Mid-Century Carron Close-Coupled WC Pan and Cistern Set in Burgundy

Add a touch of vintage flair to your home with this authentic Carron close-coupled toilet. Produced during the early 1980s, its deep, moody Burgundy finish makes it an ideal anchor piece for a dramatic retro bathroom suite or a compact cloakroom. Whether you are creating a bold maximalist space from scratch or sourcing a precise replacement pan to match an existing vintage bathroom, this unit offers exceptional character alongside robust British ceramic craftsmanship.

Design Features

• Rich 1980s Burgundy Finish: A deep, luxurious red glaze that brings warmth and authentic period charm to any traditional or retro bathroom layout.

• Close-Coupled Configuration: The cistern sits directly on the back of the toilet pan, offering a neat, compact footprint that works brilliant in both small cloakrooms and main bathrooms.

• Refreshed Hardware: Comes complete with period-correct internal fittings and an upgraded modern chrome flush handle for smooth, reliable daily operation.

• Bottom Inlet Cistern: Engineered with a bottom inlet water feed for clean, discreet pipework management.

Condition & Restoration

This reclaimed toilet set is in good overall condition, preserved well over four decades. The high-gloss glaze across the cistern and bowl retains its original depth and shine. As with many authentic reclaimed pieces, there are minor historical watermarks inside the internal trap; however, these are completely invisible once the bowl is filled with water and in normal use.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Carron Bathrooms

• Era: Early 1980s

• Material: Vitreous China

• Colour: Burgundy

• Configuration: Close-Coupled

• Inlet: Bottom Inlet

• Depth: 65cm

• Width: 56cm

• Height: 77cm

Why Choose This Carron Burgundy Toilet?

Finding an original Carron burgundy toilet in solid, usable condition is increasingly difficult as vintage suites become harder to source. Because 1980s shades varied across manufacturers, sourcing an exact regional match from Carron ensures seamless continuity if you are replacing a cracked or damaged pan in a matching suite. Investing in genuine reclaimed vitreous china preserves the period integrity of your home while saving high-quality heritage pieces from landfill.

Safe & Secure Delivery

Transporting heavy vintage ceramics requires expert care. We offer specialised delivery using reinforced, high-impact packaging to ensure your retro bathroom fixtures arrive in immaculate condition. Alternatively, you are very welcome to collect your item directly from our workshop located near Broadway in the Cotswolds.

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.