Gran Duca wall vase

Art. 262 – Gran Duca Wall Vase

The Gran Duca Wall Vase is a refined decorative element designed to be mounted against a wall, bringing classical elegance to garden facades, terrace enclosures, and villa exteriors. Its generous proportions — 39 cm in height and 45 kg of solid mass — give it a commanding presence, while its traditional form, with a wide flared rim, a full rounded body, and a flat back panel, allows it to sit flush against any vertical surface without sacrificing visual depth or decorative impact.

The profile draws from the vocabulary of Italian neoclassical ornament: a structured silhouette that balances volume and restraint, equally at home flanking an entrance gate, adorning a garden wall, or anchoring a covered terrace. Whether displayed as a purely decorative accent or planted with trailing greenery and seasonal flowers, the Gran Duca Wall Vase adapts naturally to both formal and informal outdoor settings.

Material

Art. 262 is crafted from agglomerato cementizio composto da graniglia di marmo di Carrara e cemento bianco RCK 52,5 — a proprietary blend developed and refined by Italpark over decades of artigianal production. The Carrara marble granulate gives the surface its characteristic warm luminosity and fine-grained texture, while the high-strength white cement ensures structural integrity under prolonged outdoor exposure. The result is a material that weathers gracefully, resisting rain, UV radiation, and temperature fluctuations throughout the year.

Every piece is hand-finished by skilled craftsmen at the Italpark workshop in Borgo San Giacomo, Brescia, ensuring consistent surface quality and faithful reproduction of the decorative details.

Maintenance & Care

To preserve the vase over time, a few simple precautions are recommended. When used as a planter, always keep the drainage hole clear: place a 4–5 cm layer of gravel or coarse stones at the bottom of the vessel before adding soil, preventing compaction from blocking water outflow. Raise the vase 3–4 cm off the ground using feet or spacers so that the external drainage opening is never obstructed by the mounting surface.

In regions subject to frost, particular attention is required: if water is allowed to stagnate inside the vase and subsequently freeze, the resulting expansion can cause cracking. Ensuring free drainage at all times is the most effective preventive measure. Dimensions and weight are indicative.

Handcrafted in Italy Since 1968

Italpark Srl has been producing decorative garden vases in Borgo San Giacomo, Brescia, since 1968. Each piece in the collection is a 100% Made in Italy product, born from a tradition of artigianal craftsmanship that combines time-tested techniques with the finest natural materials. The Gran Duca Wall Vase carries that heritage in every detail — a lasting addition to any outdoor space that values quality, authenticity, and Italian design.