The choice between a round Classico and a square Quadrum is a styling decision as much as a practical one. Here is how each shape behaves as a piece of décor.
Two planters can hold the same plant and still send very different signals. ELVE bodies come in two shapes — the round Classico and the square Quadrum — and choosing between them is really a question of the mood you want a surface to have. Both are lightweight, glossy and easy to wipe clean, so the decision comes down to line and form.
The soft geometry of Classico
The round Classico holds 1.5 litres in a compact body roughly 14 centimetres across and 14 centimetres tall. Its curves feel relaxed and organic, softening a hard-edged shelf and pairing naturally with trailing or bushy plants. Grouped in odd numbers, round pots create an easy, informal rhythm.
The architecture of Quadrum
The square Quadrum holds 2 litres in a body about 14 centimetres wide and 15 centimetres tall. Its straight sides read as more structured and contemporary, sitting flush against walls and lining up cleanly along a windowsill or mantel. Where Classico relaxes a space, Quadrum brings order to it. For height, the taller vases — around 11 centimetres wide and 24 centimetres tall, holding roughly 3 litres — add a vertical accent to a floor corner or console.
Round shapes soften a room; square shapes structure it. Most homes want a little of both.
A reliable approach is to let shape follow the plant and the setting: rounded forms for cascading foliage and cosy corners, squared forms for upright plants and tidy, architectural lines. Combine the two thoughtfully and a simple shelf starts to feel styled rather than filled.
