Modern and Sophisticated Bathtubs with an Ancient Allure

History will always be an inexhaustible source of inspiration for any designer. And what happends when you mix the austere classicism of the Roman Empire with nature's powerful blessings ? As far as bathroom furniture is concerned, you get a wonderful set of bath tubs made of natural stone that will give your bathroom a modern, contemporary look with just the right amount of ancient allure.

The two marvelous bath tubs above both belong to the "Pappilon" Collection from Stone Forest. Just a glance at their sleek, elegant design is enough to understand why they were runner-ups for the "Interior Design Magazines Best of Year Product Design". The first bath tub is made of Carrara marble, giving any bathroom the impression of brightness and space, whereas the second picture shows a tub made of black granite, which is more difficult to maintain but has an unmistakable touch of royalty. 

If you prefer a more classic approach, you can always depend on white marble for a moderate, yet stylish look that satisfies even the most demanding tastes. Here's a beautiful "Emperador Light" Bathtub from Spacify Online which costs between $18 and $29 for US residents, but they also provide means for international shipping .

Hand sculpted in premium quality Onyx, this superb "Dionicia" bathtub from Treasures d'Old Mexico is perfect for modern, sophisticated houses and people who put quality and beauty before pricing. There is a beautiful palette of natural stone colors from which to choose and you can opt for a polished or matte finish.

 Their bathtubs are made to order and typically ship within 6 to 8 weeks. Pricing is based on size, type and color of the tub, ranging from $15250.00 for a 68" Onyx & Dark Marble Bath Tub to $16250.00 for a 68" one.

Aniela Oval Farm Bath Granite Tub from Spacify Online's kitchen and bath collection is made from a single block of stone which was hand carved from solid blocks of granite. If you don't like the way it looks in brown, you can opt for the "Coral Reef" or "Mojave Gold" hues. The price is the same - $16 - for both the hammered and the polished finishes.

Copper is a perfect material to make tubs because it is very easy to maintain and also sanitary - bacteria can only live on a copper tub for a few hours (on a regular bath tub germs can live up to a few weeks). The copper bathroom tubs from Xiamen Industry LTD. all have standard 2" diameter drainage hole in the bottom of the tub and the drainage hole can be designed according to the client's requirements. The only requirement regarding copper bathtubs is to keep them as dry as possible. Different sizes and styles are available and you can request a custom design if you please.