Sebastiano Magilo, a master potter with a heart as grand as his creations, set out to do the incredible at Haeger Potteries in 1976. His hands, imbued with unmatched skill and ceaseless passion, crafted the world's largest hand-thrown vase, a vase standing over eight feet tall and weighing more than 650 pounds. While this record has since been surpassed, Sebastiano's audacious spirit and the sheer magnitude of his accomplishment forever cement his legacy with Haeger enthusiasts and the wider pottery community. Look at all the pieces in Size Matters, and you can see the echoes of Sebastiano's tenacity and ingenuity. His legacy inspired a commitment to creating pieces that marry artistry and scale. As you explore our larger potter in the Size Matters category, remember Sebastiano and his gigantic creation - an unforgettable monument to human creativity and a reflection of Maglio's generous soul."

Sebastiano often hand-threw pottery and sold it while at his tenure with Haeger. There are pieces out there that are hand-crafted and signed personally by Magilo with Haeger scribed below it.