Top Ten: Dapper Urinal Designs
I’m not afraid to admit I’ve walked into a few bathrooms that were designed for the opposite sex, on accident. Blaming it on language barriers, lack of signage, or a complete lapse in judgment, each incident was (and will forever be) a mortifying experience that began with the recognition of a urinal. In this week’s Top Ten list of the taboo kind, we’re talking about dapper urinal designs – some of which feature a waterless system or electronic flush, and are shaped squarely, as a teardrop, with an octagonal look, or as a simple cylinder.
Top Ten: Dapper Urinal Designs.
Handsome Urinal Designs Give the Bathroom Space a Well-Designed, Modern Finish
1. Dry #084436
MANUFACTURER: Duravit
PRICE: $995
Dimensions: n/a
With a solid body resembling a larger-than-life teardrop, the Dry #084436 by Duravit mounts to the wall as a contemporary design sure to cause a double-take or two. In its flushless design, the teardrop urinal features a sealing liquid that keeps odors away while its shape does not allow dirt to build up.
2. Big Boy
DESIGNER: Matteo Thun
MANUFACTURER: Catalano
PRICE: Available upon request
Dimensions: 12.2″W x 15.35″D x 23.6″H
Playing off the idea of it being a childlike urinal, the Big Boy by Matteo Thun for Catalano comes with prearranged holes for a cover to be installed. Featuring a concealed siphon, the rounded rim and simplicity of its edges would also look fantastic in its optional black finish.
3. Lloyd
MANUFACTURER: Toto
PRICE: $1,147- 1,425
Dimensions: 29.25″H x 16.5″W
Flush against the wall, the Lloyd urinal by Toto is a unique sculpted design that was released as a residential urinal. With an integral trap and 5/8″ top spud with a 2″ I.P.S. outlet, it matches the entire Lloyd collection. Additionally, the powerful, low consumption washdown flush and can be upgraded with the TOTO flushometer valve.
4. Steward
MANUFACTURER: Kohler
PRICE: $525+
Dimensions: 15-1/2″W x 14-7/8″D x 29-3/8″H
Featured in a 3Rings post, each Steward waterless urinal by Kohler saves up to 40,000 gallons of water per year through its high tech, splash-free design. With a chute that angles into the all like a cylinder cut to fit perfectly, the Steward has a universal mounting bracket, outlet spud, and hangers.
5. Aveo
DESIGNER: Conran & Partners
MANUFACTURER: Villeroy & Bosch
PRICE: $570
Dimensions: 13-3/4″W x 23″H x 13″D
Like the perfection of an egg shell, the Aveo urinal designed by Conran & Partners exclusively for Villeroy & Bosch is described as “an oasis of regeneration”. Made out of sanitary porcelain, the sleek style comes with a concealed fastening set and the option of a discreet cover.
6. Lema
MANUFACTURER: Laufen
PRICE: Available upon request
Dimensions: 13.67″D x 15.76″W x 37.82″H
A rounded cut that angles away from the wall, the Lema by Laufen is a cylindrical cut with the option of an economical 1-liter flush system or as a waterless urinal. Suitable for public sanitary areas, it remains clean and tidy use after use.
7. S20 Comfort
DESIGNER: NOA Design
MANUFACTURER: VitrA Bad
PRICE: Available upon request
Dimensions: 23.6″H x 11.8″W x 11.8″D
The S20 Comfort urinal created by NOA Design for VitrA Bad uses the straightforward edges of a square to keep the urinal design modern. Made for use in the private or public sector, it’s described as a “low-key by clear design” since it fits well into any space – fitting well with everything from a traditional to a futuristic aesthetic.
8. 1930s Series
MANUFACTURER: Duravit
PRICE: Available upon request
Dimensions: n/a
Dainty and octagonal, the 1930s Series by Duravit uses its spin on classic design to create a charming piece that requires little space. Presented to the public for the first time in 1930 (hence its name) the contemporary mechanics of this wall-mounted urinal its octagonal design makes the 1930 Series a bathroom classic built to match the 1930s bidet and toilet.
9. Spa
DESIGNER: Studio Triplan
MANUFACTURER: Kerasan
PRICE: Available upon request
Dimensions: n/a
Tiny and efficient comes to mind when gazing at the Spa urinals by Studio Triplan for Kerasan. Made from “Pietraluce” within a traditional collection of fine ceramic bathroom fixtures, the rim is the focal point as it slopes inward to act as an ergonomic urinal.
10. Bedford
MANUFACTURER: Crane Plumbing
PRICE: $158
Dimensions: 13″D x 22″H x 13″W
The open, classic style of the Bedford’s washout vitreous china shines through with the Crane Plumbing design of this wall-hung urinal. Containing an integral trap and strainer, its modern functionality keeps it working smoothly with a 3/4″ top spud and 2″ I.P.S. female back outlet connection and supporting hanger.
Hope you enjoyed our roundup of the Top Ten Dapper Urinal Designs!
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