Newport Brass Faucets as Artisanal Heirlooms
California-based Newport Brass has spent nearly four decades crafting brass faucets and fixtures that elevate kitchens and baths through luxurious design and sumptuous finishes. Each piece is handmade by artisans in California, undergoing machining (brazing, bending, knurling), precision finishing, polishing, and assembly. Many of the brand's 22 finishes require hand-buffing, leaving subtle striations that make each element unique. Lead industrial designer Celine Kwok Garland notes that luxury today is more personal, defined by how a fixture feels and complements its space. Featured products include the East Linear exposed tub and hand shower in polished nickel, the Muncy wall-mounted lavatory faucet in satin bronze, and the Heaney pull-down kitchen faucet in oil-rubbed bronze. The article originally appeared in Galerie Magazine's 2026 Summer Issue in the section 'Artful Escapes.'
Key facts
- Newport Brass has been making faucets and fixtures for nearly four decades.
- The brand is based in California and its products are handmade by artisans.
- Each piece undergoes machining, finishing, polishing, and assembly.
- The brand offers 22 finishes, many requiring hand-buffing.
- Lead industrial designer is Celine Kwok Garland.
- Featured products include East Linear, Muncy, and Heaney lines.
- The article appeared in Galerie Magazine's 2026 Summer Issue.
- The section is titled 'Artful Escapes.'
Entities
Artists
- Celine Kwok Garland
Institutions
- Newport Brass
- Galerie Magazine
Locations
- California
- San Jose
- Calabasas