Cristal et Bronze – The French excellence of bathroom accessories
Cristal et Bronze has been one of the most internationally renowned French manufacturers of exceptional bathroom fittings and accessories since 1937. In meticulous manual work, the master manufactory produces functional objects from the finest materials, from brass and crystal glass to silver, gold and obsidian.
Inspired by the pursuit of perfection, Cristal et Bronze meets the highest expectations. All over the world, distinguished architecture and interior design studios rely on Cristal et Bronze's centuries-old expertise as a bathroom specialist. Whether private or professional, suite or yacht, fill your bathrooms with burning passion for the French lifestyle.
Timeless craftsmanship in crystal and metal
Brilliant crystal glass meets flawless metal. In the pure French tradition of craftsmanship, Cristal et Bronze processes only the best materials with the utmost care. Traditionally trained craftsmen produce everything under one roof and in pure manual labour. In their skilled hands, glass and metal melt into a perfect unity.
Under strict quality controls, the artisans shape metal, cut crystal glass and refine surfaces in their own manufactory near Paris. The repertoire of Cristal et Bronze contains over two dozen finishes, from polished chrome to patinated brass and matt copper to extra-thick gold plating.
Absolute control for outstanding quality – rely on the unparalleled craftsmanship of Cristal et Bronze.
Born of French savoir-faire
In 1937, an antiques dealer set up his own business in Paris to supply exquisite bathroom objects to the finest addresses in the City of Lights. Driven by the worldwide demand for sophisticated bathroom projects, his workshop kept designing ever new products to the highest standards. Faucets, wall brackets, washbasins, free-standing bathroom accessories – over the decades, Cristal et Bronze advanced to become a highly specialised expert for refined bathrooms.
To keep all production steps in-house and thus retain full control over the final quality of all their products, Cristal et Bronze moved to the medieval town of Château-Landon just to the south of Paris. At this former hub of France's history, the skilled artisans continue to create traditional pieces in historical style, contemporary reinterpretations of classic shapes and new, innovative designs.
In 2012, the French state awarded Cristal et Bronze the label "Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant". This makes the manufactory part of the inner circle of French companies that embody France's living cultural heritage with outstanding craftsmanship and irreplaceable expertise.
The world of excellence of Cristal et Bronze
Ambassadors of a cultivated lifestyle, Cristal et Bronze transforms simple utilitarian objects into graceful sculptures with timeless appeal. For generations, architects and interior designers around the world have relied on this expertise for their private and public projects, from residences and yachts to hotel suites and royal palaces.
Cristal et Bronze has helped design Paris' most prestigious hotels. Among the Manufacture's most iconic works are the classic "Cygne Ailé" bathroom fixtures that can be found in all bathrooms of the Hôtel Le Ritz in Paris. In addition, Cristal et Bronze has contributed to pioneering top-class interiors around the world:
- Le Bristol, Four Seasons Hôtel Georges V, Le Meurice, Shangri-La Hôtel; Paris
- The Ritz Hotel, Annabel's Private Members Club; London
- Royal Mansour Spa; Marrakech
- Hotel The Pierre; New York
Bathroom accessories that last
Diverse yet unmistakable: the universe of Cristal et Bronze consists of the three styles Baroque, Classic and Modern. Whether soft and elegant or glamorous and brilliant, all objects from the manufactory are extraordinarily reliable and robust.
The collections span storage trays, soap dispensers, toothbrush tumblers and toothbrush holders, soap dishes, small and large jars, perfume bottles and perfume spray bottles, waste paper baskets and tissue boxes. Create your own world for supreme well-being with poetic craftsmanship in perfection – 100% made in France.
