hinoki bath tub by Bartok design

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Anyway, once found the problem everything proceeded smoothly and we could ship this hinoki tub, custom size sunoko and accessories in record time.

Every detail such as tub size adjusments, wall joint, floor duckboard modular units were agreed together with the client.

The drain location was as per the client specs. He required also a cut in the top frame to direct the overflow towards the adjoining shower which has a floor drain,
The bench is of the removable type: use it for a relaxing half-body bath. Remove the bench to enjoy the hot water up to your shoulders, japanese style.

The wood for this tub was set aside last year, while the client`s house was still on the architect`s drawings!
We kept in touch with them every while and then to adjust the sizes or just for the season`s greetings: I never met the client in person but almost feel like old time friends. I am almost sorry to see the tub go but - who knows - I may visit one day!

Grade AB Hinoki bathtub L1300mm x W750mm x H660mm with japanese style tub cover and other accessories.

Considering the long humid season of the pacific coast, the hinoki was upgraded to all quarter sawn lumber. Note the soft parallel lines and the pale pink color...

A squarish (900 x 1000mm - internal dimensions) ASNARO-HIBA tub.
It has a top frame (100x50) and joints are finished with wooden plugs.

Two low benches can be used as a step to get inside or to relax after the bath (this hot-tub is located on a terrace and I guess that the view is stunning!)

We used transversal cut (slab cut) hinoki for the short and long sides. The bottom is in straight cut (quarter-sawn) hinoki.
Nicely proportioned quasi-square (L1000 x W1250 x H750mm) tub with a solid 120x55mm top frame. As you can see, we used the copper plates detail and no apron.



The mellow color of hinoki is just mesmerizing. I feel like I want to take a bath right now...

This large tub (dim. 2126 x 1736 external dimensions x H625mm - depth=538) was built in knotless asnaro for a recessed type installation.
The tub is also equipped with an internal removable bench and a W320 x D520 x H880 floor mounted spout, also in asnaro wood.

For the massive top frame (260x80) see also our blog

Candid knotless AB grade Hinoki for this tub. Frame oversized to 100x60mm for a bolder look. This tub will be recessed in a tiled ledge in a corner position, rotated 45 degrees.
For this reason, the non exposed joints have been finished with wooden plugs.

Note the double bench with the corner hole detail for the drain plug chain.
dimensions of this tub are: L1515mm x W915mm x H725mm (depth=630mm)

Knotless hinoki: L1200mm x W700mm x H700mm for this clean and simple tub to be used in a tiled bathroom. Note the details: Wooden plugs and copper apron.

Straight hinoki: 1500 x 1200mm x 930mm deep. Being quite deep, this tub is also equipped with an external bench that can be used as a step or just to sit down and relax after the bath. In this case we also supplied a wall mounted spout, hinoki shelves and fixed internal bench.

Asnaro wood: 1960 x 943mm x 580mm deep. Double slanted back for couples who like to talk while taking a bath. The back side is indented to create a water-sheet overflow.

back view with japanese style cover (partially set up).

Asnaro wood: 1600 x 800mm x 550mm deep. Comfortable and low maintenance asnaro wood tub

Knotty hinoki hot tub: 1300 x 750mm x 590mm deep. Natural and warm look for this splendid setting.

Immaculate asnaro wood tub with built in bench. The drain is placed under the bench for minimum interference.

Asnaro wood: 1600 x 800mm x 525mm deep. A long tub with a confortable slanted back.

Knotless hinoki: 1040 x 800mm x 940mm deep. This custom size tub is narrow and deep to enjoy bathing in sitting position.

A curvy spout and sawara wood buckets.

Knotty hinoki: 2440 x 1740mm x 650mm deep. This large tub can accomodate 4~6 people and is fully equipped with accessories.

We can also supply hinoki planks for wall finishing. These are pre-treated with 100% natural oil by Kredezeit (german maker)

You can recreate the atmosphere of a japanese ryokan with stools and buckets.

Straight hinoki: 1524 x 914mm x 620mm deep. A complete set for a japanese culture center in Canada.

A fixed bench to enjoy reading while bathing.

Straight hinoki: 1300 x 700mm x 573mm deep. A simple, refined balance for this famous designer project.

The spout can be opened from the top for easy maintenance. As the tub does not have corners, you feel pleasingly contained by the warm honey-like color of hinoki.

This wooden tub is equipped with a floor mounted spout. This has to match the slanted/curved edge of the circular tub. The "waterfall" balances the composition and add to the relaxing effect of japanese style bathing.

Straight hinoki: 1524mm diam. x 660mm deep. Round wooden tubs tend to be more expensive due to the manufacture and top grade material.

Here is a detail of the wall-mounted "waterfall" spout in hinoki wood and japanese style bathtub cover.

Straight hinoki: 1600 x 1143mm x 660mm deep. This is a complete set with custom size floor hinoki duckboards and spout.

Straight hinoki wooden bathtub: 1220 x 865mm x 610mm deep. A very nice natural pattern for this simple composition.