This vintage mid-mod rare beige 7” planter with water receptacle base is handmade by Carmel, a renowned brand known for their pottery production technique. The glazed ceramic planter is suitable for any room, especially windows, and is perfect for all occasions. With its original design and unique features, this piece of decorative collectible is a rare find from the Mid 20th Century era, weighing 2 lbs and measuring 7 inches in length.

This handcrafted ceramic planter represents mid-century modern design sensibilities that flourished in American studio pottery from the 1960s through the 1980s. Signed Carmel on bottom.mThe conical form with horizontal ribbing and elevated pedestal base reflects the architectural ceramics movement that emphasized both sculptural form and functional design. Studio potters during this era often signed their work, establishing individual artistic identities within the broader craft movement. Ceramic planters like this one appeal to collectors of mid-century modern decorative arts, vintage home decor enthusiasts, and admirers of American studio pottery. The piece holds value for its handcrafted quality, period aesthetic, and the signature of an individual artist, making it desirable among those who appreciate the intersection of functional design and artistic expression in 20th-century American ceramics.