Luxurious decorative pot made of clay - Fornace Masini

The Cylinder with Drapes is a cylindrical terracotta vase suitable for garden or home decoration.

The terracotta Impruneta cylinder is handcrafted by our artisans and is decorated with drapes supported on rings that run throughout the vase.

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

The draped cylinder, in addition to its function as a planter, is a valuable furniture element, adding beauty and elegance to your garden or home.

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

The size and color of the pot, as shown above, may vary slightly due to the handcrafted nature of each piece, making each one unique in the world.

Very high-quality clay and ancient terracotta-making techniques are synonymous with the Fornace Masini manufactory. 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 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 affinity of the material with the surroundings and colors of nature, finds its best application 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 the most important 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 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 accumulate 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 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 Impruneta Historical and Artistic Stove 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