
Le Present
Cupcake Pleated-Effect Indoor/outdoor Planter 17" In Diameter
This fibreglass planter from Le Présent features a pleated, cupcake-like design with a rough, speckled texture. It is suitable for indoor and outdoor use, with drainage holes and an elevated double bottom to accommodate plants of various sizes. The planter measures 17 inches (43 cm) in diameter and 14 inches (35.5 cm) in height.
- Material
- Fibreglass
- Style
- contemporary, modern
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lawn & Garden > Gardening > Pots & Planters
Color
Size
Specifications
Contemporary fibreglass planter with pleated-effect design, rough textured finish, and drainage holes for indoor/outdoor use.
Elevated double bottom for plants of different sizes; drainage holes to prevent overwatering; suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
- Material
- Fibreglass
- Style
- contemporary, modern
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 17x17x14 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lawn & Garden > Gardening > Pots & Planters
Additional Attributes
- fibreglass
- rough textured finish
- elevated double bottom
- drainage holes
- indoor/outdoor
- pleated-effect
- cupcake mould
- contemporary urban elegance
- neutral colours
- convenient
- sublime texture
- clean folds
Product Insights
The Cupcake Pleated-Effect Indoor/outdoor Planter by Le Présent at $210 CAD ($14/year over 15 years) merges a decor-object aesthetic with engineering: its non-porous fiberglass conserves water and buffers root temperatures, while the removable false bottom creates an air gap to prevent root rot, accepts gravel ballast for wind stability, and lifts small pots to rim height. The 17×14-inch proportions suit low tables and shallow-rooted plants, but the planter requires indoor winter storage and careful drainage maintenance.
Verified claims
- Drainage
- False bottom creates an air gap, preventing root rot and protecting the planter from water.
- Stability
- Hollow base under false bottom accepts gravel ballast, improving wind stability.
- Adjustability
- Removable false bottom reduces soil volume and lifts small pots to rim height.
- Temperature buffer
- Keeps roots cooler on hot patios and warmer in early spring cold snaps.
- Moisture retention
- Non-porous fiberglass conserves water, reducing watering frequency.
- Cost per year
- At $210 CAD, the planter costs about $14 per year over 15 years, beating the ~$20/year of a polyethylene alternative.
- Design
- Cupcake-mould pleats and neutral colors create decor-object aesthetic
- Texture & finish
- Speckled matte fiberglass finish is stone-like and non-porous for easy cleaning
- Exclusivity
- Le Présent is exclusive to Simons Maison for design-forward curation
- Proportions guidance
- 17×14-in. proportions and false bottom suit low tables and shallow-rooted plants.
- Material
- Fiberglass construction with stone-like texture, 15-year durability, and root insulation exceeds polyethylene.
- False bottom
- Removable false bottom adjusts depth, reduces soil, and works with nursery pots.
- Size proportions
- Lower height-to-diameter ratio than Pleat models for tabletop display and shorter plants.
- Winter storage
- Store indoors during winter to prevent freeze damage; ensure drainage holes are clear.
- Cleaning
- Use a nursery pot with saucer and clean with damp cloth; ensure drainage is clear and add ballast for wind.
- Ballast flexibility
- False-bottom cavity can hold gravel or sand to add stability when needed.
- Pleats
- The pleats are formed by laying spun-glass sheets over a mold and coating them with polyester resin.
- Weight
- At 17 inches in diameter, the fiberglass planter is light enough for one person to reposition.
Product record
- Title
- Cupcake Pleated-Effect Indoor/outdoor Planter 17" In Diameter
- Brand
- Le Present
- Price
- 210 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
A single fluted cylindrical planter with a thick open top rim, speckled matt finish and vertical pleated sides; the planter is shown on a tiled floor and is partially occluded by a tall cactus growing from the interior.
- Overall shapeCylindrical pot with vertical pleated/fluted sides and a slightly rounded base; the top is open with a thick rim.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.46 · h 0.38 (high) - Side detailingEvenly spaced vertical grooves create a cupcake-like pleated effect running from rim to base.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.60 · w 0.42 · h 0.32 (high) - Surface textureMatte, slightly rough speckled surface with fine darker flecks across the light body.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.46 · h 0.38 (high) - Rim and interiorWide, flat rim with visible interior cavity that matches the exterior color and texture; inner top edge visible behind plant stems.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.50 · w 0.32 · h 0.14 (high) - OcclusionMultiple tall cactus stems rise from the pot and obscure the central upper portion of the planter interior and part of the rim.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.04 · w 0.32 · h 0.64 (high)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing the planter on a tiled floor against warm wood panel walls with directional lighting from upper left; additional props include stones in the foreground and a partial dark round planter at the right edge.
- Background panelsWarm medium brown wood panels form a vertical corner behind the planter, showing visible wood grain and a seam where two panels meet.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.78 · h 0.66 (high) - Floor surfaceLight beige/taupe large tiles with grout lines on which the planter sits; tiles show subtle marbling.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.66 · w 0.98 · h 0.34 (high) - Foreground stonesCluster of natural small round stones placed along the lower left foreground edge of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.88 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Secondary planterPartial view of a separate dark rounded planter at the right image edge, only the left portion visible.
1 region
x 0.86 · y 0.48 · w 0.14 · h 0.28 (high) - Lighting and shadowStrong directional light from the upper left creates cast shadows on the floor to the right of the planter and highlights on the pleated ridges.
- Shot compositionFrontal three-quarter view framing the planter near the lower center with vertical crop emphasizing height; image is tightly cropped with no visible text or labels.
Colors
speckled off-white· planter body- Overall shapeCylindrical pot with vertical pleated/fluted sides and a slightly rounded base; the top is open with a thick rim.
- 02

Product
Close-up of a cylindrical planter showing the upper rim, interior cavity, and a vertically pleated/fluted exterior with a coarse, speckled texture in a pale cream color.
- Overall shapeCylindrical planter with a circular top opening; walls are vertical and the visible portion is slightly truncated by image crop at top-right.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.05 · w 0.60 · h 0.90 (high) - Pleated exteriorExterior surface has regular vertical fluted or pleated panels creating ridges and valleys around the circumference; pleats are deep and angular with straight vertical faces.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.40 · w 0.46 · h 0.50 (high) - Top rimThick rounded top rim with the same textured finish as the exterior; rim shows an uninterrupted circular lip around the opening.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.03 · w 0.42 · h 0.30 (high) - Interior cavityInterior visible from above with a smooth, slightly textured inner wall that is recessed from the rim and appears uniformly pale compared with exterior speckling.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.06 · w 0.38 · h 0.36 (high) - Surface textureCoarse, grainy finish with small darker speckles distributed across the exterior and rim, producing a stone-like appearance.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.20 · w 0.48 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a brown tiled floor with the planter cropped toward the upper-right; soft diffuse lighting creates gentle shadows and minimal specular highlights.
- Background surfaceMatte brown tile flooring with visible grout lines and subtle texture; tiles form a diagonal seam near the planter.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.40 · w 0.90 · h 0.60 (high) - Shot compositionClose-up framing cropped so the planter fills the right side of the image and the top rim is partially near the top edge; lower-left shows floor area.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting from upper-left producing a gentle shadow along the pleats' right-side faces and a faint shadow on the floor in front of the planter.
Colors
pale cream with speckle· exterior and rim- Overall shapeCylindrical planter with a circular top opening; walls are vertical and the visible portion is slightly truncated by image crop at top-right.
- 03

Product
Close-up of the planter interior and rim showing a textured, speckled outer surface with pleated/scalloped rim, a circular drainage hole in the wall, and a removable white circular plug resting on the inner base. The interior surface appears smoother and matte compared with the textured exterior.
- Pleated outer wall and rimExterior wall has a pleated or fluted profile forming a scalloped rim visible on the right edge of the image; the rim edge shows the pleat grooves and an irregular scalloped silhouette.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.02 · w 0.52 · h 0.96 (high) - Textured speckled finishOuter surface has a rough, granular texture with dark fine speckles distributed across a light beige background.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.80 (high) - Interior smooth surfaceInterior visible through the opening is a smoother matte surface in a lighter beige tone with fewer visible speckles compared with the exterior.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.06 · w 0.50 · h 0.88 (high) - Circular drainage holeA circular drainage hole is cut into the planter wall and appears as a dark round aperture set above the interior base.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.19 · w 0.14 · h 0.14 (high) - White circular drain plugA white, round two-piece plug (stacked or with visible flange) rests on the interior base near the front opening.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high) - Scalloped base edgeLower rim edge where the planter meets the surface shows a scalloped contour echoing the pleated profile, with a textured face matching the exterior.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.78 · w 0.96 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Close-up product detail shot on a flat tile or stone surface with soft natural lighting from upper left producing a gentle shadow to the right and lower edges. Background is minimal and out of focus.
- Shot compositionTight detail crop focused on the planter opening and rim with shallow depth of field; left interior is slightly out of focus compared with the rim.
- Supporting surfacePlanter rests on a tan or light brown tile or stone surface visible at the bottom of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.84 · w 1.00 · h 0.16 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the upper left produces subtle highlights on the textured rim and a shadowed area inside the planter toward the right.
Colors
speckled light beige· exterior textured wall and rim#D2C4A4pale beige· interior wall#B2B3ABwhite· drain plug#EBF3F2- Pleated outer wall and rimExterior wall has a pleated or fluted profile forming a scalloped rim visible on the right edge of the image; the rim edge shows the pleat grooves and an irregular scalloped silhouette.