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Empire Series

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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 plant based, marine grade wood treatment safe for flowers, herbs, and vegetables providing long term moisture protection without trapping water.

Clean lines. Balanced proportions. Thoughtful construction.

Empire Accent Planter (Patio & Single Plant Edition)

The Accent footprint is exclusive to our Empire Series. Designed for patios, balconies, entryways, and decorative plantings, our Empire Accent Planter delivers the same craftsmanship and materials in a compact footprint.

Perfect for shrubs, flowers, herbs, and statement plants.

  • Footprint: 16" × 16" or 36”x 16”

  • Heights: 18" or 24"

Small in size. Big in presence.

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

Built to perform. Designed to elevate.

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Standard Sizes

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

Footprints (Length × Width x 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.

Construction Details

  • Premium cedar construction

  • Raised base allows airflow beneath the planter

  • Furniture-grade joinery

  • Built by hand in Virginia Beach

Important Note:
Our planters are designed with integrated drainage and airflow. For proper performance and longevity, we recommend not using plastic liners or landscape fabric inside the planter, as these can trap moisture and reduce airflow, potentially shortening the life of the wood.