An unlacquered brass kitchen faucet is one of those design choices that transforms a kitchen from functional to genuinely beautiful. It is not a subtle choice — the warm, living gold of solid brass commands attention in a way that chrome and stainless steel never quite manage. And unlike those modern alternatives, it only gets better with time.

This guide covers everything: the different styles available, which installation types suit which kitchens, how to pair your faucet with the right sink, how to care for the patina, and what to expect over the first year of daily use. All of our kitchen faucets are handcrafted from solid unlacquered brass by our artisans in Marrakech, Morocco.

Unlacquered Brass Kitchen Faucet Styles

Bridge Faucets

The bridge faucet is the most iconic unlacquered brass kitchen faucet design. Two handles connect to a horizontal bridge that supports the spout — a silhouette derived from early 20th century plumbing design that has never gone out of style. Our unlacquered brass bridge faucets are available in over 20 designs, from clean modern proportions to ornate Victorian-inspired forms. They require three-hole installation and suit farmhouse sinks, deep undermount basins, and traditional kitchen designs perfectly.

Gooseneck Faucets

The high-arc gooseneck spout provides generous clearance for large pots and deep farmhouse sinks. Single-hole installation makes for a clean, minimal countertop. Our unlacquered brass gooseneck kitchen faucets develop a particularly beautiful patina because the entire spout curve is a high-contact surface — the patina develops dramatically and quickly on the neck.

Bridge Faucets with Sprayer

For kitchens where function is equally important as form, our bridge faucets with matching side sprayers deliver both. The sprayer matches the faucet body exactly — no mismatched chrome heads on a brass faucet — and provides the rinsing and filling versatility that a standard bridge faucet alone cannot.

Which Kitchen Styles Work Best

Unlacquered brass kitchen faucets suit a remarkably wide range of kitchen styles:

• Farmhouse and country kitchens — the natural pairing. Unlacquered brass and white or cream Shaker cabinetry is one of the great classic kitchen combinations, particularly when paired with a fireclay or copper farmhouse sink.
• Traditional and period kitchens — Georgian, Victorian, and English country kitchen designs all call for brass hardware as a matter of historical accuracy. Unlacquered brass is the authentic choice.
• Transitional kitchens — the warm tones of unlacquered brass pair beautifully with both the warmth of wood and the cool sharpness of stone countertops, making it ideal for kitchens that blend traditional and contemporary elements.
• Moroccan and Mediterranean-inspired kitchens — unlacquered brass is the defining material of Moroccan interior design. Paired with zellige tiles, exposed stone, and warm textiles, it creates a genuinely transportive kitchen aesthetic.
• Contemporary kitchens with warm tones — in dark kitchens with navy, forest green, or black cabinetry, an unlacquered brass faucet provides warmth that prevents the space from feeling cold or clinical.

Pairing with the Right Kitchen Sink

The faucet and sink should be chosen together. Here is how different sink materials pair with an unlacquered brass kitchen faucet:

• Unlacquered brass sink — the most cohesive combination. Both the faucet and sink will develop complementary patinas that deepen together over time. Our unlacquered brass kitchen sinks are designed to pair perfectly with our faucets.
• Hammered copper sink — the warm tones of copper and brass are closely related, and they age together beautifully. This combination looks particularly good in farmhouse and rustic kitchen settings.
• Fireclay farmhouse sink — the white fireclay and warm brass create a clean, classic contrast. This is one of the most popular combinations in traditional and English country kitchens.
• Stainless steel undermount — the contrast between the cool metal and warm brass is striking in a modern transitional kitchen. The brass patina provides warmth that prevents the stainless from feeling institutional.

Installation: What You Need to Know

• Bridge faucets require three pre-drilled holes in the sink or countertop, typically 8 inches (203mm) center-to-center. If your sink has a single hole, a bridge faucet is not compatible without countertop drilling.
• Gooseneck and single-hole faucets require one drilled hole. They are more flexible in installation and suit most sink configurations.
• All our faucets ship with both US and UK standard plumbing adapters at no extra cost, ensuring compatibility regardless of your location.
• Water pressure compatibility — our solid brass faucets function across a wide range of water pressures and are fully compatible with both US and European plumbing standards.