Rectangular flower pot made of terracotta - Fornace Masini

Cassetta Alta Medici is a beautiful rectangular terracotta planter, suitable for decorating gardens or terraces.

It is handcrafted by our artisans and decorated with a festoon of fruits and flowers on one long side, and the Medici coat of arms on the short side, representing the famous Florentine family.

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

Dimensions and color, as indicated above, may vary slightly due to the handcrafted nature of each piece, making each one unique in the world.

This planter is also available in a smooth version.

High-quality clay and ancient terracotta-making techniques are the hallmarks of Fornace Masini. Their kiln, established in 1938, is one of the oldest in the area. Since then, across generations, 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 find their happiest 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 some of Florence’s most important 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 heat. This durability is due to the highly prized 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 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 accumulation on the 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 reflecting the inimitable touch of the craftsman and the vibrant spirit of tradition. Manufacturer information