12 ceramic handmade plant pots to elevate your greenery

From your succulents to your Swiss cheese plants, the right ceramic handmade plant pots will give them an instant upgrade. Whether it’s brightening up a shelf, windowsill or bedside table, a unique plant pot adds the perfect artisanal touch–and let’s be honest, there’s no such thing as too many plants. With so many talented ceramic artists selling their creations online, here are a few standout designs that truly steal the show.

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Speckled pots

Dor & Tan craft their smooth and tactile ceramics from their studio in Cornwall. Using green energy to fire their kilns and power their electric wheels, their ceramic pieces are designed with longevity in mind. They also sell a beautiful selection of soaps and textiles to compliment their homeware.


Character plant pots

Handmade character ceramic plant pots

Viktorija is a London-based Lithuanian artist who creates bold and unique plant pots alongside a range of playful ceramic pieces. These pots have interchangeable heads and are perfect for succulents and cacti. She sells them via her Etsy shop ArtistvikDesign*


Mini pot plants

Blue painted ceramic plant pot

Kate Brigden makes her wheel thrown pottery from her garden workshop nestled in the South Downs. Her patterns are influenced by time, the changing seasons, the surrounding countryside and the Sussex coastline. See more at KateBrigdenMade*


Grey geometric planter

Grey ceramic plant pot

Small batch contemporary ceramic homeware by Michal Keren Gelman is crafted by hand in her home studio. Pieces are made by folding clay sheets into vessels. Watch this beautiful video of the artist at work and order from FreeFolding*.


One-of-a-kind plant pots

Hanging ceramic plant pots from The Bobbly Pot Collection

Kent artist Xin crafts out-of-this-world ceramic indoor plants pots, incense burners, figurines and wall hangings in fantastical and playful designs. She describes her work as ‘organic, imperfect, random and whimsical.’ See more of her amazing creations at HiTheretheShop*


Frilly ceramic pot

Paige Mitchell crafts all her unique ceramics from her Norwich-based studio. This unglazed frilly pot with saucer is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, and also comes in matt black.


Moon jar handmade plant pot

Handmade green ceramic plant pot

Drawing on the contrast between the nature of Hackney Marshes and the urban environment, Kat’s wheel thrown ceramics are inspired by urban nature. Her tactile collection also includes vases, candlestick holders, dishes and cups. See more at PylonCeramics*


Friendly plant pots

handmade plant pot with face

Brighton-based graphic designer and illustrator Stella Baggott crafts heartwarming contemporary handmade plant pots with faces. Her influences include vintage ceramics, folk art and ancient pottery. Purchase at AtelierStellaCeramic*


Handmade ceramic stoneware planters

Blue and white ceramic plant pot

Ceramics by Zanna and Mecki of studioZANandME* are made in the coastal town of Hythe, Kent. All the pieces in their collection have a soothing palette of soft blues, greens, oatmeal and grey.


Stripe painted planter

Oxfordshire-based Charlotte Manser has so many great plant pots in her ceramic collection, it was hard to choose just one. This cool stripe design is also available as a stylish butter dish, vase, mug and more. Purchase at CharlottesCeramicArt*.


Organic plant pots

scandi handmade plant pot

Birgit Underwood is a Danish ceramicist living in the UK. Her chic and minimal collection includes tableware, candleholders and vases as well as handmade plant pots. See more at BirgitUnderwood.*


Textured handmade plant pots

Wheel-thrown and glazed by hand, The Forest Pottery Shed make their ceramic creations from their East London studio, firing their pots from their kiln situated on the edge of Epping Forest. Shop via ForestPotteryShed*

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Author: Antonia Edwards

Antonia is the founding editor of Upcyclist. Based in the UK, she is the author of two books: 'Upcyclist: Reclaimed and Remade Furniture, Lighting and Interiors' (Prestel 2015) and 'Renovate Innovate: Reclaimed and Upcycled Homes' (Prestel 2017).