Fabien French Provincial Compote Urn Planter, Distressed Antique White 21cm
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A wide compote urn in chalky antique white, scrolled handles and a crusty old-garden finish, made to be the centre of a table.
Fabien is a compote urn planter in aged metal, a low wide bowl with twin scrolled handles on a turned pedestal foot. The bowl is gadrooned in soft ribs with an embossed band of linked ovals below the rim. The finish is a chalky, distressed antique white, crusty and speckled with rust tones so it reads as a long-loved garden piece.
It stands 21.5 cm tall and about 34.5 cm across the handles, a low, wide shape made for a centrepiece. The open bowl suits a loose, spreading arrangement or a potted plant dropped inside. Use it on a dining table, a console or a mantel, indoors or in a sheltered spot. The arrangement shown is for styling and is not included.
Why we love it
- ◆ Wide compote-urn shape, the low French tazza with scrolled handles, made for a tabletop.
- ◆ Aged metal in chalky antique white, crusty and rust-speckled for a true old-garden look.
- ◆ Built for arrangements, drop a potted plant or a liner inside and let stems spill over the wide rim.
- ◆ An easy centrepiece, equal to a dining table, a console or a mantel.
Dimensions & Details
| Height | 21.5 cm |
| Width (with handles) | 34.5 cm |
| Depth | 30 cm |
| Weight | 0.88 kg (net) |
| Materials | Aged metal |
| Finish | Chalky distressed antique white, rust-speckled |
| Style | French Provincial · French country · classical |
| Suitable for | Indoor or a sheltered outdoor spot. Use a potted plant or liner inside. |
How to style it
A few ways to use it:
- Fill it with a loose, spreading arrangement of foliage or stems, the way it is styled here
- Drop a potted fern or trailing plant inside as a cachepot and stand it with your other planters
- Use it on a dining table or mantel with candles for a centrepiece
- Set it in a sheltered garden and outdoor corner where the crusty white suits the setting
Stylist's Tip The low wide bowl wants width, so let an arrangement spread and tumble over the rim. The crusty white and rust speckle are part of the charm, so keep styling soft and let the finish show.
Care & Keeping
Dust gently with a soft dry cloth. Keep it indoors or in a sheltered, covered spot for the longest life. Left outdoors the chalky paint will keep wearing and the metal will rust further, which suits the look. Use a potted plant or a waterproof liner inside rather than planting directly, and avoid leaving water sitting in it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I plant directly in it?
It works best as a cachepot. Drop a potted plant or a waterproof liner inside rather than filling it with soil and water, since it is a decorative metal piece.
Can I use it outdoors?
It can go in a sheltered outdoor spot. The chalky finish is already distressed and will keep ageing and rusting outside, which suits the antique look. For the slowest wear, keep it indoors or under cover.
What can I put in it?
It suits low, wide arrangements: foliage, loose stems or a potted plant. The shallow bowl is made for spread rather than height. The arrangement in the photos is not included.
How big is it?
It stands 21.5 cm tall and about 34.5 cm across the handles. It is a low, wide centrepiece size and light at under 1 kg.
Is it sealed or rustproof?
No. It is aged metal with a distressed painted finish, made to look old. The rust tones are part of the finish and will develop further with damp.
Because Fabien is hand-finished, the chalky white, crusty texture and rust tones vary across the piece and are part of its character. Colour may also vary slightly between screens, all photography is taken in natural light.
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RETURNS
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