Le Present
Zigzag Triangular Bands Indoor/outdoor Planter 14" Diameter, Small Size
This is a fiberglass planter from Le Présent at Simons Maison, finished in matte faux-granite, with a zigzag triangular rim and vertical ribbed exterior. It is suited for indoor use with a nursery pot and saucer, or outdoor placement in a sheltered spot (stored indoors over winter). This small-size planter has a 14-inch diameter and features an elevated double bottom and drainage holes to prevent overwatering.
- Color
- faux-granite
- Material
- Fibreglass with a matte, faux-granite finish
- Style
- modern, contemporary, minimalist
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Vases
Color
Size
Specifications
A fiberglass planter with a matte faux-granite finish, designed for both indoor and outdoor use, featuring an elevated double bottom and drainage holes to prevent overwatering.
Elevated double bottom for use with plants of different sizes; drainage holes to prevent overwatering.
- Color
- faux-granite · gray
- Material
- Fibreglass with a matte, faux-granite finish
- Style
- modern, contemporary, minimalist
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Vases
Additional Attributes
- fiberglass
- matte faux-granite finish
- elevated double bottom
- drainage holes
- indoor/outdoor
- minimalist design
- sculptural accent
- timeless appeal
- zigzag triangular bands
Product Insights
Le Present's fiberglass planter marries lightweight portability (one-person carry) with a 15-25 year lifespan achieved through non-porous, frost-resistant construction and a double bottom that elevates nursery pots to prevent root rot. Its in-house design yields intricate shapes and a faux-granite finish that concrete or ceramic cannot replicate, but the $360 CAD investment demands periodic waxing, sheltered placement, and indoor winter storage to preserve the finish against UV fading and freeze exposure.
Verified claims
- Brand heritage
- Family-owned since 1967, now supplying interior designers as a North American trendsetter.
- Design origin
- Custom finishes and in-house design by the Biagioni family.
- Weight
- Light enough for one person to carry; double bottom reduces soil volume.
- Weather & moisture
- Fiberglass resists moisture and frost, and the elevated bottom prevents root rot; however, the faux-granite finish is not explicitly UV-resistant and fades in direct sunlight.
- Design flexibility
- Fiberglass molds into intricate shapes, such as the triangular banding, that would be impractical in concrete or ceramic due to weight and fragility.
- Maintenance
- Clean with mild soap, wax twice yearly, store indoors winter to preserve finish.
- UV resistance
- Lacks explicit UV resistance; avoid direct sunlight to prevent fading.
- Winter care routine
- Winter care requires sheltered placement, clear drainage, and biannual waxing.
- Freeze exposure warning
- Manufacturer recommends storing the planter indoors during winter and advises against leaving it exposed to freezing temperatures.
- Durability
- Fiberglass planter: lightweight, non-porous, rated for 15-25 years.
- Design uniqueness
- In-house custom design with faux-granite finish and triangular ribbing.
- Double bottom
- Double bottom keeps nursery pots above standing water and reduces soil fill weight.
- Drainage holes
- Drainage holes are sized to prevent soil escape and allow fine mesh; keep clear to avoid frost damage.
- Non-porous surface
- Non-porous fiberglass resists moisture and stains and wipes clean easily.
- Investment value
- At $360 CAD, the fiberglass planter lasts 15-25 years, costing $14-$24 per year.
- Portability
- Fiberglass planter is lighter than concrete or ceramic, allowing one-person carry and repositioning.
- Faux-granite texture
- The faux-granite finish has a matte appearance with a stone-like speckled texture and a slightly rough, realistic stone feel.
- Repairability
- Unlike terracotta, chips and deep gouges in this fiberglass planter can be repaired by sanding, filling with epoxy, and repainting with matching enamel to restore the matte faux-granite finish.
- Lifespan
- A well-made fiberglass planter like this can last 15 to 25 years with finish protection from prolonged UV exposure.
- Winter cleaning
- After winter exposure, wash the planter with mild soap and a soft cloth to remove road salt, snow melt, and grime before they etch the matte faux-granite finish.
Product record
- Title
- Zigzag Triangular Bands Indoor/outdoor Planter 14" Diameter, Small Size
- Brand
- Le Present
- Price
- 360 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A freestanding black vertical-ribbed planter with a zigzag triangular top rim and a smooth interior opening, shown upright on a flat surface.
- Overall shapeTall hollow planter with a near-vertical cylindrical height but a triangular zigzag top profile; sides form repeated straight vertical ribs creating a faceted appearance.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.64 (high) - Top rim geometryTop edge forms a triangular outline with a pronounced zigzag made by the continuation of the vertical ribs; interior opening is recessed below the rim.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.42 · h 0.20 (high) - Vertical ribsExterior surface composed of evenly spaced straight vertical ribs with narrow flat faces between the ridges, producing a fluted effect around the perimeter.
1 region
x 0.21 · y 0.28 · w 0.56 · h 0.53 (high) - Interior finishInterior visible through the top appears smooth and slightly reflective compared with the exterior ribs.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.23 · w 0.30 · h 0.16 (medium) - Base detailBottom edge follows the rib pattern and shows a slightly scalloped outline where ribs meet the surface.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.68 · w 0.48 · h 0.12 (medium) - Material appearanceExterior appears to have a smooth matte finish with subtle highlights on rib edges from studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.21 · y 0.28 · w 0.56 · h 0.53 (high)
Other
Studio product photograph on a white background with soft shadow to the right; centered composition showing three-quarter front view of the planter.
- Shot compositionPlanter centered in frame, shown at a slight angle revealing front and right sides; camera height slightly above rim looking down into the opening.
- Background and surfaceUniform white background and surface with a visible soft shadow cast to the right and slightly rear of the planter.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.62 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high) - LightingEven studio lighting producing soft highlights on the rib edges and gentle falloff across curved faces; no visible color casts.
Colors
matte black· exterior ribs and faces#0E0E0Edark black· interior surface#1B1A1B- Overall shapeTall hollow planter with a near-vertical cylindrical height but a triangular zigzag top profile; sides form repeated straight vertical ribs creating a faceted appearance.