Antique Brass Tapware

Buildmat’s antique brass tapware collection brings together tapware for the bathroom, kitchen and laundry in a vintage and rustic antique brass finish. The range includes basin mixers, wall mixers, bath taps, shower sets, kitchen taps, laundry mixers and matching bathroom accessories, making it easier to carry the same aged, bronze finish throughout a renovation.

Our largest antique brass range is Alma Vintage Antique Brass tapware, with kitchen, basin, bath, shower and laundry tapware plus matching accessories, all in a single brushed vintage antique brass finish. Choosing from one range makes it easier to keep the finish consistent from room to room, as antique brass can look quite different between manufacturers.

Unlike brighter brushed brass, antique brass has a deeper, more rustic appearance that works particularly well alongside timber, stone, marble and other natural materials. You’ll find everything from contemporary mixers and shower rails to more traditional cross-handle basin taps, so an antique brass finish doesn’t necessarily mean your bathroom or kitchen needs to look entirely vintage.

Use the filters to narrow the collection by product type or range, or browse the options below.

Shop antique brass tapware by room

Antique brass bathroom tapware

Antique brass works particularly well in bathrooms because you can repeat the vintage finish across the major fixtures and smaller details, rather than relying on the basin mixer to do all the work.

• Basin mixers – short and tall basin mixer options for inset, semi-inset and above-counter basins.

• Tall basin mixers – designed to provide the extra height required for above-counter and vessel basins.

• Wall mixers – wall-mounted controls that keep the basin or vanity top clear.

• Basin taps and wall top assemblies – including cross-handle designs for a more traditional take on antique brass tapware.

• Shower sets – coordinate your shower head, wall mixer, hand-held shower and shower rail in the same finish.

• Basin and wall spouts – standalone spouts for separate wall mixer and spout configurations.
  

If you’re building a shower from individual components rather than choosing a complete shower set, check that the shower head, shower rail, wall mixer and hand-held shower are from compatible finish families. Antique brass can vary considerably between manufacturers.

Antique brass kitchen taps

Antique brass kitchen taps bring a warmer alternative to chrome, stainless steel or cooler finishes such as brushed nickel and gun metal, and work particularly well with timber cabinetry, natural stone and warm-toned benchtops.

• Kitchen mixer taps – including square and gooseneck kitchen taps in brushed vintage antique brass.

• Pull-out kitchen mixers – combine an antique brass finish with the practicality of a retractable spray head.

• Pot fillers – wall-mounted options including the Alma Winslow Wall Pot Filler.
  

For a cohesive kitchen, you don't necessarily need every metal surface to match. Antique brass can be repeated through the kitchen taps and cabinet hardware while stainless steel appliances, sinks or other functional elements remain in place.

Antique brass bath taps and spouts

Carry the same finish from the basin and shower through to the bath with coordinating antique brass bath taps, mixers and spouts.

• Bath tapware – including wall mixers, bath taps and bath fillers.

• Freestanding bath fillers – floor-mounted tapware designed for freestanding baths, including the Alma Mira Freestanding Floor Spout in brushed vintage antique brass.

• Bath spouts – wall spout and swivel spout options for separate mixer-and-spout configurations.

When choosing a bath spout or freestanding filler, consider its reach and position in relation to the bath as well as the finish. The proportions need to work with the bath itself, particularly with freestanding designs where the tapware becomes a prominent part of the room.

Antique brass laundry tapware

The laundry may be more practical than pretty, but it’s also increasingly designed as an extension of the kitchen or bathroom. Matching antique brass laundry mixers can help maintain the same material palette between adjoining spaces.

• Laundry mixers – mixer and washing machine tap options in antique brass finishes.

• Laundry sink taps – coordinate the laundry sink with tapware used elsewhere in the home.

What is antique brass tapware?

Antique brass tapware refers primarily to the finish, rather than meaning every tap is made entirely from solid brass.

The finish typically has a deeper, darker and more bronze appearance than bright polished brass, creating the aged brass look associated with older fixtures. Depending on the product, the underlying construction may include brass, lead-free brass, Stainless Steel 304 or a combination of materials.

The finishing method also varies by product. Some fixtures use PVD or protective lacquer, while other tapware finishes may be electroplated. Check the individual product specifications if the base material or finishing method is important to your project.

What is Buildmat's antique brass tapware range made from?

Our antique brass range encompasses different materials, components and finishing methods depending on the individual product.

• Brass and lead-free brass – many taps and mixers use brass or lead-free brass for key components because of its suitability for plumbing applications. Selected products use solid brass construction.

• Stainless Steel 304 – some tapware, hardware and accessories use Stainless Steel 304 beneath the antique brass finish, including selected cabinet and door handles.

• Antique brass finishes – the aged appearance comes from the surface finish rather than necessarily indicating the underlying material. Depending on the product, this may include PVD, protective lacquer or another finishing process.

• Ceramic disc cartridges – many basin mixers, kitchen taps and wall mixers use ceramic disc cartridges for smooth operation and control of water flow and temperature, with progressive cartridges available on select Alma models.

• Lead-free options – selected Alma tapware uses lead-free brass for components that come into contact with drinking water, including selected kitchen mixers and filter taps.

Complete the room with matching antique brass fixtures

One of the advantages of choosing a broader antique brass range is being able to carry the finish beyond the taps themselves.

In the bathroom, that might mean pairing a basin mixer with a matching shower head, wall mixer, bath spout, pop-up waste, floor wastes, toilet roll holder, robe hooks and towel rails. Depending on your layout, you can also coordinate heated towel rails, toilet buttons and other bathroom accessories.

In the kitchen, antique brass can continue from the kitchen mixer or pull-out kitchen mixer to antique brass cabinet handles and antique brass door handles, while the laundry can pick up the same finish through its laundry mixers.

You don't have to make every metal in the room antique brass. In fact, allowing practical stainless steel elements or another complementary finish to remain can stop the scheme from feeling overly matched.

How to style antique brass tapware

Antique brass has enough character to stand out, but its muted colour makes it relatively easy to build into a wider palette.

• Pair it with natural materials. Timber cabinetry, travertine, marble, limestone and other natural materials pick up the warmer undertones of aged brass particularly well. Cream, beige and earthy tiles can push the palette warmer again, while white provides more contrast.
• Repeat it deliberately. Rather than introducing antique brass through a single tap, repeat it two or three times through tapware, handles or bathroom accessories. This makes the finish look intentional without requiring every fixture to match.
• Compare finishes in the same light. Brushed brass, antique brass, aged brass, brushed nickel and gun metal can look quite different under warm and cool lighting. If you're choosing several fixtures for one room, compare physical samples or products together where possible rather than relying solely on screen colours.

See antique brass tapware in person

Antique brass is one finish we recommend seeing in person where possible. Its vintage, aged and bronze undertones can be difficult to judge accurately on a screen, particularly when you're comparing it with brushed brass, brushed nickel or other metallic finishes.

You can visit the Buildmat Selection Centre in Hughesdale by appointment Monday to Friday to compare tapware and finishes alongside other products for your renovation. Our Dandenong showroom is also open Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm.

Not in Melbourne? We ship antique brass tapware Australia-wide. Send us your plans, product selections or material palette and our team can help you narrow down the right products for your kitchen, bathroom or laundry.

Call: 1300 123 122
Email: [email protected]