Beautiful clay flower pot for the garden - Fornace Masini

Smooth bowl with base is a terracotta vase with a pillar suitable for placement above gate sides, columns, or simply on the ground. The decorative terracotta vase from Impruneta is handcrafted by our artisans and is completely smooth except for the upper edge.

It is suitable for storing any type of flower or plant; the good breathability of Impruneta terracotta combined with thermal insulation and slight moisture release from watering keeps roots and plants in excellent health.

Besides its function as a planter, the smooth bowl with base is a valuable piece of furniture, adding beauty and elegance to any environment.

Like all other products from the Masini Terrecotte Artistiche series, it is weather-resistant down to -25 °C.

The dimensions and color of the planter, as indicated above, may vary slightly.

Very high-quality clay and ancient terracotta-making techniques are the hallmarks of Fornace Masini. Their kiln has been operating since 1938, making it one of the oldest in the area. Since then, from generation to generation, Masini has been committed to offering and guaranteeing products that combine beauty and craftsmanship with functionality and durability. Each artifact is a unique work of functional art.

There are many terracotta processing techniques, each with its own secrets, history, and artisans. The brand crafts clay using ancient traditional methods. In the kiln, water, air, fire, and earth mix and intertwine, creating unique objects of extraordinary beauty.

The entire range of “MASINI” vessels is perfect for interior decoration, but due to the natural closeness of the material to the environment and natural colors, they find their happiest application in garden furniture. Our products are recognizable by the brand, which guarantees the highest quality of each item, where the unmistakable touch of the artisan and the vitality of tradition are clearly visible.

Impruneta terracotta has been used in major Florentine buildings such as Santo Spirito, Sant'Ambrogio, the apartments of the Grand Duke at Palazzo Vecchio, the Santissima Annunziata monastery, Santa Trinita, and hospitals Santa Maria Nuova and Innocenti. The entire “Fornace Masini” product range is resistant to extreme temperatures from -20 °C to desert heat. This feature results from the highly valued clay mined in the Impruneta area, a town near Florence, between the valleys of the Ema and Greve streams. The extraction area is very limited—about 200 km—making the material’s value extraordinary.

Precautions to keep products in perfect condition for a long time:

1. Use small wooden or terracotta supports to keep the planter elevated and ensure the drainage hole is not blocked;

2. Make sure water does not stagnate in containers used as cachepots or plant holders;

3. Empty and possibly invert “saucers” or containers that collect water when temperatures approach 0 °C;

4. Wall and garden fountains should be emptied during cold seasons to prevent cracking or breakage due to water freezing and expanding;

5. Do not move or lift pots when frozen and adhered to the ground, and do not use hot water to detach them; if necessary, use salt.

6. Prevent prolonged snow coverage on products, as it may cause damage.

The coloration of each product is unique and differs from all others. This is due to the chemical and physical components of the Impruneta clay, which appear during firing, dominating at different times.

Among the most distinctive chemical components is iron oxide, which colors the fired product in a characteristic red hue.

Since 2005, the company has been a founding member of the Association of Historic and Artistic Impruneta Kilns, which promotes quality and culture and is recognized by the brand that guarantees the highest standards of each object, clearly reflecting the unmistakable touch of the artisan and the vibrant strength of tradition.