When my sister brought her daughter home we all said it was the ugliest baby we had ever seen. But we had to say something so for a month we all said "Awww its a baby"
But she is a beautyful young lady now. So happy she grew out of the ugly.
So I will say ......... "Awwww it is a table"
Maybe you could sell them more if you tell them they will only have to water them once a month will help them be open to caring for them. I know that is the plus for me. I hate to water plants in the house. Which is why I try not to have drainage holes.
Pattie terracotta can be very pretty. As a collection it can look more authentic as a jungle plant collection.