The Rise of Large Sanitary Ware: A Look Back at the 1970s and 1980s
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the bathroom furnishing industry saw a new trend emerge, characterized by larger and more voluminous sanitary fixtures. Toilet bowls, in particular, grew in size, with standard dimensions increasing from 50/52 cm to 55, 56, 57 cm, and even 60 cm or more. As a result, toilet seats also increased in size to fit these larger fixtures.However, finding replacement toilet seats that fit these larger bowls can be challenging. Standard toilet seats available in shopping centers and DIY stores are often too small and out of proportion for these larger bowls. In this article, we’ll explore some of the best-selling large sanitary ware from the 1970s and 1980s.
Italica “Large Size” Toilet Seat by Pozzi Ginori
One of the most iconic large sanitary ware series from this era is the Italica/Italo series by Richard Ginori. This series was produced in a range of colors, including white, champagne, pink, light blue, blue, brown, and green. Its rectangular shape and dimensions (54/55 cm) require a dedicated toilet seat, which can be found in the Sintesibagno store at the following link [ open LINK ]
Gran Sasso Hatria Series and Nordica Vavid Series
Another notable series is the Gran Sasso by Hatria (formerly Spea), which features a similar shape and size to the Italica series. The toilet seat for this series measures 50/51 x 36 cm and is available in various colors.
The Nordica series by Vavid is another example of large sanitary ware from this era, with a toilet seat measuring 49/50 cm. You can find the toilet seats for those wc in the Sintesibagno store at the following link for Gran Sasso [ open LINK ] and here for Nordica [ open LINK ]
Amica Series by Ceramica Globo
The Amica series by Ceramica Globo features a softer, more rounded shape than the previous series. Its toilet seat measures 49.5/50 cm deep and 39 cm wide, making it one of the largest toilet seats of its kind. You can find the toilet seat for this wc in the Sintesibagno store at the following link
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Serie LAGO Ceramica Dolomite
The Dolomite series by Ceramica Dolomite is another example of large sanitary ware from this era. Its toilet seat measures 50 x 36.5 cm and is available in various colors. You can find the toilet seat for this wc in the Sintesibagno store at the following link [ open LINK ]
Finding the Right Toilet Seat
While these series may share similar characteristics, it can be challenging to determine the correct toilet seat without knowing the exact model. To avoid wasting time and money, we recommend using our guide to take accurate measurements and contacting us for assistance. Watch our tutorial to learn how to measure your toilet seat correctly and receive a personalized recommendation.
