Glossy vintage monkey pushing a little wheelbarrow planter—warm brown glaze with olive green accents. Perfect kitschy MCM shelf or nursery décor.
Details
∙ Era: Mid-century to 1970s (estimated)—this figural animal + “wheelbarrow” planter style is common in vintage ceramic planters from that period.
∙ Size: approx. 7" x 6" x 3" (as provided)
∙ Material: glazed ceramic (gloss finish)
∙ Design: playful brown monkey with arched brows and open smile, pushing/pulling a wood-grain style cart with a single wheel detail
Colors:
∙ monkey: caramel-to-chestnut brown with lighter tan face
∙ cart rim + wheel center: olive/forest green accents
∙ cart body: warm tan “wood” look
∙ Planter opening: rectangular-ish pocket in the cart (great for a small plant, faux greenery, or a stash spot for pens/paintbrushes)
Suggested uses:
∙ small succulent planter (use a liner; no drainage hole shown)
∙ nursery shelf décor / jungle theme
∙ retro kitchen windowsill accent
∙ gift for ceramic planter collectors
Condition
∙ Good vintage condition with visible age-appropriate wear.
∙ Crazing (fine glaze lines) is present, especially noticeable on the cart—typical for vintage glazed ceramics.
∙ Interior shows light staining/residue from prior use (photo-visible).
∙ No chips or cracks are obvious in the photos provided—just normal vintage wear and base scuffing from shelf life.
Collector’s Notes
Figural animal planters are a sweet corner of vintage décor collecting—small enough to style anywhere, but bold enough to steal the scene.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
