Copper Sauna Buckets & Foot Baths

This section holds a foot-washing basin, the Göçek sauna bucket that comes with its ladle, and a larger sauna ladle sold on its own. Hammam bowls have their own section; see copper hammam bowls.

What the foot-washing basin is for

A foot-washing basin is a wide, low vessel that both feet fit into comfortably. The model in the range has a 40 cm body and a mouth of about 43 cm; it is made from 0.60 mm sheet and weighs about 2.5 kg. It is used for warm foot soaks, in henna and grooming traditions, by nail and beauty salons as a pedicure bowl, and in some homes as a decorative vessel. Because copper conducts heat quickly, the water inside settles to an even temperature fast. The catalogue record lists no tin lining, and a foot soak does not need one. Salon and spa buyers will find sizing, finishes and what can and cannot be added (footrests, drains, stands) in copper pedicure bowls and foot bath basins.

The sauna bucket and its ladle

The Göçek sauna bucket comes as a set with its ladle. The bucket is around 22–24 cm, made from 0.60 mm sheet, weighs about 580 grams and is machine-hammered. Copper withstands sauna temperatures without trouble; but because the metal passes heat quickly, a full bucket left in the hot room for a while warms up, and it should be carried by its handle.

Can the sauna ladle be ordered separately?

Yes. The ladle comes inside the bucket set and is also listed on its own. The separate, larger ladle has a cup of about 10.8 cm and weighs about 200 grams; it suits users who already have a bucket or want a spare. The length of the handle keeps the hand away from the steam when water goes onto the hot stones, which is why sauna ladles have longer handles than kitchen ladles. For handle materials, linings and sauna steam water in more depth, read wholesale copper sauna buckets and ladles.

How to tell a real copper bath piece

Copper is not magnetic; a magnet that sticks to the body shows another metal underneath. Weight is the second test: a copper basin is noticeably heavier than a steel or plastic vessel of the same size. On plated products, the base metal eventually shows at points that wear, such as the foot of a handle or the rim. The differences between copper and the metals it is confused with are set out in copper vs brass vs bronze.

Caring for copper in a damp room

Copper oxidises when it stays wet: the surface first dulls, then dark spots appear. After use, do not leave the vessel full of water; shake it out and turn it upside down somewhere airy. White hard-water marks come off with a cloth dampened with vinegar, and a darkened surface with lemon and salt; after rubbing, rinse well and always dry. Wire brushes, bleach and the dishwasher are not used on these pieces. There is no lacquer on them, so a darkened surface can always be brought back.

What drives the unit cost of copper bath pieces

In this group, the number of pieces and the size of the body set the cost. A single ladle and a bucket set that brings bucket and ladle together sit in the same section, so compare piece by piece. The bigger the body, the more copper it uses, and the foot basin is by far the heaviest piece here. The finish stays polished copper throughout, so finishing does not separate costs. We do not publish prices; we quote per order from your list of pieces, quantities and destination.

Models and sizes

In the bath group, the choice follows the job the vessel has to do. A bowl for pouring is low and wide-mouthed; a bucket for carrying is deep and handled; a ladle reaches the water in a hot room without the hand touching it. In the sauna, bucket and ladle work together.

The finish in this group is polished copper, and because the bodies are used in damp rooms they are best dried before they are put away. The form and use of the hammam bowl are covered in its own section and in wholesale copper hammam bowls.

Frequently asked questions

Do copper bath pieces rust?

Copper does not rust. Rust is a reaction of iron; copper oxidises instead and the surface darkens. That layer does not flake off and does not affect the strength of the piece.

Will the sauna bucket stand up to the sauna?

Yes, copper withstands sauna heat. Because the metal passes heat quickly, a full bucket that stays in the hot room for a while warms up; carry it by the handle.

How much water does the foot-washing basin hold?

The basin has a 40 cm body and a mouth of about 43 cm, sized so that both feet fit comfortably and the water can be filled without spilling over. It weighs about 2.5 kg empty, so carry it with two hands when it is full.

Why are the hammam bowls not in this section?

Hammam bowls have their own section. For the size table, use and care, see copper hammam bowls. Pieces for the rest of the home are under copper home décor.