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The Shape of Tradition

A traditional bathroom,
complete.

A curated collection of traditional bathroom furniture. Charlbury and Chelworth vanity units, brought together with the basins, taps, handles and mirrors chosen to complete them, so every piece of the room works as one.

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The Collections

Two collections, one tradition.

Charlbury vanity unit in Cotton White against olive panellingCharlbury washstand in Portland Stone with brass knobs and a slatted shelf, against cream and oxblood panellingCharlbury curved vanity unit in Lagoon Mist with polished nickel handlesCharlbury curved vanity unit in Slate in a panelled period bathroom

Vanity Collection

Charlbury

From £1,095

A double-beaded door, a soft matt painted finish and three shapes, including a curved vanity unit and an open washstand.

Matt painted · Cotton WhitePortland StoneLagoon MistSlate

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Chelworth two door vanity unit in Contour White Aspen with brushed brass handlesChelworth cloakroom vanity unit in Contour Cashmere against oxblood panellingChelworth two drawer vanity unit in Contour Blue Sage in a panelled bathroomChelworth two drawer vanity unit in Contour Blue Ash in a navy panelled cottage bathroom

Vanity Collection

Chelworth

From £400

A shaker vanity unit with a warm wood grain effect, plus matching WC units and bath panels.

Wood grain effect · Contour White AspenContour CashmereContour Blue SageContour Blue Ash

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Making it yours

From first look to finished room.

The same care that shapes each collection continues into how you choose it. From seeing the finishes in a showroom to planning the room with an expert, four steps help you move from first look to finished room with confidence.

01

See it before you buy

Every collection is sold through independent bathroom showrooms, so you can open the doors and see each finish in real light.

02

Free samples

Order finish samples to try at home, against your own walls, floor and light.

03

A complete room

Basins, worktops, taps, handles and mirrors chosen to sit naturally with every vanity unit.

04

Planned with an expert

Your local retailer helps you measure and plan the room, then confirms the final price.

The Formats

Three shapes, one character.

Floor-standing vanity units

Square

Framed doors and a shaped plinth, the classic enclosed vanity.

650 and 800mm · Charlbury, Chelworth

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Curved vanity units

Curved

Left-hand, right-hand or double curve, softening the room.

972 and 1240mm · Charlbury

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Traditional washstands

Washstand

Open and light, with a solid oak slatted shelf for storage below.

620 to 1444mm · Charlbury

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The Finishing Touches

Five details, one complete room.

Curated Looks

The whole room, already considered.

Each curated look pairs a vanity unit with the basin, tap, handles and mirror chosen to suit it, with a guide price for the complete scheme. Find a room you love, then take the list to your retailer.

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Traditional Vanity

The Brochure

Autumn 2026

Charlbury, Chelworth and every finish in one place, with the basins, taps, handles and mirrors that complete them, and where to see it all in person. Both collections are sold through independent bathroom retailers across the UK.

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Cover of The Shape of Tradition brochure, with a curved Charlbury vanity unit in a panelled bathroom

Find a retailer

Bathroom showrooms near you.

Charlbury and Chelworth are sold through independent bathroom showrooms across the UK. Visit one to open the doors, see the finishes side by side and plan your room with an expert who knows the collection well. Your retailer will confirm the final price.

01See every finish in real light
02Compare basins, worktops and taps
03Plan the room with an expert

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Questions

Traditional vanity units, explained.

Sizes, heights and the difference between a vanity unit and a washstand, answered.

What is a traditional vanity unit?

A vanity unit combines a basin with storage beneath. A traditional vanity unit adds classic furniture detailing, such as double-beaded or shaker doors, panelled sides and period-style taps and handles. Charlbury and Chelworth bring that character to period homes and new builds alike.

What is the difference between a vanity unit and a washstand?

A vanity unit is enclosed, with doors or drawers hiding the pipework and storage. A washstand is more open, standing on tapered legs with a shelf below, like the solid oak slatted shelf on the Charlbury washstand. Both take a basin or worktop on top.

What size vanity unit suits a cloakroom?

For a cloakroom or small ensuite, a compact unit works best, such as the Chelworth 450 one door unit or the Charlbury 620 washstand. Larger bathrooms suit an 800mm floor-standing unit, a curved vanity unit or a 1244 or 1444mm washstand.

How high is a traditional vanity unit?

Charlbury floor-standing vanity units and washstands stand 800mm high, and curved units 837mm, before the basin or worktop is added. Full dimensions for every size are on each product page.

Are Charlbury and Chelworth freestanding vanity units?

Charlbury is floor-standing, as a vanity unit, a curved vanity unit or an open washstand. Chelworth is a floor-standing shaker vanity unit with a curved cut-out in the plinth, and the 450 cloakroom unit also comes wall-hung.

Can I get a curved vanity unit?

Yes. Charlbury curved vanity units come as a left-hand, right-hand or double curve in 972 and 1240mm widths, with curved shelves inside and a solid surface worktop with undermount basin.

Can a washstand take a double basin?

Yes. The Charlbury 1244 and 1444mm washstands can be paired with twin sit-on basins on a Calypstone worktop, giving you a double vanity with open storage below.

Is a shaker vanity unit traditional or modern?

Both. Chelworth’s classic shaker doors and wood grain effect finish feel at home in a period bathroom, while the clean lines suit contemporary schemes too.

Where can I buy Charlbury and Chelworth?

Calypso is sold through bathroom retailers across the UK. Find a retailer to see both collections in a bathroom showroom near you, or order free samples of the finishes.