Oblong flower pot made of terracotta - Fornace Masini

La Cassetta Grande Festonata is a beautiful rectangular terracotta planter, suitable for decorating gardens or terraces.

This terracotta planter is handcrafted by our artisans and decorated with two festoons of fruits and flowers on one long side, and a relief satyr mask on the short side.

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.

In addition to its function as a planter, it is a valuable piece of furniture, adding beauty and elegance to your garden or home.

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

Dimensions and color, as shown 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-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 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 colors of nature, 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 the most important Florentine buildings, such as Santo Spirito, Sant'Ambrogio churches, 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 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 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 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 Historical and Artistic Stoves Association of Impruneta, which is committed to promoting quality and culture. It is recognized by its brand, which guarantees the highest standard of every piece that distinctly bears the irreplaceable touch of craftsmanship and the vibrant spirit of tradition. Manufacturer information