Hi how do I get in contact with you? thank you for the ideas! But if I had one of these, there probably wouldnt be a blog, because Id never leave it. I hope I am not posting a link to my ad is against any policies on this forum. This vintage bathtub has two rounded ends, so its an elongated oval. I loved all the pictures. Peace :). Very cool tub. This post was edited by Kiwigem on Thu, Aug 21, 14 at 19:01. Holle Abee (author) from Georgia on April 17, 2010: prettydarkhorse from US on April 16, 2010: Holle Abee (author) from Georgia on April 16, 2010: Sage, I do, too! The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. FREE shipping, ad by PeoriaArchSalvage It would be great to relax in after a long day. Great! True, but this tub can fit two people, so double the water efficiency and double the fun! Ad from shop MossAndMagicVintage Ad from shop ElementsByTimbers

The models with two legs are mounted to the wall at the back edge of the sink unit. You know i love anything vintage and the past era pieces are always the best. Typically, orders of $35 USD or more (within the same shop) qualify for free standard shipping from participating Etsy sellers. Consumers generally have the most choice of sizes with this type of vintage tub. The vintage tub and bath idea is taking the U.S. by storm. The shape of the sink can be round, square, oval, or made to fit perfectly in a corner. I think I saw a new Kohler cast iron tub that looked a lot like that online for over 3K. FREE shipping, $62.00 Myself, I'm waiting anxiously for the day when colored tubs and sinks come back into fashion. Slipper tubs are steadily gaining in popularity, not only for their visual appeal but also for their comfort. These might have a porcelain handle or a brass handle to continue your vintage bath motif. For me, there wasn't and the bathrooms look amazing. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Holle Abee (author) from Georgia on December 10, 2010: Enjoyed reading your Hub! Copper is a wonderful material for tubs and sinks because of its natural antibacterial properties. Just houses. The art deco console sinks often have chrome legs. But, if the end result is that your brand new house ends up with a bathroom that most people are tearing out, then it's not worth saving the money. ShopTheDustyCupboard Looks like you already have an account! Many are handcrafted, so no two copper sinks will be exactly alike. Disconnect your plumbing and save any copper you find. Im in MI if anyone has one I can purchase. For the most part, 4x4s were used although we do houses with smaller mosaics, usually squares, on the walls. Ad from shop BlueCabooseStation Wall-mount sinks are mounted directly to a wall and have no legs or supporting cabinet, or vanity underneath. Holle Abee (author) from Georgia on April 15, 2010: I love these vintage tubs, especially, virybo! Most of these are in the shape of slipper bathtubs or double slipper bathtubs. The original layout and function served perfectly well. If you look at the ads for that kind of squarish tub from the era it's all women sitting in a bubble bath painting their toenails; Getting ready for the ball, as it were. If I had the space, Id use it in pink, of course! It is kind of a dumb name isn't it? Absolutely! FREE shipping, ad by PageScrappers (I came here from a link on treasuretrove which I checked out after you recommended it in the forums!). It takes much less water to fill it, than the larger conventional bathtubs. Salvaged Materials Triumph as All-Stars of Sustainability, My Houzz: Salvage Finds and DIY Love in Rhode Island, How to Get a Claw-Foot Tub for Your Bathroom, Kitchen of the Week: Preservation Instincts Create Vintage Modern Style, Room of the Day: Renovation Retains a 1920s Baths Vintage Charm, From Canning Porch to Beautiful Vintage Bath in Oregon, Jumbled Style Goes Vintage Chic in a D.C. Bathroom Makeover, My Houzz: Vintage Meets Industrial in Ohio 'Laboratory'. when i built my house, we found an old claw foot tub that needed work. This will differ depending on what options are available for the item. How many gallons of water does this tub need? 12/08/2015 believe it or not I found a trade mark on the underside of the bowl and tracked it down. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. romaarellano You either have to lean WAY out over the tub, which is super dangerous, more so for short people Or actually stand in the tub, in order to turn the water on and off. (LogOut/ Do you know the measurements of this tub? These tubs are basically shaped like the classic clawfoot, the double-ended clawfoot, or the double slipper bathtub. Second, some people have a disdain for anything that isn't new. It's a great way to make use of free time. WaterMark Fixtures Square Trompe L'Oeil Antiqued Lagniappe Freestanding Clawfoot Bathtub, Degas Blue, Each Lagniappe Exterior is Crafted by Hand to Mimic the Texture, Color and Richness found in Antique Objects, Achieved by Layering Color and Texture by Hand, each Trompe L'Oeil Finish takes a Single Artisan a Minimum of Eight Hours, Each Lagniappe Piece will Vary somewhat from the Listing Photo, The Lagniappe Finish Offers the Exterior of an Antique with a Pristine, New Porcelain Interior, Constructed of Durable Cast Iron with a Strong Porcelain Enamle Finish. I love how it's higher in the back for you to actually lay back and relaxEwww I want one. Saved greatly on cost of tearing out and replacing with newer, less sturdy model. FREE shipping, $139.00 Have you ever seen one or know anything about it. I loved getting into it! Sandra Mireles from Texas on April 13, 2010: These vintage tubs are wonderful. Our home had a 1960s era American Standard alcove apron tub in tiffany blue. PatinaRustandBling Thanks for any tips! I would love to have one of these! Now the problem is: the shower head, tub faucet and water control knob (I cant think of the word) are on the far side. Refinishing was easy and I'm ok with having to do it again in some time.

I found out more about it, too! 2. If you dont like this type of toilet but still want to maintain a vintage tub and bath look, you can always add vintage flush levers to more modern toilets. I hadn't really thought of it that way! Do you think people really did this in their homes? The legs can be straight, turned, or Queen Anne in style. on April 15, 2010: Fantastic hub habee. Learn more. So youd want to off to pay by the hour and expect a premium hourly charge since they dont get the mark up on the materials, Ive been looking and must have one of these. Process: Achieved by layering color and texture by hand, each trompe l'oeil finish takes a single artisan a minimum of eight hours. From shop ElementsByTimbers, ad by PatinaRustandBling A modern replica of a vintage bathtub might be constructed of cast iron or acrylic. Caben- trends always come around! I just mention how much money he has lost by not selling that junk. Stupid question of the day: why is it called a cinderella tub? very heavy. KristensVintagePaper There were Cinderella windows, too.

Thank you for a wonderful hub. Almasfarmhouse Thanks for the great tub hub, just had to say that again. Sounds like you are about to have some fun! Springboard from Wisconsin on April 14, 2010: I think it's a trend I'm definitely happy about. I love the idea of the vintage tub, especially those slipper tubs! Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Audrey Kirchner from Washington on April 13, 2010: Totally awesome photos and love the 'old fashioned' look - isn't it funny how we do come full circle! Ethel Smith from Kingston-Upon-Hull on April 13, 2010: Those vintage baths are stylish but my bathrrom is just too small. Cost about the same as a new tub (new alcove tubs can be had for a bargain).

Nice ideas. The faucet is usually placed at the side of the slipper tubs instead of at one end.

We also created 2.6 million jobs in the U.S.enough to employ the entire city of Houston, TX! I enjoy doing DIY projects around the house. Remember, everything in the room doesn't have to be vintage to give your dcor an old-fashioned flair. We did it! Hi Missy, I am not an expert on this issue. In 2020 alone, purchases on Etsy generated nearly $4 billion in income for small businesses. ElementsByTimbers Ad from shop PatinaRustandBling for Molly, I'm looking for the exact pedestal.

I have a pedestal sink very similar to the one you showed. My dream bathroom would have a vintage tub like these. As with the copper vintage tub, the copper sink has inherent antibacterial properties. Antique clawfoot tubs are going for unheard-of prices at auction houses across the country, and major businesses have sprung up that specialize in refinishing them. Ad from shop Merrkesh In the house we are demolishing next to the home we are building is a vintage white cinderella tub in great shape. Holle Abee (author) from Georgia on April 21, 2010: Beautiful tubs. Hello, hello, from London, UK on April 13, 2010: OOps, habee, is back in the bathroom again hahaha Seriously, they are wonderful suggesttions and I wish I could do my bathroom. Red, good observation. SOMEBODY has to have an imagination these days for something other than just creating game worlds. These include pedestal sinks, console sinks, vessel sinks, wall mount sinks, basin sinks, copper sinks, or sinks in vanities. Of course, antique furniture never goes out of style, so I suppose the same is true for vintage bathroom fixtures. I grew up with a blue one back in the 60s. MinniesFlea Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. From shop romaarellano, $42.00 MossAndMagicVintage Here are some things to consider and ones I did as well. Fabulous hub! Would glass doors work or should we do a custom shower curtain rod with tie backs? Its also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. Like the slipper tubs, these copper models usually have one or two rounded raised ends. A few slipper bathtubs have a square end, along with a raised rounded end. "you're gonna need to upsize your water heater, and feed lines. Looking for Offload Service or Delivery to the Closest Threshold? Granted, there was a heart and a mind and an imagination behind each and every creation, and so really, these were artisans. Readers any real-life examples found in your time capsule homes? Vintage means old, from a certain era. Some people simply don't get it. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. My boss gave me an old tub, the feet are fish. We've lost something in that. PageScrappers lol. The faucet is usually placed midway on the wall side of the vintage tub to allow for two bathers. Dlm2000- Lol! This sink sits atop a counter or surface instead of being recessed into it. They bring such a charm an elegance with them!! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This one is a 99.9%er! Character and to reduce more stuff ending up in the landfill when it actually isn't need to take out and replace. Ad from shop ShopTheDustyCupboard Matching sink and toilet were cracked during removal, but the tub is in perfect condition. When it comes to a vintage tub and bath, the Victorian period, which ended at the beginning of the 20th century, is perhaps the most popular. First, if you like it, it doesn't matter what someone else thinks. Rerunning this post because in the meantime I discovered these are called Cinderella bathtubs. Heres Alices, too. While you're shopping for your vintage tub and bath, browse the internet to compare prices! I'm a tall gal and our modern day tubs just aren't built for bigger folks it looks like the slipper tub would be perfect. Above: A 1959 Kohler Mayflower, recessed. I think that Amys little tub/shower may be the Kohler Standish showering bath mentioned here. Theres also a model that fits into a corner. Inspired by the antique patina created from generations of use, the Lagniappe finish Clawfoot Tub by WaterMark Fixtures is truly one of a kind. I love anything vintage but this tub looks like it will need a lot of real estate for a kids room. We want to keep the tub but we are thinking about updating everything else Do you have recommendations a vintage/modern reno? Stay tuned on that one. Thanks for this! I hate to be the only negative person but I doubt that I would do this. Using a vanity in a bathroom is a good way to carry out a vintage look. He repeatedly tells us how many clawfoot tubs he has hauled to the dump, and how they are merely junk.

Smireless, the comfy vintage tub is great for a long soak! Read on for more vintage tubs and 6 photos in all. The Lagniappe finish offers the exterior of an antique with a pristine, new porcelain interior. Good news! Just a few tiny chips here and there. N106 60" Vintage Oval Soaking Clawfoot Bathtub, Light Blue Exterior, White Interior, Nickel Clawfoot, Gold External N358 55" Vintage Oval Soaking Clawfoot Bathtub, Yellow Exterior, White Interior, Nickel Clawfoot, White Drain, with N358 55" Vintage Oval Soaking Clawfoot Tub, Yellow Exterior, White Interior, Oil Rubbed Bronze Clawfoot, Gold Drain, 68'' Oval Soaking Tub In White With Chrome Clawfoot, Included Chrome External Drain and FREE Natural Bamboo Wooden 67" Winn Antique Inspired Double Slipper Cast Iron Porcelain Clawfoot Bathtub, Chrome Deco Feet. Portrait by Keith Talley Photography, Understanding potential lead hazards in old porcelain enamel bathtubs and sinks and ceramic tile of any age, Sterling 'Starscape' -- still the funnest shower door for a midcentury bathroom. DillingerVintageShop Another popular period for the vintage tub and bath design is the Art Deco period, which began around 1925 and lasted through much of the 1940s. it took 4 people to tote that thing up stairs. That will take a LOT of hot water, for a bath! While many of the items on Etsy are handmade, youll also find craft supplies, digital items, and more. The console sink rests on two or four legs. Under Add your personalization, the text box will tell you what the seller needs to know. We looked into resurfacing it since my wife hated the color. Sinks for a vintage bath, like the tubs, might take several shapes. Holle Abee (author) from Georgia on August 24, 2010: Holle Abee (author) from Georgia on June 18, 2010: Didn't realize there were so many types of vintage (clawfoot) tubs. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. The classic vintage toilet is the high tank toilet with the pull chain. Now that Im in my 60s Im gutting my bathroom and this is the perfect solution to a shower and a bathtub. This Bathtub is created in a beautiful Degas Blue. All combine in an eclectic modern Ohio home, Loudoun County's Professional Painting Services & Top-Quality Products, Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers, Outdoor Lighting & Audio/Visual Specialists, Get Creative Salvage Ideas from Houzzers' Reuse Projects. Each Lagniappe item is singularly unique and signed by the artist. Antique Inspired 54" Black Clawfoot Bathtub Cast Iron Original Porcelain White Feet Tub Package. Thank you Habee! I'd like to use it in one of our kids' bathrooms, but GC is saying he doesn't think the labor is worth it.

FREE shipping, ad by Arockturners Holle Abee (author) from Georgia on April 14, 2010: So true, Jim! They at least have value for the 300 lbs of cast iron. It's about 48" square overall, if memory serves. Repairing drywall is easy. From shop Almasfarmhouse, ad by ShopTheDustyCupboard

Mainly being because the replacement options were just really flimsy and sizing was off. Ad from shop romaarellano There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. When it comes to things having to do with safety, its best to consult with a professional. remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. Love these pictures!

So, if that's what your GC is envisioning, then he's going to advise you against it. Pedestal tubs are also popular choices for homeowners looking for a vintage bathtub and a vintage tub and bath look. ShabbyGoesLucky So I'm thinking of freeing the tub myself so all he has to do is move it over and install it.Any tips or insights on how/whether to do this?Thanks in advance! Now I wish I had one in my bathroom. Ad from shop MTSCArchitectural901 From shop ShabbyGoesLucky, $149.54 pam kueber - June 8, 2009, Updated: July 24, 2021. Is subway tile best? The corner that is the farthest recessed away from the edge. Ad from shop PageScrappers How do you prevent water form going everywhere when showering?

If you can cut a hole there, the plumbing can be replaced. I want vintage but ultra modern sort of a 4. As cruddy as that looks, I'd be just as worried about the actual working parts behind the wall as the non functional pretty parts that you see. From shop MinniesFlea, ad by MTSCArchitectural901 If you are the owner of an older porcelain enamel bathtub or sinks or are considering buying one please see my May 2, 2016 storyUnderstanding potential lead hazards in old porcelain enamel bathtubs and sinks and ceramic tile of any age; this article focuses on raising awareness around three other potential sources of lead dust exposure in your home old porcelain enamel bathtubs and sinks and ceramic tile of any era and steps you can take to assess and, if required, address them. Holle Abee (author) from Georgia on October 22, 2010: old is gold and vintage bath tubs and fixtures really stands out and could make a real difference with classic touch. Hoping for answers re plumbing set-up with a vintage tub! We do this with marketing and advertising partners (who may have their own information theyve collected). I don't know the manufacturer yet but I'm working on it.

If it is I apologize. The original tubs were usually made of cast iron and had an enamel finish. My grandmother had a claw foot bathtub. So I'm thinking of freeing the tub myself so all he has to do is move it over and install it. The kids aren't really bath takers, mostly showers, but what's nice about this is that it's like a shower base you can take a bath in once in a while. Yep. Ad from shop ShabbyGoesLucky They also made it out to be more fashionable to separate the shower from the bathtub. These are generally made of cast iron with an enamel finish. What an interesting tub! It's not deeper than normal. Thanks Habee for making me wish for something I won't have for years if ever! In both remodels I DID NOT remove or replace these tubs. Copper sinks come in several finishes, including smooth and hammered. He told me I was nuts. These bathtubs are usually 60-70 inches in length. I never have seen one like that and can't find one on the enternet. The answer may affect what we ultimately do to renovate the bathroom (I like the overall style but it does need some fixing up). I think vintage tubs are great and they create a whole new look for your bathroom. I've been tracking it down by the numbers under the bowl and this is what I found: Niagara Conservation Corp., 1800-831-8383, It's hopefully model West Minster. This includes the end of the Victorian period and the beginning of the post-World War II era. Get some help to pry it up from the floor and put it on a pallet and roll it next door. This makes it possible for two people to bathe comfortably at the same time. Streamline N366 59" Vintage Oval Soaking Clawfoot Tub, Black Exterior, White Interior, Oil Rubbed Bronze Clawfoot, Gold Click here to see more shipping options. FREE Shipping via Truck to your curb. Pamela Oglesby from Sunny Florida on April 14, 2010: Hi, Ann! The wall mount taps are leaking from the inside so we know we need to to open up the walls and retile.

It looks like it's in very good shape. Ad from shop KristensVintagePaper A basin sink is dropped into a bathroom counter. Now look what's happening!

Nowadays we focus far too much on static stuffgo to college and learn how to draw lines, and then tell a computer what lines to draw and where. Ad from shop BowChicandPeeps Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Click Buy it now or Add to cart and proceed to checkout. In the photo the tub is dirty, but it's in perfect shape.

The rounded end is made comfortable to the bather, while the faucet is placed at the square end. And it has a metal hook at one end that we assume was used to hold back the shower curtain , 2022 Retro Renovation All Rights Reserved Website by Anchored Design >> https://retrorenovation.com/renovate-safe/. LOL Great hub and pictures! EuropeanBrocante Both homes were built in the 30's 40's and I wanted to keep a piece of them original to the house. What kind of vanity would work? From shop ShopTheDustyCupboard, ad by Atlasty Holle Abee (author) from Georgia on April 13, 2010: Audrey, I found my granddaughter riding Hamlet yesterday - literally! got a tub in a storage unit that i bid on, and it had a cast iron tub{not clawfoot} it has angled ends, instead of round. Merrkesh Holle Abee (author) from Georgia on April 19, 2010: Springboard from Wisconsin on April 19, 2010: I see that every time I drive through a typical modern subdivision. Even though I'm sure some of this vintage stuff is created by the help of CAD, hopefully what we'll get out of it is some of that artisanship we had before. Choose the options youd like for the order. I know we should celebrate our advanced indoor plumbing but i love the claw feet and especially in the slipper tub you uploaded a picture of! Don't know where you are in child rearing but you could bathe 2 or 3 kids at a time in that tub or grandkids! In the main bathroom (and the only full bathroom) is a giant recessed tub it kind of looks more like the American Standard pictured but its square & recessed into a tiled wall like the picture of the Khler Mayflower.