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Source for high-end stone planters in the Mid-Atlantic
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Posted by rachel_z6 7 MD (My Page) on Sat, Apr 14, 07 at 0:43
| I'm looking for concrete or limestone (or look-alike) large, stone planters. They usually start at 400lbs, so the web hasn't been the greatest source of leads--shipping is often prohibitive. Does anyone know of stores, artisans, or any other source for large stone containers/planters in the mid-Atlantic (for a client outside DC)? I'm looking for something like what Kornegay has, but they are in Arizona. This is for a residential client, not municipal--so I don't want a big concrete container like is outside the federal buildings :p
thanks for any help. this has been a long, frustrating search. I'd love to support a local artist, rather than give a transport company a couple grand for shipping. |
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RE: Source for high-end stone planters in the Mid-Atlantic
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| Are you looking for company that makes these planters or are you seeking an artist to make a planter for you? I'll wager any decent sculptor could make one, although what they'd cahrge, I have no idea. That would vary greatly according to who you locate to do it for you. I know a company in INdiana that does absolutely amazing stone carved planters, statues, fountains, etc. www.stonespectrum.com But again, that shipping thing. Riverside Plastics, Kentucky. www.riverside-plastics.com
Nice looking, lightweight, largest they have is just below chest height on me (I'm six foot). I also know of four companies that make fountains, planters, garden ornaments, etc. and ship nationwide. Henri's, Al's garden Art, Athens Stonecasting, Mazerelli. I hope that helps. |
RE: Source for high-end stone planters in the Mid-Atlantic
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| If you can buy wholesale, try Patapsco Valley Supply. If you call ahead, they will pull it for you and you can pick it up at the warehouse to save shipping costs. If you don't see what you want on the web site, phone them. They have many other products that aren't on the web and they are nice to deal with. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Patapsco Valley Supply
RE: Source for high-end stone planters in the Mid-Atlantic
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| heptacodium: I'm looking for either an artist, or a company. Thanks for your suggestions--I'll check them out. It's going to be expensive, period, for that much material--price isn't so much an issue for the right container. watergal: thanks for that lead--I can buy wholesale. I'm new to MD so there are a lot of sources of materials and plants I'm still finding. So far everyone has been real nice. If there are any other must-knows, let me know! |
RE: Source for high-end stone planters in the Mid-Atlantic
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| Down in Richmond VA is a company called Bamboo Forest. He also runs a stoneyard. If anyone could find you something, I bet Paul could. The number is 757-722-9653. Dave |
RE: Source for high-end stone planters in the Mid-Atlantic
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This is where I get all my cast stone planters and statuary for clients. They ship locally. They are located on River Road not far from New Hope, PA
Paolini's Cast Stone
(610) 252-0971
paolinicaststone.com
1800 S Delaware Dr
Easton, PA 18042 |
RE: Source for high-end stone planters in the Mid-Atlantic
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| Hi, I have worked with www.StoneSpectrum.com and they are an amazing company. They can do anything! They offer CUSTOM pieces! All of their items are hand-carved GRANITE and hand-crafted MARBLE! They also have the best prices around. I can't believe the amazing deals they have. Check out their website. |
RE: Source for high-end stone planters in the Mid-Atlantic
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| Check out www.englishgardenornaments.com. They are a leading distributor of very high quality Haddonstone cast stone products, including high end stone planters, and they will ship to anywhere in the U.S. or Canada. |
Here is a link that might be useful: English Garden Ornaments cast stone products
RE: Source for high-end stone planters in the Mid-Atlantic
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This is where I get all my cast stone planters and statuary for clients. They ship locally. They are located on River Road not far from New Hope, PA
Paolini's Cast Stone. (610) 252-0971
paolinicaststone.com
1800 S Delaware Dr
Easton, PA 18042 |
Here is a link that might be useful: Paolini's Cast Stone
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