Vintage rust garden column (85 cm) made of Corten steel – simple column with optional planter bowl

The golden middle ground: this 85 cm high garden column (tapered 28 × 28 → 18 × 18 cm) made of genuine Corten steel deliberately comes without a motif – calm surfaces, warm vintage rust patina, clean lines. With an optional planter bowl up to Ø 50 cm, it’s the ideal plant pedestal for all those spots where 57 cm is too small and 1 meter too tall: under the window, by the balcony railing, in front of low walls – as an outdoor decor column, plant plinth or rusty flower stand.

💡 From the same family: the compact 57 cm (fixed bowl), the slender 70 cm, the 1 m classic (bowls up to Ø 60 cm) and the 1.30 m flagship (up to Ø 70 cm) – or in the same size with flame-crack design.

📏 Dimensions in detail

Column:

• Height: 85 cm
• tapered: 28 × 28 cm at the bottom, 18 × 18 cm at the top
• 4 welded-on balls at the top, Ø 3.5 cm
• smooth surfaces without motif – deliberately minimal
• made of 1 mm genuine Corten steel

Selectable plant bowls (5 variants) – all removable:

🛠️ Material & workmanship

• Material: genuine Corten steel – column and square bowls 1 mm, round bowls solid 1.5 mm
• welded and folded by trained metalworkers – Made in Germany
• handmade in our workshop in Bavaria
• Corten steel is a weather-resistant structural steel (used in bridges and facades) – extremely durable
• the decorative rust patina makes every piece unique

🌿 Weatherproof & durable

Corten steel forms a protective barrier layer beneath the visible rust that seals the material and prevents further corrosion. The column is frost-proof, weather-resistant and low-maintenance, can stay outside all year round and only gains character over time.

💡 Planting tip

All bowls are removable, can be planted separately with ease and are simple to store in winter. For healthy planting we recommend a drainage layer of gravel so the drainage hole or slots remain clear. Tip: Two columns in 85 cm and 1 m side by side create a lively, staggered ensemble.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Why doesn’t the column have a motif?

Quite deliberately: the smooth surfaces give your planting centre stage and suit any garden style. If you’d like a motif, you’ll find the link above to the 85 cm version with flame-crack motif.

Will the column be delivered fully rusted?

Yes. Your column made of genuine Corten steel is already fully rusted when delivered – you’ll see the decorative rust finish immediately, just like in the photos. No waiting, no after-treatment required.

Which planter bowl fits the column?

You can choose: square bowls (40 × 40 cm, standard or 15 cm deep) or round bowls with Ø 36, 47 or 50 cm – all removable.

Can I illuminate the column?

This column has no laser-cut motifs – for atmospheric lighting effects in the evening we recommend the same size with crack motif (link above), where the light shines through the column like flames.

57, 70, 85 cm, 1 m or 1.30 m – which size is right for me?

All five are deliberately understated: the 57 cm is the compact one with fixed bowl (35 × 35 cm) – ideal for entrance and windowsill. The 70 cm is the slender one for seating height. The 85 cm is the mid-height option under windows and along railings. The 1 m classic carries bowls up to Ø 60 cm. And the 1.30 m flagship holds bowls up to Ø 70 cm, perfect for planting while standing. You’ll find the links above in the description.

Can the column stay outside all year round?

Yes. Corten steel is weatherproof and frost-resistant and designed for long-term use in the garden, on the patio or balcony.

Our handcrafted decorative rust garden column in 85 cm is the simple flower column in a medium size – as an outdoor decor column, planting stele or rusty plant stand for garden, terrace, balcony and window front. With optional planter bowl up to Ø 50 cm, solidly made from genuine Corten steel, delivered in a finished decorative rust look and weatherproof. More about the material on our info page “What is rust decor & Corten steel?”