The cachepot by Emsa, produced in Germany during the 1970s, represents mid-century modern design, realized in molded plastic with a convincingly detailed, wood-grain texture. Its body is rendered in a warm medium brown, accented by lighter and darker streaks imitating real wood, and topped with a matte, brushed brass-colored metal band. Two rounded metal handles on either side enable it to be hung, directly referencing the classical form of a wooden bucket. The proportions are compact—12 cm in height, 14 cm in diameter—anchored by a geometrically accented base and pronounced, rounded rim. The metal elements present a gentle patina while the plastic surface remains smooth, showing only minor traces of use appropriate for its age. Condition: good, with visible, minor scuffs to the metalwork but no damage to the main body. This Emsa planter echoes the spirit of the 1970s, when newly accessible materials and practical forms merged with a nostalgia for nature’s textures. Its shape recalls the quiet ritual of watering houseplants—practical and nostalgic in its wood-mimicking execution. The brushed brass band suggests an industrial accent, lending a subtle decorative solidity, while the gently embossed plastic body harks back to artisanal attitudes—even as it exemplifies the era’s embrace of modern plastics. It could be integrated into a minimalist mid-century living room alongside bright-leaved plants and low teak or walnut sideboards. Equally, it would suit an eclectic interior as a counterpoint to glazed ceramics or geometrically shaped glass vases. Arranging it on a windowsill with other retro planters might create a layered effect through contrasting
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Height12 cm
Width14 cm
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Height12 cm
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