CEA Design in London

CEA Design at a glance

Company

CEADESIGN SRL s.u., founded by Natalino Malasorti, artistic director and designer, and Roberta Bertacco

Based in

Pove del Grappa, in the Bassano del Grappa district of Italy: headquarters and factory

Origins

Began in 1984 in the plumbing and heating sector, later turning to design tapware for homes

Material

AISI 316L stainless steel, 100% recyclable, with no chrome plating or galvanic treatment

Finishes

Satin and polished steel, plus the special finishes Black Diamond, Bronze, Copper and Light Gold

Ranges

Bathroom taps, showers, washbasins, flush plates and towel warmers; kitchen taps and islands; outdoor showers and garden taps; ventilation

In London

Specification and ordering through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency, Westminster, SW1 (trade, by appointment)

CEA Design through Faura

CEA products are not installed at the Residency. Faura specifies and orders the ranges below from CEA's collections and product documentation.

What CEA makes

CEA's collections cover the bathroom, kitchen, outdoor and ventilation, all forged in AISI 316L stainless steel.

• Bathroom: taps in single-handle, dual-handle and thermostatic versions, shower sets, washbasins, built-in parts, flush plates, integrated modular systems and electric towel warmers.
• Kitchen: kitchen taps, complements and kitchen islands.
• Outdoor: outdoor showers and garden taps.
• Ventilation: the Ariachiara and Two ranges.

Bathroom · Kitchen · Outdoor · Approvals

Stainless steel and special finishes

CEA describes AISI 316L as a low-carbon alloy known for hygiene and excellent corrosion resistance, particularly suited to outdoor use. Its products are made by mechanical processes only, and the steel is not chrome plated or galvanically treated.

• Standard finishes: satin and polished stainless steel.
• Special finishes: Black Diamond, Bronze, Copper and Light Gold, made to order by depositing zirconium and graphite mixtures in vacuum chambers. CEA says they make the surface more resistant to cleaning agents and salty air, and anti-scratch.
• Black Diamond: also protects the surface from limescale deposits.
• Bronze and Copper: show natural variations in tone as the finish reacts with the air, which CEA describes as part of the product's character rather than a defect.

Signature collections

• Milo360: CEA's iconic collection with a sixties design and a sober cylindrical shape, with single-handle, dual-handle and thermostatic mixers and a wide choice of remote controls, spouts and shower sets, in every CEA finish.
• Gastone: a taps collection designed by Natalino Malasorti, in single-handle, dual-handle and thermostatic versions.

How CEA produces

Production follows lean principles, with every step traced from concept to finished product. The headquarters building develops below ground to reduce land use; the underground production areas use the ground's natural insulation, run on energy from renewable sources only, and the testing units use a closed water circuit.

Specifying CEA through Faura

1. 01
   Plan the bathroom or kitchenBook a private visit to the Residency in Westminster and review the scheme with Faura's team.
2. 02
   Choose collections and finishesSelect taps, showers and complements, and a finish across the scheme, from satin steel to Black Diamond or Light Gold.
3. 03
   Technical documentationFaura gathers CEA's product documentation and installation details for each code, including built-in parts.
4. 04
   Order and deliveryFaura places the order on the trade client's behalf and coordinates delivery to the UK site.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy CEA Design taps in London?

Trade professionals can specify and order CEA through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1, by appointment. CEA products are not installed at the Residency; Faura works from CEA's collections and documentation.

Where is CEA Design made?

In Italy. CEADESIGN's headquarters and factory are at Pove del Grappa, in the district around Bassano del Grappa, an area known for metal mechanics.

What are CEA taps made of?

AISI 316L stainless steel, a low-carbon alloy that CEA uses for every product. It is 100% recyclable, hygienic and resistant to corrosion, and CEA does not chrome plate or galvanically treat it.

What is CEA's Black Diamond finish?

One of CEA's special finishes, made by depositing zirconium and graphite mixtures on the steel in vacuum chambers. It increases hardness and scratch resistance and also protects the surface from limescale deposits.

Do CEA Bronze and Copper finishes change colour?

They can show variations in tone, because the finish reacts with oxygen in the air. CEA describes this as part of the product's depth, not a manufacturing defect.

Can CEA taps be used outdoors?

CEA describes AISI 316L stainless steel as particularly suitable for outdoor environments, and it makes outdoor showers and garden taps.

Does CEA make kitchen taps?

Yes. CEA's kitchen range includes taps, complements and kitchen islands, in the same stainless steel and finishes as its bathroom collections.

Can I get CEA CAD files and technical sheets?

CEA publishes product documentation for each code to registered users of ceadesign.it, and Faura can assemble the technical documentation for a project.

How much do CEA taps cost, and what are the lead times?

Both depend on the products, finishes and quantities. Faura prepares trade quotations and confirms timing for each order.