As long as it’s a “standard” shape, you might try your luck at a DIY store. However, once you get there, you quickly realize there are dozens of...
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Our journey through the history of bathroom design continues. We are exploring those ceramic series that left a significant mark, either through commercial...
Welcome to the second installment of our journey through sanitaryware collections named after iconic geographical locations. In our previous post, we explored...
We have previously explored how sanitaryware series are often given imaginative names (like YOU&ME by Hatria), geometric names (ELLISSE by Ideal Standard)...
It might seem hard to believe, but many ceramic series are named after cities and geographical regions. Most of the time, the exact reason remains a mystery...
n the long history of “Made in Italy” bathroom furnishings, we have explored the countless styles and shapes of sanitary ware developed by master...
We have previously explored how bathroom design history is filled with diverse sanitaryware shapes. From the classic OVAL (like Ponti Z, Fantasia, or Erika)...
We continue our journey through the most iconic and bestselling ceramic series in the bathroom furniture market. In our previous posts (Part 1 and Part 2), we...
Today we continue our journey through the most iconic and bestselling ceramic series in the bathroom furniture market. In our previous post, we covered...
Today we are exploring ceramic series characterized by a very specific aesthetic feature: vessels with a rear raised step. While primarily a stylistic choice...
Today, we aren’t talking about the ceramics themselves, but focusing on a vital component for toilet seat functionality: the hinge. We will explore how, in...
In this post, we explore the best-selling series from leading ceramic manufacturers. We’ll look at legendary historical models alongside modern designs that...
We have often encountered this extraordinary company, which has been writing the history of sanitary ceramics and bathroom furnishings since the early 1900s...
We continue our journey through the excellence of the Civita Castellana district. Following our previous features on brands like Ceramica Althea, Ceramica...
Today we explore one of the most iconic shapes in sanitaryware history: the oval. Almost every major ceramic manufacturer has interpreted this geometric...
We began discussing this renowned ceramic district in the post: “The companies of the Civita Castellana district and their sanitaryware. Looking for...
In the history of bathroom design, several ceramic series have achieved staggering sales figures. These successes were well-deserved, thanks to their stylistic...
Aujourd’hui, nous partons à la découverte des grandes signatures de la céramique issues de l’un des districts les plus emblématiques du Made in...
Today, we begin an exploration of the leading ceramic brands from one of Italy’s most prestigious “Made in Italy” districts, where artisanal...
Located in the heart of the Civita Castellana ceramic district, Ceramica Globo has been building its legacy since 1980. Their journey is defined by a...
One of the companies from the Ceramic District of Civita Castellana. From their website (www.hidra.it), we learn that: “Hidra Ceramica started production in...
Today we explore the historic manufacturers of the toilet seat world—companies that supplied both large-scale plumbing distributors and prestigious ceramic...
In our previous post dedicated to Azzurra Ceramica, a leading brand from the Civita Castellana district, we began looking at historical series such as ZEUS...
Sometimes, ceramic manufacturers choose to print the designer’s name on the fixtures instead of the company brand (Catalano, Astra, Duravit…). This...
We usually associate antique-style sanitary ware with the intricate shapes of the upper rim, such as the “8-shape” of ANTALIA Dolomite, the shape...
In 1911, Serafino Vincenti—founder of an industrial plant in Civita Castellana—was awarded three gold medals at the first Roman Ceramic Exhibition. In 1927...
The First Generation of Suspended WCs and the “Side Bolts” In the post, “Wall-hung sanitary ware and their covers (part 1)” we began...
Discovering SIMAS Ceramics: Iconic Series and Replacement Toilet Seats In our previous posts, we began exploring the sanitaryware models from SIMAS (Italian...
We have started discussing this type of sanitary fixture in some previous posts. We explained that we consider fixtures worthy of this category to be those...
Simas is one of the historic companies in the ceramic district of Civita Castellana, Italy. Since 1955, the company has been dedicated to creativity in ceramic...
We began discussing these sanitary fixtures in the post: ”Legendary sanitaryware. They create shapes, styles and colours then sought after by all. We find the...
Today we discover some sanitary ware that were the beginning of many styles and trends, later pursued by all competitors. Looking at the history of bathroom...
Azzurra Ceramica is one of the companies from the famous ceramic district of Civita Castellana. According to its website, Azzurraceramica.it: “Azzurra...
The most legendary sanitary ware in the entire bathroom furniture world! This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of this sanitary fixture, but...
Vintage bathroom interior published in 1877-1893 by J.L. Mott Iron Works. Original from New York public library. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel. A wide...
Gio Ponti We begin by examining this legend, using one of his quotes: “Italians are born to build. Building is the character of their race, the form of...
Vitruvit is one of the pioneering companies established in the Civita Castellana district. Their website VITRUVIT describes the company’s philosophy as...
New, highly sought-after toilet seats have been available in the Sintesibagno online store for a few weeks now. We have selected several classic/antique...
Who is Domus Faleri? It is a historic company located in the ceramic district of Civita Castellana. Founded in 1970. Their website is DOMUSFALERII.IT. , where...
A legend of industrial and ceramic design, Antonia Campi, sadly passed away a few days ago (October 17, 2019). Starting in the 1950s, she dedicated herself to...
Small Toilets with Small Toilet Seats: A Selection of the Best Compact Models We have already featured some of these small sanitary fixtures and their...
Monobloc Toilets (DUO) and Toilet Seats: Dimensions and Compatibility Let’s start by defining what this type of sanitary fixture is. Monobloc toilets are...
This Catalano ceramic fixture successfully captivated everyone. We explored it previously in the post: “The Catalano Zero toilet seat. How many models...
Following our previous post, ”The shapes of toilet seats. Did you think a toilet seat was only oval? Have a look at the Sintesibagno catalogue (part 1)” which...
Every day we come into contact with hundreds of customers looking for the perfect toilet seat for the fixtures they have in their bathroom. Most are surprised...
