticity. Biography: Paul Evans (American , 1927-1993) Born in Brooklyn, New York, Paul Evans is an American furniture designer and sculptor best known for his work in American Furniture design and the American craft movement. His work was influential to many furniture manufacturers in the second half of the 20th century, most notably Directional Furniture. He often used non-traditional materials and techniques like sculpted metal furniture. His work with Directional Furniture was extremely fruitful and during that time he started several series including their Argente, Sculpted Bronze, and Cityscape series. Evans started his career making copper chests and sculpted steel cabinets -- both of which are highly sought after today. Paul Evans’s work with Directional Furniture changed the relationship between creative directors and the companies they worked for. His name helped sell pieces, and he was consciously aware of that fact. As a proponent of modernism, Evans became an innovator in the furniture world. His patrons were often part of the New York elite, and he was able to enjoy sustained success, helped in large part by his ability to evolve with the times -- from craft-based in the 1950s to more flashy pieces in the 1970s and 1980s. His work was mostly recently featured at the Michener Art Museum and was the subject of a 2014 documentary. What kind of art does Paul Evans make? Paul Evans was primarily a furniture designer and sculptor. Though he started within the American Craft movement, Evans is hard to pin down stylistically. An expert metalworker and sculptor, several of Evans pieces were heavily influenced by the shipbuilding industry. As he moved through his career, his pieces became more stylistically diverse, but through it all there is a dedication to craft and function. Much of Evans work is best showcased in his work for Directional Furniture. He had several iconic lines including Patchwork Copper, Pewter and Brass, and the extremely popular CItyscape Series. In the 1980s, Evans branched off on his own with his Think Tank series. He opened his own showroom in New York City, but eventually retired in 1987. How did painter Paul Evans get started? Paul Evans was born on May 20th, 1931 in Newton, Pennsylvania. He studied sculpture and silversmithing at a number of colleges including the Philadelphia Textile Institute, the Rochester Institute of Technology, and the School for American Craftsmen. In the early 1950s, he attended the Cranbook Academy of Art in Michigan, later moving back to Pennsylvania to work with his mentor and guide, Phillip Loyd Powell. Together they began a business heavily influenced by the work of George Nakashima. Powell worked wood pieces, while Evans dedicated himself to metal. Evans burst onto the scene in the late 1960s and early 1970s as the American Craft movement exploded in popularity. From there he parlayed his popularity into a lucrative career with Directional Furniture. How much are Paul Evans pieces worth? Paul Evans furniture pieces can vary in value greatly, from a few thousand dollars on the low end to over $200,000 on the high end. In 2015 a Paul Evans wavy...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal, Copper, Steel

Vintage Belgian Galvanized Dolly Tub with Handles Planter
Vintage Belgian Galvanized Dolly Tub with Handles Planter

Vintage Belgian Galvanized Dolly Tub with Handles Planter

Located in Newtown, CT

Vintage Belgian Galvanized Dolly Tub Planter. Tall size it is 22" high 23' wide that includes handles. Top is 16" wide, Bottom is 18.25" wide. Good condition, wear from normal use ...

Category

1930s Belgian Vintage Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

Oak barrel/planter, circa 1920
Oak barrel/planter, circa 1920

Oak barrel/planter, circa 1920

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Oak barrel formerly used for storing grain, etc. The barrel is reinforced with iron rings. Can be used, for example, as a planter. The barrel is solid and sturdy and weighs approxima...

Category

1920s French Vintage Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wrought Iron

Oak barrel/planter, circa 1920
Oak barrel/planter, circa 1920

Oak barrel/planter, circa 1920

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Oak barrel formerly used for storing grain, etc. The barrel is reinforced with iron rings. Can be used, for example, as a planter. The barrel is solid and sturdy and weighs approxima...

Category

1920s French Vintage Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair English Lattice Form Zinc Cachepots
Pair English Lattice Form Zinc Cachepots

Pair English Lattice Form Zinc Cachepots

Located in New York, NY

Pair English lattice form zinc cachepots. Open basket form zinc jardiniere cachepots in original vintage condition. Industrial style. England first quarter twentieth century Dimensi...

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Early 20th Century English Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Zinc

Pair of Industrial Style Grey Metal Planters with Tapered Lines and Ring Pulls
Pair of Industrial Style Grey Metal Planters with Tapered Lines and Ring Pulls

Pair of Industrial Style Grey Metal Planters with Tapered Lines and Ring Pulls

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of contemporary American metal cache pot planters from the 21st century with tapered lines, grey patinated color, lateral ring pulls and petite ball feet. Made in the USA duri...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Patinated Tin Planters - A Pair
Vintage Boho Patinated Tin Planters - A Pair

Vintage Boho Patinated Tin Planters - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your indoor or outdoor oasis with this striking Pair of Vintage Industrial Patinated Square Tin Planters, a truly unique find that marries rugged durability with sophisticate...

Category

Late 20th Century American Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

Oak storage barrel/planter, circa 1910
Oak storage barrel/planter, circa 1910

Oak storage barrel/planter, circa 1910

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Authentic oak storage barrel with a robust and rustic appearance. This sturdy barrel is made of solid oak wood and reinforced with iron bands for extra durability. The natural aging ...

Category

1910s Vintage Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Mortar from USA
Cast Iron Mortar from USA

Cast Iron Mortar from USA

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A cast iron mortar with a bas-relief band in the center.

Category

19th Century American Antique Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Tall Cast Iron Industrial Vessel from USA, 1900s
Tall Cast Iron Industrial Vessel from USA, 1900s

Tall Cast Iron Industrial Vessel from USA, 1900s

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A tall, steep-walled and finely rendered cast iron industrial planter of rectangular tapering form with sculptural handles.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Industrial planters and jardinieres for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Industrial planters and jardinieres for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage planters and jardinieres created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Industrial planters and jardinieres made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original planters and jardinieres, popular names associated with this style include Willy Guhl, De Grave Short, Fanner & Co., Eternit, and Paul Evans. 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 and jardinieres differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $232 and tops out at $24,000 while the average work can sell for $2,201.