4683 container | Anna Castelli Ferrieri | Kartell, Italy | 1972

Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Kartell, Italy, 1972

Designed in 1972 by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, the 4683 container is a part of a larger selection of containers including models 4681, 4684, 4685, 4686, 4687, 5683, and 5684. It is 43 cm tall and 40 cm in diameter, so it is capable of holding a rather large plant.  With four castors, it is easy to move around, even with a large plant inside.  The planter was designed to be filled with rocks first to catch excess water.  I drilled a few holes in the bottom of the one I have to make sure the plant I put in it didn’t drown.  Kartell lists the planter as being made in black and white and i found one in yellow, which looks great.

Image source:  Superball.  Yellow 4683 planter.  For sale at             ¥ 28,000 = $ 286.

Image source:  Kartell.  White 4683 planters.  They’re on the right.

Image source:  eBay.  Black 4683 planter.  Three bids, but the reserve was not met.  Buy it now was set at $125.

My Japanese maple tree in a black 4683 planter.  It’s usually on my balcony except when very windy or very cold.

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