Herbeau

What Herbeau does

Herbeau is a French manufacturer of traditional-style bathroom and kitchen fixtures, founded in 1857 and headquartered in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Hauts-de-France. The company produces handcrafted sanitary ware spanning lavabos, vasques, faucets (robineteries), toilets and bidets, bathtubs, bathroom furniture, decorative ceramic tiles, heated towel rails, and accessories, alongside a kitchen line of mixer faucets, copper sinks, and stoneware sinks. Manufacturing relies on artisanal methods with human craftsmanship present at all stages, using traditional materials such as copper, cast iron, porcelain, earthenware, and polyester, with design collections spanning Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Baroque, and Victorian-inspired styles.

Name

Herbeau

Legal name

Herbeau

Website

https://herbeau.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1857

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Herbeau is a French family-owned manufacturer founded in 1857 that produces handcrafted traditional-style bathroom and kitchen fixtures, including faucets, bathtubs, sinks, and tiles, primarily serving luxury residential customers seeking historically authentic designs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bathroom Fixtures

NAICS

Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing (327110)

SIC

Pottery & Related Products (3260)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing Fixtures (Faucets, Sinks & Bath Fixtures) (IMADALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plumbing Fixtures & Faucets Showrooms (CRAIAFAC), Bath Fixtures & Wellness (Showers, Tubs, Steam, Saunas) Showrooms (CRAIAFAD), Kitchen & Bath Surfaces (Backsplash, Wall Panels, Specialty Tile) Showrooms (CRAIAFAJ)

Keywords

• Bathroom fixtures
• Kitchen faucets
• Handcrafted sanitary ware
• Copper bathtubs
• Ceramic washbasins

Headquarters

HQ city

Villeneuve d'Ascq

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Bathroom Fixtures Sales: Revenue generated from the sale of bathroom products including lavabos, vasques, robineteries (faucets), WC/bidets, bathtubs, bathroom furniture, tiles, and accessories. Products are sold through e-commerce and potentially through distributors.
2. Kitchen Fixtures Sales: Revenue from kitchen products including mixers (mitigeurs and mélangeurs), copper sinks, stoneware sinks, and accessories
3. Vestiaire Products: Revenue from wardrobes/vestiaire area products including fountains, hand sinks, and garden decorations

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Herbeau manufactures and sells handcrafted, traditional-style bathroom and kitchen fixtures made from premium materials such as copper, cast iron, porcelain, and earthenware. The product portfolio includes lavabos (washbasins), vasques (countertop basins), robineteries (faucets), WC/bidets, bathtubs, bathroom furniture, ceramic tiles, heated towel rails, kitchen sinks, and decorative fountains, offered in historically-inspired designs spanning Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Baroque, and Victorian styles. Products are sold primarily direct-to-consumer via the company's e-commerce website, supplemented by distributors and a showroom.

Product overview

Herbeau is a French manufacturer of traditional-style bathroom and kitchen fixtures founded in 1857, specializing in handcrafted sanitary ware. The product portfolio comprises three main categories: Bain (bathroom) including lavabos, vasques, ROBINETTERIES (faucets), WC/bidets, bathroom furniture (Meubles), ceramic wall tiles (Carrelage), bathtubs (Baignoires in copper, cast iron, and polyester), heated towel rails, and bathroom accessories; Vestiaire including decorative fountains and hand washbasins (lave-mains); and Cuisine (kitchen) featuring mixer faucets (mitigeurs and mélangeurs), copper sinks, and stoneware sinks. The company emphasizes craftsmanship with five generations of expertise, with products designed in various historical styles including Art Nouveau, Art Déco, Baroque, and Victorian-inspired designs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lavabos (Washbasins) Ceramic washbasins and lavatories in various styles including Charles, Charleston, Carla, Empire, Monarque, Demoiselles, Favorites, Bel' Epoque, and Art Déco Cavrois collections. Sold to homeowners and luxury residential project clients.
• Vasques (Countertop Basins) Countertop basins available in faïence (ceramic), porcelaine (porcelain), and métal (metal) materials in various shapes and sizes for luxury bathroom installations.
• Robinetteries (Faucets) Faucets and bathroom fixtures available in four collections: Royale (Retro style), Monarque (Art Déco), Pompadour (Baroque), and Lille. Includes subcategories for lavabo/bidet, bath, shower, and accessories.
• WC Bidets (Toilets and Bidets) Toilets and bidets including Caraïbes, Charleston, Empire, and Dagobert (throne-style) collections with various configurations for period-appropriate bathroom installations.
• Meubles de Salle de Bain (Bathroom Furniture) Bathroom furniture including Celine and Bonne Maman collections featuring wooden bathroom furniture, mirrors, and storage solutions for luxury bathroom design.
• Carrelage (Decorative Tiles) Decorative ceramic wall tiles in the Comtesse collection featuring various historic French decorative patterns for period-appropriate wall finishes.
• Baignoires (Bathtubs) Bathtubs available in three materials: cuivre (copper), fonte (cast iron), and polyester, with various styles and dimensions for luxury bathroom installations.
• Mitigeurs Cuisine (Kitchen Mixer Faucets) Kitchen mixer faucets available in Flamande, Estelle, Royale, Monarque, Dedion, and Lille collections for period-appropriate kitchen design.
• Eviers Cuivre (Copper Kitchen Sinks) Copper kitchen sinks available as individual basins (cuves) or complete sinks (éviers), made from premium copper material for luxury kitchen installations.
• Eviers Grès (Stoneware Kitchen Sinks) Stoneware kitchen sinks available as basins (cuves), complete sinks (éviers), and sink cabinets (meubles évier) for period-appropriate kitchen design.
• Fontaines (Decorative Fountains) Decorative wall and standing fountains in faïence (ceramic) available in Niche, Romane, Normande, and Sophie designs for entryways and interior design applications.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Volevatch: French family-owned luxury bathroom fixtures manufacturer producing handcrafted faïence, porcelain, and bronze pieces in period styles — same heritage positioning, same customer segment, same French artisanal model as Herbeau.
• CEA Design: Italian manufacturer of high-end bathroom faucets and fittings in distinctive design styles — a peer in the artisanal luxury faucet category where Herbeau's robinetteries compete.
• Maison Valentina: Portuguese luxury bathroom furniture and fixture brand offering premium vanities, bathtubs, and accessories — comparable European luxury bath peer to Herbeau.
• Devon & Devon: Italian luxury bathroom manufacturer specializing in classic, art deco, and retro-inspired ceramic, brass, and wood bathroom fixtures — competes with Herbeau for the same heritage luxury residential buyer.
• Cristina Rubinetterie: Italian luxury faucet manufacturer offering premium kitchen and bathroom mixers in traditional and contemporary styles — comparable artisanal faucet producer to Herbeau.
• Boffi: Italian premium bathroom and kitchen brand offering high-end sanitaryware, bathtubs, and vanities — overlaps with Herbeau on luxury bathroom positioning and premium price points.
• Lefroy Brooks: British luxury bathroom fittings brand focused on traditional/Edwardian/Victorian-era design — directly competes with Herbeau's period-inspired aesthetic at the premium end of the market.
• THG Paris: French luxury bathroom fittings and fixtures brand offering high-end faucets, basins, and accessories — a direct competitor in the premium French bathroom market with broader international distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Villeroy & Boch: Major European manufacturer of premium bathroom ceramics, fixtures, and wellness products — a much larger incumbent with broad product lines that overlap with Herbeau's premium bathroom range.
• Axor (Hansgrohe): German premium designer faucet and shower brand from Hansgrohe — a broad incumbent in the luxury bathroom fittings space with designer collections that compete for the same upscale residential projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HERBEAUCREATION
• Facebookfacebook.com/herbeaufrance
• Pinterestpinterest.com/herbeaufrance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/herbeau-official

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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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