Inspired by the elegant Bateau baths of 18th-century France, the Stowe Freestanding Brass Bath combines sculptural proportions with the warmth and enduring character of brass. Its sweeping double-ended silhouette and elegantly formed skirt create a striking centrepiece for luxurious bathroom interiors, celebrating the graceful boat-like form that defines traditional French Bateau design.
The Stowe Bateau Brass Bath features a symmetrical double-ended design, allowing either end of the bath to provide a comfortable reclining position. Raised ends create its distinctive flowing profile, while the continuous brass skirt gives the bath a beautifully resolved appearance from every angle.
Manufactured from brass before being individually finished to order in Hampshire, England, the Stowe celebrates the inherent beauty of metal as both a functional and decorative material. Its substantial construction and hand-finished surfaces give the bath an individuality particularly suited to interiors where craftsmanship and material quality form an important part of the wider design.
The Stowe can be individually specified according to the requirements of the project, with different treatments available for the interior and exterior surfaces. This flexibility allows the character of the bath to be tailored to complement surrounding natural stone, cabinetry, wall finishes and bathroom brassware.
Available online with a Polished (Unlacquered) Brass interior and exterior, the Stowe showcases the warmth and natural variation of unlacquered brass. The bath can also be specified with or without an overflow, providing additional flexibility according to the intended plumbing arrangement and bathroom design.
As a living finish, Polished (Unlacquered) Brass will naturally age and develop a distinctive patina over time. Its appearance will gradually evolve in response to handling, moisture, atmospheric conditions and the environment in which the bath is installed, creating individual tonal variation across the brass surface.
For clients who prefer a more consistent appearance and do not wish the brass to develop a natural patina, alternative lacquered and painted finishes can be discussed prior to ordering. The ability to specify different interior and exterior treatments provides further opportunities to create an individually tailored statement bath.
The warmth of brass makes the Stowe particularly effective alongside marble, natural stone, timber and coordinating bathroom brassware. Its sculptural form can provide a luxurious focal point within classical interiors while offering an equally striking contrast within more contemporary bathroom schemes.
For luxury villas, private residences, hotels and interior design projects throughout Dubai, the wider UAE and Middle East, the Stowe offers a distinctive alternative to conventional freestanding baths. Its combination of French-inspired Bateau styling, substantial brass construction and individually specified finishes makes it particularly suited to exceptional interiors where materials and craftsmanship are intended to take centre stage.
The Stowe Freestanding Brass Bateau Bath is available to purchase online in Polished (Unlacquered) Brass. For alternative interior or exterior treatments, lacquered or painted finishes, overflow configurations, or assistance specifying the Stowe for your bathroom project, please contact our colleagues at
sales@rutlandlondon.ae.
FINISHED BY HAND IN HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND
