Antique Outdoor Planters

Antique planters for Mediterranean style spaces

Bring old-world character and timeless texture to your landscape with our antique outdoor planters. The Antique Series is inspired by classic Mediterranean forms - think Greek inspired, ancient inspired planters and the kind of patina-rich silhouettes that look at home beside stone, stucco and sun-washed architecture.

These antique planters are designed for outdoor use and made in GFRC antique planters styles that deliver the look of aged stone or clay with a practical build for placement and installation. All planters in this collection ship free across the US, so you can choose the right piece without the shipping surprise at checkout.

Classic silhouettes: olive jar planters and heritage forms

If you love traditional Mediterranean style, start here.

Olive jar planters (including antique olive jar planters) are perfect for:

Entryways and courtyards
Pool decks and patios with rustic stone
Flanking gates and garden paths with symmetry

You’ll also find traditional outdoor planters in architectural shapes that add warmth, depth and a sense of history to modern builds.

Antique planters for entrances and lobbies

For hospitality and commercial interiors/exteriors, antique planters for entrances / lobbies create instant atmosphere. Use them to:

Frame doorways with a welcoming, elevated look
Add height and structure in open foyer spaces
Soften modern architecture with Mediterranean warmth

These are architectural outdoor planters in a more traditional language: grounded, timeless and built to make a statement.

How to choose the right antique planter

A quick guide:

Choose olive jar planters for the most iconic Mediterranean silhouette
Go larger for entrances and open patios (scale is what makes it feel premium)
Use pairs to frame doors, gates, and steps
Mix textures (stone, gravel, terracotta tones) to enhance the antique finish

FAQs

What are antique outdoor planters made of?

River Art Stone's antique planters are made from GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete), a lightweight concrete composite that replicates the look of aged stone, clay, or terracotta without the weight or fragility. Unlike real stone, GFRC won't crack in frost, is safe for rooftop installation, and requires virtually no maintenance.

Are GFRC antique planters suitable for outdoor use year-round?

Every planter in the Antique Series is frost-proof, UV-stable, and fire-resistant, making them built for permanent outdoor placement across all US climates from cold northeast winters to intense California sun.

What is the difference between GFRC and real stone planters?

Real stone planters can weigh 3–5x more than GFRC, are prone to cracking in freezing temperatures, and are nearly impossible to reposition once placed. GFRC antique planters deliver the same aged, textured character while being lightweight enough for rooftops, lobbies, and high-traffic commercial entrances.

Are these planters suitable for hotels, restaurants, and commercial properties?

Yes. The Antique Series is regularly specified for hotel entrances, restaurant courtyards, office lobbies, and retail exteriors. They are fire-resistant, frost-proof and built for high-traffic environments. Wholesale and bulk pricing is available; contact the team for a custom quote.

What sizes are available and what do they cost?

The Antique Series ranges from small accent pieces through to large statement planters, priced from $389 to $1,899. For entrances and open patios, the larger sizes deliver the scale needed to make a real visual impact. Custom dimensions are also available for commercial projects.

Do antique planters ship free across the US?

Yes. All planters in this collection include free shipping to anywhere in the continental US, no hidden freight charges at checkout, even for the largest pieces.