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RYO bathtub by Pierre Neirinckx for Vallone
Dezeen Showroom: created by Belgian designer Pierre Neirinckx for bathroom brand Vallone, RYO is a sculptural freestanding bathtub that contrasts smooth curves with defined edges.
Finished in a matte white surface, the bathtub has vertical parallel sides that round at both ends and chamfer towards the base.
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"The sculptural character of the freestanding bathtub RYO is created by the attractive contrast of striking contours and gentle curves," said Vallone.
"The design plays with the ambivalence between solid-looking aesthetics and a subtle convex bathtub rim for comfortable bathing."
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"The diamond-like cut gives RYO its expressive look, while the parallel sides allow both a space-saving and a central placement as a statement piece," the brand explained.
Vallone created the RYO bathtub from Velvet Stone biobased mineral casting material to give a continuous finish.
For a cohesive bathroom interior, the brand designed two countertop basins – RYO S and RYO Round S – to complement the RYO bathtub.
Product: RYO
Designer: Pierre Neirinckx
Brand: Vallone
Contact: info@vallone.de
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