Azzurra Ceramica

What Azzurra Ceramica does

Azzurra Ceramica (legal entity Azzurra Sanitari in Ceramica Spa) is an Italian manufacturer of premium ceramic bathroom sanitary ware, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Castel S. Elia (Viterbo), in the Lazio region of Italy. The company produces toilets, bidets, washbasins, shower trays, bathtubs, and complementary bathroom furniture, organized across more than 35 named collections — many of which are co-designed with internationally recognized architects and designers including Daniel Libeskind, Matteo Ragni, Angeletti e Ruzza, Paolo Ulian, Studio Klass, Alessandro Mendini, and Martí Guixé. The firm operates from a single Italian production base and serves both residential and commercial bathroom markets under a Made-in-Italy positioning.

The product platform is differentiated by a portfolio of proprietary technologies: a patented 3-liter Water Saving flush system (reducing water consumption up to 70%), a rimless Easy Clean design, an offset-flange Scarico Traslato system for retrofit installations, an antibacterial Super Glaze finish, the SoloDue ultra-thin (2 cm) shower tray protected as a registered trademark, and ultra-thin 3 mm ceramic washbasins. These technologies are integrated across the core sanitary ware range, with a Bespoke Bathroom program (Bagno su Misura) extending the offering into made-to-measure shower trays, custom ceramic shelving, color matching, and modular furniture, and an Azzurra Art line adding artist-edition ceramic pieces.

Azzurra generates revenue through wholesale hardware sales via an authorized dealer network, a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront (shop.azzurraceramica.com), and a dedicated Contract division (Realizzazioni Contract) serving hospitality, restaurant, and commercial property projects. The company markets internationally through Italian, English, and French-language websites, targets residential homeowners, interior designers and architects, hospitality operators, and bespoke/custom projects, and supports specification with downloadable technical catalogs and price lists distributed on request. Leadership is held by founder Lorenzo Rossini, who serves as CEO and Marketing Manager.

Name

Azzurra Ceramica

Legal name

Azzurra Sanitari in Ceramica Spa

Website

https://azzurraceramica.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Azzurra Ceramica is an Italian manufacturer of premium ceramic bathroom sanitary ware (toilets, bidets, washbasins, shower trays, bathtubs, and bathroom furniture), serving residential homeowners, interior designers/architects, hospitality operators, and bespoke projects through a dealer network, dedicated Contract division, and direct e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Viterbo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ceramic Sanitary Ware Sales: Azzurra Ceramica generates revenue through the sale of ceramic sanitary ware including WC toilets, bidets, washbasins, shower trays, bathtubs, and bathroom furniture. Products are sold through dealer networks, showrooms, and direct e-commerce (shop.azzurraceramica.com). The company serves residential, contract, and interior design markets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Azzurra Ceramica manufactures and sells premium Made in Italy ceramic sanitary ware and bathroom furniture, including wall-hung and floor-standing toilets, bidets, washbasins, SoloDue ultra-thin shower trays, bathtubs, flush cisterns, and coordinated bathroom furnishings. The company sells through authorized dealers, a dedicated contract division serving hospitality and large-scale projects, and direct e-commerce, while offering a bespoke "Bagno su Misura" customization program and collaborations with internationally recognized designers.

Product overview

Azzurra Ceramica is a Made-in-Italy manufacturer of premium ceramic bathroom fixtures and furnishings. Its product portfolio is organized as a unified platform of complementary bathroom solutions: Vasi WC (wall-hung, floor-standing, mini, and monoblocco toilets) and Bidet form the core sanitary ware range, paired with Lavabi (washbasins) in six installation variants (freestanding, wall-hung, over-counter, built-in, on-pedestal, under-counter). Piatti Doccia based on the patented SoloDue technology and Vasche (bathtubs) expand the wellness category, while Soluzioni Arredo — encompassing bathroom furniture, modular structures, custom ceramic shelves, design mirrors, and flush cisterns — provides the coordinating furnishing layer. A Bagno su Misura (custom/bespoke) service adds made-to-measure shower trays, color matching, and modular configurations. The portfolio is distributed across over 35 named Collezioni (collections), many designed in collaboration with architects and designers, plus the Azzurra Art artistic line. An e-commerce Shop completes the offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vasi WC (Ceramic Toilets) Wall-hung, floor-standing, mini, monoblocco, and combined WC/bidet ceramic toilets integrating Water Saving, Easy Clean, and silent-flush technologies, available across multiple collections.
• Bidet (Ceramic Bidets) Floor-standing, wall-hung, and mini ceramic bidets designed to coordinate with matching WC collections.
• Lavabi (Ceramic Washbasins) Ceramic washbasins offered in six installation formats (freestanding, wall-hung, over-counter, built-in, on-pedestal, under-counter), including ultra-thin 3mm designs.
• Piatti Doccia (SoloDue Shower Trays) Ultra-thin, custom-sized ceramic shower trays using the patented SoloDue H2cm technology, featuring integrated anti-slip finishes and efficient water drainage.
• Vasche (Ceramic Bathtubs) Freestanding and built-in ceramic bathtubs in contemporary and retro styles, designed as statement pieces in luxury bathrooms.
• Soluzioni Arredo (Bathroom Furnishings) Bathroom furnishing solutions including modular metal structures, bathroom cabinets, custom ceramic shelves, design mirrors, and flush cisterns, coordinated with the ceramic collections.
• Cassette di Scarico (Flush Cisterns) Concealed and exposed ceramic flush cisterns designed to complement Azzurra's wall-hung and floor-standing sanitary ware, available in raised and backpack configurations.
• Bagno su Misura (Custom Bathroom Service) Bespoke bathroom configuration service including made-to-measure shower trays, custom ceramic shelves, bespoke color matching, and modular furniture configurations tailored to individual project specifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water consumption reduction of up to 70% compared to traditional toilets using the patented Water Saving 3L system
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ceramica Cielo: Italian-made premium ceramic sanitary ware manufacturer with a strong design-led positioning and artisan heritage. Comparable to Azzurra on Made in Italy craftsmanship, designer collaboration model, mid-size scale, and premium bathroom fixture focus.
• Flaminia: Italian ceramic sanitary ware producer with a design-forward portfolio and similar size bracket to Azzurra. Comparable on country of origin, product category (toilets, bidets, washbasins), emphasis on designer partnerships, and Made in Italy brand premium.
• Catalano: Italian ceramic sanitary ware company with a heritage comparable to Azzurra's and a similar focus on premium design bathrooms. Comparable on country of origin, product category, design differentiation strategy, and B2B/contract distribution.
• Scarabeo Ceramiche: Italian ceramic sanitary ware and bathroom furniture manufacturer focused on design collections. Comparable to Azzurra on product mix, Made in Italy positioning, multi-channel distribution, and emphasis on coordinated bathroom solutions.
• Hatria: Italian ceramic sanitary ware manufacturer offering toilets, bidets, washbasins, and bathroom furniture. Comparable to Azzurra on product portfolio, Made in Italy manufacturing, and premium bathroom positioning.
• Globo: Italian ceramic sanitary ware company producing a complete range of bathroom fixtures with design-led collections. Comparable to Azzurra on category, country of origin, and design-led product strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Duravit: German designer bathroom ceramics manufacturer with renowned designer collaborations (e.g., Philippe Starck). Comparable to Azzurra on designer-driven ceramic sanitary ware positioning, though at significantly larger scale.
• Roca: Spanish-headquartered global leader in bathroom ceramics and sanitary ware. Comparable to Azzurra on product category and European market presence, but competes at substantially larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Ideal Standard: Large multinational bathroom solutions provider with a significant ceramic sanitary ware range and deep European distribution. Comparable to Azzurra on product category but operates at much greater scale across broader portfolio and geographies.
• Villeroy & Boch: German premium ceramics and bathroom brand with global distribution. Comparable to Azzurra on premium positioning, ceramic sanitary ware category, and design heritage, though at much larger scale and broader product breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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