Antique Brass Tapware

Every tap, waste, accessory and handle on this page comes in Antique Brass, so the whole bathroom matches.

24 designs in Antique Brass

COMPARE THE FINISHES

Antique Brass or another finish?

How antique brass compares with the finishes people usually look at next, and what it’s like to live with.

Antique brass or brushed brass?

Antique brass is the darker, aged golden-brown. Brushed brass is lighter and brighter, with a fine brushed texture. Antique brass hides water marks better; brushed brass looks more contemporary. See brushed brass.

Antique brass or gunmetal?

Both are darker finishes that hide water marks well. Brushed gunmetal is a deep grey with a metallic sheen, so it reads cooler. Antique brass brings warmth to stone and timber. See gunmetal.

Will it tarnish?

No. Our antique brass doesn’t tarnish. Wipe it with warm soapy water and a soft cloth, then dry it. Acid, chlorine and abrasive cleaners damage any finish, and that damage isn’t covered by the 3-year finish warranty.

Matching the whole room

Every design comes in antique brass, so the mixer, shower, waste, towel rail and door handle can all match. The Valencia and Capri mirror frames come in antique brass too.

Tapware finishes explainedCaring for tapware finishesMatching mirror frames to tapwareChanging finish without retiling

Antique Brass questions

Does antique brass tarnish?

Ours doesn't, so it keeps the colour you see in the photos. Avoid acid, chlorine and abrasive cleaners, which damage any finish.

Is aged brass the same as antique brass?

Yes, they're two names for the same darker, golden-brown look.

Door handle, antique brass: is there one to match the taps?

Yes: the Santorini lever, with the Prague privacy lock and Venezia butt hinge to match. The lever and lock suit doors 30–42 mm thick with a 60 mm backset.

Antique brass or brushed brass?

Antique brass is darker and aged, and hides water marks better. Brushed brass is the lighter, brighter gold and reads more contemporary.

Can I get my whole bathroom in antique brass?

Yes: every design comes in it, from the basin mixer and shower to the floor waste, towel rail, screen hinges and door hardware.

Antique brass taps in an aged, darker gold

Antique brass is our darkest warm finish, a golden-brown with an aged look, and all 24 of our designs come in it. It doesn't tarnish, so it keeps the colour you see in the photos. If you want brass that looks settled rather than new, an antique brass tap is the one to look at; for a brighter gold, see brushed brass.

Aged brass tapware: what "antique" means here

Aged brass tapware and antique brass are two names for the same look. Ours is made not to tarnish. It also hides water marks better than brushed brass, which helps around a basin.

Basin, wall and kitchen

The Vienna Tall (305 mm, for a vessel basin) and the Vienna Short (175 mm, for a basin in the bench) are the bench options; the Milano wall spout and mixer takes the tap off the bench, with a 192 mm spout. In the kitchen, the Porto pulls out and the Como swivels 360°. The Vienna, Milano and Como models are Lead Free WaterMark certified, and every mixer has a Citec ceramic cartridge in a DZR brass body.

Antique bathroom accessories and showers

For antique bathroom accessories with a consistent tone, the Provence 600 mm towel rail, Lille roll holder and Copenhagen hook match the taps. In the shower, the Corsica twin rail set or the Lyon ceiling head carry the finish overhead, and the Granada floor waste shows only a thin antique brass frame around your tile.

Antique brass door handles and hinges

The Santorini lever, Prague privacy lock and Venezia butt hinge take the finish onto the doors. They're 304 stainless steel, and the lever and lock suit doors 30 to 42 mm thick with a 60 mm backset.

Living with it

Clean antique brass with warm soapy water and a soft cloth, then dry it; it needs no polishing, and harsh cleaners are the only real risk to it. Because the tone is darker than brushed brass, it sits well against timber, stone and coloured tiles. Antique brass vs brushed brass compares the two golds and caring for tapware finishes lists what not to use.

Every product here has the same cover: 15 years on the body, 7 years on cartridges, valves and moving parts, 3 years on the finish and 2 years on washers, seals and O-rings (tapware warranty). Taps and showers must be installed by a licensed plumber for the warranty to apply.