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Antique Italian terracotta oval pot in warm brown unglazed clay, 1950s decorative pot with drainage hole
Terracotta oval pot in brown unglazed clay, 1950s Italian low form with sand-textured wabi-sabi patina
Italian 1950s terracotta decorative pot, earth-brown clay with matte granular surface and drainage hole
Low oval terracotta pot in brown unglazed clay, vintage Italian cachepot with aged patina
Vintage Italian terracotta oval pot, brown clay body with concrete-like texture, 24 x 14 x 7 cm

Terracotta Oval Pot


€30,00 · PRE-LOVED ITEM
VERY GOOD

Every pre-loved item is thoroughly inspected, cleaned and documented by our team before it reaches you.

AS NEW No visible signs of use. May still have original tags or packaging — packaging condition is not guaranteed.
VERY GOOD Faint marks or light surface wear only visible on very close inspection. Full details included in the product description.
GOOD Visible signs of use — light scuffs, minor marks or slight discolouration. Full details included in the product description.
FAIR Significant wear clearly visible. Sold as seen — full details included in the product description.Final sale — no returns or refunds apply.

Terracotta holds warmth in a way no glazed surface can — a low oval form that belongs on a pantry shelf, a bathroom ledge, or beside a sink without needing to announce itself. The patina here has earned its depth: years of daily use settled into unglazed clay, the colour warmer for it. A simple object that makes a room feel more itself.

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Product Description

Item Type: Pre-Loved

A small terracotta oval set on a windowsill, a pantry shelf, a bathroom ledge — present without asking for attention.

Hand-formed terracotta in a low oval form. A drainage hole at the base makes it practical as a cachepot or everyday holder — sponges, soap, a few stems. The walls are unglazed, and the surface reads closer to sand-cast concrete than to ceramic: matte, granular, faintly uneven under the hand. Marks and abrasion from decades of use have settled into a genuine patina — no chips, no cracks. This is wabi-sabi in the proper sense: the wear is the object's value, not a deduction from it. At 24 × 14 × 7 cm, it sits low and stays out of the way.

Italian terracotta of this period was produced across a network of small regional workshops — principally in Tuscany, Umbria, and the Mezzogiorno — using local clay bodies and traditional hand-forming methods that had changed little since the Renaissance.

Key Features
  • Finish / Hardware: Unglazed terracotta · Sand-concrete texture · Natural earth-brown tone
  • Era: 1950s Italian production
  • Features: Drainage hole at base · Low oval form · Unglazed interior and exterior · Wabi-sabi patina with visible signs of use
  • Included: Pot only
Dimensions

24 cm long × 14 cm wide × 7 cm high

Care Instructions
  • Wipe clean with a damp cloth — avoid soaking in water
  • If used as a cachepot, ensure drainage hole is not blocked
  • Do not place in a dishwasher — terracotta is porous and will absorb detergent
  • The surface will continue to develop patina with use — this is natural and expected

Item Details:

Surface weathering and patina consistent with years of daily use — no chips, no cracks. The structure is fully intact throughout.

Brand: L'Officina General Store

Made in: Italy

Material: Terracotta and Ceramic

Detailed Dimensions:

  • Width: 24 cm
  • Length: 14 cm
  • Height: 7 cm
  • Diameter:
  • Weight:

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Our commitment is simple:

  • buy fewer, choose with intention
  • invest in quality that endures and can be repaired
  • favour pre-loved pieces, and noble materials that are plastic-free and chemical-free
  • support European makers and considered production
  • adopt a quieter, more responsible way of living

Thoughtfully crafted and sourced in Europe, each piece combines enduring design with lasting quality — helping you surround yourself with beauty.

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Indicative Delivery Times:
  • Italy: 2-4 working days
  • European Union: 2–7 working days
  • Rest of the world: 3–10 working days
  • Standard and Express delivery available at checkout.
Shipping Costs:
  • Italy from €4.90 EUR
  • European Union from €6.90 EUR
  • Rest of the World calculated at checkout
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  • Italy and European Union: Orders above €100 EUR
  • Rest of the World: Orders above €500 EUR
  • Express delivery are not subject to free delivery.
Shipping Schedule:
  • We ship Monday to Friday, excluding Italian bank holidays.
  • Orders placed before 6pm CET (on a work day) are shipped next day.

Customs & duties: For orders outside the EU, any applicable customs fees or duties are the responsibility of the buyer

NB: From our home in the heart of Tuscany, parcels are collected and shipped by our partners on Italian business days only (Monday to Friday).

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You have 28 calendar days to return unused, tagged items in their original packaging.

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Just contact us, and we’ll arrange your return.

Italy:

  • Drop-off point: €2.90 EUR
  • Home collection: €5.50 EUR

(Return costs will be deducted from your refund.)

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  • We don’t currently offer free returns, but we’ll support you wherever possible.
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Terracotta Oval Pot

€30,00
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