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01/21/2026

Light and Shadow in Dialogue

Matte white and matte black are stylish additions to TOTO’s range of colour and texture options for the popular RP Toilet, WASHLET RW and asymmetrical TA Vessel.
The matte black colour and texture option brings stylish contrasts to the bath that underscore modern designs. WASHLET RW – TOTO’s top model – and the TA Vessel are now available in this timeless finish. The coordinating push plate, WASHLET remote control and ZL Faucet complete the look. Photo: TOTO The TOTO RP Toilet in matte black features the efficient TORNADO FLUSH for the ultimate hygiene – plus a flawless design that showcases the subtle interplay of colour and texture. Photo: TOTO TOTO WASHLET RW in luxurious matte black pairs extraordinary comfort with elegant design and advanced hygiene. The matte, velvety texture lends sophistication and depth to the bathroom. This stylish eye-catcher includes all the features people expect from WASHLET – for unparalleled comfort with every use. Photo: TOTO TOTO’s asymmetrical TA Vessel now elevates the company’s product portfolio in matte black as well. Made of TOTO’s extraslim Linearceram material, the new finish enhances the slender lines of this design icon – giving it impressive depth. Photo:TOTO Reinterpreted in matte white, these TOTO ceramics blend effortlessly into every bathroom. The elegant RP Toilet and asymmetrical TA Vessel are radiant in this modern white finish. The coordinating push plate completes the overall look. Photo: TOTO TOTO’s RP Toilet in matte white is a timeless highlight with broad appeal thanks to its velvety look and outstanding hygienic features. Understatedly elegant, it complements all types of bathroom designs. Photo: TOTO TOTO WASHLET RW offers the ultimate in comfort, design and hygiene – now available in elegant matte white. The velvety texture provides subtle accents in sophisticated bathrooms. Including features like gentle intimate cleansing, an integrated dryer, heated seat and automatic odour absorption, every visit to the toilet enhances the user’s well-being. Photo: TOTO TOTO’s asymmetrical TA Vessel in exquisite matte white makes a chic design statement in the bathroom. Its special design and extra-slim Linearceram material give the washbasin a soft, delicate look. It’s a highlight in every bathroom. Photo: TOTO
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A matte finish transforms how ceramics look and feel: They’re smoother and softer but still retain their clean lines. TOTO has added two matte finishes in black and white to highlight the dialogue between light and shadow – simultaneously understated, yet expressive. The result is a language of form that enhances private bathrooms as well as sophisticated commercial spaces, from hotels and exclusive restaurants to representative areas in public buildings.


TOTO is expanding the collections of selected ceramic products to include two new versions with matte finishes: The RP Toilet, WASHLET RW and the asymmetrical TA Vessel are now available in matte black and matte white. These ceramic products come with coordinating push plates and remote controls in matte black or white.



Matte black: strikingly elegant

The matte black finish gives ceramics a certain depth and presence in the space. The velvety surface reduces reflections, elevating the lines and geometry of each object. Strong and composed, matte black is especially effective in both minimalist and high-contrast bathroom designs. The RP Toilet and WASHLET RW featuring this finish are intentional design elements that lend structure without dominating the room.



Matte white: effortlessly minimalist


The same products are timelessly minimalist in matte white. They bring an effortless and understated lightness to the bathroom, making the space appear larger. The matte finish surface makes the ceramics almost feel cosy – enhancing the feel of a streamlined bathroom design that reflects the Japanese values of balance and moderation. At the same time, TOTO is giving designers more flexibility and freedom to create uniquely creative concepts. These versatile ceramics are flexible, elegant solutions for modern bathrooms that complement all kinds of interiors and designs.

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