Armitage Shanks Close Coupled Toilet in Oyster | 1980s Retro

Upgrade your bathroom with a piece of genuine British heritage. This Armitage Shanks toilet is finished in the brand’s exclusive “Oyster”—a complex, sophisticated greyish-blue that offers a cool, contemporary feel rooted in 1980s design. Unlike standard primary blues, Oyster provides a muted, stony depth that pairs beautifully with modern monochromes or authentic period tiling.

Fully Restored & Ready to Install

This suite has been meticulously reclaimed and restored to ensure it functions as well as it did 40 years ago:

• Immaculate Condition: Both the pan and cistern are in flawless condition, with no chips, cracks, or browning. The vitreous china has been professionally polished to revive its high-gloss Oyster lustre.

• Complete Internal Fittings: We supply the cistern with brand-new internal flushing mechanisms and a high-quality chrome lever handle, saving you the hassle of sourcing compatible parts.

• Plumbing Configuration: The cistern features standard bottom inlet and outlets, ensuring a clean, streamlined installation.

The Armitage Shanks Quality Standard

As Britain’s most trusted manufacturer, Armitage Shanks ceramics are renowned for their durability and weight:

• Close-Coupled Design: The cistern sits directly on the pan for a compact, integrated look that is easy to clean and maintain.

• Authentic 1980s Provenance: Dated from the 1980s, this set is a vital find for those performing “like-for-like” repairs in a period-correct home, or for designers seeking a unique “modern-retro” centrepiece.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Armitage Shanks

• Colour: Oyster (Grey-Blue)

• Era: 1980s

• Configuration: Close Coupled

• Width: 51cm

• Depth: 73cm

• Height: 80cm

• Inclusions: Chrome handle and all internal fittings.

Why Choose an Oyster Armitage Shanks Toilet?

The Armitage Shanks toilet in Oyster is one of the more difficult discontinued colours to source. Because it is a highly specific tonal blend, finding a matched set in this condition is a significant win for restorers. It offers a level of architectural sophistication that stands out in a market dominated by white, adding immediate character and history to your cloakroom or bathroom.

Safe and Secure Delivery

Shipping heavy, two-part ceramic suites requires specialised care. We offer secure delivery at an extra cost, using reinforced, shock-absorbent packaging and specialist transit to ensure your Armitage Shanks suite arrives at your door in perfect condition. Alternatively, collection is available from our workshop.

Need a Specific Match?

If you can’t find the exact item you’re looking for online, please get in touch. Our warehouse holds hundreds of unlisted pieces from heritage British manufacturers like Armitage Shanks, Royal Doulton, Twyfords, Shires, and Ideal Standard.

Specialists in Discontinued Colours

We stock an extensive range of rare bathroom shades from the 1950s through to the 1990s. Whether you need a 1980s Heather Pink or a 1990s Peach, we can help you find the perfect replacement.

Our inventory includes popular and rare tones such as:

• Classic Pinks: Flamingo, Orchid, Chiffon, and Rose Water.
• Retro Greens: Avocado, Pampas, Sage, and Apple Blossom.
• Vintage Blues: Bermuda Blue, Sky Blue, and Caspian.
• Earth & Neutrals: Indian Ivory, Champagne, Pergamon, and Harvest Gold.
• The “Whisper” Range: Available in Apricot, Blue, Cream, Green, Grey, Peach, and Pink.

Looking for a specific shade like Penthouse, Twilight, or Bali? Get In Touch — we likely have the exact match in our unlisted stock.