A top view of TENDO washbasin illustrating spatial clarity and aligned design ethos. Photo credits © LAUFEN
The introduction of VITREON steel marks a significant evolution in LAUFEN’s approach to bathroom architecture. This contemporary glazed-steel material brings a new sense of expressive clarity to the brand’s portfolio and broadens the possibilities for unified, design-led interiors across residential, hospitality and commercial environments.
Entering the LAUFEN collection in January 2026, VITREON steel is defined by its duality: smooth and glass-like to the touch, yet remarkably robust thanks to its engineered steel core. The material combines malleability, colour stability, chemical resistance and enduring surface protection. Its continuous, seamless finish reflects a commitment to precision and refinement, offering architects a material that balances aesthetic depth with long-term performance.
The premium wash area as a composition of material, form and colour. Washbasin NIB in Dark Iron with ARUN vanity and Kartell LAUFEN faucet. Photo credits © LAUFEN
Marc Viardot, Corporate Marketing and Design Director of Roca Group, frames the material’s ambition:
“VITREON steel expands our material vocabulary in a very exciting way. This high-precision, durable technology enables us to push the boundaries of developing the most innovative and sustainable bathroom solutions.”
A new material harmony
VITREON steel enriches LAUFEN’s established material ecosystem, joining traditional ceramic and Saphirkeramik. Ceramic continues to ground the brand’s identity through its reliability and long-standing craftsmanship, while Saphirkeramik, introduced twelve years ago, enabled an era of ultra-thin geometries.
Together, these materials offer architects an expanded creative spectrum. VITREON steel’s refined geometries and nuanced surface play integrate easily into contemporary interiors, supporting compositions in which washbasins, furniture, faucets and accessories share a coherent visual language.
The TRI-COLOR basin demonstrates Vitreon steel’s chromatic versatility alongside ARUN furniture and Kartell LAUFEN fittings. Photo credits © LAUFEN
LAUFEN frames VITREON steel within a warm, atmospheric world of rich marbles, metallic finishes and deep tones, creating an interplay of surfaces that balances calm with character. This approach supports integrated design across the ARUN furniture collection, Kartell LAUFEN faucets and the brand’s iconic Saphirkeramik washbasins, including SONAR, Kartell LAUFEN and VOLTA.
Architects and interior designers will find increased opportunities for seamless specification across typologies. From boutique hospitality spaces to private residences, VITREON steel introduces a new expressive layer that supports both aesthetic coherence and technical rigour.
TENDO washbasin showing cross-material harmony with ARUN, Kartell LAUFEN and FRAME 25. Photo credits © LAUFEN
Material integration in spatial design
The strength of VITREON steel lies not only in its individual performance, but also in its ability to harmonise with LAUFEN’s advanced sanitary technologies, including the CLEANET RIVA and CLEANET AURIA shower toilets. This enables holistic bathroom concepts where innovation, wellness and material clarity converge.
Subtle tactile effects, chromatic accents, and robust surface performance make VITREON steel a compelling option for high-use environments. As the bathroom continues to evolve into a total living space, the material supports architects in creating environments defined by precision, function, and emotional resonance.
TERRA washbasin in a composition of Vitreon steel, Noce Canaletto and soft ceramic surfaces. Photo credits © LAUFEN
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Mónica García
Corporate PR and Communications Manager, LAUFEN Bathrooms AG
