Modern production meets precise craftsmanship: free-standing Kaldewei baths feature seamless enamelled panelling for flawless perfection
St. Ives, June 2014. – Introducing its latest range of exclusive baths, Kaldewei presents “Meisterstücke” as a collection of masterpieces that embody state-of-the-art manufacturing and precise craftsmanship in perfect symbiosis. Made of familiar Kaldewei steel enamel 3.5 mm, the collection uncompromisingly continues the brand’s very essence. The uniquely formulated material has long since been synonymous with perfectly designed quality baths, shower trays and enamelled shower surfaces. Building on its success, the premium manufacturer has now extended its portfolio with a new generation of masterpieces with enamelled panelling. In a sophisticated technique its bath icons Conoduo, Asymmetric Duo and Centro Duo Oval are crafted by hand into masterpieces finished to perfection with enamelled panelling. The result is masterworks of modern bathroom culture: baths with enamelled panelling in a seamless finish for flawless perfection.
Kaldewei presents “Meisterstücke” as a new range available from June 2014. The new free-standing baths with enamelled panelling feature a seamless finish with a linear expression of style. In a new approach to production using modern technology for deep drawing steel, Kaldewei applies precise handcrafting for a smooth transition from panelling to bath as a guarantee of outstanding quality. The Meisterstück Asymmetric Duo is an innovative highlight of this technique. With smooth and extensive enamelled panelling, as if made in one piece, it delivers a new interpretation of modern design that echoes in its clear lines and puristic styling. Its panelling at the same time uniquely underlines the linear interior of this stylish bath. The design is fittingly rounded out by a flush waste cover made of steel enamel.
Bath icons transform into masterpieces
The new ‘Meisterstück’ Collection from Kaldewei addresses the desire for spacious bathroom architecture that provides for positioning of the bath anywhere in the room. Initially, three popular bath designs are offered in Alpine White ‘Meisterstück’ version: The Meisterstück Centro Duo Oval is available in the two sizes 170 x 75 cm and 180 x 80 cm. The Meisterstück Conoduo comes in the size 170 x 75 cm, while the Asymmetric Duo bath icon in Meisterstück version measures 170 x 80 cm. As an exclusive and separate segment, the new “Meisterstücke” take on special significance in the Kaldewei range and will in future be joined by other products made of Kaldewei steel enamel.
“Our new ‘Kaldewei Meisterstücke’ segment opens up a new chapter in our production of exclusive baths allowing us once more to underline our status as a pioneer and style icon,” says Kaldewei’s head of Marketing, Arndt Papenfuß, as he highlights the special significance of this exclusive range. “Our ‘Meisterstücke’ are geared to high-end housing such as premium penthouses, and to the operators and investors of five-star hotels.”
Optional comfort-enhancing features
All baths in the “Meisterstücke” range are provided with Kaldewei’s easy-care finish as a standard. The models are available with optional features to enhance the individual bathing experience including the new Sound Wave bath audio system with the bath acting as the sound box. Sound Wave allows users to enjoy a hot bath immersing quite literally in their favourite tunes. Other special features include the Kaldewei whirl system Vivo Vita for pure, all-round relaxation or the Kaldewei electronic controls Comfort Select. Kaldewei Meisterstücke therefore are masterpieces of bathing culture fusing maximum comfort with exquisite aesthetics – fully made obviously of Kaldewei steel enamel 3.5 mm.
Interior Innovation Award “Best of Best 2014” for Meisterstück Centro Duo Oval
Ahead of its official launch, the Meisterstück Centro Duo Oval has already been awarded the prestigious “Interior Innovation Award – Best of Best 2014” by the German Design Council. The award recognises the extraordinary innovative spirit and pioneering design of the new free-standing baths with panelling made of Kaldewei steel enamel 3.5 mm.