Tall flower pot made of terracotta - Fornace Masini

High Smooth Cylinder is a cylindrical terracotta vase suitable for garden or home decoration.

The Impruneta terracotta cylinder is handcrafted by our artisans and is completely smooth.

It is suitable for storing all kinds 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.

The tall, smooth cylinder, in addition to its function as a planter, serves as a valuable piece of furniture, adding beauty and elegance to your garden or home. It can also be used as an umbrella stand.

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

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

Incredible quality clay and ancient terracotta techniques are the hallmarks of Fornace Masini. Their kiln has been operating since 1938, making it one of the oldest in the region. 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 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 each other, 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 natural colors, they are most happily used 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 church, Sant'Ambrogio, the apartments of the Grand Duke at Palazzo Vecchio, 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 feature is due to the highly valued clay mined in the Impruneta area, a town near Florence, between the streams of Ema and Greve. 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 the pots 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.

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 one color, sometimes another.

The most notable chemical component 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