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A Pair of Empire Style Swan-neck Circular Fruitwood Planter Jardinières
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A Pair of Empire Style Swan-neck Circular Fruitwood Planter Jardinières

1900 - 1920
Sold 24 February 2026 · Tinker & Toad
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A Pair of Empire Style Swan-Neck Circular Fruitwood Planter Jardinières

These circular fruitwood planters feature an elegant lipped edge and come with inset metal liners.

Each is supported on a tripod base composed of three sabre legs, crowned with finely carved swan heads. The legs are united by a central decorative sphere, adding balance and visual interest.

With their warm colour and refined design, this pair offers a stylish accent to both classic and contemporary interiors.

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

Tinker & Toad has dated these Empire Style Fruitwood Jardinieres to the 1920s.

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SA1157456
Description
A Pair of Empire Style Swan-Neck Circular Fruitwood Planter Jardinières

These circular fruitwood planters feature an elegant lipped edge and come with inset metal liners.

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Each is supported on a tripod base composed of three sabre legs, crowned with finely carved swan heads.
Tinker & Toad

The legs are united by a central decorative sphere, adding balance and visual interest.

With their warm colour and refined design, this pair offers a stylish accent to both classic and contemporary interiors.

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

Tinker & Toad has dated these Empire Style Fruitwood Jardinieres to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1157456
Tinker & Toad
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2020
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A pair of circular fruitwood jardinieres featuring swan-neck curved supports on tripod bases, each holding a potted fern. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of circular fruitwood jardinieres featuring swan-neck curved supports on tripod bases, each holding a potted fern. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Pair of Empire Style Swan-neck Circular Fruitwood Planter Jardinières

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Tinker & Toad
Telephone 07771 682942
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54 The Mint
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7EN
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/tinkerandtoad
Verified Since Aug 2020
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A pair of circular fruitwood jardinieres featuring swan-neck curved supports on tripod bases, each holding a potted fern.
A Pair Of Empire Style Swan-Neck Circular Fruitwood Planter Jardinières
Ref: SA1157456
A pair of circular fruitwood jardinieres featuring swan-neck curved supports on tripod bases, each holding a potted fern.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPlanters & Jardinieres
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEmpire
  • MaterialFruitwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSwan-neck supports, Circular containers, Tripod bases
  • SizeH 83 cm (33 in) x W 32 cm (13 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

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Empire style emerged in France during the early 19th century, drawing heavy aesthetic inspiration from the classical antiquity of Greece, Rome, and Egypt. It is characterised by grand proportions, symmetry, and symbolic motifs such as swans, laurels, and classical columns.

Craftsmen typically utilised dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, and fruitwood, often featuring fine veneers and polished finishes. Joinery relied on traditional techniques like mortise and tenon, combined with hand-carved elements.

Authentication involves examining the timber grain, tool marks, joinery methods, and the quality of hand-carving. Period items generally display natural ageing, such as surface oxidisation and wear consistent with age, rather than modern manufacturing uniformity.

These decorative objects serve as architectural focal points in modern spaces, introducing warmth, texture, and historical contrast. They can be styled with indoor foliage or left empty as sculptural art pieces in living areas or hallways.

Preservation requires maintaining stable room temperatures and avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber drying and fading. Regular dusting with a soft, dry cloth and occasional application of appropriate beeswax helps maintain the finish.
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