Italy · Bathroom taps and fittings · Established in 1882
Rubinetterie Stella in London
Specify Stella taps, showers and bathroom fittings through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency, Westminster, SW1.
Rubinetterie Stella is an Italian maker of bathroom taps and fittings, established in 1882 by Pietro Stella on Lake Orta and now based in Dormelletto, in the province of Novara. Its classic collections, Italica, Roma and Eccelsa, date from the 1910s and 1920s, and Roma has been in continuous production since 1926; later series include designs by Angelo Mangiarotti, Marco Piva and Michele De Lucchi. In London, interior designers, architects and developers can specify Stella through Faura, at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1. Visits are by appointment.

Rubinetterie Stella at a glance
- Company
- Rubinetterie Stella S.p.A.
- Based in
- Via Monte Bianco, Dormelletto (Novara), Italy
- Established
- 1882, by Pietro Stella in Cireggio, on Lake Orta, originally making bronze articles including taps
- Known for
- Classic tap collections such as Roma, in production since 1926, and long service to luxury hotels
- Construction
- Bronze castings for the parts fitted behind the wall
- Designers
- Angelo Mangiarotti, Marco Piva, Luca Scacchetti, Maurizio Duranti, Gianpiero Castagnoli and Michele De Lucchi, among others
- In London
- Specification and trade ordering through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency, Westminster, SW1 (by appointment)
Rubinetterie Stella through Faura
The Stella collections below can be specified for a project and ordered through Faura.
| Range | Rubinetterie Stella | Through Faura |
|---|---|---|
| Classic collections | Roma, Italica, Italica Leve, Eccelsa and Eccelsa Leve | Specified and ordered through Faura |
| Contemporary collections | Bamboo, Bamboo Quadro, Stella, Box, Sirius, Swan and Macarons | Specified and ordered through Faura |
| Designer collections | Casanova, Firenze, Titian and 130 (Centrotrenta) | Specified and ordered through Faura |
| Shower and wellness | Shower sets, Isomix thermostatic mixers and the Wellness collection | Specified and ordered through Faura |
| Accessories | Towel warmers, bathroom accessories, WC fittings and kitchen taps within the collections | Specified alongside sanitaryware and joinery |


History
In 1882 Pietro Stella founded the company in Cireggio, on Lake Orta, making bronze articles such as candlesticks, pasta cutters, corkscrews and taps, before concentrating on bathroom taps. Between 1910 and 1930 Stella launched Serie Italica, Serie Roma and Serie Eccelsa, which remain in its catalogue today. From the 1930s it supplied luxury hotels and ocean liners, including the Conte di Savoia.
In 1956 Stella launched Isomix, which it describes as the first thermostat in Italy, one of the first products designed by Angelo Mangiarotti. In 1999 Norman Foster designed a tap series for the brand, and for its 130th anniversary Michele De Lucchi created the Centrotrenta and Titian collections.
Collections
- Roma: in continuous production since 1926 and updated without changing the original design, with basin, bath-shower, bidet, shower, Isomix, towel warmer, accessory and kitchen pieces.
- Italica and Eccelsa: classic collections from the same period, each also offered in a Leve (lever) version.
- Bamboo and Bamboo Quadro: round and square minimalist collections by Marco Piva.
- Stella: an asymmetrical design by architect Luca Scacchetti.
- Casanova and Firenze: Casanova by Maurizio Duranti, inspired by Neoclassicism, and Firenze by Gianpiero Castagnoli.
- Titian and 130: two collections by Michele De Lucchi for the brand's 130th anniversary.
Built to last
Stella uses bronze castings for the parts fitted behind the wall, a metal it values for its ductility and corrosion resistance. The brand has registered numerous patents for innovation and aesthetics since the 1930s, including the protector friction screw used on series such as Nova and Aster.
In luxury hotels
Stella describes itself as a historic partner of the international hospitality sector. Hotels it lists among those that have chosen its taps include Villa d'Este, Hotel Danieli, The Gritti Palace, Splendido Portofino and Rome Cavalieri Hilton.
Specifying Rubinetterie Stella through Faura
- 01Plan the bathroomBook a private visit and review Stella collections alongside the basins, baths, stone and joinery of your scheme.
- 02Choose the collectionFaura helps select the collection, handle style and configuration for each basin, bath and shower.
- 03Technical informationFaura requests Stella's brochures and technical drawings for the specification pack.
- 04Order and deliveryFaura prepares the trade quotation, places the order and coordinates delivery from Italy to the UK site.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I see or buy Rubinetterie Stella in London?
- Interior designers, architects and developers can specify and order Stella taps through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1, by appointment.
- Where are Stella taps made?
- In Italy. Rubinetterie Stella was founded on Lake Orta in 1882 and is based in Dormelletto, in the province of Novara.
- How old is Rubinetterie Stella?
- The company was established in 1882 by Pietro Stella, and its Roma collection has been in production since 1926.
- Can I get CAD files for Stella taps?
- Stella publishes brochures on its website. Faura can request technical drawings and files for a specific project.
- Which Stella collections suit a classic bathroom?
- Roma, Italica and Eccelsa are Stella's classic collections from the 1910s and 1920s, with Italica and Eccelsa also offered in Leve (lever) versions. Casanova takes its inspiration from Neoclassicism.
- Which Stella collections suit a contemporary bathroom?
- Bamboo and Bamboo Quadro by Marco Piva, the asymmetrical Stella series by Luca Scacchetti, and the Titian and 130 collections by Michele De Lucchi.
- Does Stella make thermostatic showers?
- Yes. Stella's Isomix thermostat dates from 1956, and Isomix pieces are offered within collections such as Roma.
- Which hotels use Stella taps?
- Stella lists hotels including Villa d'Este, Hotel Danieli, The Gritti Palace, Splendido Portofino and Rome Cavalieri Hilton among those that have chosen its taps.
- How much do Stella taps cost?
- It depends on the specification: the collection, the configuration and the number of bathrooms. Faura prepares trade quotations for each project.
- What are Stella lead times?
- Faura confirms timing for each order once the specification is agreed.
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Sources: Rubinetterie Stella — History · Roma collection · Brochures · Contacts.
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