Clawfoot Bathtubs - Antique Free Standing Bathtubs with Showers and Whirlpools Add Style and Luxury to Modern Bathrooms

Of all bathtub styles available, clawfoot bathtubs are among the most classic looking free standing type. Nothing can enhance the look of traditional bathroom designs like antique clawfoot bathtubs can. But did you know that vintage bathtubs are not the only claw foot models available? Modern designs such as acrylic clawfoot bathtubs with luxury features like showers or a whirlpool provide contemporary accessories while maintaining a vintage look.

Since clawfoot bathtubs are free standing bathtubs, their design is meant to be fancy and elegant as the bathroom centerpiece. There are a few different types that each have their own unique look. Classic roll rim tubs are level all the way across, whereas slipper bathtubs have one end that is raised and slopped. There are also double slipper tubs that have both ends are raised and slopped.  While a pedestal tub is a free standing type, it does not have claw feet so it is not actually a clawfoot bathtub but is has the same basic shape.

Clawfoot bathtubs date back to the late 19th century. They were originally porcelain coated cast iron bathtubs. The old used clawfoot bathtubs for sale are mostly this type. New models that many bathtub manufacturers today are constructing consist of light weight materials such as acrylic and fiberglass. This allows the addition of modern amenities, which includes whirlpool bathtubs, clawfoot jacuzzi bathtubs, and even clawfoot showers.

Where is the best place to buy clawfoot bathtubs? The answer to this question really depends on what type of tub you are looking for.

If a true vintage clawfoot bath is what you want, estate sales and auctions are great resources as well as online selling sites such as Craigs list. It is important to remember that cheap clawfoot bathtubs for sale are probably going to need a lot of work. Refinishing can be expensive for porcelain overlay since special restoration hardware is needed to do the job right. But once an antique clawfoot tub is refinished the condition will be almost as good as new.

If you want a clawfoot style tub that is new, there are several popular bathtub manufacturers and dealers that sell them, including Kohler, American Standard, Waterworks, and American Bath Factory. They can be found for sale at home improvement stores such as Lowes and Home Depot as well as online. There are a wide range in prices of new clawfoot bathtubs depending on several factors but mostly the added features such as massaging jets or showers. If you shop around for the best deals before buying, it is possible to save money with discount clawfoot bathtubs. 

If your bathroom design allows for it, installing a free standing clawfoot bathtub is the perfect centerpiece for a luxury bath area. It is easy to compliment existing fixtures, such as bathroom vanities, with matching faucet sets. And the timeless look of an clawfoot bathtub will never go out of style.