Garden pot made of clay made in an antique style - Fornace Masini

Cachepot with Putti is a terracotta flowerpot suitable for decorating gardens, terraces, and homes.

The terracotta cachepot from Impruneta Putti is handcrafted by our artisans and decorated with angels and floral motifs.

It is suitable for storing all kinds of flowers, plants, or shrubs. The good breathability of Impruneta terracotta combined with thermal insulation and minimal moisture release from watering keeps the roots and plants in excellent health.

In addition to its function as a planter, the cachepot is a valuable furniture element that adds beauty and elegance to your garden or home.

Available in one size.

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

Size and color, as shown above, may vary slightly due to the handcrafted nature of each item, making each piece unique in the world.

High-quality clay and ancient terracotta 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, across generations, Masini has 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 mingle 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, which 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 hospitals Santa Maria Nuova and Innocenti. The entire “Fornace Masini” product range is resistant to extreme temperatures from –20°C to desert 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 pot elevated and ensure the drainage hole is not blocked;

2. Ensure that water does not stagnate in the cachepot or plant holder;

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 breakage caused by freezing water and subsequent expansion;

5. Do not move or lift the 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 coverage on the products, as it may cause damage.

Each product’s coloration 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 distinctive chemical components is iron oxide, which colors the fired product in its characteristic red hue.

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