Decorative flower pot made of Italian clay - Fornace Masini

Decorative planter with base is a beautiful terracotta container in a rectangular shape, suitable for decorating gardens or terraces.

This terracotta planter is handcrafted by our artisans and adorned with an impressive festoon of fruits and flowers on the sides, with grooves on the lower and upper ends. The upper edges are decorated with curls.

The uniqueness of this planter, from which its name derives, is the base that gives it harmony and elegance.

The planter is suitable for housing any type of flowers, plants, or shrubs. 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, it is a valuable piece of furniture, adding beauty and elegance to your garden or home.

The planter, decorated with lion feet, like all other products from the Masini Terrecotte Artistiche line, is weather-resistant up to -25 °C.

Dimensions and color, as indicated above, may vary slightly due to the handcrafted nature of the product, making each piece unique in the world.

High-quality clay and ancient terracotta techniques are synonymous with the Fornace Masini brand. Their kiln has been operating since 1938, making it one of the oldest in the area. Since then, from generation to generation, Masini has committed to offering and guaranteeing products that combine beauty and craftsmanship with functionality and durability. Every 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 techniques. In the kiln, water, air, fire, and earth blend and embrace, creating unique objects of extraordinary beauty.

The entire range of “MASINI” vessels is perfect for interior decoration, but due to the natural proximity of the material to the environment and natural colors, they are most happily used in garden furniture. Our products are recognizable by the brand that guarantees the highest quality of each item, where the artisan’s touch 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 the Santa Maria Nuova and Innocenti hospitals. The entire “Fornace Masini” product range is resistant to extreme temperatures from –20 °C to desert-like heat. This durability is due to 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 excellent 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 accumulate in 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 cracks or breaks caused by water freezing and expanding;

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

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

The color 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, sometimes dominating over others.

Among the most notable chemical components is iron oxide, which gives the fired product its characteristic red hue.

Since 2005, the company has been a founding member of the Historical and Artistic Impruneta Kilns Association, which is committed to promoting quality and culture. It is recognized by its brand, which guarantees the highest standard of each piece that can be distinctly attributed to the irreplaceable touch of the artisan and the vibrant strength of tradition. Manufacturer information