Maelle Ribbed Ceramic Planter with Wavy Rim

A ribbed ceramic planter with a wavy rim and rounded body, the Maelle planter gives a small plant display a textured foundation. White and Green reactive glazes follow the raised ribs, creating natural variation across the surface, while a drainage hole supports direct planting or use as a cachepot.

Ideal for: Traditional, French Country and Transitional rooms that pair shaped pottery with softer greenery and natural wood.

Key Features

• Ceramic Body: The ceramic vessel provides a defined container for a small plant arrangement. Its rounded sides make the pot a decorative element even before foliage is added.
• Ribbed Form and Wavy Rim: Vertical ribs rise toward an undulating opening, giving the outline a softer edge. A small raised foot finishes the lower profile without adding a separate pedestal.
• Reactive Glaze: Choose White or Green, each with variation created by the glaze’s inherent properties. Changes in tone across the ribs give individual pieces their own surface character.
• Compact Tabletop Scale: The modest proportions suit a shelf, side table or smaller console arrangement. Check the container dimensions against any separate plant pot before choosing a pairing.
• Planting or Cachepot Display: A drainage hole allows direct planting, while the pot can also hold a separate plant container. Manage drainage when using it indoors to protect the surface below.
• Versatile Botanical Styling: The shaped ceramic pairs with leafy greenery and simpler neighboring objects. White offers a pale accent, while Green creates a more tonal relationship with foliage.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 5.5" L × 5.5" W × 4.75" H
• Material: Ceramic
• Colors: White or Green
• Finish: Reactive glaze; variation in tone is expected
• Form: Ribbed body, wavy rim and small raised foot
• Drainage: Drain hole present
• Weight: 1.2 lb

Care & Use

Use as a cachepot or plant directly into the pot. Protect fine furniture with an appropriate interior liner and manage drainage. Protect from frost and hard freeze.

Design & Atmosphere

The planter has a rounded silhouette with a deliberately uneven upper edge. Repeating ribs give it structure, while the wavy opening keeps the outline softer than a straight-sided cylinder or sharply geometric container.

Light travels across the raised ceramic, revealing shifts within the reactive glaze. The White finish creates a quieter contrast with dark foliage, while Green brings the vessel and leaves into a more closely related palette.

On a shelf or side table, leave the upper rim visible beneath the foliage. A single plant arrangement gives the compact form a clear purpose, with enough open space around it to appreciate the ribs.

The curved pottery works with the relaxed textures of French Country rooms and the more measured furnishings of a Transitional interior. Alongside plain ceramics or natural timber, its surface introduces detail without needing another pattern.

The finished display can remain simple and personal. Choose the color that supports the surrounding room, then let the relationship between foliage, an irregular rim and textured glaze provide the decorative interest.

Curator’s Styling Tip

For a shelf, choose the fern drop-in and place a smooth, low object beside the planter. The contrast in texture keeps the ribbing visible without making the grouping feel busy.

Give a small greenery arrangement a textured ceramic foundation.

This item ships directly from our curated collection and is considered final sale. Please review all specifications carefully prior to purchase.