Popular St Hugh’s™ Planter Dimensions
L x W x H cm
60 x 60 x 60
70 x 70 x 70
Made to order in our guide dimensions or dimensions specific to your setting.
The St Hugh’s™ Wooden Planter
Made in Oak, Iroko or Accoya
A Mackintosh Inspired Wooden Planter
The St Hugh’s™ is a distinctive geometric wooden planter inspired by the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
Originally commissioned by St Hugh’s College, Oxford, the design combines strong architectural proportions with repeated horizontal and vertical timber detailing. The resulting pattern creates depth and rhythm across each elevation while retaining the restraint that defines the planter.
We make each St Hugh’s™ individually to order, with its proportions and finish considered in relation to the planting and architectural setting.
Distinctive Geometric Detailing
The character of the St Hugh’s™ comes from the relationship between its substantial outer frame and the geometric arrangement within each panel.
Strong horizontal and vertical lines create a distinctive architectural pattern, allowing light and shadow to emphasise the detailing without applied ornament.
The design sits particularly well alongside period architecture, within courtyards and formal gardens, while its geometry also gives it relevance in more contemporary settings.
Deliberately Designed for Larger Dimensions
The St Hugh’s™ was deliberately designed for larger dimensions, where its substantial proportions and geometric detailing retain their balance and architectural presence.
We consider the engineering of each planter according to its scale and anticipated planting load, making the St Hugh’s™ particularly suited to specimen trees and substantial planting.
Commission a St Hugh’s™ Planter
Commission the St Hugh’s™ individually, as a matching pair or in larger dimensions for substantial planting and wider landscape schemes.
Tell us about the location and intended planting and we can advise on the most appropriate dimensions, timber and finish.
Current lead time: approximately 7–9 weeks.
St Hugh’s™ Planter Gallery
Explore the St Hugh’s™ in a range of garden and architectural settings, showing its distinctive geometric detailing across different proportions, finishes and planting schemes.
Mackintosh Inspired Geometric Detail
The St Hugh’s™ takes its design influence from Charles Rennie Mackintosh, with strong horizontal and vertical lines creating a distinctive geometric pattern across each panel.
The detailing forms an integral part of the planter rather than applied ornament. Its substantial outer frame gives structure to the repeated geometry, creating depth and shadow while retaining a sense of order and restraint.
This strong architectural character allows the St Hugh’s™ to relate particularly well to period buildings, courtyards and formally designed landscapes.
Oak, Iroko or Accoya™
In Oak or Iroko, the natural grain brings warmth and variation to the geometric detailing, with both timbers developing a softer silvered appearance as they weather.
For painted commissions, Accoya™ offers excellent dimensional stability and allows colour to emphasise the strong lines and repeated geometry of the St Hugh’s™.
St Hugh’s™ Wooden Planter FAQs
What inspired the design of the St Hugh’s™ planter?
Originally commissioned by St Hugh’s College, Oxford, the St Hugh’s™ takes its design influence from Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Strong horizontal and vertical lines create the distinctive geometric detailing that defines the planter.
Can the St Hugh’s™ be made in larger dimensions?
Yes. The St Hugh’s™ was deliberately designed for larger dimensions, where its substantial frame and geometric detailing retain their balance and architectural presence. We consider the proportions and engineering of each planter according to its intended planting and location.
Can St Hugh’s™ planters be commissioned as a matching pair?
Yes. The symmetry of the design makes matching pairs particularly effective for entrances, terraces and architectural settings. The St Hugh’s™ can also be commissioned in coordinated groups for larger landscapes.
Is the St Hugh’s™ suitable for specimen trees?
Yes. The St Hugh’s™ is particularly suited to specimen trees and substantial planting. We consider the engineering of each planter according to its dimensions and anticipated planting load.
Can I plant directly into a St Hugh’s™ planter?
Yes. We design the St Hugh’s™ for direct planting. Our specialist internal coating system, developed for our planters in 2008, protects the internal timber surfaces while maximising the space available for planting.
What timber is the St Hugh’s™ available in?
We offer the St Hugh’s™ in Oak, Iroko or Accoya™. Oak and Iroko can be left to weather naturally, while Accoya™ is particularly suited to a precise painted finish.
Explore the Hertford™ Planter
For a more restrained architectural character, discover the Hertford™ Planter, defined by its balanced proportions and classic panelled detailing.
