Cast Iron Bathtubs
Mia is a freelance bathroom designer and writer with over a decade of professional experience. From space planning, cabinetry, storage solutions, and tile design to hardware and fixture selections, she knows a thing about creating baths that strike a perfect balance between functionality and aesthetics.
If you’re planning your dream bathroom, there’s no better way to freshen it up than with a vintage cast iron bathtub. Cast iron retains heat more than any other material, gives you a very solid feel, and resists scratches like nothing else. Cast iron bathtubs are also associated with glamour and grand style, having been invented in the 1800s for aristocrats to luxuriate in style. Keep reading for a selection of beautiful cast iron bathtubs that’ll give your bathroom a relaxing, spa-like feel.
Our Picks
Soaking cast iron bathtub
Made from cast iron with a plain metal skirt, this freestanding bathtub is styled in the classic pedestal shape. It weighs 462 lb., and it comes with an overflow drain.
Designer Advice:
This tub’s simple and classic shape will last for a lifetime, while the higher back provides back support and allows you to lean back and lounge within the tub. When styling it, you could go for the classic heritage style with subway wall tiles, traditional cobblestone floor tiles, white walls, and traditional bathroom cabinetry. A round mirror will help to break up the rigidity of the space.
Freestanding cast iron bathtub
Soak away your worries in this gorgeous slipper tub with a gently sloped backrest, a white porcelain interior finish, and elegant ball-and-claw feet. The hand-smoothed exterior is finished in classic white, and this tub weights 359 lb.
Pedestal cast iron soaking tub
Here we have another luxurious, two-tone pedestal tub in the romantic French bateau style. It’s a two-piece design with a brushed stainless steel skirt and a smooth white porcelain enamel interior. It weighs 324 lb.
Clawfoot cast iron bathtub
Luxuriate in this clawfoot soaking tub with a sloped backrest, slipper end, and regal imperial feet. The interior is treated with white porcelain enamel, while the outside is treated with hand-smoothed white paint. This one weighs just 351 lb.
Designer Advice:
This clawfoot cast iron bathtub offers a classic look, and it would look great in an all-white bathroom with silver hardware and gray bath towels. If you have wooden and concrete tiles, you can add golden fixtures and details to make it rustic, contemporary, and chic. It has a wall-mounted design, which means that your faucets will be mounted on the wall of the tub. Conversely, rim-mounted tubs have faucets that are mounted on the rear of the tub or the center.
Comfortable cast iron bathtub
Equipped with polished brass imperial feet, a comfortable backrest, and an overflow drain, this tub is the epitome of style and versatility. It has a weight of 275 lb., and cast iron tub manufacturers have created it to have a rim-mounted design.
Designer Advice:
This would look great in a contemporary bathroom with dark wall tiles, a white or gray marble sink, and matte brass hardware. You can even style it further with luxury bath towels and a nice pot plant. Alternatively, opt for a modern eclectic look with concrete finishes, unique sinks, and gold or bronze hardware.
Pedestal cast iron bathtub
Add a sophisticated touch to your bathroom with this oval-shaped pedestal tub with an embellished skirt and a weight of 445 lb. If you have an all-white bathroom, try incorporating black fixtures to create contrast and accentuate design elements.
