Accoya Planters and Garden Furniture
Bespoke Accoya® Planters & Garden Furniture
A very special timber for the outdoor environment
Established in 2004, Oxford Planters specialises in bespoke wooden planters, garden furniture and architectural exterior joinery. Every piece is individually made to order in our Cotswolds workshop.
Our entire range is available in Accoya®, including wooden planters, garden benches, obelisks, trellis, gates, garden doors and bespoke exterior joinery.
We have worked with Accoya® since 2007, making us one of the early adopters of this exceptional timber for outdoor use. Its outstanding stability, durability and resistance to decay make it our preferred choice for painted exterior joinery.
Our collection includes traditional and contemporary wooden planters, grand-scale planters, garden benches and memorial seating. We also offer architectural obelisks, screening, gates and individual garden furniture commissions.
Each piece is considered for its setting, proportions and intended use. Dimensions, detailing and painted finishes are then tailored to the individual project.
Our foundations are in traditional joinery. By combining accurately fitted mortise-and-tenon joints with carefully selected timber, we create exterior pieces designed for long-term performance
Why We Choose Accoya® for Exterior Joinery
Accoya® is a high-performance modified timber developed for demanding outdoor environments.
Through a process known as acetylation, the timber is modified throughout rather than simply treated at its surface. As a result, swelling and shrinkage are significantly reduced, providing exceptional dimensional stability and resistance to rot and decay.
These qualities are particularly valuable in architectural garden joinery. Substantial timber sections, precisely fitted joints and detailed panelled work all benefit from reduced timber movement.
Professionally Painted Accoya®
For painted wooden planters, garden furniture and exterior joinery, Accoya® is our preferred timber.
Each painted piece is carefully prepared in our workshop before receiving our specialist three-coat Teknos exterior coating system. The finish is professionally spray applied to the appropriate specification.
Furthermore, Accoya® provides a stable foundation for painted finishes. Reduced timber movement helps limit stress on the coating throughout changing seasons and weather.
Accoya® Durability & Warranty
Accoya® carries a manufacturer’s timber warranty of:
- 50 years above ground
- 25 years in ground or freshwater
These warranties relate to the timber’s resistance to decay and remain subject to Accoya’s terms and conditions.
Painted finishes require appropriate maintenance according to their exposure and environment.
Separately, Oxford Planters offers its own 15 Year Structural Guarantee on qualifying planter orders. This reflects our confidence in the quality and structural integrity of our traditional joinery.
Early Pioneers in Accoya® Timber
Oxford Planters’ relationship with Accoya® began during its early development. We worked with Accsys Technologies in the timber’s trial phase, before its wider commercial introduction.
In 2007, we introduced Accoya® into our exterior joinery and have continued working with it ever since.
This early involvement gave us valuable first-hand experience of the timber’s properties. We learned how it responds to machining, traditional joinery, professional finishing and prolonged outdoor exposure.
Nearly two decades later, that understanding continues to inform our approach. From bespoke wooden planters to substantial garden furniture and architectural joinery, each commission benefits from our experience with Accoya®.
Our work includes private commissions, significant architectural projects and heritage settings. Among these is an exceptionally long Accoya® bench commissioned for the Thiepval Memorial site in France.
Read more about our Accoya® bench commission at Thiepval
Bespoke Accoya® Garden Furniture & Joinery
From a single painted planter to a substantial architectural commission, every Oxford Planters design is individually made to order.
We work closely with private clients, garden designers, landscape architects and architects. Dimensions, proportions, finishes and detailing are tailored to complement each setting.
Whether selecting an established Oxford Planters design or commissioning something entirely individual, our long-standing experience with Accoya® informs every stage of the process.