The use of stainless steel in design goes hand-in-hand with modern design in the early twentieth century. Early modernists shaped stainless steel into abstract frames and simple geometries, creating an industrial aesthetic and universal design language that was part of a utopian vision. Art deco designers shaped it into fluid and curvaceous forms, creating a sensual and luxurious aesthetic that showcased the beauty of the material.
Vola’s stainless steel embodies the integrity and honesty of modern design and encapsulates Vola’s strong tradition. It showcases the beauty of modernist design by accentuating the precision of handcrafted geometries, and it expresses the purity of water and reflects Vola’s commitment to the wellness of people and health of the environment.
Quality, longevity and sustainability have always been an unwavering part of the culture at Vola. It uses only the purest steel, ensuring suppliers match Vola’s exacting standards, and products are only ever made to order. Because Vola demands perfection, its products are machined from solid, authentic, marine-grade stainless steel, which requires specialist equipment, tooling and training. This austenitic stainless steel has very high corrosion resistance, making it ideal for outdoor and commercial environments that demand durability and hygiene. The stainless steel is durable and resistant to chemicals, making it easy to sterilize, clean and maintain.
Vola’s deep appreciation for the world’s precious resources means it throws away less and reuses more. Using highly recyclable metals enables Vola to recover and reuse 100 percent of its waste for the production of new stainless steel and brass cylinders. And by creating products that last for generations, Vola ensures that longevity is built into its products from the outset.
Vola founder Verner Overgaard and architect Arne Jacobsen made the original modern tap – the 111 – in 1968. The minimalistic design concealed the mechanical parts to create a refined, sculptural aesthetic that highlighted the purity of the form and honesty of the material. Vola’s original products remain celebrated classics today, testament to the endurance of its modern design and high-quality finishes.
Vola’s stainless steel products have a hand-brushed finish – Brushed Stainless Steel – that complements its range of finishes and the timeless look of modern architecture. The silver hue has both an industrial and luxurious aesthetic, and the hand-brushed texture has a sensual, tactile quality and softly glistens. It also exemplifies the purity of fresh water flowing from a glacier or spring, bringing the virtue of the natural landscape into bathroom environments around the world.
All Vola products are available in stainless steel and are handcrafted at the Vola factory in Horsens, Denmark. As Vola products are based on a modular design system, this made-to-order approach allows for a high level of customization. Unique combinations of handles, spouts, cover plates and accessories – in different colours, finishes and configurations – provides infinite design possibilities for bathroom environments, as well as ensuring the products’ longevity and timelessness.
Vola products continue to be celebrated as design icons today. They are often imitated, but never matched, for Vola is an original in modern tapware. Its revolutionary tapware changed bathroom design in the 1960s, and its products remain coveted around the world today. Vola continues to elevate the enjoyment and experience of bathrooms today, its ongoing legacy testament to the enduring appeal and practicality of modern design and beautiful finishes.
