French Sitz Bath – Wimereux

£1895.00

An original French Cast Iron Sitz Bath, with soap tray inlets and currently with tap holes on the top of the roll/ledge, that can remain or be filled in to leave the roll smooth. Four feet are classic smooth shape, which can be stripped back to the metal, or indeed the same colour as the outside of the bath, or in the white enamel. Pictures available of restored and completed Sitz Baths for comparison

Dimensions are 110 cm’s Long x 69 cm’s Wide x 80 cm’s High

A French sitz cast iron bath refers to a small, deep, freestanding bathtub made of cast iron, designed primarily for sitz baths—a type of therapeutic bath where only the hips and buttocks are immersed in water.

French Sitz Bath breakdown

• French: Typically refers to the style—often vintage or elegant, in line with 19th-century French design. These baths often have decorative claw feet, curved edges, and are aesthetically pleasing.

• Sitz: From the German word “sitzen” (to sit), a sitz bath is for sitting, not lying. It’s used for therapeutic purposes, such as soothing discomfort from hemorrhoids, postpartum recovery, or other pelvic issues.

• Cast iron: The material of the bath. Cast iron is very durable and retains heat well. It’s coated in enamel for a smooth, easy-to-clean surface.

• Bath: In this context, it’s a small tub, not for full-body soaking.

Features of a French Sitz Bath:

• Compact size: Usually shorter than a standard bathtub, but deeper.

• Freestanding: Often placed in vintage-style or luxury bathrooms.

• Heavyweight: Due to cast iron construction—requires solid floor support.

Common uses of a this style of bath:

• Historical or vintage bathroom settings

• Therapeutic medical treatments

• Decorative or functional centerpiece in boutique bathrooms