- Glossy porcelain containers as perfect for snacks as for plants, Eden's finish, weight and size make for a great kitchen accessory. $88 at Chiasso.
- That image isn't upside down, this inverted pot is the real thing. With benefits beyond shock value, the Boskke Sky Planter series locks in soil to keep rooms clean, and the ingenious design contributes to the healthy root systems in neglected plants by requiring less watering. $30 at Sprout Home.
- Twist contemporary pots are made of durable, lightweight fiberglass so they're easily moved as seasons change. The range of sizes makes for a great collection and a modern way to instill a sense of harmony among a variety of plants. $ 209 at gardenfurnishings.com.
- This kitschy owl adds texture and a mid-modern flair to a room as an umbrella stand or indoor planter. $140 through BurkeDecor.
- Tall and narrow, these fiberglass planters come in a variety of colors and can be used in different heights to flank doors for a modern take on tradtional decor's obseession with symmetry. $170 at modernplanter.com.
- Karim Rashid created Plomb as a contemporary holder of things: umbrellas, plants, flowers. The design's nebulous organic shape lends itself wel to any of these forms, and it comes in a variety of fashion-forward colors. $310 through modlivin'.