Sometimes, ceramic manufacturers choose to print the designer’s name on the fixtures instead of the company brand (Catalano, Astra, Duravit…). This...
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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...
Chaque jour, nous entrons en contact avec des centaines de clients qui cherchent l’abattant de WC parfait pour les sanitaires qu’ils ont dans leur...
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...
Today we continue to talk about GSI and the glorious past of FACIS, which consisted of distinctive ceramic series, many with strange shapes, all now...
To begin discussing this ceramic company, we start with its origins and its founder: Dr. Potito Randi. From the site dedicated to him for the centenary [ Clik...
Ceramica ASTRA: The Dawn of Modern Ceramic Design We’re talking today about a company founded way back in 1959. A passage from a 1982 catalog gives us...
At the turn of the century, a company emerged in the premium bathroom furniture market that would become a design icon: Ceramica Catalano. During those years...
Today’s market leaders and trendsetters in ceramic manufacturing are other companies, many of which we have covered in previous posts: Ceramica...
This won’t be a conventional, countdown-style ranking. We’ve decided to select the best sanitaryware and their toilet seats that are truly...
The Golden Age of Italian Bathroom Fixtures: Iconic Brands and Their Famous Series We’re looking back at the years immediately following Italy’s...
GSI Ceramica: From FACIS’s Unique Heritage to “Italian Made” Design Today, we’re talking about a company that has established itself...
We’re talking today about a German company that has conquered the global bathroom furnishings market. This is a company that recently celebrated 200...
Let’s start by looking at who this designer is. The source is Wikipedia: “Matteo Thun was born in Bolzano in 1952 and is the first son of the South...
To talk about Starck, one must have a good understanding of Duravit. While present in the Italian market with a commercial branch, Duravit has had to compete...
Ceramica Galassia: A Glimpse into the “Queen” of Round Shapes Founded nearly 40 years ago, Ceramica Galassia is a leading name in the ceramic...
We’ve already talked about the amazing Linda series of sanitary ware by Ideal Standard in previous posts, including: “Ideal Standard toilet seats and...
It’s common for people to buy a toilet seat online. They search on Google or other search engines, recalling the name of their toilet model. They find a...
The Evolution of Ceramic Sanitary Ware Ceramic manufacturers like Scala, Pozzi Ginori, Tenax, Facis, and Hatria started with the most classic sanitary ware...
Throughout the history of bathroom design, many ceramic companies have ventured into producing rectangular-shaped sanitary ware. Most of these series are now...
With this project, Ceramica Globo entered the new millennium and rightfully took its place among the companies that could henceforth claim to produce designer...
One of Italy’s most celebrated contemporary designers, Antonio Citterio, has forged a lasting partnership with Pozzi Ginori, a collaboration that has...
Let’s begin this post by looking at a few sanitary ware collections that weren’t designed by the technical offices of ceramic companies, but rather...
Today, we’re talking about a company (VAVID) that, in the past, revolutionized the world of sanitary ceramics with its innovative shapes. We’ve...
Modern Back-to-Wall Toilets: The Next Evolution in Bathroom Design Back-to-wall toilets are the next step in the evolution of modern bathroom fixtures. They...
In this post, we’ll look at the latest collections from CERAMICA DOLOMITE, a historic company in the bathroom furniture world, and their Toilet Seats ...
