A wooden planter box with black accents containing white flowers, situated on a concrete sidewalk with green grass in the background.

Empire Series

Close-up of a wooden garden planter box with black corner brace, outdoors with blurred grass background.
Close-up of a furniture leg painted black, supporting a wooden piece, with a concrete surface and grass in the background.

Refined. Elevated. Built like furniture.

Every piece is cut, assembled, sanded, finished, and inspected by human hands — not machines, not overseas factories, and no shortcuts — right here in our Virginia workshop.

The Empire Series is where craftsmanship meets design. Built from premium cedar, finished with refined trim and routing details, sealed for durability, and elevated on handcrafted wood legs, these planters are designed to look as good on your patio or deck as they do in your garden.

Every Empire planter features a closed bottom, integrated drainage system, and sealed interior making them ideal for patios, balconies, decks, and hardscapes where direct ground planting isn’t an option.

Interior surfaces are sealed using a wood treatment safe for flowers, herbs, and vegetables providing long term moisture protection without trapping water.

Clean lines. Balanced proportions. Thoughtful construction.

Construction Details

  • Premium cedar construction

  • Elevated construction allows airflow beneath the planter

  • Furniture-grade joinery

  • Built by hand in Virginia Beach

    Designed to Plant Directly
    Our planters are designed with integrated drainage and airflow and do not require an interior liner. For best performance and longevity, we recommend planting directly in the planter rather than using plastic liners or landscape fabric, which can trap moisture and restrict airflow.

Standard Sizes

We offer two footprint options and two height choices so you can match the planter to your space and planting needs.

Footprints & Planting Depth

  • Accent: 16" × 16" x 14”

    • Perfect for flowers, herbs, or small patio spaces.

  • Reserve: 36" × 16" x 14”

    • Ideal for vegetables, mixed plantings, and small garden beds

Heights

  • 18" — Low Profile
    Ideal for flowers, decorative plantings, and tight spaces.

  • 24" — Comfort Height
    Our recommended everyday height for vegetables, herbs, and mixed plantings.

Looking for a custom size or height?
Contact us at info@thesawdustsyndicateco.com and we’ll build it to fit your space.

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