Not all unlacquered brass kitchen faucets are equal. The quality of the brass alloy, the precision of the handcrafting, the design of the internal valve, and the proportions of the spout and handle all affect the performance and longevity of the fixture significantly. This ranking focuses specifically on handcrafted solid unlacquered brass faucets — the category where quality differences are most pronounced and most consequential.

All faucets listed are from our own collection, handcrafted by skilled artisans in Marrakech, Morocco. We make no apology for that — we believe our collection represents the best handcrafted unlacquered brass kitchen faucets available, and we will explain why in each case.

#1 Best Overall: Unlacquered Brass Bridge Faucet with Curved Legs

The curved-leg bridge faucet is the design that best represents what unlacquered brass is capable of at its finest. The elegant arching legs, the classic bridge silhouette, and the solid unlacquered brass body create a faucet that is simultaneously traditional and architectural. It suits farmhouse sinks, undermount double bowls, and any kitchen where the faucet should feel like a considered design decision.

Best for: Farmhouse, traditional, English country, and transitional kitchens. Three-hole installation. Available with flat cross handles or lever handles.
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#2 Best for Farmhouse Sinks: Bridge Faucet with Side Sprayer

The addition of a matching side sprayer transforms a bridge faucet from beautiful to fully functional for the demands of a working farmhouse kitchen. The sprayer matches the faucet body exactly — both in finish and in proportion — providing versatile rinsing, filling, and cleaning capability alongside the main faucet. For large farmhouse sinks where reach to corners and rinsing deep pots is a daily need, the side sprayer is not a luxury.

Best for: Deep farmhouse and undermount sinks. Three-hole installation.
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#3 Best Single-Hole: Unlacquered Brass Gooseneck Kitchen Faucet

For kitchens with a single-hole sink or countertop configuration, the gooseneck is the unlacquered brass faucet of choice. The high-arc spout provides excellent clearance for large pots and deep sinks, and the minimal footprint keeps the countertop uncluttered. The solid unlacquered brass body develops a particularly beautiful patina on the spout neck — the area of highest daily contact creates the deepest, most complex tones fastest.

Best for: Contemporary and transitional kitchens. Single-hole installation. Available with lever or cross handles.
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#4 Best Statement Piece: 3-Leg Deck Mount Column Spout Faucet

The most architecturally distinctive faucet in our collection. Three elegant legs rise from the countertop to support a vertical column spout — a form that is genuinely sculptural as well as functional. This is the faucet for a kitchen where the designer has thought carefully about every element and wants the faucet to make a statement that is architectural in its precision. Includes a matching side sprayer.

Best for: Statement kitchens, bespoke renovations, and interiors with a strong design direction. Three-hole installation.
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#5 Best for Period Kitchens: Victorian Bridge Faucet

Traditional Victorian plumbing design, executed in solid unlacquered brass with ornate detailing at the handle bases and bridge joints. The authentic Victorian silhouette is the only appropriate choice for genuine period kitchen restorations — particularly in Victorian and Edwardian properties across the UK, and in Georgian and Federal-style homes in the US. The unlacquered brass develops a rich dark patina over time that deepens the historical character of the piece.

Best for: Period kitchen restorations, traditional English and American country kitchens. Three-hole installation. Also available in oil-rubbed bronze and antique brass finishes.
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What to Look for When Buying an Unlacquered Brass Kitchen Faucet

• Solid brass vs brass-plated: The difference is fundamental. Solid brass is brass all the way through — it will never chip, peel, or reveal a different material underneath. Brass-plated fixtures are base metal with a thin brass coating that will eventually fail. All our faucets are solid brass.
• Installation compatibility: Confirm your sink or countertop hole configuration before ordering. Bridge faucets require three holes; gooseneck faucets require one. We include US and UK plumbing adapters with every faucet.
• Handle style: Cross handles provide more precise hot and cold control but require a gripping motion. Lever handles offer single-sweep operation and are easier for all users. Both look equally beautiful in unlacquered brass.
• Spout height and reach: Ensure your chosen faucet provides adequate clearance for your sink depth and any large pots you regularly use. A high-arc gooseneck provides the most clearance; a standard bridge spout is more compact but still suited to most sink depths.