Bau 36 Bauhaus Bath Bar by Sean Lavin for Visual Comfort
Bau 36 Bauhaus Bath Bar by Sean Lavin for Visual Comfort
$1,149.00
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Bau 36 is a Bauhaus study in light between two thin plates.
The Design Story
Sean Lavin took Bau from the Bauhaus: form follows function.
Two plates sandwich the LEDs and send light up and down.
Why You'll Love It
It is slim, calm and architectural.
Made for Real Life
There are no bulbs to change: the LED is built in. A dry cloth keeps it spotless. It mounts horizontally or vertically. Pair it with an LED-compatible ELV, TRIAC or 0-10V dimmer for evening light.
Product Details
| Designer | Sean Lavin |
|---|---|
| Brand | Modern Collection by Visual Comfort & Co. |
| Model | Bau 36 Bath |
| Finish options | Nightshade Black · Natural Brass · Polished Nickel |
| Size | 5″ tall × 36″ wide, 1.8″ off the wall (12.7 × 91.4 cm) |
| Backplate | 5″ x 4.3″ Rectangle |
| Orientation | Run it horizontal or vertical |
| ADA | Yes |
| Light | Built-in LED, 33.1 W, 1,247 lumens |
| Light color | 3000K soft white, 90 CRI |
| Dimmer | Pairs with ELV, TRIAC or 0-10V LED dimmers (most models) |
| Where it can go | Bathrooms and covered porches |
| Power | Hardwired, universal 120–277V |
| LED lifetime | 50,000 hours to L70 |
| Visual Comfort item no. | SLBA110 + finish/option code (3 versions) |
Where It Shines
Vanities, powder rooms and minimal bathrooms. Explore the family: Bau 24.
Sizing & Installation
Good vanity light is even light on the face. For the Bau 36:
| Mirror | 48–55″ wide |
|---|---|
| Height | ≈ 75–80″ to the center |
| Or | a vertical pair beside the mirror |
| Double vanity | one per sink |
| Depth off the wall | 1.8″ |
| Backplate | 5″ x 4.3″ Rectangle |
Heights are to the center (our math). It is hardwired, so book a licensed electrician.
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Questions We Hear Most
What is the idea behind the Bau 36?
Sean Lavin designed it so that it is a Bauhaus study in light between two thin plates. It belongs to Visual Comfort's Bau family, which comes in several sizes and versions.
Which Bau 36 finish suits my bathroom?
Our take: black gives a crisp, graphic outline; brass brings warmth to wood and earthy tones; nickel feels bright and luminous.
Is the Bau 36 flattering for makeup and shaving?
Yes: it gives about 1,247 lumens at 90 CRI in 3000K, so skin tones look true. A bar above the mirror lights the whole face evenly.
Which vanity suits the Bau 36?
Pick a bar about two-thirds to three-quarters the width of your mirror: at 36″, a mirror roughly 48–55″ wide.
Is the Bau 36 safe in a steamy bathroom?
Yes, it is damp rated, so steam is fine; just keep it out of the shower spray.
Will I ever change a bulb in the Bau 36?
No bulbs to change: the LED is built in and rated for 50,000 hours.
How is the Bau 36 installed?
It is hardwired to a wall junction box by an electrician. It can run horizontally or vertically.
How soon can the Bau 36 arrive?
All the versions we offer are in stock right now, and in-stock pieces usually leave within 2–3 business days.
Why We Love It
Bau is modernism, lit.
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Shipping Info
| Processing Time | In-stock pieces ship out in 2–3 business days. |
|---|---|
| Ships From | United States |
| Shipping | Ground shipping is free on orders of $100 or more within the lower 48 states. |
| Returns | Final sale. Tell us about any transit damage within 2 days of delivery. |
Shipping & Returns
Free Shipping within the U.S. for orders over $100.
Because many of our pieces are made to order or specially sourced, most items are considered final sale.
What are the items you could return?
1. Items received damaged or broken
2. Incorrect items that were shipped
3. Defective items
A replacement will be shipped right away.
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