What is a wicker rattan planter? How do you choose this piece of furniture? Our Maison Louis Drucker experts give you advice on how to make the most of this object.
What is a planter?
A planter is a box, basket or flowerpot where ornamental plants or trees are grown... It comes to us from the 18th century. It is also a piece of furniture, a neutral or decorated vase or pot that can contain flowers or green plants.
In other words, it's simply a flower box. The planter can be placed on a pedestal, on a piece of furniture, on legs, or directly on the ground.
Our artisans offer braided rattan planters, usually rectangular. You can also order your braided rattan planter in a cylindrical or square shape. Our rattan planters can also serve as cachepots.
You must consider the dimensions of a planter before planting a flower or plant in it.
How to choose a planter?
The planter is a piece of furniture that combines decoration and greenery. It is important to consider certain criteria when choosing one:
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Dimensions: these depend on the floral density you wish to achieve;
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Shape: this is based on the size and types of plants;
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Color: for a more aesthetic look, the planter, furniture, and style should have harmonized colors;
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Materials: wood, PVC, plastic, concrete, rattan, etc.
The weight of your planter is a result of the material used in its manufacture. The artisan can add small wheels to make it easy to move or any other accessory.
What are the different types of planters?
The planter has become an essential piece of furniture for decorating your indoor or outdoor space. It is a timeless piece of equipment for furnishing your environment.
It comes in different types:
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Planter on legs or stand: it is requested to embellish a confined space such as a balcony;
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Saddle planter: preferred on railing balustrades;
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Hanging or wall-mounted planter: it helps clear garden pathways with its plant basket appearance;
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Floor planter: it is equipped with handles and feet and is easily handled;
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High-legged planter: it is mainly used to structure a space by delineating a perimeter.
The table planter is a special type due to its small size. It is generally made of porcelain or earthenware.
What are the advantages of a planter?
The planter is the ideal solution to give your outdoor space more greenery and naturalness. Choosing a planter makes it easy to clean your garden or terrace.
The planter is also installed inside a home or other location. Whatever the shape and style of your living room or kitchen, it adapts easily.
This piece of furniture is a perfect container for decorative or aromatic plants.
Choosing a planter allows you to organize your terrace by decluttering it. It prevents weeds from invading your pathways.
Why choose the Maison Louis Drucker braided rattan planter?
Rattan is a vegetable vine from the palm family. It is found mainly in tropical areas. This thorny stem requires a lot of heat and water to grow.
This liana can reach several hundred meters in length with a diameter ranging from 1 to 46 millimeters. It is very robust.
This material is highly appreciated by artisans due to its flexibility and strength.
Our Maison Louis Drucker artisans appreciate rattan because it allows the manufacture of authentic and original furniture and accessories. Rattan can retain its natural appearance or undergo various finishes depending on the desired shades and colors.
Our artisans create high-quality woven or braided rattan planters. They use traditional century-old weaving or caning techniques, all handmade and custom-made.
The braided rattan planter has some unique characteristics:
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Convenience: ideal for indoor or outdoor use;
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Diversity: it comes in different models and colors;
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Versatility: whatever its height, it can contain all types of plants.
The Maison Louis Drucker woven or braided rattan planter is placed on a flat surface. No support is needed, as it is fixed on a rattan base.
With its 39 cm depth, it can contain isolated plants or plants with decorative foliage. Moreover, it weighs only 7 kg, making it easy to move.
It is a container of incomparable beauty with the "masterpiece" caning from our wide range of caning.
Rattan adapts to all types of furniture and other decorative accessories such as planters. Braided, it enhances your outdoor or indoor space without cluttering your pathways, even the most confined ones.
For a better experience, create a cozy atmosphere in your space with our Maison Louis Drucker natural rot-proof rattan furniture.
