Genevieve French Provincial Swan Planter, Whitewashed Magnesia Garden Decor 41cm
A graceful swan with her head bowed, ready to cradle a posy of garden blooms or a trailing fern.
Genevieve is a freestanding swan planter cast in magnesia composite with a softly distressed antique-white finish. The feathers are sculpted in low relief across the wings and breast, and the warm clay base shows through where the paint has been rubbed back, giving her the look of a piece pulled from an old French walled garden.
She stands 40.5 cm tall and 41 cm long, sized for a console, a hallway table, a covered verandah, or a sheltered courtyard corner. Plant her up with trailing ivy and primulas in spring, or leave her empty as a sculptural piece in her own right.
Why we love it
- ◆ Sculptural and useful, she works as a planter, a centrepiece, or a quiet decorative piece on her own.
- ◆ Magnesia composite is lightweight, frost-resistant, and far more practical than terracotta or stone for moving between rooms or seasons.
- ◆ Indoor or covered outdoor use, perfect for a console, a sun-room, a verandah, or under the eaves of a courtyard.
- ◆ One of a pair, Genevieve has a sister piece (sold separately) with her neck arched in the opposite direction, so the two can be styled facing one another.
Dimensions & Details
| Height | 40.5 cm |
| Length | 41 cm |
| Width | 21.5 cm |
| Weight | 3 kg (net) |
| Materials | Magnesia composite (magnesium oxide) |
| Finish | Distressed antique white, hand-finished |
| Style | French Provincial · French country · cottage garden |
| Suitable for | Indoor and covered outdoor use |
How to style it
Genevieve is happy on her own, but she sings in company.
- Pair her with the matching swan (sold separately) for a symmetrical console or hallway moment.
- Plant her with trailing ivy, primulas, or a small fern, then layer in a stone cherub or putto nearby.
- Set her on a covered verandah alongside other French country garden pieces.
- Use her empty as a sculptural object on a hallway console with one of our arched mirrors above.
Stylist's Tip For live planting, drop a small plastic liner pot inside the cavity rather than potting directly. It protects the finish and lets you swap seasonal arrangements without lifting Genevieve at all.
Care & Keeping
Dust gently with a soft dry cloth. For outdoor use, place Genevieve under cover and out of direct heavy rain. Magnesia composite is frost-resistant but the painted finish will weather faster if left fully exposed. Avoid harsh chemicals and abrasive cleaners. For live planting, use a plastic liner pot to keep moisture off the interior.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use her outdoors?
Yes, under cover. Magnesia composite is frost-resistant and far more weather-tolerant than terracotta, but the antique-white finish will age faster if she sits in direct rain or full sun all year. A covered verandah, sheltered courtyard, or sunroom is ideal.
Is the second swan in the photos included?
No. The second swan shown in some photos is a sister piece sold separately. The two are designed as a pair, with their necks curving in opposite directions, so you can style them facing one another. Florals, props, and styling pieces shown in photos are not included.
What style of decor does she suit?
Genevieve sits naturally in French Provincial, French country, English cottage, Hamptons, and shabby chic interiors. Her distressed antique-white finish softens any space and pairs beautifully with raw timber, rattan, linen, and aged metal.
How big is she?
41 cm long, 40.5 cm tall, and 21.5 cm wide. Roughly the footprint of a generous fruit bowl, with a head height around the size of a tabletop lamp. She's a presence on a console without dominating it.
Will mine look exactly like the photos?
Very close. Because Genevieve is hand-finished, the distressing pattern, depth of patina, and where the warm undertone shows through will vary slightly from piece to piece. That variation is part of the character, not a fault.
Because Genevieve is hand-finished, slight variations in patina, texture, and paintwork are natural and add to the unique character of each piece. Colour may also vary slightly between screens, all photography is taken in natural light.
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Express Shipping (8-15 business days).
RETURNS
We expect you’ll love your purchases. On the off chance you don’t, we’re pleased to offer a refund or exchange.
We offer Returns on full-priced undamaged items within 30 days of purchase.
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