VINTAGE DOUBLE-SWAN PLANTER WITH CUSTOM OLD WORLD FINISH

THE MEMPHIS SWANS – VINTAGE DOUBLE-SWAN PLANTER WITH CUSTOM OLD WORLD FINISH

Memphis to Austin…and an Old World transformation ensued.

While sourcing at an antique mall in Memphis, we met an older couple placing sale signs throughout their booth. We overheard them mention that sales had been slow, and as small-business owners ourselves, we understood what one good sale could mean.

Among their pieces were two vintage swan planters. Their original blue, pink, and iridescent finishes were not doing their beautiful sculptural details any favors, but Lara could immediately see their potential. Both swans came home with us, the couple was delighted to have made the sales, and everyone left a little happier that day.

This extraordinary double-swan planter was then completely reimagined by hand. Lara slowly built the custom finish with layers of warm ivory paint, carefully painted black accents, and deep terracotta-colored beaks. Aged brown wax was worked into the feathers, wings, and recessed details to create depth, emphasize the wonderful carving, and give the ceramic the romantic appearance of beautifully timeworn wood.

The final detail is a pair of soft green bows made from ribbon sourced in Paris by a dear friend. With its muted green and creamy ivory tones, the French ribbon complements the aged finish beautifully and adds a wonderfully whimsical flourish.

Generously sized and highly sculptural, The Memphis Swans make an unforgettable centerpiece. Fill the planter with hydrangeas, seasonal greenery, a small Christmas tree, or vintage ornaments—or allow its dramatic form to stand entirely on its own. Romantic, whimsical, and unique, it is the sort of statement piece that gives a collected home its unmistakable personality.

DETAILS

• Vintage ceramic double-swan planter
• One-of-a-kind, hand-painted custom finish
• Warm ivory with aged brown wax detailing
• Hand-painted black accents and deep terracotta beaks
• Finished with Paris-sourced green ribbon bows
• Approximately 18” long × 12.5” tall
• Sourced in Memphis, Tennessee
• Floral arrangement and decorative contents are not included

CONDITION

Vintage condition with a newly applied custom decorative finish. Any minor variations are consistent with the hand-finished nature of the piece and contribute to its aged Old World appearance. Please review all photographs, as they form part of the description.

PRICE & SHIPPING

$297 includes insured shipping within the continental United States.

Also available for pickup at Collected Cottage, our antique and vintage home and garden décor showroom just outside Austin in Liberty Hill, Texas.