Freestanding bathtubs lend a very classical look to your bathtubs and bathrooms. There was a time when only freestanding roll-top cast-iron claw foot bathtubs were found in most American homes. These are still available and come in a wide variety of sizes, styles and materials. The basic tub design is a sloped back and a straight front, resting on a pedestal or clawfoot. . . .

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• Clawfoot bathtubs come in two basic European and American styles. The European style does not have holes for faucets. The bathtub faucets can be floor or wall mounted. Drainage and overflow holes are provided. The American clawfoot style has holes for faucets, drainage and overflow. Most cast iron clawfoot bathtubs are available with brass feet. You can have a shower system integrated with your clawfoot bathtub.
• Fairy-tale like slipper tubs and the dual-end tubs are the more elegant of styles.
• Another of the free standing bathtubs is the pedestal type. It is oval in shape, has no feet and instead rests on an oval base. The base can be of wood, finished to match the exterior surface of your tub, painted, or decorated to suit your taste. The base could also be of the same material as the bathtub. Like the clawfoot-style tubs, the pedestal bathtubs also come in the European and American styles. Some manufacturers of these tubs provide an optional wooden rail to hang your towel on.

Some free-standing bathtubs have a very contemporary look. With a cutting-edge design, these are similar to the vintage pedestal free standing tubs but without pedestals. With built-in support, the bathtub appears to sit directly on the floor. Some are rested on wooden cradles or iron frames. These vintage and contemporary freestanding bathtubs stand testimony to the timeless beauty.