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Babette French Provincial Swan Planter, Whitewashed Magnesia 23cm
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A small swan with her back open to the light, waiting to be filled.
Babette is a swan planter in whitewashed magnesia, her neck drawn up in a long curve and her body moulded with row upon row of layered feathers. The back is open, so she holds a small arrangement, a posy of dried stems, or a little pot dropped straight in.
The finish is a chalky whitewash rubbed back over a warm grey-clay body, so the raised feather tips catch the light while the recesses stay soft and shadowed. She reads as something found rather than bought.
At 23 cm long she is a tabletop size, not a garden statement. She sits comfortably on a console, a dresser, a windowsill or a bedside table, and she is the smallest but one of our swans, so she groups well with the larger birds in the range.
Shown here styled with dried stems, a candlestick, old books and a small framed picture. Those pieces are for styling only and are not included.
Why we love it
- ◆ An open back, so she works as a planter, a vase or a small catch-all.
- ◆ Deep moulded feathers, layered from the shoulder down to the tail.
- ◆ A chalky whitewash rubbed back over a warm clay body for an aged look.
- ◆ Tabletop scale at 23 cm, small enough for a shelf or a bedside.
Dimensions & Details
| Overall | 23 cm long, 12 cm wide, 22.5 cm tall |
| Weight | 0.7 kg (net) |
| Material | Moulded magnesia, stone-like |
| Finish | Whitewash rubbed back over a warm clay tone |
| Opening | Open back, no drainage hole |
| Style | French Provincial · antique · cottage |
| Suitable for | Indoors, or a covered spot outdoors |
How to style it
A few ways to use her:
- Fill the back with dried stems, letting them spill over the tail
- Drop a small nursery pot inside and swap the planting with the seasons
- Leave her empty on a shelf, where the feather detail does the work on its own
- Group her with the larger swans for a run of three at different heights
- Use her as a dressing table catch-all for rings and small things
Stylist's Tip Turn her so the neck curves away from the room rather than into it. A swan reads best in profile, and the long line of the neck is the whole point of the piece.
Care & Keeping
Dust with a soft, dry brush, working into the feather detail. There is no drainage hole, so plant into a liner or an inner pot rather than straight into the body, and tip out any water that collects. Magnesia is stone-like and can chip if knocked, so set her down gently. If you keep her outdoors, choose a covered spot and bring her in through a hard frost or a long wet spell.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is she?
23 cm from beak to tail, 12 cm across and 22.5 cm tall. That is a tabletop size, about as tall as a wine bottle is to the shoulder.
Can I plant straight into her?
Better not to. There is no drainage hole, so use a liner or sit a small nursery pot inside. That also lets you change the planting without disturbing her.
What is magnesia?
A moulded magnesium oxide composite. It has the weight and chalky surface of cast stone but is lighter to lift and takes fine detail well.
Does she match your other swans?
She is from the same family and the same whitewashed finish, in a smaller size. Grouped together the different heights look deliberate rather than mismatched.
Can she live outside?
In a covered spot, yes. Keep her off open ground in heavy rain and bring her under cover through frost, as standing water is what damages a magnesia finish over time.
Because Babette is finished by hand, the whitewash and tone vary a little from piece to piece, so no two are exactly alike. Colour may also vary slightly between screens, all photography is taken in natural light.
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