Cabinet Makers First, Planter Makers Second
Oxford Planters designs and makes bespoke wooden planters in the Cotswolds, combining decades of experience as cabinet makers and joiners with a focus on luxury, longevity, and precision. Each bespoke wooden planter is individually refined to ensure it performs perfectly for decades. Every decision begins with one question: how will this planter hold up over twenty years of seasonal exposure?
Designed with Longevity in Mind
Before cutting a single piece of timber, we carefully refine each planter’s design. We identify potential stress points, select the strongest joints, adjust timber thickness where needed, and calculate load, movement, and long-term exposure. Timber naturally expands and contracts with seasonal changes, soil adds weight, and mature root systems exert pressure. We account for all of it. Instead of following standard templates, we refine each bespoke wooden planter to ensure structural integrity and perfect balance.
Time-Honoured Joinery, No Shortcuts
We use traditional pegged mortise and tenon joints and joinery techniques that have lasted for centuries. We avoid hidden brackets or lightweight internal framing. Strength comes from the integrity of the joinery itself. Every joint is cut, fitted, and assembled with precision. Every proportion and detail enhances strength, durability, and visual harmony.
Made to Endure Decades, Not Seasons
Many outdoor planters fail because designers prioritize appearance over longevity. Oxford Planters takes a different approach. We select exceptional natural and modified timbers for durability and dimensional stability, allow for movement, respect the material, and execute each planter to the highest standard. The result is a bespoke wooden planter that maintains structure, proportion, and presence season after season.
The Difference Is Structural
From the outside, craftsmanship looks effortless. The difference lies in the joints, timber selection, and disciplined execution. Each planter does not just look substantial, it remains substantial. Every bespoke wooden planter we make reflects luxury, quality, and enduring design.