Business Details
35 Years
experience
Handcrafted Garden Planters & Urns in Santa Monica, CA
Pennoyer Newman was founded in 1991 with a mission to preserve the legacy of historic estate garden designs through handcrafted replicas. Our collection of over 500 lightweight stone resin planters and urns replicates the timeless beauty of originals from esteemed American and European estates, including pieces from J.P. Morgan's personal collection. Using a proprietary mix of pummeled marble, rock, and resin, we create weather-resistant products that develop natural moss and lichen patinas over time.Our commitment to artistry and quality has allowed us to serve discerning clients for three decades, offering custom sizing, color options, and personalized monograms. With production based in New York City and team members dedicated to maintaining our founder Cecily Pennoyer's vision, we continue to bridge historic craftsmanship with modern outdoor design needs.
Services
Garden Planters
Stone Urns
Statuary Replicas
Custom Pedestals
Window Boxes
Wall Plaques
Birdbaths
Fountains
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We specialize in replicating historic garden designs from J.P. Morgan and other elite estates
- Our proprietary marble-rock-resin composite ensures weather-resistant durability
- Customization options include size, color, and personalized monogramming
- Three-decade legacy of preserving historic design legacies
- All products handmade in New York City with artist quality standards
Services
Garden Planters
Our handcrafted garden planters replicate historic estate designs using marble, rock, and resin composites. Available in multiple sizes and colors, these lightweight containers resist weather damage while developing natural patinas. Custom orders allow personalized dimensions and monogramming for distinctive outdoor spaces.
Stone Urns
Authentic stone urn replicas capture the elegance of 19th-20th century estate originals. Crafted from durable marble-rock-resin mixtures, these weather-resistant urns feature drainage options and custom color choices. Our collection includes direct reproductions of J.P. Morgan family estate pieces and other historical garden artifacts.
Statuary Replicas
Museum-quality statuary reproductions preserve original artistic details while offering modern durability. Using archival estate pieces as models, we create weather-resistant garden statues from marble-infused composites that resist climate damage while maintaining historic authenticity through textural patina development.
Custom Pedestals
Tailored pedestal solutions complement our planters and statues with customizable heights and dimensions. These structural elements use matching materials to ensure cohesive outdoor aesthetics while providing functional elevation for display purposes in private and commercial landscapes.
Birdbaths
Handcrafted birdbaths combine historic design elements with practical functionality. Our reproduction models from estate originals feature durable construction that withstands environmental factors while retaining intricate decorative details, available in standard sizes or with custom modifications.
People
Cecily Pennoyer
Founder
Cecily Pennoyer founded Pennoyer Newman in 1991 after studying art history and studio arts. Leveraging access to J.P. Morgan family estate originals, she developed proprietary techniques for replicating historic garden pieces. Her legacy continues through the company's commitment to preserving design heritage.
Virginia Newman
Gardener & Business Developer
Virginia Newman joined the company in 2003 to expand product offerings and modernize business operations. With gardening expertise, she introduced new designs and customization options to serve contemporary landscape needs while maintaining the company's heritage standards.
Dinny Pennoyer Nadai
Co-Leader
As Cecily Pennoyer's daughter, Dinny Pennoyer Nadai continues the family legacy by guiding the company's future direction. She works closely with Virginia Newman to maintain quality standards while adapting to evolving consumer preferences in garden design products.
Questions
What materials are your planters made from?
Our planters use a proprietary blend of pummeled marble, rock, and resin for lightweight durability and natural aging characteristics.
Can I customize the planter colors?
We offer standard Lead Grey, Matte Black, Dark Grey, and Limestone #1, with custom color options available upon request.
Do planters come with drainage holes?
All planters ship with pre-drilled drainage holes, though we can accommodate requests for no drainage holes at order time.
What is your return policy?
Due to the handmade nature of our products, we don't accept returns unless items arrive damaged or were shipped in error.
What inspired your product designs?
Our collection originates from historic estate gardens, including J.P. Morgan's personal collection and other prominent 19th-20th century estate originals.
