Bette have released four washbasins made of glazed titanium steel, designed by Potsdam-based Tesseeraux & Partners. The material allows for the creation of slender, durable and easy-to-clean products. The circular bowel of the BetteBalance has an inner diameter of 395mm and is designed to minimise splashing.
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100% recycled aluminium radiators from Vasco
The majority of Belgium-based heating and ventilation manufacturer Vasco's radiators are made of recycled aluminium. The aluminium radiators are lightweight with high heat conductivity and high output in low-temperature systems. The range of radiators with 100% recycled aluminium includes the Alu-Zen, Beams, Bryce, Mono and Zaros, available in 56 colours.
(more…)MOREAXOR Suite washbasin and bathtub designed by Philippe Starck
In collaboration with designer Philippe Starck, AXOR, a brand of the German bathroom company Hansgrohe, has created the AXOR Suite washbasin and bathtub. Both items are made of the durable SolidSurface material, which is stain-resistant and derived from natural materials and pure acrylic resin.
(more…)MOREKaldewei’s Invisible Grip anti-slip finish for showers and bathtubs
German bathroom manufacturer Kaldewei has introduced an anti-slip finish called Invisible Grip for its steel enamel shower trays and bathtubs. The micro-structured finish on the enamel provides a strong grip underfoot without altering the appearance of the gloss steel enamel surfaces or requiring additional maintenance. The finish is available in Alpine White and conforms to class C for wet barefoot areas according to DIN EN 16165. Kaldewei
MOREStreet sink system designed by AL Studio for Antoniolupi
The Street sink system by the Italian bathroom and furniture company Antoniolupi is a modular system manufactured in a range of marbles, including Bianca Carrara, Rosso Levanto, Nero Marquinia, and now also in Corian. The exterior can be in marble or clad in timber, and the sinks can be complemented with a cabinet and various accessories, such as hooks and towel rails. The image shows Street in Bianca Carrara. Antoniolupi
MOREBarber Osgerby design the BetteSuno bathroom collection for Bette
The British design studio Barber Osgerby has designed the BetterSuno washbasin and bath for the bathroom manufacturer Bette. Bette is a family business established in 1952, producing 100% recyclable products in Delbrück, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
The BetteSuno collection is made from glazed titanium steel and comprises a 340mm inner-diameter bowl washbasin, a floor-standing washbasin, and an 1800mm x 800mm symmetrical bath, featuring a protruding rim that serves as a headrest, armrest or shelf. Bette
MOREAntoniolupi Filorigo freestanding sink
Italian designer Paolo Ulian created the Filorigo freestanding sink for Antoniolupi, a Florence-based company established in 1950 as a glass manufacturer, evolving into a bathroom furniture brand and expanding to cover living spaces. Filorigo is a variation of Antoniolupi's Flow basin, featuring two cylindrical volumes crafted from white Carrara marble. The slim support column has a sleek finish, contrasting with the basin's vertical grooves. An integrated lighting option is also available. Antoniolupi
MOREEx.t Stand bathroom collection by Norm Architects
Copenhagen-based Norm Architects have designed the Stand bathroom collection for the Italian furniture brand Ex.t. The collection is inspired by the Modernist style of the 1920s and 1930s. The Stand bathtub and washbasin are made from the LivingTec® material, with the metal structure available in brass, black and white. Ex.t
MOREDornbracht Meta available in new finishes, textures and variants
Dornbracht is a German manufacturer of fittings and accessories for kitchens and bathrooms, founded in 1850. The Sieger Studio-designed Meta bathroom fittings for Dornbracht are now available in Red, Orange, Dark Green, Dark Chrome, and linear faceted finishes. A single-lever wall-mounted and slender free-standing version adds to the range, along with the Classic Meta, Meta Slim - with a more delicate lever and narrower gaps - and Meta Pure with a new twist controller. Dornbracht
MOREDuravit Vero washbasins
Duravit's origins date back to Hornberg, Germany in 1817, when Georg Friedrich Horn built an earthenware factory manufacturing crockery. By 1956, the production had evolved from earthenware to porcelain and the product range included sanitaryware.
The Duravit Vero range of washbasins is characterised by their rectangular shape and is manufactured in a variety of sizes and configurations including above-counter, vanity, semi-recessed, with a metal console, ground for use on platforms, washbowl without tapholes or ledge and a handrinse. Image © Duravit AG. Duravit
MOREAzimut shower head by Antoniolupi
The Azimut shower head by Antoniolupi is manufactured from stainless steel and black Derlin in the form of a compact cylinder that can rotate over 180 degrees. Antoniolupi is based in Stabbia, Tuscany and has a history dating back to 1950. Antoniolupi
MOREKast Fox concrete basin
The Kast Fox A4 is a compact concrete basin, with a side vanity area and an optional surface-mounted tap. Each basin is made to order at their factory in the UK, allowing customisation. Concrete combines the organic characteristics of natural stone with the ability to be cast into any shape. It can be manufactured with a vast spectrum of finishes using tints and precision blends of admixtures. The Kast series of concrete hand-wash basins have been designed to make the most of these properties. Kast
MOREBetteArt Monolith floor standing basin
The Monolith in the BetteArt series is designed to look like a sculpture in the room. The shapes of the exterior and interior walls of the free-standing washbasin have been fused together to create a seamless design with extremely narrow sides. Bette is a German family-run company that has been producing premium architectural bathroom components from steel-titanium alloy enamelled with purely natural materials since 1952. They use a thermoforming process that allows them to create flowing shapes with extraordinary craftsmanship and precision. Bette
MOREAgape Cuna bath by Patricia Urquiola
Established in 1973 by the Benedini family in Verona and subsequently relocated to Mantua, Agape owes much of its aesthetics, innovation and passion to its crucial geographical position between Milan, Veneto and Emilia. The Cuna bathtub is the result of a thorough knowledge of materials and production processes. Cuna features thermoformed Solid Surface and tubular stainles steel structure. This small and compact bathtub displays its structure emphasising its delicately rounded shapes, and is available in different combinations of external surfaces and structure finishings. Agape
MOREBetteLux Shape freestanding baths and washbasins
A new generation of free-standing baths and washbasins on one frame. The materials of steel and enamel allow the supporting structure to be reduced to a minimum, a cubic frame into which the bath and washstand are inserted. The corners of the bath and the washstand are flush with the frame and there is no visible overflow. Bette
MORESalvatori Stiletto Basin in Bianco Carrara
A practical and simple to install basin, Stiletto utilises their revolutionary concept which Salvatori calls Plug & Play. No carpenters, no stone cutters involved, and it comes ready for a plumber to install with the minimum of fuss, thereby reducing time, cost and the stress of coordinating tradespeople. Taps can be deck or wall-mounted according to preference. Salvatori
MOREArmani Roca wellness shower area
In this space, the daily act of showering is transformed into a deeply sensual experience. A single control with a thermostatic mixer enables the use of the different options of the shower stream: it is possible to enjoy a rain shower from the ceiling or a cascade spout, swivelling jets or a handheld shower. Armani / Roca
MORELaufen Val bathroom collection by Konstantin Grcic
The design potential of LAUFEN’s SaphirKeramik reveals itself in the new bathroom collection Val, designed for the Swiss bathroom specialist by star designer Konstantin Grcic from Munich. Simple architectural lines, extremely narrow edges and fine surface structures make the washbasins of this collection globally unique. The Val range includes washbasins, washbasin bowls, trays, bathtubs and new bathroom furniture from the Space collection. Laufen
MOREUP&DOWN Tap by CEA
The UP&DOWN TAP received the 2016 edition iF Design Award. The UP & DOWN TAP reconsiders traditional water delivery of the spout. With a simple rotation movement, it is possible to fully open it or reduce it into a “fountain”, to perform simple actions that require a little water, such as drinking and teeth brushing. Made of stainless steel and TECHNOGEL®, a material with an unique “soft touch” feature and available in three colours: matt silk gray, translucent anthracite gray and matt black. CEA
MOREZucchetti Savoy taps
Zucchetti Savoy taps are unique in their versatility and customisation possibilities. Options include matt black, chrome, with top surfaces in burgundy, ocean blue, bottle green. Cylindrical handle can be in varnished lacquer or chrome and even incorporate logos. Zucchini was in founded Valduggia, Italy in 1929 by Alfredo Zucchetti. Zucchetti
MOREDornbracht Tara Black Edition
Aloys F Dornbracht founded the company more than 60 years ago in Iserlohn. Tara was designed by Peter Seiger in 1992. Tara taps and spouts now available in matt black and matt white. Dornbracht
MOREDuravit Scola washbasin
Established in 1817 in Hornberg, Germany when Georg Fredrich Horn built an earthenware factory to manufacture crockery. In 1956 production evolved to porcelain and the range was extended to sanitary ceramics. The Duravit Scola rectangular washbasin features a deep circular inner basin and is available in either a wall-mounted version or with a chrome support frame. Image © Duravit AG. Duravit
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