Terracotta Pots

Designed by Vitra in collaboration with French designer Thélonious Goupil, the Terracotta Pots are made of dense fired clay. The column-like forms of the different sized pots serve as pedestals for the plants they hold, elevating them and giving them more presence in the room.

The Terracotta Pots come in four sizes: XS, S, M and L. The two smaller models are intended for use on tables or display surfaces, while the larger M and L variants are designed to stand on the floor. In addition, the S-sized version exists as a three-part set that can be assembled in different configurations for varied plant arrangements.

The Terracotta Pots are made of natural high-quality clay from Italy, which is pressed into shape and fired. The pots are extremely durable and water-resistant. The inside of the Terracotta Pots is glazed and they come with a drainage hole in the base.

Thélonious Goupil , 2023

French industrial designer Thélonious Goupil, born in 1991, cultivated his sensitivity for everyday objects at Ransmeier Inc. and Jasper Morrison Ltd. and graduated from ENSCI (École Nationale Supérieure de Création Industrielle) – Les Ateliers in Paris in 2016. In 2017, he further refined his approach during a year-long residency at Villa Noailles in Hyères.

Goupil's goal is to design objects that are shaped by their context, the way they are made and the economic viability of the project. Fascinated by how things relate to their surroundings, he works together with architects when designing products for specific locations. He lives and works in Milan and has been collaborating with Vitra since 2021.