Top Ten: Slipper Tubs

A slipper tub may remind us of the famous glass slipper of Cinderella, giving us a chance to try it on and feel like a true princess if it fits. As to not cause anxiety in the perfect decision of slipper tub, we guarantee they’ll fit, and they’ll make you feel like royalty. This week’s Top Ten list is dedicated to the type of bathtub that rings elegance, variety, and ergonomics in one asymmetrical (slipper) or balanced (double slipper) design.

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Slipper Tubs Use a Graceful Curve to Bring Out Everything from a Modern to Vintage Look

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1. Byron
MANUFACTURER: Nottingham Brass
PRICE: $2,975
Dimensions: 71″L x 33″W x 33″H

In an antique finish, the Byron double slipper bathtub is made of hammered copper with a nickel interior. Its rolled rim and decorative lip add an elegant touch to the already curvaceous and lovely shape of the tub itself, while the interior’s “reflective silvery-white appearance” bring out its modern appeal.

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2. Catherine
MANUFACTURER: Whittington Collection
PRICE: $1,125- 1,240
Dimensions: 66″L

With an updated look, the 66″ Catherine double slipper tub is made out of acrylic in a scooped out, but angular shape.. Its rectangular rim is not typical for old-fashioned slipper tubs, but in a choice of finishes and with its chrome-finished feet, this clawfoot tub finds itself on the top of traditional to modern lists everywhere.
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3. Chariot
MANUFACTURER: Chadder & Co.
PRICE: $3,030- 4,373
Dimensions: 62.2″L x 28.3″W x 26.7- 31.5″H

Coming in various colors, the Chariot slipper bathtubs by the UK-based company of Chadder & Co. sit atop a primed or polished metal plinth, or stand, bringing out a deep or light shade to match any bathroom decor in a customized way.

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4. Milo
MANUFACTURER: WS Bath Collection
PRICE: Available upon request
Dimensions: n/a

Made out of clear, glass, this Milo double slipper bathtub leans less toward to the rounded elegance of typical slipper tubs and more for the minimalist edges of straight cuts of beveled edge glass. In a freestanding, soaking tub design, the WS Bath Collection covers up its 100% sheer visibility with the comforts of a neck rest on either side.
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5. Mahogany
MANUFACTURER: S&K Building Material Corporation
PRICE: Available upon request
Dimensions: n/a

Made of Mahogany wood, this slipper tub by S&K Building Material Corporation uses the warmth of wood to form the sturdy edges of this tub. Also available in Oak, Cypress, Cherry or Walnut, the Mahogany slipper tub’s tall side takes on the typical slipper look in an unusual material.
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6. WWBT19
MANUFACTURER: Waterworks
PRICE: $9,945- 18,085
Dimensions: 65″L x 28″D x 28″W

The cast iron WWBT19 slipper bathtub by Waterworks comes in a freestanding oval version with plenty of finishes. Stocked by Waterworks in a burnished or primed candide cast iron, the tub is also available for special order in antique copper, metallic, metallic dark or shiny copper.

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7. Archeo
MANUFACTURER: Kallista
PRICE: $68,968+
Dimensions: 32-5/8″W x 31-1/4″H x 21″D

Made from solid copper, the Archeo by Kallista is the superlative example of a high quality, hand-crafted bathtub. It holds 71 gallons of water and is designed to match the antique Greek compliments – sinks, faucets and basins – to bring an exquisite, old world feel into the bathroom.

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8. Amalfi
MANUFACTURER: Victoria + Albert
PRICE: $Price
Dimensions: 24-3/5″- 33-1/2″H x 64-1/2″L x 31-1/2″W x 17″D

Fitting for a modern home with old world charm, the phenomenal design of the Amalfi slipper tub by Victoria + Albert combines sleek and sharp with a simple, solid white finish. For the modernist, the minimalist, and even the traditional slipper tub seeker, the Amalfi satisfies every taste.
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9. Aurora
MANUFACTURER: Native Trails
PRICE: $9,875+
Dimensions: 60″L x 29″W x 30″D or 72″L x 32″W x 32″D

Crafted by hand in an old world style, the Aurora double slipper bathtub by Native Trails comes in two sizes and two finishes – the original 72″ long tub or the new 60″ long version, and in either antique or brushed nickel. Its shimmering finish is an impressive display of 16-gauge, hand-hammered and recycled copper finishing with a deep, almost V-shaped dip at its center.

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10. Reminiscence
MANUFACTURER: American Standard
PRICE: $1,625- 1,770
Dimensions: 72-1/8″L x 37-1/2″W x 27-1/4″D

Made with acrylic and a DuraBond construction, the Reminiscence slipper tub by American Standard has a headrest with molded-in arm rests at lumbar end. Featuring a large white lip that extends over the colored sides of the tub, its fanciful design is welcomed contrasting bathroom designs.

Hope you enjoyed our roundup of the Top Ten Slipper Tubs!

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