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This glaze looks like it was created by burning the pot for hundreds of years, or by leaving it deep under the sea to develop this patina. But it is really the expertise of the Vietnamese potters that makes these pots unique. The glaze is the result of a four-part process, and the effect is timeless and dreamy. The patina continues to develop as the pots age.

ABOVE: Here, garden designer Josh Stenzel has filled the pots with a collection of succulents that complement the subdued tones of the glaze perfectly.

These containers, many made from upcycled metals, achieve the right balance between modern and classical. You must come see them here in the store. They’re made in Oregon by designer Shannon Lester’s Steel Life company. Refined enough for interior use, Steel Life’s containers are durable enough to live outside in the garden and patio.

ABOVE: The Matchstick Planter is a powder-coated aluminum bowl that stands on bubinga-wood legs, a warm and cheery combination. It comes in two heights, Tall (26 inches) and Short (20 inches).

ABOVE: The capacious Shallow Root Vessel makes a strong and graceful impression. The depth suits succulents and other lightly rooting plants. It spans 20 inches and reaches 20 inches in height.

Here is a radical statement: containers might be the most important part of a small garden. Yes, you heard it right. There are thousands of plants to choose from when you create a garden. And the plants grow and change (and yes, sometimes die) over time. But the pottery? It stays the same. It provides consistent color and form in the garden, which is why choosing the right pottery is a critical step in creating a great garden.

We source pottery from all over the globe. We are ever searching for new colors, new shapes, new textures. We wish we could publish a catalog here, but our stock changes constantly.

ABOVE: Some of our favorite ceramic pottery comes from Vietnam, where they have a way with the glazes.

High-fired pottery from China is some of the most durable and elegant pottery that we sell. It’s available in a large variety of shapes and sizes – and most especially in some very, very large sizes. The larger sizes, and many multiples of any shape or size, can be special-ordered for your project. Dense and durable, these pots are very heavy, so not right for every spot.

ABOVE: An aloe called ‘Chistmas Carol’ on the left, and Furcraea macdougalii, Aeonium undulatum, and Astelia ‘Red Gem’ on the right. 

Pottery Dimensions:

Tall Taper Square T144	20 X 20 X 42	$579.00
Tall Taper Square T144-1	16 X 16 X 36	$489.00
Tall Taper Square T144-2	14 X 14 X 25	$225.00
Tall Round T142A	24 X 24 X 24	$495.00
Tall Round T142A-1	20 X 20 X 20	$229.00
Tall Round T142A-2	16.5 X 16.5 X 16	$159.00
Tall Round T142A-3	12 X 12 X 11.5	$99.00
Tall Round T142A-4	10 X 10 X 9	$65.00
Square Planter T156-1	38 X 38 X 26	$2,195.00
Square Planter T156-2	30 X 30 X 25	$1,265.00
Square Planter T156-3	26 X 26 X 20	$485.00
Square Planter T156-4	19 X 19 X 16	$325.00
Square Planter T156-5	16 X 16 X 14	$159.00
Square Planter T156-6	13 X 13 X 12	$89.95
Clay Bowl T142-1	48 X 48 X 12	$859.00
Clay Bowl T142-2	40 X 40 X 10	$539.00
Clay Bowl T142-3	32 X 32 X 8	$349.00
Clay Bowl T142-4	24 x 24 x 6	$159.00
Clay Bowl T142-5	20 X 20 X 5	$98.00
Large Trough T133A-2	39 X 16 X 16	$485.00
Large Trough T133A-3	39 X 16 X 13	$437.00
Rectangle Planter T133	39 X 16 X 24	$620.00
Rectangle Planter T133-1	39 X 16 X 20	$520.00
Rectangle Planter T133-2	39 X 16 X 16	$389.00
Rectangle Planter T133-3	39 X 16 X 13	$349.00
Round Taper T164-1	22 X 22 X 36	$620.00
Round Taper T164-2	18 X 18 X 24	$359.00
Round Pot T53	12 X 12 X 9	$75.00
Round Pot T53-1	10 X 10 X 7	$59.00
Round Pot T53-2	8 X 8 X 5	$39.00
Tall Taper Square T110	6 X 6 X 11	$49.00
Tall Taper Square T110-1	9 X 9 X 18	$129.00
Tall Taper Square sm T110-2	7.5 X 7.5 X 15	$76.00
Tall Square T66	9 X 9 X 12	$72.00
Tall Square T66-1	12 X 12 X 18	$149.00
Tall Square T66-3	14 X 14 X 20	$189.00
Tall Square T66-4	15 X 15 X 27	$215.00
Tall Square T66-5	16 X 16 X 39	$299.00
Straight Round Tall T53A-1	18 X 18 X 26	$310.00
Straight Round Tall T53A-2	14 X 14 X 22	$198.00
Straight Round Tall T53A-3	12 X 12 X 18	$149.00
Straight Round Tall T53A-4	10 X 10 X 14	$89.00
Square Pot T155-1	9 X 9 X 9	$49.00
Square Pot T155-2	7 X 7 X 7	$35.00
Trough Small T170	38.5 X 24 X 14 (special)	$325.00
Trough Small T170-1	26 X 20 X 12	$225.00
Trough Small T170-2	19.5 X 14 X 9	$129.00
Round Taper T161-1	24 X 24 X 20	$415.00
Round Taper T161-2	20 X 20 X 20	$275.00
Trough T163	36 X 18 X 20	$499.00
Trough T163-1	36 X 18 X 16	$425.00

We love the coffee-with-milk color of the terracotta that is used to make these pots. It is a fun way to make terracotta feel contemporary. It mixes beautifully with glazed and other natural-finish pots as well.

ABOVE: Rosenpot C, B & A (front to back)

Pottery Dimensions:

Sandhal Rosenpot A	24″ W X 38.5″ H	$269.00
Sandhal Rosenpot B	17.5″ W X 28.5″ H	$169.00
Sandhal Rosenpot C	12.5″ W X 20.5″ H	$59.00
Sandhal Egg Pot A	27.5″ W X 24″ H	$249.00
Sandhal Egg Pot B	20.5″ W x 18.1″ H	$119.00
Sandhal Egg Pot C	15.4″ W X 13.8″ H	$59.00
Sandhal Bowl Low A	31″ W X 9″ H	$169.00
Sandhal Bowl Low B	26″ W X 9″ H	$99.00
Sandhal Bowl Low C	20.5″ W X 7″ H	$69.00

Some of our very favorite pottery is made in Vietnam, where they combine thousands of years of pottery know-how with the latest science to create the very best glazes. We always have lots of this pottery in stock, but the styles and colors that we offer change throughout the year as different pots become available from our vendors.

ABOVE: Vietnamese glazes are nuanced and rich. Glazed ceramic pottery is a great choice for the garden because the glaze holds the water in, so the plants require less water than if they were planted in an unglazed container.

Made of a mixture of a high-tech synthetic with clay, this lightweight pottery comes in many simple shapes and an appealing zinc finish. It’s a great value, and its lightness makes it perfect for decks and terraces.

ABOVE: Plain Trough A

ABOVE: Cylinder A & B

ABOVE: Tall Square A & Square Box B

Pottery Dimensions:

Fibreclay Tal Rec Lead A	39.5″ L x 12″ W x 20″ H	$189.00
Fibreclay Tal Rec Lead b	31.5″ L x 9.5″ W x 16″ H	$129.00
Fibreclay Tal Rec Lead C	24″ L x 7.5″ W x 12″ H	$89.00
Fibreclay Squ Box Lead A	21.75″ L x 21.75″ W x 20.5″ H	$169.00	(grey color not shown)
Fibreclay Squ Box Lead B	17.3″ L x 17.3″ W x 16.9″ H	$99.00
Fibreclay Squ Box Lead C	14.2″ L x 14.2″ W x 14.2″ H	$69.00
Fibreclay Squ Box Lead D	12″ L x 12″ W x 11.5″ H	$49.00
Fibreclay Squ Box Lead E	9.5″ L x 9.5″ W x 9″ H	$29.00
Fibreclay Squ Box Lead XL	25.75″ L x 25.75″ W x 24″ H	$189.00
Fibreclay Tall Square A	15″ L x 15″ W x 32″ H	$175.00
Fibreclay Tall Square B	12.75″ L x 12.75″ W x 28″ H	$89.00
Fibreclay Tall Square C	10.5″ L x 10.5″ W x 22″ H	$59.00
Fibreclay Tall Square D	8.5″ L x 8.5″ W x 16″ H	$39.00
Fibreclay Plain Trough A	31.5″ L x 14.2″ W x 14.2″ H	$99.00
Fibreclay Plain Trough B	27.5″ L x 11.25″ W x 11″ H	$69.00
Fibreclay Plain Trough C	24″ L x 8.5″ W x 9″ H	$49.00
Fibreclay Plain Trough D	19.75″ L x 6.5″ W x 7″ H	$39.00
Fibreclay Round Flared A	21.5″ W x 21″ H	$89.00
Fibreclay Round Flared B	17.5″ W x 17.5″ H	$69.00
Fibreclay Round Flared C	15″ W x 15″ H	$59.00
Fibreclay Round Flared D	12.5″ W x 12.5″ H	$39.00
Fibreclay Round Flared E	10.5″ W x 11″ H	$29.00