9 retro basin taps, from €59.90 to €149.90
A retro basin tap changes the look of a bathroom without touching the rest: a curved spout, cross-head handles, a porcelain handle or a bronze shade are enough to give an air of days gone by. This selection brings together 9 models in a retro, vintage, traditional or antique style, from €59.90 to €149.90. 6 sit on the basin, 1 is a tall mixer tap for a countertop basin and 2 are fixed to the wall. Six of the nine data sheets state a 1/2 inch connector.
Retro basin mixer tap, deck-mounted
- Basin Mixer Tap in Bronze Finish - Antique Style: €59.90, brass mixer tap with bronze finish, elongated curved spout.
- Vintage Basin Tap: €91.90, in brushed gold, black or chrome, brass body and swivel spout.
- Traditional Style Basin Tap: €89.90, brass body with bronze finish, a single handle.
- Retro Basin Tap: €99.90, bronze finish.
- Antique Basin Mixer Tap: €119.90, gold finish, with a waterfall spout.
- Retro chiselled aged brass basin mixer tap: €149.90, the most elaborate on the page.
The chiselled aged brass retro basin mixer tap and the traditional-style basin tap are the two models closest to an antique tap. More contemporary shapes are on the page basin mixer tap.
Retro tap for a countertop basin
A basin sitting on the unit needs a tall spout. The Tall black retro countertop basin mixer with porcelain handle (€89.90, brass body) combines a black column with a white porcelain handle.
Wall-mounted retro basin tap
Two models are fixed to the wall above the basin:
- Antique Wall-Mounted Basin Tap: €108.90, in brushed gold or black, double handle.
- Black retro wall-mounted basin tap with cross handles: €131.90, in brass, two cross-heads and a curved spout.
A wall-mounted tap frees up the basin worktop, but the water supply must come out of the wall: plan for this before choosing.
Bronze, aged brass, gold or black: which vintage style should you choose?
- Bronze: brown and matt, it is the most distinctive shade of a bathroom from the old days. Three models have it: the antique-style tap at €59.90, the traditional-style tap and the retro basin tap.
- Aged brass and gold: warmer and lighter. The bare brass taps from across the shop are on the page brass tap, and all the golden shades in the gold taps.
- Black: with cross-head handles or a porcelain handle, black gives a more graphic retro look, which goes well with white tiles.
- Several shades: the vintage basin tap comes in brushed gold, black and chrome, the 3-way wall-mounted tap in brushed gold and black.
Remember to match the shade of the tap with the waste, the towel rail and the shower or bath tapware.
Mixer tap or two-handle tap?
A retro basin mixer tap controls flow and temperature with a single handle: this is the case with most of the deck-mounted models on this page. The two-handle models, with cross-heads or dual controls, open hot and cold water separately, as on antique taps. The mixer tap is simpler day to day, two handles give the most authentic look.
Vintage basin tap FAQ
Will a retro tap fit any basin?
Check the fitting before choosing: a deck-mounted mixer tap goes on the basin's tap hole, a tall mixer tap on a countertop basin, and a wall-mounted tap needs a water supply in the wall. The dimensions of each model are on its product page. To replace an old tap, the step-by-step guide is in our article replacing an old basin tap.
Is there a retro tap for the bath?
Yes: vintage and retro bath mixer taps are grouped with all the shop's other antique styles on the page vintage and retro tap, and all the models for the bath on the page bath tap.
How do you care for a bronze or aged brass tap?
A soft cloth, lukewarm water and a little soap are enough. Dry the tap after use to avoid limescale marks, and avoid abrasive sponges and harsh products, which can mark the finish. Follow the manual's advice.
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