Original flower pot made of clay - Fornace Masini

La Cassetta Rigata is a beautiful rectangular terracotta planter suitable for decorating gardens or terraces.

This terracotta container is handcrafted by our artisans and decorated with horizontal stripes on all four sides.

The planter is suitable for storing any type of flowers, plants, or shrubs. The good breathability of Impruneta terracotta, combined with thermal insulation and minimal 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 that adds beauty and elegance to your garden or home.

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

As shown above, dimensions 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 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 connection of the material with the environment 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 unmistakable touch of craftsmanship and the life force of tradition are clearly visible.

Impruneta terracotta has been used in the most important Florentine buildings, such as the Santo Spirito church, 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-like 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 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 fractures caused by 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 over others.

Among the most distinctive chemical components is iron oxide, which gives the fired product its characteristic red color.