Ideal Standard Tulip Semi Recessed Basin in Whisper Cream

Elevate your bathroom with this genuine whisper cream Tulip Basin. Part of the prestigious International Collection by Ideal Standard, the Tulip range was a design icon of the 1980s. Designed by the renowned BCF Studios in Milan, this basin blends European minimalist geometry with the functional durability of high-quality vitreous china. The colour Whisper Cream is a light, subtle off-white that offers a warmer, more luxurious feel than standard brilliant white.

Italian Design | BCF Studios Milan

The Tulip model was created to bring high-concept Italian design into the domestic British bathroom.

• Semi-Recessed Configuration: This basin is designed to be partially inset into a vanity unit or countertop. Unlike fully recessed models, the front of the Tulip basin overhangs the cabinetry, creating a stylish architectural profile.

• Modern 1-Tap Hole Layout: Featuring a single central tap hole, this basin is perfectly suited to a modern mixer tap, providing a clean, uncluttered look.

Condition: Immaculate New Old Stock

Finding a designer basin from the 1980s in an unused state is exceptionally rare.

• Never Installed: This item has never been plumbed or used, meaning it is in immaculate overall condition.

• Flawless Finish: The Whisper Cream glaze is pristine, free from chips, cracks, or “crazing” often found in reclaimed 40-year-old ceramics.

• Ready for Installation: Professionally inspected and sanitised, this basin is ready for immediate plumbing into your new or existing vanity unit.

Why Choose the Whisper Cream Tulip Basin?

The Whisper Cream Tulip Basin is the ideal solution for those replacing a damaged unit in an original Ideal Standard International suite. Because the Whisper Cream pigment was standardised across the range, this basin will provide a perfect tonal match for your existing toilet or bath. As a designer piece, it also serves as a fantastic standalone feature for a retro-inspired cloakroom or master en-suite.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Ideal Standard

• Designer: BCF Studios Milan

• Model: Tulip (International Collection)

• Colour: Whisper Cream

• Configuration: Semi-Recessed / 1-Tap Hole

• Width: 54cm

• Depth: 45cm

• Height: 20.5cm

Safe and Secure Delivery

Shipping designer ceramics requires specialist handling and reinforced packaging. We offer secure delivery at an extra cost to ensure your Tulip basin arrives safely. 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.