Vieques Bathtub
Made by Agape
Designed by Patricia Urquiola
Patricia Urquiola conceived the Vieques bathtub in 2008, originally for the W Hotel Vieques Island. The brief was atmospheric: capture the restorative quality of the Caribbean island, its sense of immersion, of deliberate withdrawal from the pace of things. What emerged was a form that reaches back to the deep, enveloping silhouette of historical bathtubs and arrives, through Urquiola's hand, at something entirely of its moment.
The construction is freestanding steel, offered in white, dark grey, or light grey exterior finishes. An optional iroko wood shelf and backrest introduce a counterpoint of natural warmth, softening the geometry without dissolving it. The dialogue between the precision of the steel shell and the grain of the wood is where the design's sensibility lives.
- Freestanding steel construction
- Exterior finishes: white, dark grey, or light grey
- Optional iroko wood shelf and backrest
- Stainless steel variant available for outdoor installation
A stainless steel version extends the design beyond the interior, holding its sculptural composure equally well beneath open sky. The Vieques remains one of the most recognized works in Agape's catalog, a bathtub that reads as both object and occasion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What materials is the Vieques bathtub made from?
The Vieques is constructed from steel, available in white, dark grey, or light grey exterior finishes. An optional iroko wood shelf and backrest can be added, and a stainless steel version is produced specifically for outdoor installation.
Can the Vieques bathtub be used outdoors?
Yes. Agape produces a stainless steel variant of the Vieques designed for exterior environments, maintaining the same freestanding form and proportions as the interior model.
Who designed the Agape Vieques bathtub?
Patricia Urquiola designed the Vieques in 2008, originally commissioned for the W Hotel. Urquiola is known for work that bridges sensory warmth with formal discipline, and the Vieques reflects both qualities.
What is the lead time for the Vieques bathtub?
The Vieques is a made-to-order product. Lead times vary depending on finish and configuration; contacting a design expert is the most reliable way to confirm current production timelines.
What design tradition does the Vieques belong to?
The Vieques draws from the deep-basin freestanding bathtubs of the past, reframing their nostalgic volume through a contemporary architectural sensibility. It sits within Agape's broader commitment to bathroom design as a considered, even ceremonial, space.
