Introducing the Marazion: The rectangular double-ended cast iron bath that solves a contemporary interior design problem.
The most striking thing about the Marazion is its shape. Compared to most traditional cast iron baths it is more oblong in form than its cousins. The design rationale for this simple: it solves contemporary functionality issues while retaining a classic aesthetic that is loved by cast iron bath enthusiasts.
The classically shaped roll top baths that most people are familiar with are largely derived from late 19th century French designs. Research findings led our designers to conclude that while these roll top baths look incredible, there are a few inherent drawbacks when placed in a contemporary environment: they tend to be deep and narrow, and their curved ends can sometimes make it difficult to fit them into modern bathrooms. So we set about finding a solution.
We took the design of a late 19th century cast iron bath as our starting point. We lengthened and widened it, and then reclined the ends to make it more comfortable. However, our designers weren’t happy with the three or four designs of feet that were found on the original double-ended rectangular baths. Then Lee Hunwicks, the founder of The Cast Iron Bath Company, had an epiphany.
“I came across a foot from a single-ended 19th century French cast iron bath in a salvage yard and was immediately struck by the beauty of the design. I had never seen anything like it before. I took it back to the studio and remodelled it so it would fit the design for the Marazion and hug the contours of the bath correctly. I’m very happy with the end result. I think it stays true to the vision of the late 19th century designers when they embarked on creating a bath of greater comfort.”
For many homeowners and interior designers, the Marazion is a godsend. Fitting a traditional cast iron bath into a modern luxury bathroom is now a whole lot easier.