Villeroy & Boch has launched its latest bathroom fittings collection, Vea. Designed by Christian Haas, the new range draws on the enduring appeal of classic modern interior design, combining minimalist styling with architectural intent. Rather than acting as a decorative addition, Vea is conceived as an integrated design element within contemporary bathroom spaces.
Faceted design defines the Vea collection
At the heart of the design are precise facets, inspired by the clear geometry of classic perfume bottles, which define the tap’s distinctive form.
These carefully engineered surfaces create a controlled interplay of light and shadow, resulting in a slim, defined silhouette that enhances visual clarity. These facets act as a structural elements, refracting light in a controlled way, directing shadows and creating a slim, clearly defined silhouette. The result is a modern interpretation of classic craftsmanship – translated into industrial manufacturing precision.
“It’s about developing a design language hat endures and remains visually relevant over time,” explains Christian Haas. “The facet is not merely decorative, but defines edges and form. It gives the fitting contour and clarity.”
Innovative control technology enhances user experience
Functionality sits at the core of the Vea collection, with Villeroy & Boch introducing its ViPush technology. This intuitive press-and-turn control system allows users to activate water flow by pressing the central button, while temperature is adjusted by rotation.
Designed to echo the tactile experience of luxury perfume bottles, the system removes the need for conventional levers, maintaining the purity of the design. The integrated control concept supports a streamlined aesthetic while enhancing usability, aligning form and function in a cohesive solution.
Materiality as a tactile interface
The model with a ceramic inlay in the control knob creates a deliberate material connection to the washbasin. The transition from metal to ceramic enhances the tactile quality of the object and reinforces the tap’s role as an integral part of the bathroom architecture. Vea is available in matt black with pure black ceramic inlay and in chrome with white ceramic inlay. The collection is also available entirely in chrome.
Precision manufacturing, versatile expression
The sculptural quality of Vea is inseparable from its manufacturing process. Realising the collection’s precise geometry requires exceptional accuracy, with minimal tolerances ensuring that the clarity of form can be both seen and felt. Each fitting is manufactured in Germany.
Vea offers remarkable versatility. In chrome with a white ceramic inlay, the fitting has a familiar, classic character, making it particularly suited to traditional or renovated interiors. In matt black, it takes on a more architectural and contemporary expression. In every variation, the collection maintains its distinctive identity without overpowering the space, representing a design approach in which technological innovation serves timeless elegance.
Product data
- Design: Christian Haas
- Manufacturer: Villeroy & Boch (Made in Germany)
- Technologies: ViPush control, AdjustablePlus, SmartPressure, AquaSmart, AirPlus
- Finishes: chrome, chrome/alpine white, matt black/pure black
- Range includes: single-lever mixers, three-hole fittings, freestanding bath fittings, bidet fittings and concealed thermostats
With Vea, Villeroy & Boch delivers a fittings collection that combines contemporary bathroom design with innovative technology, offering specifiers and designers a solution that prioritises both longevity and performance.
