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Artist Edition Line Book
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Artist Editions KOHLER Artist Editions ® View the latest decorative kitchen and bath designs at KOHLER.com/ArtistEditions. Form 11-1266-1013 © 2013 by Kohler Co. Kohler, Wisconsin 53044 Printed in U.S.A. 1-800-4-KOHLER (1-800-456-4537)

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Life without labor is guilt. Labor without art is brutality. - John Ruskin What John Michael Kohler saw in 1883 when he looked at a cast-iron horse trough was the bathtub that launched a global plumbing company. That pioneering spirit of ingenuity – the kind that sees a bathing revolution in a horse trough – has defined Kohler Co. from its earliest days. A visionary, John Michael Kohler understood the importance of innovative design and an uncompromising commitment to craft and quality. After four generations, we remain a family-owned company, with over 26,000 products and 13,000 patents to...

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Our experience of the world is shaped by the things we encounter every day. From the sideboard that holds our table linens to the juice glasses we use every morning, the objects we choose for our homes reflect who we are and narrate the rhythm and texture of our lives. Art & Craft 6 Artist Editions Glass 12 Bronze 26 Marble 30 Floral 36 Subtle 50 Metallic 60 Global 68 Scenic 78 Kitchen 82 ® Balancing artistry and craftsmanship with utility, Artist Editions products invite you to ® celebrate beauty and creativity each day.

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Art & Craft Functional works of art, Artist Editions decorative products go beyond beautiful design. Handcrafted from the finest materials to be one of a kind, these products are as individual as you are. For the homeowner with an artistic sensibility, decorative products let you create a space that is truly your own. ®

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The Artist Editions® line features a number of bathroom sinks that are crafted from natural materials using methods that have been passed down for generations. Honoring the inherent beauty and potential of the materials, Kohler designers and artisans create one-of-a-kind works of art for the home. A substance that seems as visionary as it is rooted in daily life, glass has a versatile, fluid nature that lends itself to artistic expression. Cast, spun, slumped or pressed – our glass sinks are crafted by our own small team of artisans in Kohler, Wisconsin. With a precision that rivals...

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The intricate designs we choose for our ceramic Artist Editions® products are inspired by cultures and landscapes from around the world. Kohler designers pore over architecture, textiles, craftwork and fine art to create the patterns and textures our skilled craftspeople painstakingly bring to life. Based on centuries-old methods used to create fine china such as Wedgwood, we work with the leading transferware manufacturers in the world to turn our artists’ sketches into multicolored, multilayered patterns. With detailed precision, each pattern is hand-applied before the fixtures are fired...

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glass [glas] – noun an amorphous or non-crystalline substance formed by fusion. Antilia Wading Pool 15 Briolette Vessels 16 Facet Vessels 17 Kallos 23 Lavinia Vessels 18 Mirovia Vessels 19 Pallene Vessels 20 Runway 24 Spun Glass Vessels 21 Toric Vessels 14 Tracery 25 Whist 22 ®

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Toric® Vessels Above-counter sink 197⁄8" x 197⁄8" x 45⁄8" Antilia® Wading Pool® Above-counter sink 281⁄16" x 171⁄16" x 23⁄4" Toric Vessels Designed to showcase the raw and elemental qualities of glass, the Toric Vessels sink is impressive with its substantial presence and natural texture. Yet it balances this weight with a thinner, more transparent drain area and precise lines, creating a refined appearance. Toric highlights the beauty of glass with its crisp Ice color and handcrafted appearance. Antilia Wading Pool The legendary island Antilia was said to have been discovered – in the...

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Briolette™ Vessels Above-counter sink 171⁄2" diameter x 43⁄4" Facet® Vessels Above-counter sink 19" diameter x 43⁄4" Briolette Vessels From its roots in ancient India to its discovery by European royals, the briolette – an oval or pear-shaped gemstone cut in triangular facets – remains one of the most distinctive gemstone cuts. Its popularity reemerged during the Victorian era and the art deco period, and today the Briolette Vessels glass sink builds on the tradition. With its uniquely faceted shape, Briolette creates a striking, reflective effect with delicately textured glass. 16 Facet...

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Lavinia® Vessels Above-counter sink 19" diameter x 37⁄8" Mirovia® Vessels Above-counter sink 187⁄8" diameter x 41⁄16" Lavinia Vessels Artisans have used glass for more than five millennia, and today this material remains an essential element in our homes and our art. The Lavinia Vessels spun glass sink marries form and function to celebrate this time-honored craft, capturing the raw perfection of nature. Its organic funnel shape and slender, refined walls provide a showcase for the interplay of light and water. Mirovia Vessels According to geologists, billions of years ago a superocean...

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Pallene® Vessels Above-counter sink 187⁄8" diameter x 41⁄16" Spun Glass® Vessels Above-counter sink 171⁄2" diameter x 6" Pallene Vessels Named for one of the seven beautiful daughters of the giant Alkyoneus in Greek mythology, the Pallene Vessels sink displays an intricate, classically inspired pattern embossed on its exterior. The smooth surface of the sink’s interior lets water flow gracefully over this fine detailing for a strong visual appeal. Spun Glass Vessels Hearkening back to long-ago mornings when a splash of cold water from the washbasin was enough to awaken anyone, the Spun...

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Whist® Under-mount sink Overall 19" x 161/8" x 53/8" Basin 173/16" x 143/16" x 53/8" Kallos® Under-mount sink Overall 16" diameter x 51/8" Basin 135/8" diameter x 51/8" Quiet. Silent. The definition behind this sink’s name evokes a peacefulness coveted in our busy lifestyles. And the design of the Whist sink, combining color with a muted texture, delivers that sense of tranquility. A concentric line pattern in the basin gives the feeling of ripples on the surface of a pond as if a gentle flow of water were captured and preserved in time. Named for the Greek word meaning beauty or grace, the...

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