Home & Design

Water Sculpture

Chic fixtures, vessels and vanities are making a splash

GRAY MATTER  Made in Buenos Aires, Franz Viegener fixtures are known for their architectural forms and chic finishes—including the new Satin Greystone. The brand’s fittings are now available in this silky graphite option, which is fingerprint-proof and scratch-resistant. Sold at Konst Union. franzviegener.com; konstunion.com

SIDE BY SIDE  This faucet in Newport Brass’s Aylesbury Collection features a single up-and-down handle mounted beside a graceful spout. Constructed of solid brass, Aylesbury fixtures come in 24 finishes; Polished Chrome is pictured. newportbrass.com

DECO STYLE  Graff’s new Topaz Collection celebrates the avant-garde Art Deco era with jewel-shaped handles, gently curved spouts and hexagonal bases. The Widespread Lavatory Faucet comes in seven finishes, including
Vintage Brushed Brass (pictured). graff-designs.com

FALLING WATER  Brizo’s new Frank Lloyd Wright collection pays homage to the architect with distinct design features—from cantilevered spouts to side-stream water flow—that defy convention. Pieces are available in six metal options; the Widespread Lavatory Faucet in Polished Nickel is pictured. Find at Ferguson. brizo.com; build.com

BRASS TACKS  Crosswater London’s Union collection marries an industrial edge with solid brass construction. Shown in Unlacquered Brass, the Single-Hole Basin Faucet features a lever handle and finely knurled detailing. Available at Konst Union. crosswaterlondon.com​; konstunion.com

SPA DAY  BainUltra’s sculptural Celestia 6233 soaking tub is the first to be offered in the brand’s new surface material, FineStone. Comprised of refined minerals and pure liquid acrylic, the nonporous product offers extra insulation to keep water warm and also makes the vessel hygienic and easy to clean. bainultra.com

 

VINTAGE EDGE  California Faucets has expanded its Descanso Series with two new handle options that evoke 1930s industrial style. The spinoff includes a lever and a wheel handle (pictured); the latter comes in a powder-coated matte black or red finish. californiafaucets.com

MINIMALIST TABLEAU  Designer Christian Werner masterminded Duravit’s L-Cube bathroom furnishings with sleek lines and spare details that promote relaxation and wellbeing. The collection includes multiple vanity styles along with mirrors and open-shelf elements that store essentials in easy reach. Available in a variety of finishes. duravit.us

CLASSIC PROFILE  Inspired by pre-War American architecture, Waterworks’ Riverun collection debuts 56 streamlined bath fixtures. The fittings come in nickel and brass with optional matte-black accents, along with other special finishes. Pictured: the Two Way Diverter Valve. waterworks.com

GILDED AGE  Colorado-based Vitraform has added a new finish option to its handcrafted sinks: 24-karat gold. A full-time gilder on staff applies multiple, two-square-inch sheets of gold by hand, either creating custom motifs or covering the entire basin. vitraform.com

GENTLE CURVES  Designer Philippe Starck pays homage to the sea with Soleil by Starck, his new collection of washbasins, tubs and toilets. A simple, organic silhouette distinguishes the wall-mounted commode (pictured), featuring an antibacterial ceramic glaze and a soft-close lid. duravit.us

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