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The new classic: a contemporary spin on classic bathroom ceramics

When it comes to bathroom design, ceramics hold a timeless charm. Today’s design trailblazers are looking to classic designs for new inspiration. Renowned Dutch designer Marcel Wanders has crafted a solution with the new award-winning collection: The New Classic.

Where old meets new

With a clean and minimalist look, The New Classic collection is a fresh take on classic bathroom furniture.

Think traditional bathtubs, vanities and basins with their beautiful soft curves, complete with architectural lines that create clean and streamlined shapes.

Modern bathroom with illuminated round mirror and white sink contrasting with historic wall featuring a classical fresco painting.

Meet The New Classic, an exclusive collection by Marcel Wanders

Modern white freestanding bathtub against black wall with chrome shower fixtures and handheld sprayer.

Meet The New Classic, an exclusive collection by Marcel Wanders

Modern bathroom with concrete walls, black vanity, white vessel sink, illuminated round mirror, and wall-mounted toilet.

Meet The New Classic, an exclusive collection by Marcel Wanders

There’s really no mystery as to why The New Classic has become a frontrunner, having also won the IF Design Award and Red Dot Design Award in 2019. To Wanders, design plays a key role in helping us create spaces that truly allow us to relax.

"The bathroom is a place reserved for relaxation, rejuvenation and true peace."

Marcel Wanders

Striking sapphire, strong as steel

One of the collection’s successes can be attributed to its innovative ceramic: SaphirKeramik. Using a mineral component found in sapphires, Saphirkeramik allows you to create porcelain with very thin lines, while still remaining super durable – strong as steel, in fact! This innovation has granted designers like Marcel the ability to create ultra-thin ceramic surfaces to make the most out of bathroom spaces.


Modern bathroom with white sink on wooden stand, illuminated round mirror, and stone floor in warm lighting.

SaphirKeramik is Laufen's innovative ceramic material.

Modern white bathtub against black panel in ornate historic room with decorative walls and doorways.

SaphirKeramik is Laufen's innovative ceramic material.

Modern white wall-mounted toilet against ornate beige wall with gold decorative accents in an elegant bathroom.

SaphirKeramik is Laufen's innovative ceramic material.

The line-up

The collection consists of era-inspired washbasins, toilets, a bidet, a freestanding bath and a selection of accessories.

For the basins, you also have the choice to tone up the serenity with elegant walnut vanity legs.

All of these handmade pieces flow together to create a sense of calm and cleanliness in your bathroom, making you become one with your rejuvenating rituals.

The New Classic by Swiss bathroom specialist LAUFEN, is available exclusively to Australians through Reece.

Find your local Bathroom Life showroom to experience The New Classic and feel the pristine quality of SaphirKeramik.

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