Bringing antique charm into a modern bathroom can really elevate the style and give it that perfect blend of old and new. One of my favorite ways to introduce antique elements is through the hardware – faucets, towel bars, drawer pulls, and more.
Antique brass is a timeless material that looks great in bathrooms. The patina and imperfect shine give hardware pieces made from antique brass a depth and richness that can’t be replicated.
Today I’m sharing my picks for the best antique brass bathroom hardware pieces to consider using in your next remodel or refresh. Antique brass elevates the look of any bathroom. Its burnt yellow coloring and brushed satin finish provide a beautiful contrast against tiles, marble, or wall paint.
Here are some ideas to consider if you’re looking for ways to incorporate brass hardware into your bathroom. I’d recommend going with an antique brass finish or a brushed brass finish which is less shiny gold, and more aged.
I’ll share options at various price points – from thrifty vintage finds to luxe designer pieces – of antique brass bathroom hardware!
Brass Bathroom Vanities
Antique brass vanities are eye-catching statement pieces. The aged brass finish gives a timeworn look, while intricate details like carved legs and accents showcase superb craftsmanship. Brass vanities work wonderfully in traditional, vintage, or old world style bathrooms.
I love the look of a brass bathroom vanity or brass washstand. Typically the sink top portion is made of marble, porcelain or a durable painted clay.
Here are a few affordable brass bathroom vanities and washstands:
Brass Bathroom Faucets
For an instant style upgrade, install antique brass bathroom faucets. Their unique burnished finish adds warmth and elegance. Decorative features like cross handles, spouts with sculptural shapes, and inlaid accents convey a sense of grandeur.
Brass Bathroom Mirrors
Frame your reflection in antique glamour with a brass-framed bathroom mirror. Ornate mirrors with French country or Baroque inspired frames look straight out of a palace. Lean into the vintage aesthetic with a distressed brass frame around your mirror.
Swapping out your old mirror for a brass one is one of the easiest and low maintenance ways to add some brass to your bathroom!
Brass Wall Sconces
Illuminate your space with the soft, ambient glow of brass wall sconces. Scrolled arms, curving silhouettes, and candle-shaped bases exemplify antique designs. Display singular sconces or coordinate a set on either side of your mirror.
Brass bathroom sconces can light up your bathroom and match your other brass fixtures perfectly!
1-2 light scones are great for single vanity bathrooms and can be placed above the mirror or on either side:
3 & 4 light brass scones are best for double vanities:
Brass Bathroom Hooks
Brass hook racks bring organization and style for hanging towels, robes, and more. Look for hooks with shapely, sloping curves for a more ornate appearance. Stagger them at varying heights for a dynamic look.
You can hang brass hooks on the walls of your bathroom to hang bath towels, hand towels, robes and clothes.
Brass Towel Racks
Intricately designed brass towel bars, rings, and racks add visual interest while providing function. Styles like towel ladders create an inviting spa-like environment. Position racks near bathtubs or showers for handy access.
If you have a bit more space in your bathroom, you may want to add a brass towel rack to hang your towels to dry in the bathroom:
Brass Shower Systems
Go for bold impact with an antique brass shower system. The showerhead, handles, spout, and trim will create a cohesive luxe look. Rainfall showerheads and multi-function hand showers also up the elegance factor.
Aged Brass Bathroom Wall Shelf
Display bath accessories in style on an antique brass floating shelf. Ornate curves, scrolled brackets, and tempered glass lend a refined touch. Pair with brass sconces at each end for a coordinated look.
Brass Toilet Paper Holders
Brass toilet paper holders have personality that you won’t find with plain chrome fixtures. Intricate scrolling, curved lines, and cast detailing transform an everyday essential into a decorative accent.
Brass Toilet Levers
Swap out your ordinary toilet lever for one with standout antique brass styling. Elaborately molded levers resembling scrolls or animals add artistic flair.
Brass Bathroom Hardware Sets
For a cohesive look, opt for coordinated antique brass hardware sets. Mix and match towel bars, tissue holders, robe hooks, shelves, and other accessories for a custom designer feel. Matching finishes tie the whole look together.
Perhaps the easiest thing to do is just buy a brass bathroom hardware set. This way your design is consistent throughout the space!
- Modern Minimal Hardware Set – $59
- Antique Brass Hardware Set – $66
- Pottery Barn Vintage Fixtures – $179
- Palais Vintage Hardware Set – $186
I hope this post helped give you an overview of all the wonderful ways you can decorate your bathroom with brass hardware!
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Thank you very much for providing us with a piece of good information and a helpful platform. And your knowledge of Bathroom Accessories is truly valuable to me. you have well explained this topic. Thank you furthermore.
I’m renovating a bathroom in our circa 1900 Dutch Colonial vacation home in Maine, and I’d love to find the sink and tile used in the first picture from Homespun- I looked on their website and also submitted a contact form to them, but would you by chance have a link that gives more information? I’ve spend hours googling and have come close to the sink, but not the tile.
Our bathroom has original brass fixtures that we’re hoping to keep, the tile and sink would be a great match! Thanks for your time.