Italian garden sink made of clay with cover - Fornace Masini

This terracotta sink from Impruneta is handcrafted by our artisans and delivered in two parts.

Art. 3017 / P: Small splash guard 45x33x2H. The small terracotta welcome panel is a simple smooth decorative panel with a single rose as decoration, with space inside for the faucet.

Art. 3024 / LS: Scannellato sink 49x25x20 H. The Scannellato sink is a completely handcrafted redefinition of the traditional Scannellato sink. Its decorations make it beautiful and elegant, suitable for any outdoor environment such as gardens.

It is a valuable piece of furniture that adds beauty and elegance to your garden.

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

The dimensions and color of the sink, as shown above, may vary slightly due to the handcrafted nature of each piece, making each one unique worldwide.

Products are also sold separately.

Incredible quality clay and ancient terracotta techniques are synonymous with Fornace Masini craftsmanship. 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 methods. In their kiln, water, air, fire, and earth blend and embrace, creating unique objects of extraordinary beauty.

The entire MASINI range of vessels is perfect for interior decoration, but due to the natural proximity of the material to the environment and colors of nature, it finds its best use in garden furniture. Our products are recognized 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 range of Fornace Masini products is resistant to extreme temperatures from –20°C to desert heat. This uniqueness 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 perfect 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. Make sure water does not stagnate in pots used as cachepots or plant holders;

3. Empty and possibly invert trays 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 coverage 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 one color, sometimes another.

Among the most distinctive 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 Stoves of Impruneta Association, which is committed to promoting quality and culture. It is recognized by its brand, which guarantees the highest standard of each piece, clearly attributed to the irreplaceable touch of the craftsman and the vibrant strength of tradition. Manufacturer information