I love this planter for it's timeless shape, the deep tone and the fact that it has not faded in bright sunlight.  It is near my front door in a small niche and is sophisticated.  I have filled it with styrofoam and built a little platform to put a tray and a pot inside.  My only regret is that it doesn't have something built inside for that purpose as to fill it with soil would make it quite heavy and drainage messy.  Still super happy!