Solenne 378 Slipper-Back Freestanding Bathtub, 170 cm

Set up in a family bathroom that gets used morning and night, Solenne 378 plumbs in with a freestanding filler rather than deck-mounted taps, which is what keeps the sides clean.

It is built in stone resin: a stone resin composite, denser than acrylic and colder to the touch until the water's been in a minute, but it holds heat noticeably longer once it has.

Delivery arrives crated on a pallet; two people are needed to move it into the room, ideally before the last stud wall goes up. Ten years of daily use leaves a door seal or a roller tired long before the glass or the tub itself gives up.

Specification

• Type: Slipper-Back Freestanding Bathtub, 170 cm
• Material: Stone Resin
• Dimensions: 170 × 75 × 75 cm
• Capacity: 180 litres, raised backrest end
• Weight: 72.17 kg

Care

Wipe down after use and avoid abrasive cleaners on acrylic or stone resin — they dull the finish permanently. Cast iron and copper only need occasional polishing to keep their look.