The Bullet Planter

"Bullet" planters derive their name from their conical bowl shape. Nested in a steel tripod stand, they appear almost ready for take-off. First manufactured in postwar 20th century America, the planters reflected the era's fascination with all things "space age" and "modern."

Technological advancements in the plastics industry opened up new avenues for designers of the 1950's, allowing them to build light, durable objects with curves, lines, and integral colors not possible with traditional materials. Fiberglass reinforced plastic was especially popular. Used early on in crash helmets, this fire-resistant, waterproof material was introduced into a wide variety of household objects from colorful lamp shades, to the classic Eames shell chair, to the ubiquitous bullet planter. Equally suited to an austere Modernist apartment as to a turquoise and pink suburban home, the colorful planters with were an instant classic.

Flash forward 50 years... Mid-century Modern is once again all the rage. Eames, Nelson, Noguchi, Heywood Wakefield, and Russel Wright are all back with a vengeance in high quality, high-dollar reproductions. Like these, The Retro Bullet Planter is faithful to its predecessors in shape, texture, color and quality. Available in a variety of retro hues and three heights, our planters provide the finishing touches to round out mid-century influenced interiors, as well as harmonizing with a wide range of other decorative styles.