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Chinese Chiseled Stone Trough, circa  1900
Chinese Chiseled Stone Trough, circa  1900

Chinese Chiseled Stone Trough, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Once used on a Provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this early 20th century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. hand carve...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Oblong Stone Trough, c. 1850
Chinese Oblong Stone Trough, c. 1850

Chinese Oblong Stone Trough, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this 19th-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Granite

Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850
Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850

Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain or water trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Organic Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Granite

Chinese Stone Courtyard Trough, c. 1850
Chinese Stone Courtyard Trough, c. 1850

Chinese Stone Courtyard Trough, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain or water trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Minimalist Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850
Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850

Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain or water trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Granite

Chinese Teardrop Stone Trough, c. 1850
Chinese Teardrop Stone Trough, c. 1850

Chinese Teardrop Stone Trough, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

A pattern of chiseled grooves adds rustic character to the interior and softens towards the base due to years of use as a water trough. Originally placed on a provincial Chinese farm...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Organic Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Limestone Chrysanthemum Trough, c. 1800
Chinese Limestone Chrysanthemum Trough, c. 1800

Chinese Limestone Chrysanthemum Trough, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Prized mounts once took refreshment from this stone trough, carved from a solid block of limestone more than one hundred years ago. Once purely functional, the trough is celebrated t...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Etched Limestone Trough, c. 1800
Chinese Etched Limestone Trough, c. 1800

Chinese Etched Limestone Trough, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Prized mounts once took refreshment from this stone trough, carved from a solid block of limestone more than hundred years ago. Once purely functional, the trough is celebrated today...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Diamond Stone Farm Trough, c. 1850
Chinese Diamond Stone Farm Trough, c. 1850

Chinese Diamond Stone Farm Trough, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Originally placed on a provincial Chinese farm as a trough for livestock, the stone basin is ideal today as a statement water feature, sink basin or garden planter, contrasting delic...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone

Provincial Chinese Round Stone Trough, c. 1850
Provincial Chinese Round Stone Trough, c. 1850

Provincial Chinese Round Stone Trough, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this 19th-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone

Chinese Full Moon Stone Trough, c. 1850
Chinese Full Moon Stone Trough, c. 1850

Chinese Full Moon Stone Trough, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this early 19th-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Organic Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone

Antique Chinese Triangle Stone Trough, Early 20th Century
Antique Chinese Triangle Stone Trough, Early 20th Century

Antique Chinese Triangle Stone Trough, Early 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

Originally placed on a provincial Chinese farm as a trough for livestock, the stone basin is ideal today as a statement water feature, sink basin or garden planter, contrasting delic...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

Large 19thC Chinese Zinc Lined Brass Trough Planter
Large 19thC Chinese Zinc Lined Brass Trough Planter

Large 19thC Chinese Zinc Lined Brass Trough Planter

Located in Altrincham, GB

Large 19thC Chinese Zinc Lined Brass Trough Planter Jardiniere with relief "Eternal Dragon" decorations - 25"w x 15"d x 11"h

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Antique 1870s English Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass, Zinc

Monumental Solid Wood Trough for Fountain Planter Bucket 19th Century Rustic 39"
Monumental Solid Wood Trough for Fountain Planter Bucket 19th Century Rustic 39"

Monumental Solid Wood Trough for Fountain Planter Bucket 19th Century Rustic 39"

Located in Somis, CA

This huge, 14-lb monumental 19th-century Chinese wooden trough is hand carved from a single massive block of solid wood.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Country Garden Ornaments

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Horseshoe Stone Basin, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Horseshoe Stone Basin, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Horseshoe Stone Basin, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

The exterior is patterned with irregular texture and chiseled grooves, softening to a smooth interior due to years of use as a water trough. Originally placed on a provincial Chine...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Primitive Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

Antique Chinese Raw Stone Basin, Early 19th Century
Antique Chinese Raw Stone Basin, Early 19th Century

Antique Chinese Raw Stone Basin, Early 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

The vessel is minimally worked to preserve the natural feel of the stone, its raw, organic texture softening towards the interior from years of use as a water trough. Originally plac...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Primitive Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

Antique Chinese Raw Stone Basin, Early 19th Century
Antique Chinese Raw Stone Basin, Early 19th Century

Antique Chinese Raw Stone Basin, Early 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

The vessel is minimally worked to preserve the natural feel of the stone, its raw, organic texture softening towards the interior from years of use as a water trough. Originally plac...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Primitive Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

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Massive Antique Wooden Trough with Old Coins, 19th Century
Massive Antique Wooden Trough with Old Coins, 19th Century

Massive Antique Wooden Trough with Old Coins, 19th Century

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H 30.5 in W 30.5 in D 8.5 in

Massive Antique Wooden Trough with Old Coins, 19th Century

Located in SOMIS, CA

This fantastic wooden trough is truly substantial. Solid wood is decorated with beautiful iron studs.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Provincial Chinese Trough
Early 20th Century Provincial Chinese Trough

Early 20th Century Provincial Chinese Trough

Located in Chicago, IL

This elmwood farm trough from China's Shanxi province charms with its asymmetrical form.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Limestone Trough
19th Century Chinese Limestone Trough

19th Century Chinese Limestone Trough

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H 16 in W 56 in D 20 in

19th Century Chinese Limestone Trough

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese limestone trough with carved cloud motif. Pagoda Red Collection #: U150 Keywords: Trough, planter, garden, basin, bowl

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Mountain Trough, c. 1900
Chinese Mountain Trough, c. 1900

Chinese Mountain Trough, c. 1900

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H 5 in W 59 in D 10 in

Chinese Mountain Trough, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This elmwood farm trough from China's Shanxi province charms with its asymmetrical form and dark wax finish.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Pine

Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900
Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900

Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900

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H 6 in W 17.5 in D 10 in

Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Granite

Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900
Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900

Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900

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H 6.5 in W 18.5 in D 10.25 in

Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Granite

Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900
Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900

Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900

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H 6 in W 19 in D 10.25 in

Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Granite

Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900
Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900

Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900

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H 6.5 in W 18 in D 10.5 in

Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Granite

Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900
Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900

Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900

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H 6.5 in W 19 in D 10.25 in

Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Granite

19th Century Chinese Stone Trough
19th Century Chinese Stone Trough

19th Century Chinese Stone Trough

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H 8.5 in W 24 in D 13.75 in

19th Century Chinese Stone Trough

Located in Chicago, IL

This limestone trough was made over 150 years ago in the Shanxi region of China.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900
Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900

Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900

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H 6.25 in W 19.25 in D 11 in

Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Granite

Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900
Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900

Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900

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H 7 in W 19.5 in D 10 in

Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Granite

Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900
Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900

Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900

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H 6.5 in W 19 in D 10 in

Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Granite

Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900
Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900

Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900

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H 6.75 in W 19 in D 12 in

Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Granite

Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900
Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900

Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900

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H 5.5 in W 19 in D 10.5 in

Chinese Stone Trough, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Granite

19th Century Chinese Chicken Trough
19th Century Chinese Chicken Trough

19th Century Chinese Chicken Trough

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H 7.5 in W 24 in D 8 in

19th Century Chinese Chicken Trough

Located in Chicago, IL

Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone trough was filled with grain for chickens and other barnyard fowl.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

19th Century Chinese Chicken Trough
19th Century Chinese Chicken Trough

19th Century Chinese Chicken Trough

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H 6 in W 73.25 in D 8.5 in

19th Century Chinese Chicken Trough

Located in Chicago, IL

Long ago, a trough would have been a fairly common site in rural Northern China, this once probably sat on in farmyard filled with water for thirsty chickens.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Limestone

19th Century Chinese Chicken Trough
19th Century Chinese Chicken Trough

19th Century Chinese Chicken Trough

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H 6 in W 67.25 in D 10.5 in

19th Century Chinese Chicken Trough

Located in Chicago, IL

Long ago, a trough would have been a fairly common sight in rural Northern China; this long, narrow and shallow example was likely originally filled with water or grain for chickens.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850
Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850

Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850

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H 6.25 in W 17.5 in D 11.25 in

Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain or water trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Granite

Early 19th Century Chinese Limestone Trough
Early 19th Century Chinese Limestone Trough

Early 19th Century Chinese Limestone Trough

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Chinese carved limestone trough with lotus and vine relief carved side.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

Early 20th Century Chinese Water Trough

Early 20th Century Chinese Water Trough

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H 7.5 in W 46.5 in D 16 in

Early 20th Century Chinese Water Trough

Located in Chicago, IL

This early 20th century trough was carved by hand out of a single block of limestone.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

Early 20th Century Chinese Shanxi Trough
Early 20th Century Chinese Shanxi Trough

Early 20th Century Chinese Shanxi Trough

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H 6 in W 34 in D 7.5 in

Early 20th Century Chinese Shanxi Trough

Located in Chicago, IL

A common sight throughout rural Qing-dynasty China, this provincial trough from China's Shanxi province once held grain for livestock and barnyard fowl.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cypress

Large Chinese Wooden And Lacquered Trough
Large Chinese Wooden And Lacquered Trough

Large Chinese Wooden And Lacquered Trough

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H 10.24 in W 46.46 in D 31.11 in

Large Chinese Wooden And Lacquered Trough

Located in Kastrup, DK

Large Qing dynasty oval wooden trough or tub with original thick black and red lacquer.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Oval Stone Trough
19th Century Chinese Oval Stone Trough

19th Century Chinese Oval Stone Trough

Located in Chicago, IL

This limestone trough was made over 150 years ago in the Shanxi region of China.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Stone Chicken Trough, circa 1900
Chinese Stone Chicken Trough, circa 1900

Chinese Stone Chicken Trough, circa 1900

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H 13 in W 20 in D 15 in

Chinese Stone Chicken Trough, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Once used on a Provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this early 20th century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. hand carve...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Stone Water Trough, circa 1900
Chinese Stone Water Trough, circa 1900

Chinese Stone Water Trough, circa 1900

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H 9 in W 22 in D 16 in

Chinese Stone Water Trough, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this early 20th century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Etched Stone Trough, circa 1900
Chinese Etched Stone Trough, circa 1900

Chinese Etched Stone Trough, circa 1900

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H 10 in W 20 in D 13 in

Chinese Etched Stone Trough, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this early 20th-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

Petite Chinese Stone Trough, c. 1800
Petite Chinese Stone Trough, c. 1800

Petite Chinese Stone Trough, c. 1800

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H 6.25 in W 10 in D 9.25 in

Petite Chinese Stone Trough, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this early 19th-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850
Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850

Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850

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H 6.25 in W 19 in D 10 in

Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain or water trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Granite

Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850
Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850

Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850

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H 4.75 in W 15 in D 9.5 in

Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain or water trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Granite

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Chinese Trough For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Chinese trough for your home. Frequently made of stone, limestone and granite, every Chinese trough was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the Chinese trough you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Chinese trough bearing hallmarks is very popular. A well-made Chinese trough has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Brian Stanziale are consistently popular.

How Much is a Chinese Trough?

Prices for a Chinese trough can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $388 and can go as high as $13,880, while the average can fetch as much as $980.

Finding the Right Planters-jardinieres for You

Beautiful plants deserve beautiful homes. It’s time to introduce antique and vintage planters and jardinieres to your home’s interiors and outdoor garden area.

The word “jardiniere” has roots in French, but the appeal of these vessels is global. The popularity of jardinieres — ceramic pots intended for cut flowers or plants — quickly gained traction in the United States during the start of the 20th century, when you could find them in some middle- and upper-class American homes. Jardinieres had already been coveted goods overseas for at least a couple of centuries by then, as intricate planters crafted from Chinese porcelain or gilded-bronze versions from Japan could be found in the living rooms of wealthy Europeans.

Today, the love for planters and jardinieres knows no bounds. And whether you consider yourself a proper gardener or merely a doting plant parent, there is likely a use for a planter inside or in the lively outdoor space around your home.

Outside, a pair of marble and terracotta planters or cast-iron urns designed in the neoclassical style can add a stately touch to your landscape design while helping establish boundaries between the areas you’ve created for gardening and entertaining.

Bare corners in your living room or dining room can often be difficult to populate with furnishings that fit just so, and a planter can change that. While it’s possible to get maximal impact from minimalist pottery — an understated mid-century modern planter could deliver on that front — you might be pining for an on-trend planter with pizzazz. Look to an outwardly angular fiberglass design decked out in bright colors to give your blooms a run for their money, while mounted or vintage hanging vessels can serve as the frame for nature’s organic artwork, quite literally taking your gardening skills to the next level.

Browse a broad collection of antique and vintage planters and jardinieres on 1stDibs today.