Oblong flowerpot made in Italian style - Fornace Masini

La Tinozza con Angeli is a majestic oval terracotta planter, suitable for decorating gardens or terraces.

This terracotta planter from Impruneta is handcrafted by our artisans and decorated with angels surrounded by festoons of fruits and flowers.

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.

Besides its function as a planter, the angel planter is a valuable piece of furniture, adding beauty and elegance to any environment.

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

Initially made to order for a client, production immediately began and it was included in the catalog due to its great success.

Size and color of the vase, 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 methods. In the 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 application 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 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-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 planter elevated and ensure the drainage hole is not blocked;

2. Make sure water does not stagnate in 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 freezing water 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.

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 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 reflecting the irreplaceable touch of the craftsman and the vibrant strength of tradition. Manufacturer information