Nested Plant Stand + Pot Set
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- 1 Nested Plant StandTwo panels of solid white ash. Style it nested or as a stand.
- 1 Spun-Aluminum VesselSeamless and lightweight, with a drainage hole & watertight plug.
- 1 Assembly ScrewA single screw joins the two panels and steadies the piece.
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- 2 Nested Plant StandsTwo panels of solid white ash. Style it nested or as a stand.
- 2 Spun-Aluminum VesselsSeamless and lightweight, with a drainage hole & watertight plug.
- 2 Assembly ScrewsA single screw joins the two panels and steadies the piece.
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Product Details
One piece. Two ways to style it.
Most surfaces in a home are doing less than they could. The console with a tray and a candle. The bookshelf with a gap. The dresser, the floating shelf, the kitchen island — flat, useful, and quietly unfinished.
The Nested Plant Stand is the piece that finishes them. A sculptural white ash form and a spun-aluminum vessel, mid-century in its lines and modern in its restraint, designed to bring height, warmth, and something alive to the surfaces that have been sitting there bare.
And it does it in two unique ways.
Nested. The vessel settles down into the wood, low and composed, the two forms reading as one object. At 12" wide and 10" tall, it's the softer of the two looks — the one that sits beautifully on a console or a bookshelf without asking for the whole surface.
Stand. Flip the wood over, set the vessel on top, and the same piece becomes a proper plant stand. Narrower at 9" wide, taller at 18", and considerably more of a statement. Your plant rises above everything else on the surface, and the room notices.
Same piece. Two entirely different silhouettes. Change your mind with the seasons, when you rearrange, or on a Tuesday because you felt like it.
- Set of 2: 2 Nested Plant Stands, 2 spun-aluminum vessels, and 2 assembly screws
Designed by founder Jenn Braidwood and made in small batches, the Nested is a surface-styling piece for anyone looking for the one object that ties a room together.
A modern plant stand for every surface in your home:
- Entryway decor — on a console that finally looks styled instead of just occupied
- Living room decor — fill a bookshelf gap, add to a media unit, or a side table with nothing on it
- Kitchen decor — add greenery on the kitchen island, lifted above the everyday clutter
- Bedroom decor — add to a dresser or nightstand, softened
- Home office decor — dress up a desk-side shelf, or the floating shelf behind you on camera
- Dining room decor — create a sideboard moment that doesn't crowd the table
- Floating shelves & credenzas — bring more life to the surfaces that deserve more than a stack of books or a candle
Stunningly versatile
2 Ways To Style
The piece works upside down as well as right side up, and looks like a different object each way.
The NestedThe vessel sits down inside the wood. The two forms read as one, low and composed, at 12" wide and 10" tall.
The StandFlip the wood over and set the vessel on top. Narrower at 9" wide, taller at 18", and much more of a statement piece.
Same object, same materials, two unique silhouettes. Nested is the look most people start with; the stand version is there whenever you want more height.
Living Art | For Surfaces That Crave Something Different
The Nested is a sculptural piece designed to bring your console, shelf, or dresser to life. The only thing you have to do is add the plant.
How to pick the Plant
- An 8-inch grow potThe sweet spot. It sits neatly inside the Nested's spun-aluminum vessel.
- Type of PlantLarger, fuller houseplants look best. Our plant guide below shares the favorites.
- Shop localAn independent plant shop or nursery is the best place to find a healthy, hardy plant.
Houseplant Care with the Nested
How to plant, and how to water
The spun-aluminum vessel has a small drainage hole at the base, fitted with a watertight plug, so you can plant your houseplant two ways.
Two ways to plant
Grow pot (recommended): Slip your plant, still in its nursery grow pot, directly into the vessel. No transplanting, no mess, and the easiest watering.
Direct planting: Fill the spun-aluminum vessel with potting soil, and plant your houseplant directly inside.
Watering with a grow pot
- Step 1 Lift the grow pot out of the vessel
- Step 2 Water at the sink, and let it drain for a few seconds
- Step 3 Slip it back into the vessel
Watering when planted directly
- Lift & unplugLift the pot off the Nested and remove the watertight plug from the bottom.
- Water at the sinkWater the plant at the kitchen sink.
- Let it drainLet the soil drain completely, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Replug & returnReplace the plug and return the pot to the Nested.
A small ritual, either way, and the one that keeps your plant and your Nested looking their best.
Product Care
Designed to last. Made to be lived with.
Your Nested Plant Stand is crafted from solid white ash hardwood, small-batch made, and finished by hand. With a little care, it's designed to grow more beautiful with time.
A few simple notes from our studio
- Keep your Nested indoorsLike all natural hardwood, white ash is happiest away from direct, prolonged sun and the damp of outdoor air. This is not an outdoor product.
- Style it on a surfaceThe Nested was designed for consoles, shelves, kitchen islands, and dressers. It’s a surface-styling piece, not a floor piece.
- Water at the sink, not at the standLift the vessel off the Nested before you water. See Houseplant Care with the Nested above for the simple method.
- Dust the wood gentlyA soft, dry cloth is all it takes. Skip harsh cleaners, and once in a while a light pass of hardwood furniture polish brings the grain back to life.
Natural hardwood mellows and deepens over the years. That gentle change is part of the character, not a flaw. Cared for simply, your Nested is designed to be a piece you keep and enjoy for years.
Returns & Exchanges
Designed to be loved. Backed if it isn't.
If your Nested Plant Stand + Pot doesn't feel right in your space, you have 14 days from delivery to return or exchange it. Simple as that.
We design with craftsmanship, considered functionality, and longevity in mind. Our pieces are meant to live with you for years, not seasons. We want you to feel that the moment you unbox them.
For the full return policy, click here
Dimensions
NESTED STYLE:
12 inch width
10 inch height (with pot)
STAND STYLE:
9 inch width
18 inch height (with pot)
INCLUDED POT:
9 inch width
8.25 inch height
Includes drainage hole & plug
Materials
Two materials. Chosen with intention.
Every Nested Plant Stand is composed of solid white ash hardwood and a spun-aluminum vessel.
Each material was chosen for the way it catches light, holds shape, and turns a houseplant into a piece of the room’s design.
Solid White Ash Hardwood
A North American hardwood prized for its pale, open grain and soft, natural tone. White ash takes finish beautifully and reveals a different pattern across every piece. No two are exactly alike. It’s the warmth in the design, the material that keeps the silhouette from ever feeling cold or industrial.
You'll feel the difference the moment you lift one. Solid hardwood has a real, substantial weight to it. The kind of presence you simply don't get from pine, plywood, MDF, or veneer. It's a quiet signal of quality, seen & felt simultaneously.
Spun Aluminum Vessel
The pot paired with the Nested Stand is spun aluminum, not molded plastic or fragile, heavy ceramic. Spinning is an artisan metalworking process that shapes a single sheet of aluminum over a form, producing a seamless, lightweight vessel with a clean, modern silhouette.
It won’t crack if it’s knocked, it won’t chip at the rim, and its matte finish sits in quiet contrast against the warm wood. A small drainage hole at the base, fitted with a watertight plug, makes watering simple however you choose to plant.
The pot is included as standard — there’s nothing else to source.
Designed by Jenn Braidwood
Every curve, joint, and proportion is the result of a founder-led design process.
Drawn, refined, and prototyped in our San Diego studio before being produced in small batches by our trusted manufacturing partners.
The materials are not incidental. They are the design.
The finishing touch for your space
One Piece. Two Unique Ways to Style
Every Nested Plant Stand + Pot arrives ready to assemble and style. Purchase it exactly the way it was meant to be styled and create a space you love walking into every day.
4 Easy Steps. Just a Screwdriver.
Assembly Guide:
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01 - Unbox Both Panels & Screw
Lift the two panels out of the box and set them on a soft, flat surface. Remove screw from packaging.
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02 - Check Orientation & Slide Together
Check the included assembly sheet to ensure your panels are positioned in the correct orientation and then simply slide together.
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03 - Set The Screw
Drop the screw into the connecting hole and tighten it with a screwdriver. This is what steadies the piece and holds the two panels true.
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04 - Pick Your Orientation
Decide which way to style your piece, nested or stand. Add the pot, your favorite plant & then step back and enjoy!
We've got the answers
Most Common Questions
How can the Nested be styled in two different ways?
The piece works upside down as well as right side up, and looks like a different object each way.
Nested | the vessel sits down inside the wood. The two forms read as one, low and composed, at 12" wide and 10" tall.
Stand | you flip the wood over and set the vessel on top. Narrower at 9" wide, taller at 18", and much more of a statement piece.
Same object, same materials, two unique silhouettes. Nested is the look most people start with; the stand version is there whenever you want more height.
Does the Nested include a plant?
It doesn't and here's why:
We haven't figured out the best way to ship larger houseplants that look most striking in the Nested. But, we are working on it, so stay tuned! For now pick them in person from a local nursery or plant shop.
Can I buy the Stand without the Pot?
We don't offer it that way and we'd argue that's in your favor.
The pot was specifically designed for the stand, down to the curve where the two pieces meet. There's no pot on the market that will pair with the stand as perfectly as this one does.
So, the vessel is included as standard rather than sold separately. There's nothing left to shop for after this. No hunting for a pot in the right diameter, no ordering two and returning one, no settling for something that's almost the right proportion. The piece arrives complete because it was designed to be that way.
What size houseplant fits in the Nested?
A plant in an 8-inch grow pot is the sweet spot — sized to sit neatly inside the Nested's spun-aluminum vessel. Anything much smaller and the plant gets lost inside the vessel. Anything larger and the grow pot won’t drop in.
If you find a bigger plant you can’t resist, plant it directly into the vessel using the direct-planting method in the Houseplant Care section above. But watch your scale.
For a closer look at the varieties that suit the Nested best, see our plant guide on the blog.
Where’s the best place to buy a houseplant for my Nested?
A local, independent plant shop or nursery. Every time.
Plants at independent shops are typically tended to by people who actually know them: properly watered, properly lit, and chosen to thrive in your region. That care shows up in the plant you bring home. Healthier, hardier, and ready to settle into your Nested Plant Stand without skipping a beat.
As a small business ourselves, we always prefer supporting fellow small businesses. Big-box stores can work in a pinch, but plants there have usually traveled further and sat in less attentive conditions before reaching the shelf.
Bonus: the staff at independent shops are some of the best resources you’ll find for picking the right plant for your space. Tell them you’re styling a plant stand, and they’ll point you in the right direction.
Jenn knows a ton of beautiful plant shops all over the country so feel free to email her at hello@braidandwood.com for a suggestion if you want one.
I'm not sure if this will work in my space. Can you help?
Absolutely. Send a photo of your space to hello@braidandwood.com and Jenn will personally write back with styling guidance - placement, spacing, plant pairings, and how to make your Nested feel like it belongs.
It's one of the quiet perks of buying from a founder-led studio.
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