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 is a Danish design company that has been creating taps, showers, and accessories for over fifty years. It emphasizes craftsmanship, sustainability, and honest materials. Vola's products are known for their simple, elegant shapes and innovative designs. VOLA KV1 one-handle mixer, designed by Arne Jacobsen, is a truly iconic piece that has garnered admiration from architects and interior designers alike. Its sleek and timeless design, characterized by subtle curves and precise joins, sets it apart for designers and architects.
2. CEADESIGN, Italy
CEA (Centro Energie Alternative) entered the bathroom sector in 1984 as a company specializing in plumbing and installation systems planning. In 2007, the company naturally expanded into the design sector, introducing the culture of steel, which has become synonymous with CEA’s top-quality products. The company is relaunching a classic CUT01 wall-mounted mixer faucet collection, first introduced in 1998 by designers Mario Tessarollo and Tiberio Cerato, and it now features a fresh look and improved functionality. This update focuses on a new mixing system that allows for easier water flow control with just one movement after setting the desired temperature. The collection also maintains its versatility, offering horizontal configurations with handles on either the right or left and a vertical installation option to fit various design needs.
3. GROHE, Germany
GROHE is a leading global brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings based in Germany. Essence by GROHE, taps with great durability and scratch resistance are modern, minimal, warm, and tactile, offering optimal performance and the opportunity to create a variety of bathroom schemes. With its wide range of sizes, colors, and finishes, the new Essence series offers a variety of options. The entire series - from taps to showers and accessories - comes in four different colors, with an elegant brushed or high-gloss polished finish, available in SuperSteel and chrome.
4. Zucchetti, Italy
Zucchetti, an Italian brand founded in 1929, has grown from a small foundry to a leading international name in faucets and shower systems. Its focuses on creating innovative and aesthetically pleasing products, achieved through collaboration with renowned designers and a commitment to both technical excellence and design. Its most famous creation, the PAN S Collection, revolutionized the single-lever mixer concept with its nature-inspired design, solidifying Zucchetti's reputation for trendsetting products. Inspired by the organic world, the faucet’s body mimics the elegance of a tree trunk, while the spout and lever emerge like branches, reminiscent of natural grafting.
5. Gessi, Italy
Established in 1992 by Umberto Gessi and his son Gian Luca, Gessi is a globally recognized company and a member of Altagamma, an association promoting Italian excellence worldwide. Deeply rooted in its birthplace, Valsesia, Gessi is headquartered within Parco Gessi. The Gessi 316 electronic tap collection offers versatility with its sensor placement options. The sensor can be integrated into the tap body, the dispensing spout, or a separate remote plate. It caters to diverse preferences with a selection of finishes. Choose from brushed steel, brushed black metal, brushed copper, or the innovative brushed warm bronze. The latest addition is the black matte finish, available in a variety of textures.
6. Kohler, United States
Kohler Co. was founded in 1873, aiming to elevate the way people live through exceptional home products and services. They believe that success in business goes hand-in-hand with making the world a better place. The Purist™ collection exemplifies Kohler's minimalist design and functional elegance. Built to deliver streamlined water control, the Purist sink faucet trim offers a 90-degree angled spout and cross handles for effortless operation, all encompassed in a wall-mount design that creates a clutter-free countertop in the bath or powder room. The Purist™ line, a favorite among architects and designers, graces numerous iconic properties worldwide with its sleek design that integrates into modern interiors.
7. AXOR, Germany
AXOR, a brand within the Hansgrohe Group, is renowned for crafting iconic bathroom and kitchen fittings. By combining forward-thinking design with precise manufacturing, AXOR delivers luxury defined by individuality. AXOR Citterio is an icon of modern bathroom design. With distinctive flat surfaces that brilliantly reflect the light, the collection is a celebration of the preciousness of water. With balanced proportions and elegant geometries, AXOR Citterio is suited to any bathroom ambiance.
8. Dornbracht, Germany
Dornbracht is a global manufacturer of high-quality fittings and accessories for bathrooms and kitchens. Highly qualified employees and the most modern production technologies guarantee the highest manufacturing quality. The Dornbracht Tara Ultra kitchen mixer tap series stands out for its right-angled lever and tall, slender spout. This design provides ample workspace in the kitchen, further enhanced by the optional pull-down feature. Built to last, this faucet features a high-quality metal hose, a smooth ceramic cartridge, and an anti-limescale system for easy maintenance. The product puts a modern spin on the Tara Classic faucet, designed exclusively for the kitchen.
9. Ritmonio, Italy
Over 70 years of experience and knowledge in water quality have propelled Ritmonio to its position as a leader in Italian design, quality, and eco-friendly bathroom solutions. The Ritmonio Diametro 35 is a single-lever basin mixer tap, designed for ease of use and contemporary style. The result of a collaboration between Ritmonio and designers Lana+Savettiere, this faucet embodies a perfect blend of everyday functionality and sleek design. The iconic design is known for its clean lines, simplicity, and versatility.
10. BLANCO, United States
Proud of its European heritage and award-winning German engineering, BLANCO has remained steadfast in its commitment to high quality, innovative design, and unsurpassed service since 1925. The company has a long tradition of environmental stewardship and is the preferred brand in the luxury sink and faucet category, recognized for its quality and inspiring breadth of design possibilities. BLANCO's CULINA™ semi-professional collection offers a perfect blend of high style and high performance. Inspired by the needs of chefs, this collection features signature details and an iconic design that will elevate any kitchen.
11. QuadroDesign, Italy
QuadroDesign produces high-quality stainless steel faucets with a focus on timeless design, built to last and reduce waste. Through a dedication to timeless design, exceptional quality, and environmental responsibility, QuadroDesign is helping to redefine the faucet industry. Source by QuadroDesign is a collection of minimalist taps made in stainless steel AISI316L. It is designed on the philosophy that the simplest and most minimal shapes yield unique values, such as adaptability, resistance, durability, and elegance.
12. PORCELANOSA, Spain
PORCELANOSA Grupo is a major reference in the Spanish and international markets. With over 35 years of experience, the group is present in nearly 100 countries, thanks to its unique business model and strong, dynamic corporate strategy. The story behind the NOKEN Lounge series, which serves as the foundation for this project, spans 15 years and remains timeless. The enduring appeal of this design is attributed to its simplicity and essential nature, blending into various environments for architects and designers and standing the test of time. The collection embodies these principles with a focus on comfort and well-being. The design features practical and functional bathroom elements, incorporating fine finishes and quality materials to create a unique, pure, and futuristic bathroom experience.
13. Roca, Spain
Roca is a company dedicated to designing, producing, and marketing bathroom products for architecture, construction, and interior design. Founded in 1917, it combines tradition and knowledge with a passion for innovation. The L20 smart faucet collection is part of Roca’s innovative faucet collections that feature simple, contemporary, and intuitive lines, making it suitable for any bathroom space, and minimizing water and energy consumption.
14. ABOUTWATER, Italy
For over seventy years, Fantini has been designing and manufacturing innovative products that have led the company to be the international point of reference for the evolution of design in its sector. Founded in 1947 by brothers Giovanni and Ersilio, it remains a family business today. Fantini is located in Pella, on the shores of Lake Orta, a small and romantic lake nestling in the mountains of Piedmont, in the north-west of Italy, where metalworking has a long tradition and where, over time, districts manufacturing taps and household goods have been established. Fontane Bianche Salvatori + Fantini is a collection of bathroom fixtures inspired by combining classic shapes with a modern twist. The interplay between circles and squares is a central theme throughout the collection. For example, the washbasin is a square block of marble with a hemisphere bowl, and the taps are designed to mirror the radii of a sphere.
15. Hansgrohe SE, Germany
The Hansgrohe Group, based in Schiltach, Germany, is a global leader in the bathroom and kitchen industry with its brands Hansgrohe and AXOR. The company stands for quality products that last a long time and for responsibility towards people and the environment. The PuraVida collection features a blend of emotional design and advanced comfort with the new line from Hansgrohe. Crafted in collaboration with Phoenix Design, this line of mixers and showerheads features a combination of sleek lines and intuitive functionality. Available in pure chrome, as well as a unique chrome-white option, the PuraVida line embodies purity, lightness, and beauty. Recognizing the increasing importance of bathrooms as a living space, the PuraVida collection offers a poetic and emotional design. The innovative two-tone look seamlessly unites white enamel with shiny chrome, creating a visually appealing and durable finish that is easy to maintain.
16. Tres Grifería, Spain
TRES GRIFERÍA is a family-run company with over 50 years of experience in manufacturing and marketing top-quality tapware for bathrooms and kitchens. It has subsidiaries across Europe and a main factory in Barcelona that covers an area of over 30,000 square meters. Study cylindrical metallic tapware by TRES GRIFERÍA is a sleek, cylindrical design that embodies timelessness. The design is complemented by minimalist aesthetics and a choice of metallic finishes or vibrant colors. This range effortlessly merges classic and modern elements, making it an ideal option for designers who value refined style.
17. LAUFEN, Switzerland
Swiss brand LAUFEN is a leading manufacturer for the design of quality bathroom fittings and reflects a symbiosis of design, quality, and functionality. Around the world, it brings together design, quality, and functionality to create premium bathroom experiences. With a rich heritage dating back to 1892, it offers a holistic approach to bathroom design, emphasizing sustainability, innovation, and technology. Kartell by LAUFEN presents a new bathroom collection inspired by nature, with a focus on versatility and multicolored dimensions. The collection combines the iconic design of Kartell with the quality of LAUFEN, offering a range of pieces that can adapt to different tastes and cultures. The versatility and affordability of the product make it perfect for the contract market and ideal for public, hospitality, and office facilities, satisfying consumers at all latitudes.
18. KWC, Switzerland
Since 1874, the company has been recognized as a premium manufacturer of kitchen and bathroom fittings, representing inventiveness, a passion for design, and exceptional Swiss craftsmanship. The company's products have always been known for their top-class quality and maximum functionality, as well as revolutionary designs and unique technical solutions. KWC ONO embodies practicality and sophistication with its simple yet robust design, which is suitable for both bathrooms and kitchens. The sleek cylindrical form and striking lever of this versatile product line, recognized with multiple accolades, cater to users who appreciate timeless and intelligent bathroom design. The operating lever of KWC ONO is made of unbreakable, corrosion-resistant stainless steel, typically utilized in medical technology, ensuring perfect precision in use.
19. Quooker, Belgium
Quooker has a rich history dating back to 1970. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the production of over 300,000 Quooker systems annually and the establishment of a global network of thousands of dealers. With branches in multiple countries, Quooker has demonstrated impressive international growth. The Fusion Square boiling-water tap and mixer features a childproof push-turn control knob and a straight spout. It further includes a double wall outlet, drop-shaped water jet, and red light ring, and is 360° rotatable. Fusion Square is an all-in-one faucet.
20. Agape, Italy
One of the most interesting Italian establishments for the manufacture of bathroom fittings, Agape is a family-owned company established in 1973. It is known for revolutionizing the bathroom concept, turning it into a dynamic and rejuvenating space. Agape's iconic products have become design classics, and the company has received numerous awards for its innovative designs. Combining Eastern spirit and Western technology, Sen tapware incorporates multiple functions in a line of independent components that can be freely combined to make a distinct style statement, further enhanced by the striking texture of black brushed aluminum.
21. ICÓNICO, Spain
ICÓNICO carefully selects edits, and designs architectural products and elements with pure, timeless lines. Its aesthetic criteria ensure consistency in its products' shapes and finishes. ICÓNICO offers taps and architectural elements with a streamlined and timeless design to achieve aesthetic harmony when combining products from different categories. A-LP22 single-lever washbasin is a wall-mounted basin faucet with a 212 millimeter-long spout. It is available in seven finishes: chrome, matte black, matte white, brushed nickel, brushed copper, brushed gold, or polished gold.
22. zazzeri, Italy
Zazzeri, an Italian company founded in 1929, is a leader in bathroom furnishings. It combines experience, high-quality materials, and design to create innovative products. Zazzeri has collaborated with famous designers and influenced bathroom trends. The new collection of bathroom fittings, the Z316 faucet has been designed by Arch. Roberto Innocenti. Zazzeri aimed to capture the essence of steel and offer a wide range of items for the bathroom and kitchen, all made of AISI 316/L stainless steel with a brushed finish. This includes both the visible and built-in parts. The collection includes a range of shower applications with a tubular design suitable for indoor and outdoor use. These showers feature innovative Flyfall® system shower heads, patented by Zazzeri.
23. Astra Walker, Australia
Astra Walker is an Australian-owned and operated architectural bathware manufacturer, with a heritage and tradition of attention to detail, high-quality products, and superior craftsmanship. It uses only the best materials and components to manufacture a vast range of products and finishes, along with the flexibility to custom develop and produce to meet special requirements. A69.06.48.00 Wall Mixer Set with a 200mm Spout is part of the Astra Walker collection, designed and made in Australia. The collection offers a range of sophisticated, stylish, and durable products focusing on absolute simplicity. The Icon range includes various products and premium colors and finishes upon request. It is also available with a 150mm and 250mm spout.
24. Moen, United States
The philosophy of Moen, the people who work at Moen, and even learning how one can join the team are all centered around innovation and creating solutions that enhance people's lives. The STō pulldown kitchen faucet has a unique design featuring geometric lines, a tubular high-arc spout, and a cube-shaped base. A distinctive feature of the STō suite is the integrated pulldown spray wand that neatly docks inside the spout for a sleek appearance. The STō collection includes kitchen and bar/prep faucets with the same distinctive geometric design and integrated pulldown spray wand.
25. Ceramica Flaminia, Italy
Ceramica Flaminia works in collaboration with some of the outstanding designers in the world. All the stages of product development are carried out in-house and all manufacturing processes are executed exclusively in Italy, in the Civita Castellana district. The STIL tap collection Elegance combined with durability is the prerogative of Stil, a new line of mixers in brushed AISI 316L steel, a complete collection of bathroom taps that combines pure and clean lines with the quality of a raw material that is hard-wearing and non-staining. Flaminia’s focus on aesthetics affects every product line.