Gran Duca model vase

The Gran Duca is one of Italpark's most distinguished decorative garden vases — a stately piece whose generous proportions and classical silhouette make it an immediate focal point in any outdoor setting. Standing 49 cm tall and weighing 68 kg, this is a vase that commands presence: its broad, rounded body tapers toward a defined foot, while the wide mouth opens with an elegance reminiscent of traditional Italian garden urns. The profile is bold yet refined, equally at home flanking an entrance gate, anchoring a terrace composition, or standing alone on a villa lawn as a sculptural accent.

Every Gran Duca vase is crafted from agglomerato cementizio composto da graniglia di marmo di Carrara e cemento bianco RCK 52,5 — a certified compound that combines the natural beauty of Carrara marble aggregate with the structural integrity of high-grade white cement. The result is a surface with a warm, stone-like texture and a subtle luminosity that ages gracefully through the seasons. Each piece is rifinito a mano in Italpark's workshop in Borgo San Giacomo, Brescia, ensuring that no two vases are entirely identical.

The Gran Duca works beautifully as a purely decorative element — displayed empty to highlight its sculptural form — or as a planter for seasonal flowers, small shrubs, or trailing plants that soften its classical lines. Its weight and volume make it a natural anchor for terrace arrangements, courtyard symmetry, or the entrance of a country villa. Pair two pieces symmetrically for a formal effect, or use a single vase as a standalone garden statement.

Maintenance & Care

To preserve the vase over time, always ensure the drainage hole remains unobstructed: place a 4–5 cm layer of gravel or pebbles at the bottom before adding soil. It is equally important to raise the vase 3–4 cm off the ground — using feet or supports — so that the external drainage opening is never blocked by the surface beneath. Please note that standing water that freezes in cold weather can cause cracking: proper drainage is therefore essential in climates with sub-zero temperatures. Dimensions and weight are indicative.

The Gran Duca is a 100% Made in Italy product, manufactured by Italpark Srl in Borgo San Giacomo (Brescia). Since 1968, Italpark has been producing decorative garden vases with the same artisanal dedication — combining traditional craftsmanship with durable, high-quality materials that stand the test of time and weather.