Ideal Standard Michelangelo Cistern Lid in Honeysuckle

Complete your bathroom repair with this genuine honeysuckle cistern lid. Specifically designed for the Michelangelo range—one of Ideal Standard’s most prestigious and long-running models—this lid features the classic, gently curved profile that defined high-end British bathrooms from the late 1960s through to the 1980s. Finished in the sophisticated Honeysuckle, this lid offers a rich, warm cream tone that sits beautifully between the lighter Pergamon and the deeper Champagne.

A Legacy of Ideal Standard Quality

The Michelangelo range was celebrated for its robust build and elegant, understated design:

• Sophisticated Honeysuckle Glaze: This elusive dark cream was a hallmark of the 70s and 80s, prized for its ability to provide warmth without the intensity of primary retro colours.

• Authentic Michelangelo Fit: Because the Michelangelo cistern features a specific, tapered rim and a distinct sculptural lip, only a genuine Ideal Standard replacement will sit flush and maintain the suite’s original lines.

• Vitreous China Durability: Crafted from high-grade ceramic to the exacting standards of the era’s premier manufacturer.

Condition and Restoration

As a genuine reclaimed part from a discontinued line, this lid has been carefully inspected to ensure it meets our restoration standards:

• Good Overall Condition: The vitreous china is structurally sound and retains its smooth, high-gloss Honeysuckle finish.

• Integrity Guaranteed: We have verified that there are no chips or cracks, making it a hygienic and aesthetically perfect replacement.

• Professionally Prepared: The lid has been thoroughly cleaned and polished to remove historic surface marks, reviving its original factory lustre.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Ideal Standard

• Model Range: Michelangelo

• Colour: Honeysuckle (Rich Dark Cream)

• Era: c. 1960s – late 1980s

• Width: 42cm

• Depth: 18cm

Why Choose This Honeysuckle Cistern Lid?

The honeysuckle cistern lid is a vital find for homeowners performing a “like-for-like” repair. Because Honeysuckle is a discontinued colourway and the Michelangelo is a specific architectural shape, finding a matched original is the only way to avoid the high cost of replacing an entire coordinated suite. It allows you to keep your heritage bathroom intact while addressing a cracked or missing ceramic top.

Safe and Secure Delivery

Shipping individual ceramic lids requires specialised, high-impact packaging to protect the rim edges. We offer secure delivery at an extra cost, utilising reinforced, shock-absorbent boxing to ensure your Michelangelo lid arrives 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.