Flower pots are an underrated accent for the home. While it’s easy to pick up a basic terra cotta pot just about anywhere, there are some very beautiful options out there that will give your windowsill or nursery some real presence.
5 Fabulous Flower Pots
Bergs, The Hoff Collection
Bergs is something of a one-stop shop for all things flower pot. They have a great selection, many in raw or unglazed clay. These stackable models by graphic designer Anne Hoff are beautiful and come in a range of colors. Some of the pots are raw to allow roots to breathe, the bottoms hand-dipped in playfully contrasting shades. The collection includes candleholders as well.
Ben Wolff
These cult favorites are all hand-thrown by Wolff and stamped with his name and a number that indicates the weight of wet clay used. (Each one is also signed on the bottom). The subtle detailing and gentle curves make these minimal but not in any way plain. The white and gray pots quickly develop a wonderful patina and change color, a process that differs with soil and water content.
Bunny Williams, Brush stroke cachepot
Its size (8 1/2”d x 6 1/4”h) makes it perfect for a smaller floral arrangement. The flourish of brushstroke underglaze gives it an artisinal feel that looks great in settings both traditional and modern. Ideal for a setting such as a powder room or end table, but would also look great on a small entryway table.
Wilcoxson Brooklyn Ceramics, Planter with Tray
Handmade of porcelain in the Wilcoxson ceramics studio in Brooklyn, this intriguing pot has a slightly irregular shape and an even more irregularly shaped tray. The collection is made to be a highly functional approach to porcelain, making it suitable for use in everyday life. Also available as a small bowl (without tray) and a vase, in several colors.
IKEA, Citrusfrukt Plant Pot with Saucer
In sizes ranging from 3 1/2” to 7 ½ “, these simple pots by British designer Ilse Crawford, available in gray or yellow-brown are ideal for creating arrangements of different-sized plants. (The sizes are indicated on the bottom so no need to measure.) The two colors have enough character to shine but still allow the plants to star.
Story by Stephen Treffinger
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