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of Natural Oak or American Walnut may
be selected for the fronts.
The satin matt finishes include a special
feature: small scratches on these special
lacquer finishes fade almost automatically,
so that the furniture always looks as good
as new. Additionally, the special anti-
fingerprint coating makes cleaning and
care easy.
The distinctive chrome handle
represents an exciting design option.
It can be used to contrast with the matt
lacquers and solid wood surfaces, or
produce a striking effect on high-gloss
lacquer.
Fitted with ring pull handles, the
drawers feature a self-close action. The
variant without a handle also features tip-
on technology, enabling the drawers to be
opened with a gentle tap. The automatic
interior lighting turns on or off when the
drawer is opened or closed.
Additional practical storage is on offer be fitted with one or two round towel The light temperature featuring a
in the combination of the round furniture holders on the sides. memory effect can be synchronized with
washbasin with matching vanity unit, Matching mirrors from the White Tulip other lamps connected in the living area
which is available in all the White Tulip series are available in versions controlled and controlled via “Casambi”, an app that
furniture finishes. The colour of the by sensors or an app. The mirrored glass has established itself as a reference in
shelves can be freely selected, too. has been brought forward creating an smart homes control systems. This feature
Another special furnishing element is interesting look, which makes the mirror’s can be used to dim the mirrors and switch
the floor-standing chrome console with surface appear almost transparent around the mirror heating on and off.
wooden shelves, which can additionally the illuminated area. The free-standing bathtub with
seamless acrylic paneling mirrors the
form of the ceramics. The oval version is
available in two sizes: 1800x800 mm, with
1600x900 mm for smaller rooms. With a
diameter of 140 cm, the round bathtub
offers a spacious interior.
White Tulip also includes the first tap
range developed by Philippe Starck for
Duravit. The consistent design element
is the tulip-shaped handle that echoes
the shape of the washbasins and bathtubs
and is particularly easy and pleasant to
operate thanks to the polished surface,
whilst the 160 finely engraved vertical
stripes produce a truly sophisticated
effect. Washbasin mixers are available in
various “comfort” heights S, M, and XL.
The range also includes bidet, shower and
bath taps.
The delicate and sophisticated minimal
lines of the White Tulip series will add
an elegant touch to any setting. Cutting-
edge technologies such as HygieneFlush
and HygieneGlaze, tip-on technology and
self-close action, as well as mirror heating
and app-controlled, customisable lighting
complete the collection. dw
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