A slipper bath is that unique looking tub whose panels extend upwards towards one end of the tub. A double slipper tub extends upwards on both ends of the tub. This gives the tub the look of a product that was designed to special, beyond the cookie cutter mold. Most slipper tubs and double slipper bathtubs are designed to be traditional, or antique and vintage, looking. One particularly popular style is the slipper clawfoot tub, which looks especially vintage and raises the slipper bathtub even more prominently. Another popular, authentically vintage slipper tub style is the copper bathtub – which no one will ever confuse with anything ordinary. However, there is a respectable selection of contemporary/modern slipper bathtubs and contemporary/modern double slipper bathtubs too. Make sure to check them out.
Designed to stand out and be the centerpiece of the bathroom, all models in this selection are freestanding tubs. Virtually all slipper tubs are soaking tubs, with a very small selection of unique slipper air tubs which combine the look of old with the spa experience of today.
Material:
The most common slipper tub is the acrylic slipper tub, which is used for most tubs on the market. This material is lightweight, easy to manufacture and practical for everyday use. However, slipper tubs offer a disproportionally large selection of tubs in unique materials:
Cast iron slipper bath – the way they used to all be made – are a lot heavier, and more solid and resilient to the wear and tear of everyday use. They also do a better job maintaining the heat of the bath water. Copper slipper tub stands out the most and have an authentic smith-of-old look.
For something exquisite but more contemporary looking, check out the solid surface/man made stone slipper tubs. These tubs are made of unique, custom blended natural materials that are placed into a bathtub mold in the factory and solidified. The result is a tub that is one piece, with thin and sleek panels, that can be produced in artistic sculpted shapes. Solid surface/man made stone also has a great, smooth feel whenever your skin comes in contact with it.