Top Neoclassical Planters to Get This Summer Season

Rom Devy April 26, 2025

Our neoclassical planters are beautiful solutions for adorning your garden landscape. Highlighting a range of fiberstone and bronze neoclassical planters and urns, our decorative containers for plants draw inspiration from the art and architecture of Ancient Greece and Rome. This style became popular in the 18th and early 19th centuries, and is still acknowledged till this day where the inspiring designs that define the neoclassical style are staunchly observed for their unique and mystifying decorative elements such as the use of lion head and clawed feet. These planters and urns are often used in formal gardens, grand entrances, or interiors with

classical décor. They also make inviting choices for hotels and restaurants looking for distinct urns and planters that add great classic formality and grandeur to living and outdoor spaces.

Here are some key features of neoclassical planters which you will find in our selections of quality planters and garden urns. These urns are also designed for indoor use and will greatly enhance the living room and entryway spaces when set as a pair. Our neoclassical garden urns and planters set highlight:

Symmetry and proportion: Defined by clean lines and balanced shapes, a pair of our neoclassical planters only add symmetry and proportion, making the planters seem orderly, elegant, and timeless. The size and shape of each of our planters follow classical ideals of beauty — meaning no part looks too big or too small for the space. You will also notice that the plants or trees placed into these planters work in harmony with the space, adding a balance when viewed against the larger background.
Classical motifs: Neoclassical designs include the use of laurel wreaths, fluting, rosettes, acanthus leaves, Greek key patterns, and medallions. Neoclassical planters often feature such classical motifs which are ornamental designs borrowed from Ancient Greek and Roman art. These motifs add elegance, symbolism, and historical depth to the planters. Lion heads are also used as handles to suggest strength, authority and guardianship. These motifs can appear carved, molded, or embossed into the planter's surface.
Materials: Neoclassical planters are made of stone, terracotta, marble, or cast iron; our range of neoclassical planters and urns are made of high quality bronze and fiberstone which are sometimes finished to give the antique look that is typical of neoclassical planters.
Forms: Our neoclassical planters come in many forms, taking the shape of urns, amphorae, and pedestal-style bases.

Urn Planters

Shape: Tall, rounded body with a narrow base and wide rim.
Often on pedestals, especially in formal gardens.
Decorations: Acanthus leaves, fluting, garlands, lion heads.

Amphora Planters

Inspired by ancient Greek vases.
Tall with two handles, often tapering to a point at the base.
Used more for decoration or narrow spaces.

Pedestal Planters

Planter bowl or urn set on a column-like base.
Adds height and grandeur.
Ideal for framing entrances or placing in garden niches.

Tazza Planters

Low, wide, shallow bowls on short stems or pedestals.
These are elegant wide based planters which are often used in terraces or central garden features.

Conclusion:

You can use neoclassical planters both indoors and outdoors to add elegance and structure to your space. They are typically used:

1. In Gardens and Outdoor Spaces

As focal points: you can place a large neoclassical urn on a pedestal like the ones you see at our store at the center of a formal garden or at the end of a pathway to create visual focus.
Framing entrances: Use a pair of matching planters to frame doorways, gates, or stairs.
On patios or terraces: Add classic charm with planters that complement symmetrical furniture layouts or architectural details. Bowl planters offer options to highlight your herbs and shallow plantings.

2. Indoors

In entryways: Flank a grand hallway or staircase with statement planters to add symmetry and a grand visual effect.
As decorative accents: Smaller versions can be placed on consoles, mantelpieces, or side tables to hold your succulents or orchids.
With faux or real plants: Use them to display topiaries, ferns, or even dried arrangements like pampas grass for a classical look.