A jardiniere is a elevated platter or stand, usually decorated, for holding plants and flowers and the like. The term jardiniere comes from the French "jardin" meaning garden, an obvious allusion to the purpose of these bowl-shaped pots.
Jardinieres come in a range of sizes and shapes, with some resembling low-lying dishes, others reminiscence of highly-ornate tureens. The jardiniere was first used in France from around the late 18th and early 19th century, with its concept spreading to Britain and the United States in the Victorian Era, around the late 1800s and early 20th century.
The jardiniere comes in a variety of styles, which often differ depending on their country of origin. French jardinieres are usually extremely well-decorated, with gilt-edges, bronze finishes and trellis-work often to be found in the most prized pieces that come from the Second Empire style of luxury and opulence.
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British jardinieres tend to be made out of terracotta or other pottery materials, with glazed landscapes and naturalistic scenes often found on these more restrained, less showy items which nonetheless possess high artistic appeal. American jardinieres are often minimalists in design, with only a maker’s mark breaking the smooth surface of their construction.
Some famous jardiniere creators include Royal Doulton of Britain and James Tissot of France.
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