Jean-Baptiste outdoor collection by Ligne Roset
Image: Shannon McGrath
Jean-Baptiste outdoor collection by Ligne Roset
These planters have a secret – they’re actually three-legged stools. The enamel sandstone flower pot is an additional accessory that sits perfectly on top of the larch wood stool, allowing you to take the pot on or off as you please and make use of the stool. I first saw these on display at Domo’s recent Living It Large In Small Spaces exhibition and wanted them immediately. domo.com.au
Stonewear Planters by Anchor Ceramics
Image: Sean Fennessy for The Design Files
Stonewear Planters by Anchor Ceramics
These hot pots come from the guys and girls at Anchor Ceramics, a ceramics studio founded by Bruce Rowe and based in Northcote, Victoria. The planters are made on a potter’s wheel from Australian clay and come in a range of glaze finishes and sizes. Pop some succulents in these beauties and you’ve got yourself a coffee table centerpiece. Handy hint: the Anchor Ceramics team highly recommend reading and/or singing to your plants for maximum plant health. No, really, they do. Check out the website. The previous collection has sold out, but more will be ready in early November. anchorceramics.com
Planters by Erin Lightfoot
Planters by Erin Lightfoot
I’m a former Brisbane girl and in Brisbane there is not 6 degrees of separation … there’s about 1.5. So here’s full editorial disclosure: Erin Lightfoot is a friend of a friend of mine. But I discovered that after I came across her work so there’s no bias here. She began making scarves and porcelain bangles a few years ago and has now turned her skills to planters. All of her work explores geometry, optical illusion and repetition … and beautiful colours. The planters are available in porcelain and fiberglass and in a range of sizes. erinlightfoot.com
Black Stripes hanging pot from Beneath the Sun
Northern New South Wales-based illustrator and designer Leah Bartholomew is behind Beneath The Sun, a company that produces locally made and environmentally conscious products. These hanging pots are flat-bottomed (that’s not an insult) and are handmade using ceramic and then hand painted. The leather and brass hanging system is also a nice touch. These are a good idea if you’re trying to maximize floor space, or need a hovering fruit bowl for the kitchen. beneaththesun.com.au
Balcony Sack by Pop Plant
Balcony Sack by Pop Plant
Garden pots and planters don’t all have to be to hard-edged, heavy things. The Balcony Sack is made from tough polyfelt (a material made from recycled plastic) and stitched together with UV- and water-resistant nylon. The dark-grey sacks come with the option of black, blue, green or silver trim and come with handles so they can be easily moved around. popplant.com.au
