Britain is a country of weird and whacky folk. At Stephen Graver, we do love things that are different and out there. We are a nation of designing things that are just plain bonkers. Concorde is a fine example of what this funny little rock in the North Atlantic can do. We are the country of men in sheds dreaming up and making things no other country dares. Well until now, as there are numerous companies in various countries making the most wonderful pieces of design. No Concorde mind you, but items that have a wow factor and when you think kitchen or bathroom sinks, you don’t think whacky and awesome. But there are companies that can sell you something that is just magical.
Art Ceram, an Italian and let’s face it. With such creations as the Lamborghini Countach, you know the Italians will make something whacky. The sink in question is a wall mounted sink featuring a curved glass basin, but it’s more like a very slightly curved window that is angled into the ceramic wall mounted part. The idea is to allow water to drain without needing unsightly drain pipes with a flush wall fit. The tap head looks like a futuristic ray gun finished in chrome with a slither of frosted glass underneath. It may not be the most practical of sinks, but a Countach was never practical, yet people bought them. Yours for around $1800 online, one basin.
Even Germany is at it. When you think German you think precision engineering, exquisite if a tad dull looking cars and lederhosen. However, High Tech Designs can offer you a stunning yet simple Ammonite looking sink honed from a piece of concrete. A stunning spiral channels the water to the centre so majestically it will have you mesmerized every morning…..and late for work come to think of it. Offered in several colours, a true magnificent design feat. Prices found at Hightech-design-products.com
And finally from Italbrass, another Italian product offers you much more than basin. Ever wanted an aquarium but have no where to put one? Then look no further. How about a basin that is an aquarium available with your choice of colour sand and coloured legs. It is a large basin this one, but will make any bathroom look like Stombergs dream underwater world. Everything needed to keep your fish happy with filtration from the electric motor and two fish feeding caps on top. Curtains are not an option so pray your fish are not looking when you need to go number two! Beautifully made and will impress anyone and even keep the family cat amused for hours. All yours for a mere $4500 or roughly £4000.
Yes it’s expensive and a novelty but what a way to literally “splash” your cash!
Yes it’s expensive and a novelty but what a way to literally “splash” your cash!
Stephen Graver Kitchens 