The Vascabarca-Barcavasca Tub. No Lifejackets Required.

This unusual limited edition stone tub by French artists Anne and Patrick Poirier for Antonio Lupi of italy is a little dinghy.... literally.



The stone tub (shown in “Stone Grey”) is complete with drain and pressure plug, weighs 1.600 kg, and has a capacity 400 liters.



Of this masterpiece only 10 pieces will be made out of stone, signed and numbered with roman numbers from the artists; the buyer can choose, if wishes, to personalize their own Vascabarca with a name which can be carved at stern.




Manufactured by Antonio Lupi Inquire about it there.

Diamonds Are A Plumbers Best Friend? Teknobili's Diamond Oz Faucet

Above: Bathroom Bling

Teknobili of italy has a limited edition of their OZ collection bathroom faucet made in pure gold (2,580 grams of 750% gold, that's 18k folks ) and embellished with 282 VVS, F color diamonds -that's 10.42 carats.
Here's a closer look:







Designed by architect Nilo Gioacchini, it has been reproduced in this version by master goldsmith Professor Alberto Cotogno, winner of the International De Beers Diamond Awards 2000- Paris Louvre museum.

See it here.

Funky Find Of The Week: The 'Kisses' Urinal

Design: Meike van Schijndel for Bathroom Mania.

'Kisses!' is the first Bathroom Mania! product that is for sale. The urinal is engineered to European standards; please review the specifications to ensure the urinal can be installed at your location.

Two variants are available: a top- and a wall-inlet. Check to see which variant meets your wishes best.

Worldwide delivery has started and the first owners all say: Kisses looks fantastic.

Material: Ceramic.
Colours: Red, White and Salmon.
Dimensions: +/- 380x415x600mm (wxdxh)
Inlet: EU 35mm, back- and top inlet available.
Outlet: 50mm, outlet will be inside the urinal and can be connected to both a back- as well as a bottom-siphon.

Buy it here.

Lucite & Stainless Steel Luxury Tub: The Rossovivo

I'm not sure if I like this tub or hate it, but admittedly it's an original design and certainly functional. I suppose if you had a modern loft or cement floors, it could be very cool and appropriate.




Rossovivo is made of Lucite IceTM, a semi-transparent material that is pleasant to the touch, available in Ice Red, Ice Blue and Ice White. The unusual and exclusive frame – that makes a definite statement – is in stainless steel.14 Airpool jets, that can be activated by the remote control, provide a gentle massage to the whole body and can be mixed, if desidered with ozone.
The inspection panel gives immediate access to the mechanical and hydraulic components beneath the tub. Two soft headrests in Technogel complete the equipment.

The tub is also available without hydromassage system.



1. Gentle, all-over massage with ozone
2. Ergonomic headrests Technogel
3. Remote control
4. Steel frames
5. Bathtub in Lucite™ transparent material
Read more about it here.

Talk About Pissing on Religion: China Unveils World's Largest Bathroom

above: Virgin Mary Themed Urinals

Anyone who has traveled to the Middle Kingdom would agree that the country's public restroom facilities leave a lot to be desired. Well, in Chongqing, a city of 31 million people in south-central China, they've had enough. Not content with the rudimentary squat units found everywhere in China, the city has pursued some innovative ideas that are meant to make the experience not just easier, but a little more fun.