{"product_id":"vintage-fred-roberts-japan-poppy-flower-ceramic-planter-cachepot","title":"Vintage Fred Roberts Japan Poppy Flower Ceramic Planter Cachepot","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA wonderfully theatrical piece of vintage Japanese decorative pottery, this sculptural \u003cstrong\u003eFred Roberts Co. ceramic planter\u003c\/strong\u003e is covered in richly molded poppy blossoms, buds, and foliage in a quintessentially 1970s palette of \u003cstrong\u003emustard gold, burnt orange, creamy white, avocado green, and olive\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire exterior is modeled in high relief, with oversized flowers wrapping continuously around the oval body. Some blossoms are glazed in saturated orange and white, while others remain golden mustard, allowing the deeply sculpted petals, seed centers, buds, and leaves to create extraordinary texture across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scalloped upper rim echoes the organic floral forms below, while the raised green foot gives the planter a finished, almost pedestal-like appearance. The fully glazed interior is finished in warm golden mustard and makes the piece suitable for use as a \u003cstrong\u003ecachepot, decorative planter, or floral container\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside retains its original foil label reading \u003cstrong\u003e“Fred Roberts Co. \/ Made in Japan,”\u003c\/strong\u003e identifying the piece as Japanese export ware distributed by Fred Roberts, the San Francisco importer known for decorative ceramics and giftware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFred Roberts was not the pottery manufacturer itself, but rather an American importer and purveyor of Japanese decorative goods. Pieces bearing the company label were produced in Japan for the U.S. market and are now collected for their distinctive mid-century and 1970s styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bold dimensional flowers and earthy saturated glaze colors place this example firmly within the exuberant decorative language of the \u003cstrong\u003elate 1960s to 1970s\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its sculptural form and vivid botanical decoration make it equally appealing with or without a plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for \u003cstrong\u003eHollywood Regency, Palm Beach Regency, 1970s interiors, maximalist décor, botanical styling, vintage eclectic spaces, and collected interiors\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa late 1960s–1970s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand \/ Importer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fred Roberts Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed ceramic pottery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s \/ Mid-Century \/ Botanical \/ Maximalist \/ Japanese Export\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mustard gold, burnt orange, creamy white, avocado green, olive green\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 7.5\" L × 4.5\" W × 5\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 1.32 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cachepot \/ planter \/ floral container \/ decorative vessel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition with light age-related wear consistent with use and age. The molded floral decoration remains crisp and highly dimensional, and the glazed surfaces retain beautiful color and sheen. Minor wear is visible to the underside foot contact areas. A small area of glaze irregularity or loss is visible inside the planter. No major cracks or repairs observed. Original Fred Roberts Co. Made in Japan foil label remains intact on the underside. Please review photos closely as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully exuberant vintage planter that feels part botanical sculpture and part 1970s decorative fantasy — bold, colorful, textural, and wonderfully Eclectic Whimsy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eclectic Whimsy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54545460396342,"sku":"ZZ1229","price":138.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/9155\/4102\/files\/1970spoppyplanter_4.jpg?v=1789132385","url":"https:\/\/eclecticwhimsydecor.com\/products\/vintage-fred-roberts-japan-poppy-flower-ceramic-planter-cachepot","provider":"Eclectic Whimsy Decor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}