Inspired by the elegant Bateau baths of 18th-century France, the Marlborough Freestanding Copper Bath combines sculptural proportions with the unmistakable character of natural copper. Its sweeping double-ended silhouette and elegantly formed skirt create a striking centrepiece for luxurious bathroom interiors, celebrating a design that has remained desirable for centuries.
The Marlborough Bateau Copper Bath features a symmetrical double-ended design, allowing either end of the bath to provide a comfortable reclining position. The raised ends and flowing boat-like profile give the Marlborough its distinctive character, while the continuous skirt creates an elegant transition between the bath and surrounding floor.
Manufactured from 99.5% pure copper, each Marlborough is individually finished to order in Hampshire, England. The inherent variation and character of the metal form an important part of the design, resulting in a freestanding bath with a warmth and individuality that cannot be replicated by conventional sanitary materials.
The Marlborough can be individually specified according to the requirements of the interior, with different treatments available for the interior and exterior surfaces. This provides considerable freedom when incorporating the bath into both traditionally influenced and more contemporary bathroom schemes.
Available online with a Polished Copper interior and exterior, the Marlborough celebrates the natural beauty of unlacquered copper. The bath can also be specified with or without an overflow, providing additional flexibility according to the intended plumbing arrangement and wider bathroom design.
As a natural living finish, Polished Copper will age and develop a distinctive patina over time. Its appearance will evolve in response to handling, moisture, atmospheric conditions and the environment in which the bath is installed, gradually creating tonal variation and individual character across the surface.
Copper typically develops its patina more aggressively than other unlacquered metal finishes, including Polished (Unlacquered) Brass and Polished Nickel. This natural evolution should therefore be considered an inherent characteristic of the Marlborough rather than a defect in its finish. For clients who would prefer to retain a more consistent appearance, alternative lacquered and painted finishes can be discussed prior to ordering.
The warmth of natural copper makes the Marlborough particularly effective alongside marble, natural stone, timber and handcrafted bathroom brassware. Its sculptural Bateau profile can provide a rich focal point within classical interiors while equally creating contrast when positioned within more restrained contemporary spaces.
For luxury villas, private residences, hotels and interior design projects throughout the UAE and wider Middle East, the Marlborough offers a distinctive alternative to conventional freestanding baths. Its combination of French-inspired proportions, substantial copper construction and individually specified finishes makes it particularly suited to interiors where materials and craftsmanship are intended to take centre stage.
The Marlborough Freestanding Copper Bateau Bath is available to purchase online in Polished Copper. For alternative interior or exterior treatments, lacquered or painted finishes, overflow configurations, or assistance specifying the Marlborough for your bathroom project, please contact our colleagues at
sales@rutlandlondon.ae.
FINISHED BY HAND IN HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND
