Taps
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News • Specification • 17 Jul 2024
25 best bathroom and kitchen tap manufacturers
Sanitary ware caters to the functional needs of both bathrooms and kitchens. Taps, mixers, and faucets are distinguished based on their purpose, serving baths and showers, washbasins, kitchens, and bidets. Selection is facilitated by considering the intended location and the preferred control type- be it valve, single-lever, or sensor-automated. The desired design is achievable with various materials to ensure that the chosen product not only complements the décor but also has durability.
These 25 bathroom and kitchen tap furniture manufacturers are part of Archello's 25 best manufacturers series, as specified by architects and designers.
1. VOLA, Denmark
VOLA
Vola is a Danish design company that has been creati... More
Project • By Norm Architects • Private Houses
PH House
Norm Architects have restored and rebuilt a historic villa in Copenhagen after a devastating fire. The story goes that the house used to be inhabited by the renowned Danish architect, designer and cultural critic, Poul Henningsen.
The villa, located in Copenhagen, is said to have been the home of the famous, danish design-icon, Poul Henningsen. Today, a family of three resides in the historic house – a modern home that holds references to its original state – with beautiful high panels, parquet flooring, low, paned windows, teak furniture and – of course – retro PH lamps hanging over the kitchen island.
“The house being a former home – or summerhouse – of Poul Henningsen wasn&rsquo... More
Product • By Antonio Lupi Design S.p.A. • BIKAPPA
BIKAPPA
New expressions of design: Bikappa, floor mounted bath spout
antoniolupi chose the most important fair of the bathroom furnishings to introduce the new sanitary tap element that improve the prestigious collection Bikappa.
The floor mounted bath spout designed by Carlo Colombo, has a catchy design with a tubular shape; the new element includes the spout mixer, mixer for hand shower and hand shower with hose.
The sink spout is available too.
The shower spout and the sink spout are made of satin stainless steel. More
Product • By Antonio Lupi Design S.p.A. • TIMBRO
TIMBRO
Timbro is a collection of taps and it is presented by antoniolupi within the collection called ILBAGNO. It is characterized by a definite quotation of the Fifties but the style has been revised in a contemporary design. Romantic and elegant taste is here perfectly balanced with a sleek and minimalistic style typical of all Timbro and ILBAGNO collections.
Rounded and thin shapes are in tune with all other products of antoniolupi collection. Timbro is available top or wall mount and freestanding also. Timbro taps are made of polished chrome brass. More
Product • By Antonio Lupi Design S.p.A. • AYATI
AYATI
The new tap series Ayati appears minimal and elegant with clean and balanced lines enhancing all its versions. Highly versatile taps series, with the ability to create custom spouts, made entirely of stainless AISI 304, satin or glossy finish. A versatile and innovative tap that gives space to architects’ projects as well as to the most demanding client’s needs since completely personable. Ayati has been studied to suit the various aesthetic and functional needs: it is a modular tap with a wide range of spout and body sizes present in the catalogue.
Entirely made of satin or polished stainless steel, a material with excellent hygienic qualities and which does not undergo changes with time.
The mechanism of the mixer is triggered by a smal... More
Project • By Franke Home Solutions • Offices
Mitsubishi international GmbH
Mitsubishi International GmbH is a German company entirely controlled by the Mitsubishi Corporation headquarters in Japan. In Düsseldorf, the company has numerous different divisions and departments concerning the global environment and the development of businesses in the fields of infrastructure, energy, metals, machinery, chemicals and other essential elements for improving people’s everyday lives. Large numbers of company personnel and stakeholders use the company building every day. It is of course vital that every aspect of this building reflects the quality of the brand.
Water Systems
In order to achieve maximum hygiene and deal with major quantitative everyday use, for the Mitsubishi Offices Franke chose electronic technology a... More
Product • By THG Paris • Numero 60
Numero 60
For it's 60th anniversary, THG Paris has chosen to restyle its emblematic "Pétale de Cristal"collection favouring the timeless curves and radiance of the fabulous Baccarat crystal.
Numero 60 is adorned with precious decor and features a sublime cabochon in lustrous crystal which appears to have been delicately placed on the cross brace. The pale gold tap fittings shine with metallic and iridescent reflections.
60 years of design, 60 years of experience, 60 years of expertise More
Allure
Beauty and performance.
Perfectly balanced proportions on the outside and technically advanced on the inside – Allure unites inherent beauty with unmatched performance.
Cylindrical bodies rise from square and rectangular base plates adding to its minimalist appeal, while the collection offers a choice of two handle styles – a flat lever or a tri-spoke design – to meet your exacting requirements.
Mixers and fittings in this GROHE SPA® collection illustrate our commitment to unrivaled quality in the bathroom. Here, each element of the Allure three-hole bath combination – the spout, the hand shower and the lever handle – illustrates three world-class GROHE technologies.
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Lineare
Clean and contemporary, Lineare is a softer take on the stark, reduced lines of Minimalism. A cylindrical body enhances the radial profiles of the lever and spout, resulting in a distinctive collection of bathroom faucets.
Visual stability is achieved through the parallel geometries of the spout and lever and is highlighted by the GROHE StarLight® chrome finish, while GROHE SilkMove® technology ensures precise and smooth control of water flow and temperature. More
Product • By GROHE • Essence by GROHE durable and scratch resistant taps
Essence by GROHE durable and scratch resistant taps
Essence by GROHE taps are modern, minimal, warm, and tactile, offering optimal performance and the opportunity to create a variety of bathroom schemes. With a broad range of sizes and functions, the product range provides the flexibility needed for a harmonious balance, while its technology promises reliable, unbeatable performance.
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For people attracted to clean, simple, and visually pleasing designs, Essence by GROHE is a classic lifestyle gently interpreted, bringing aesthetics without pretension. This range uses balanced, modern styling and creates space for inventive furnishing ideas and innovative technologies.
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Types and sizesEssence by GROHE range utilizes the cylindrical form in exciting ways, with a... More
Product • By GROHE • GROHE Allure Brilliant
Allure Brilliant
Cool minimalist look meets cutting edge technology! With a confident faceted design that exudes architectural appeal, the single-lever GROHE Allure Brilliant basin mixer with medium spout creates a dramatic style statement in any contemporary bathroom. Packed with GROHE’s innovative technology it is a delight to use and comes with a handy pop-up waste. GROHE EcoJoy limits water flow to 5 l/min, which saves water and money without compromising performance, and the GROHE SilkMove ceramic cartridge ensures the control of water volume and temperature is precise and effortless. The gleaming GROHE StarLight chrome coating is scratch-resistant and needs only a wipe with a dry cloth to look its sparkling best. GROHE Allure Brilliant – where the fin... More
VOLA HV1
Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1968, HV1 established a new standard for purity in design. With its calm geometry and precise proportions, it has remained unchanged in form for over five decades.
Product information:
One-handle mixer with ceramic disc technology, fixed spout with water saving aerator. Pipe size: 10 mm. Hole cut out size: 30 mm, max. 35 mm More