Traditionally made with pegged mortise-and-tenon joinery, the Hertford™ is a strong, architectural planter with clean, considered proportions.
Oak | Iroko | Accoya™
The Hertford Wooden Planter™
Made in Oak, Iroko or Accoya ™ in the UK
Popular Hertford™ Planter Dimensions
L x W x H cm – (Height excludes finials)
53 x 53 x 63
66 x 66 x 76
79 x 79 x 89
(Made to order in our guide dimensions or your requested dimensions)
A Contemporary Arts & Crafts Planter
The Hertford™ is a distinctive wooden planter influenced by the honest materials and considered proportions of the Arts & Crafts tradition.
Substantial corner posts, vertical timber panels and clean architectural lines give the Hertford™ its characteristic presence, while traditional pegged mortise-and-tenon joinery provides strength and longevity.
Made individually to order in Oak, Iroko or Accoya™, the Hertford™ works equally well alongside period architecture and within more contemporary landscapes.
Considered Proportions
The Hertford™ has a strong but restrained character, with proportions that work particularly well for entrances, terraces, courtyards and formal gardens.
Each planter is made to dimensions appropriate to its setting and intended planting.
Commission a Hertford™ Planter
Hertford™ commissions start from £1,080, with dimensions and finish considered according to the planting and architectural setting.
Commission an individual planter, a matching pair or a coordinated collection for a larger garden scheme.
Tell us about your project and we will be happy to advise on the most appropriate specification.
Current lead time: approximately 6–8 weeks.
Hertford™ Arts & Crafts Planter Gallery
Explore Hertford™ planters in traditional and contemporary settings, with examples in Oak, Iroko and painted Accoya™, across a range of proportions and planting schemes.
Designed for Traditional & Contemporary Settings
Traditional joinery and clean architectural lines allow the Hertford™ to sit comfortably within a wide range of settings.
Alongside period properties, its expressed timber detailing complements brick, stone and established planting. In more contemporary landscapes, the simple geometry introduces structure without unnecessary decoration.
Hertford™ planters can frame entrances, define terraces and courtyards or introduce substantial planting into an architectural landscape.
Oak, Iroko or Accoya™
The Hertford™ can be commissioned in Oak, Iroko or Accoya™, allowing the character and finish of the planter to be considered in relation to its architectural setting.
Oak and Iroko may be left to weather naturally, while Accoya™ provides the option of a painted finish in virtually any colour.
Hertford™ Planter FAQs
Why is the Hertford described as an Arts & Crafts planter?
The Hertford draws on the Arts & Crafts tradition through its emphasis on craftsmanship, honest construction and expressed joinery. Pegged mortise-and-tenon joints form part of the visible design, while its clean proportions give it a contemporary character.
Is the Hertford suitable for contemporary properties?
Yes. Although its construction is influenced by traditional craftsmanship, the Hertford has clean, restrained proportions that work particularly well with both contemporary and period architecture.
What timber is the Hertford available in?
The Hertford can be handmade in Oak, Iroko or Accoya™. Oak and Iroko provide natural hardwood finishes, while Accoya is particularly suitable for high-quality painted finishes.
Can the Hertford be made to different dimensions?
Yes. Every Hertford is handmade to order. Our guide dimensions provide a starting point, while alternative dimensions can be specified according to the planting, location and proportions required.
Explore the Merton™ Craftsman Planter
For another contemporary design where traditional joinery forms part of its character, discover the Merton™, distinguished by its elegant tapered form.
