Kirk Laing - Tuscan Imports Inc.

CATALOG / VOLUME 5

Tuscan Imports, Inc. is dedicated to
providing the highest quality hand-crafted
Italian products at competitive prices.
Thank you for your interest in Tuscan Imports, Inc. For years, we
have been providing the highest quality Italian terra cotta available
in the world to customers across the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean,
as well as other parts of the world. We are proud of the line we offer
and the service given to our customers. They are second to none.
Terra cotta from Impruneta, Italy is simply the best terra cotta
in the world. It is known not only for its beauty, but also for its
incredible durability in all climates. While clay from this region in
Tuscany is used in all the local workshops, not all terra cotta from
Impruneta is the same. A handful of artisans are known for their
unparalleled craftsmanship and their love and appreciation for their
trade. They take tremendous pride in the quality and originality of
every item they produce. They are known as the trendsetters. And,
unfortunately, they are a dying breed. Few, very few, fit this description.
Tuscan Imports, inc. is working with one of the premiere workshops in Impruneta. We refuse to settle
for mediocrity. We pay attention to detail because we know our customers pay attention to detail. Our
customers can be confident that when they purchase from Tuscan Imports they are buying the best products
available – which is evidenced by a lifetime guarantee against frost.
Please enjoy browsing through our catalog. We carry many classic designs which are as essential to the
Tuscan landscape as the olive tree or the grape vine. In addition, we also carry many pieces made exclusively
for Tuscan Imports that demonstrate the continuing creative abilities of the true artisan. If you do not find
an item for which you are looking, know that the artisans with whom we work are the best in the business
at custom work.
We look forward to hearing from you,
Kirk Laing
Kirk Laing

Impruneta
Collection
The world’s finest clay comes from Impruneta, a small village nestled in the Tuscan hills a few kilometers from Florence,
Italy. Blessed with land that is naturally high in iron, copper, calcium and aluminum, the town has been well known for
its exceptional quality terra cotta (cooked earth) and craftsmanship for centuries. Hard gray earth is
mined from the surrounding hills, ground to a powder, and mixed with water to make this coarse bodied
clay. It develops its reknown pale, pink color after the firing process and is able to endure even the
coldest climates without flaking or crumbling. This, along with the hand of a skilled artisan, makes the
Impruneta collection the absolute best available.

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Vaso Festonato
420/50 (20”Ø) x 23”Ø x 17”H
420/60 (24”Ø) x 27”Ø x 20”H
420/70 (28”Ø) x 32”Ø x 25”H
Smaller or larger by request
Anfora Impruneta
M935 (12 Ø) x 26 Ø x 40 H
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Panca Liscia
H875 48 L x 17 W x 23 H
Anfora Alta
ZE277 (12 Ø) x 26 Ø x 54 H
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Caspo’ Zago
ZE440 (22 Ø) x 25 Ø x 19 H
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Vaso Limone
VL50 (19 Ø) x 23.5 Ø x 22 H
VL60 (24 Ø) x 27 Ø x 24 H
Panca con bordo
H875 43 L x 17 W x 23 H
Vaso Limone
VL50 (19”Ø) x 23.5”Ø x 20”H
VL60 (24”Ø) x 27”Ø x 24”H

Ciotola
300/60 (23 Ø) x 27 Ø x 9 H
300/70 (28 Ø) x 32 Ø x 9.5 H
Coppa Firenze
D430 (11 Ø) x 20 Ø x 12 H
D431 (16.5 Ø) x 26 Ø x 16 H
D432 (22 Ø) x 35 Ø x 20 H
300/80 (32 Ø) x 36 Ø x 10 H
300/90 (36 Ø) x 41 Ø x 13 H
Calice Ovale Festonato
ZE196
22 L x 17 W x 20 H
Ciotola Bombata
ZE400 (24 Ø) x 27 Ø x 12 H
Note: Dimensions in parenthesis refer to interior diameter.
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Donna con Cornucopia
ZC1150 34 H
Quadro Impero Festonato
ZE442 23 L x 23 W x 24 H
Tuscan Imports — exceptional quality; personable, pleasurable
service — a great combination that satisfi es all of my projects
needs in this area of my design. Highest of recommendations!
— Tony Villarreal, Tony Villarreal Landscape Design, New Braunfels, TX
Cassetta Festonata
A103 32 L x 14 W x 12 H Cilindro
ZE443 (24 Ø) x 28 Ø x 22 H
Note: Dimensions in parenthesis refer to interior diameter.
Quadro Limone
A137L 20 L x 22 W x 21 H

Cassetta Limone
CL120 48 L x 16 W x 10 H
For the last 15 years I’ve used all sorts of pots for Riverbanks Botanical Garden
and some of the most elegant private gardens in the South. I am so happy that you
bring the best of Italian fl ower pots to us. Many thanks for these beautiful, durable
pots and for your amiable, informed staff, careful shipping and relaxed service. It
is a pleasure to garden in such good pots and to watch some rare and wonderful
plants grow old and become one with their clay!
— Jenks Farmer, Garden Designer and former curator of RBGarden, South Carolina
Quadro Impero
ZE441 23 L x 23 W x 24 H
Zampa Gigante
H887
Vaso Fiammingo
ZE110 (12 Ø) x 14 Ø x 19 H
ZE111 (16 Ø) x 19 Ø x 24 H
ZE112 (21 Ø) x 23 Ø x 32 H
Quadro
A137 20 L x 22 W x 21 H
Vaso Quadro Moderno
ZE104
18 L x 18 W x 28 H
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Ovale Bombato con Stemma
D435 13 L x 20 W x 8 H
Vasca Ovale
D445 20 L x 12 W x 12 H
Fontana
H832
24 W x 16 Deep x 60 H
Vaso Camelia
VC50 (19 Ø) x 23.5 Ø x 20 H
VC60 (24 Ø) x 27 Ø x 24 H
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H832 ? H x ? W x ? Deep

Ash Receptacle
ZE435 (10 Ø) x 14 Ø x 20 H
Trash Can
H862B (17 Ø) x 21 Ø x 30 H
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Braciere con Ferro
D426 25 Ø x 28.5 H
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Acquaiola
F/627 34 H
When in need of fine Italian terra cotta from the Impruneta or Siena
region, I always call on Kirk. He immediately responds to a simple
phone call, willing to take as much time as necessary to provide quality
containers. He follows through on shipments as promised. He has
earned not only my admiration and respect, but also my loyalty.
Ovale Bombato
D434
13 L x 20 W x 8 H
Ovale Festonato
C320 33.5 L x 21 W x 14 H
— Phyllis Cole, Phyllis Cole Landscapes, Osterville, MA
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Ciotola
300/70 (28 Ø) x 32 Ø x 9.5 H
Base
G/703B 12 Ø x 12 H
G/704B 14 Ø x 14 H
G/705B 16 Ø x 18 H
G/711 14 Ø x 8 H
G/713 16 Ø x 8 H
Conca Limone
ZE311 (28 Ø) x 34 Ø x 24 H
ZE312 (36 Ø) x 42 Ø x 28 H
Fontana a Colonna
ZE120
24 L x 28 W x 56 H

Leoni (Pair)
ZC7000 30 L x 20 W
Quadro Festonato
A137F 20 L x 22 W x 21 H
Orcio Rigato Gigante
ZE405 48 Ø x 48 H
I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Tuscan Imports.
Kirk gives exceptional customer service and his product line is no
less than fi rst class. The beautiful Italian clay and the classical,
elegant shapes combine to make his pots meet the quality we
are looking for on our projects.
— Jane Harrod, Project Coordinator, DC Ranch Community, AZ
Vaso Bacco
H869 (24 Ø) x 27 Ø x 20 H
Conca Festonata
E505
(18 Ø) x 23.5 Ø x 12 H
Note: Dimensions in parenthesis refer to interior diameter.
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Vaso Belga
VB (38 Ø) x 48 Ø x 28 H
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Coppa
F631 (15.5 Ø) x 19.5 Ø x 15 H
Anfora Scanalata
ZE296
(12 Ø) x 21 Ø x 24 H
ZE297
(14 Ø) x 33 Ø x 48 H
Coppa Gigante
F/618 (28 Ø) x 33 Ø x 31 H

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Vaso Cancello
H865 18 Ø x 36 H
Left: Anfora Scanalata
ZE296 (12 Ø) x 21 Ø x 24 H
Middle: Vaso Scanalato
ZE298 (25 Ø) x 27 Ø x 27 H
Right: Caspo` Scanalato
ZE299 (24 Ø) 33 Ø 23.5 H
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In Charleston, gardens are divided
into rooms to create intimate spaces
for enjoying this semitropical climate.
I love using these pots as an essential
component of the “furniture” in these
spaces. Planted or not, their elegant
simplicity is always right.
— Beverly Rivers, Blooming Designs, Charleston, SC
Vaso Quadro
C315 20 L x 20 W x 19 H
C313 16 L x 16 W x 15 H
Cachepot
501/40 (16 Ø) x 19 Ø x 16 H
Ovale Liscio
C324 33.5 L x 21 W x 14 H
Ovale Mediceo
D440 28 L x 16 W x 20 H
D441 32 L x 20 W x 24 H
Note: Dimensions in parenthesis refer to interior diameter.
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Vaso Mediceo Liscio
H866/L (21 Ø) x 24 Ø x 28 H
Colonna Liscia
H867/L 18 x 18 x 29 H
Vaso Mediceo Decorato
H866 (21 Ø) x 24 Ø x 30 H
Colonna Decorata
H867 18 x 18 x 29 H
Calice a Campana
ZE225
(14 Ø) x 21 Ø x 27 H
Base per Calice
ZE226
15 L x 15 W x 12.5 H
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Anfora 4 Manici
ZE416 (8 Ø) x 18 Ø x 30 H
Anfora Liscia
ZE415 (8 Ø) x 18 Ø x 30 H

We’ve found it a pleasure to do business with Tuscan Imports. They provide
our customers with a range of Italian garden vases, from grand to small, well
made and favorably priced. Their careful workmanship and natural coloring
fi t easily into the landscape, practical beauty that has been inspiring in Italian
gardens for centuries.
— James Yoch, The Garden Studio, Norman, OK
Orcio Impruneta
126/75 (15 Ø) x 30 Ø x 30 H
126/90 (17 Ø) x 34 Ø x 36 H
126/100 (19 Ø) x 36 Ø x 40 H
smaller or larger by request
Orcio Uva
ZE257 (13 Ø) x 25 Ø x 27 H
ZE258 (15 Ø) x 29 Ø x 31 H
Note: Dimensions in parenthesis refer to interior diameter.
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My experiences with Tuscan Imports have always been
exceptional. I never hesitate to recommend them to a
client because I know I can count on excellent quality
products supported by the best service around. That,
combined with great style and prices make them my
fi rst choice for terra cotta.
— Ward Lile, Residential and Garden Designer, Little Rock, AR
Vaso Rosetta
310/50R (20 Ø) x 23 Ø x 17 H
310/60R (24 Ø) x 27 Ø x 20 H
310/70R (28 Ø) x 32 Ø x 25 H
310/80R (32 Ø) x 36 Ø x 28 H
Vaso Liscio
310/25 (10 Ø) x 12 Ø x 9 H
310/30 (12 Ø) x 14.5 Ø x 11 H
310/35 (14 Ø) x 16 Ø x 12 H
310/40 (16 Ø) x 19 Ø x 15 H
310/45 (18 Ø) x 21 Ø x 16 H
310/50 (20 Ø) x 23 Ø x 17 H
310/60 (24 Ø) x 27 Ø x 20 H
310/70 (28 Ø) x 32 Ø x 25 H
310/80 (32 Ø) x 36 Ø x 28 H
310/90 (36 Ø) x 40 Ø x 32 H
Smaller or larger by request
Sottovaso
700/25 10”
700/30 12”
700/35 14”
700/40 16”
Vaso Scanalato
409/60 (24 Ø) x 28 Ø x 21 H
409/70 (28 Ø) x 32 Ø x 25 H
700/45 18”
700/50 20”
700/60 24”
Conca Gigante with base
ZE250 (42 Ø) x 45 H

Statues
Tuscan Imports, Inc. offers a line of statues
from one of the premiere artisans in
Impruneta — Enzo Zago. Exquisite detail,
quality Impruneta clay, and the careful
touch and attention of the artist’s hand
make each one a masterpiece.
3-Tiered Fountain
H815
Pavimenti
Tile made by hand with clay from Impruneta has been around for centuries. Give
your indoor or outdoor living space a genuine Italian imprint. Although many are
profi cient in this ancient art, these are the best we have seen.
Tile sizes:
8” x 8”
12” x 12”
16” x 16”
6” x 12”
ZC1070
ZC1080
Each piece of pottery is an original and beautiful
work of art. They are heirloom pieces that my
clients treasure as a part of their garden.
— Jay Pleggenkuhle, Stonerose Gardens, Las Vegas, NV
Note: Dimensions in parenthesis refer to interior diameter.
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Siena
Collection
The province of Siena is dotted with countless workshops because of its abundance of quality clay.
Although not as high in iron as clay from Impruneta, clay from Siena is known throughout the world
as quality terra cotta that can withstand temperatures to 10° Fahrenheit. A more refined clay, it is
smoother in texture and great for Southern climates, indoor use, or in Northern climates if sheltered
during times when temperatures drop below 10°.
When I think of Tuscan Imports great
service comes to mind, but above all
else your dependable quality keeps
me coming back.
— Lauren & Co., West Palm Beach, FL
Tinozzo
SB436C 26 L x 26 W x 24 H
SB436D 32 L x 32 W x 27 H
Cassetta Alta
SB372
32 L x 15.5 W x 24 H

Vaso Vecchio Alto
SB713B (16.5 Ø) x 20 Ø x 36.5 H
Vaso Alto Rigato
SB555 (16 Ø) x 20 Ø x 40 H
I got acquainted with Kirk and his fi ne company about three and a half years ago when he was doing a show at the Atlanta
Merchandise Mart. He offered to drive his fully packed truck to my offi ce so I could see the different items he imports. I saw the
most beautiful hand-made Italian planters I have ever seen in my 30 plus years of hospitality furnishings. Tuscan Imports has the
most designs and shapes of hand-made clay carried by an Italian supplier. Doing business with them is equally as memorable.
Vaso Vecchio
SB712B (16.5 Ø) x 20 Ø x 24 H
— Gloria Ball, Gloria Ball & Associates, Atlanta, GA
Note: Dimensions in parenthesis refer to interior diameter.
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Vaso Ortensia
SB711C (24 Ø) x 28 Ø x 21.5 H
SB711D (30 Ø) x 34.5 Ø x 27.5 H
Cassetta
SB373A 24 L x 11 W x 9 H
SB373D 36 L x 15 W x 16 H
SB373E 40 L x 15 W x 16 H
I have been buying containers from Tuscan Imports since 1998. With each
year the containers have aged beautifully. The resulting weathered patina
only enhancing their character. Planted, empty, or full of water as a fountain;
it does not matter, the beauty and quality of the Italian clay speaks for itself.
Lion’s Paw
370
— Elliott Johnson, Elliott Johnson Designs, Aiken, SC
Quadro a Calice
SB163 19.5 L x 19.5 W x 16.5 H
Triangolo
371

Antiqued
Siena
Collection
The art of applying an antiqued finish to Siena clay is accomplished by only a few accomplished Italian
workshops. While having the same qualities as traditional Siena clay, the Antiqued Siena collection
gives the impression of being centuries old. Frost-proof to 10° Fahrenheit, this collection is perfect
for Southern climates, indoor use, or in Northern climates if sheltered during colder months.
Orcio Invecchiato
104/70 (13.5 Ø) x 27 Ø x 28 H
104/80 (16 Ø) x 31 Ø x 32 H
104/90 (17 Ø) x 35 Ø x 36 H
Note: Dimensions in parenthesis refer to interior diameter.
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Portaombrello
426 20 H
Anfora Invecchiata
429 22 H
Orcio Invecchiato
425 18 H
Anfora Invecchiata
428 28 H
“It has been an outstanding experience dealing with Tuscan Imports. In addition to selling a
beautiful product, Kirk’s customer service is top notch. He is easy to deal with, fl exible, and
always available when I need to contact him.”
— Debbie Gould, Deb’s Gardening, Colorado Springs, CO

Cachepot Invecchiato
432 (12 Ø) x 18 Ø x 12 H
Ciotola Invecchiata
540/40 (13.5 Ø) x 16 Ø x 6 H
Antique olive oil jars located by request
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Ovale Invecchiato
541 16 L x 13.5 W x 8 H
Mattone Invecchiato
496 12” x 12”
Mattone Invecchiato
492 13” x 17”
Vaso Invecchiato
431/45 (15.5 Ø) x 18 Ø x 12 H
431/55 (18.5 Ø) x 22 Ø x 15 H
431/75 (27 Ø) x 30 Ø x 20 H
Note: Dimensions in parenthesis refer to interior diameter.
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Vicenza
Stone
We now offer hand-carved sandstone from one of the premiere workshops in Vicenza. This naturally
whitish stone is used traditionally for vases, fountains, gazebos, statues, and facades as well as other
architectural pieces. Since the possibilities are limitless, all our Vicenza stone is custom ordered according
to design. Give us a call to fi nd out more!
We wanted to let you know what a pleasure it has
been to work with your company. We had a very large
order of pots that were supplied when promised and
beat any of our competitor’s prices. We really appreciated
the opportunity to work with your company and
look forward to many more orders in the future.
— Kevin Kerr, Terra Bella Development, Inc, Laguna Hills, CA
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Fontana
Vaso
Panca

Gazebo Vaso Impero
Balestri
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New Items
for 2007
Ciotola con Foglie
H871 (16 Ø) x 18 Ø x 8 H
Pedestal for M406
M179 11.5 L x 8.5 H
Ciotola Bacellata
M406 (19.5 Ø) x 23.5 Ø x 10.5 H
Mezzo Vaso Bacellato
A119 31 L x 16 W x 12 H
Vaso Tortiglione
M085 (25 Ø) x 30 Ø x 23.5 H
Mezzo Vaso
335/70 (28 Ø) x 32 Ø x 25 H

Ceste Tondo
ZE526 20 L x 24 W x 20 H
Fruttiera Alta
ZE185 8.5 L x 8.5 W x 24 H
Cassetta a Muro
ZE330 32 L x 18 W x 17 H
Ceste Ovale
ZE527 29 L x 20 W x 20 H
ZE528 35 L x 26 W x 24 H
Vaso Olandese
ZE100 14.5 L x 14.5 W x 24 H
ZE101 17 L x 17 W x 30 H
ZE102 23 L x 23 L x 39 H
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