CEA (Centro Energie Alternative) invests its know-how in the research and development of technological solutions and premium quality fixtures for project design. The origins of its expertise trace back to its experiences in the plumbing and installation planning fields, combining technical know-how and architectural demands for fitted kitchens and bathroom vanities residential renovations and new developments. The internal research into the product and its peculiarities is careful and aims at supporting the construction work, through simplification, rapid installation and guaranteed operation. Several industrial and utility patents enable a flexible approach to planning and reduce the time of construction.
Ceadesign deals with real experiences to enhance a culture of product and share it for the development of new aware project ideas. The themes of technological innovation, sustainability and aesthetic are the founding elements of the research set with universities and training events organized with architect studios and retailers worldwide.
Simple and linear geometries demonstrate a deep knowledge of design and can dialogue with architecture beyond time. With CEA collections, architects and designers get a total freedom of style and product combination, which gives wide space to ideas and shape to their realization.
. CEA collections are available in the United States through Emptystudio, the official partner, representative, and office of CEA in New York and Miami. With more than 25 years of continuous collaboration with CEA, Emptystudio represents a trusted point of reference for the brand in the U.S. market. Clients can buy and inquire online for Cea taps and Cea bathroom products with the assurance of direct manufacturer access, official pricing, and complete technical support. Wholesale price lists and trade discounts are available to plumbers, general contractors, architects, designers, and qualified professionals through CEA New York and CEA Miami. Emptystudio provides a comprehensive, full-service approach, including sales quotations, sales orders, plumbing schedules, full specification sheets, pre-sale and post-sale support, direct import coordination, and full management of tariffs, duties, and import documentation. This integrated service ensures clarity, reliability, and efficiency at every stage of the project. The CEA collection of taps reflects a strong commitment to functional technology and product innovation. Thanks to expertise gained on construction sites and continuous research into new materials, operating systems, hydraulic technologies, and manufacturing processes, CEA has registered multiple industrial and utility patents. CEA built-in parts are designed to ensure fast and accurate installation, reduced construction time, and long-term reliability. The use of alternative materials further reinforces the originality and technical quality of the collections.
: Free is a design concept developed by CEA to ensure maximum compositional freedom for designers. A wide range of CEA products is transversal, extending across all collections and applications, including kitchen faucets, bathroom vanity taps and mixers, bathroom showers and mixers, bathroom fittings, electric towel warmers, toilet paper holders, and bathroom accessories and complements. This transversal approach enriches each collection with a wide range of possible configurations, supporting custom solutions for residential, hospitality, and commercial projects.
: CEA selects AISI 316/L stainless steel to give form to its design vision. Cold working and advanced CNC machining ensure precision, consistency, and technological evolution across all products. AISI 316/L stainless steel represents a guarantee of quality and sustainability and is widely recognized as an ecological material when mechanically manufactured. As an inert material, stainless steel does not release toxic or harmful substances and combines a high level of hygiene - understood as antibacterial effectiveness - with exceptional resistance to corrosion, thanks to the self-protective film that forms upon contact with air. CEA adopts refined handmade finishes obtained through smoothing, polishing, and brushing, resulting in surfaces of enduring quality and aesthetic value.
: exclusive CEA black finishes for stainless steel are achieved through a deposition process via evaporation. This advanced treatment enhances the natural characteristics of the material, emphasizing both satin and polished surfaces. A biocompatible film based on graphite and diamond powder increases surface hardness and gloss, providing exceptional resistance to acidic and basic solutions, solvents, scratches, and impacts. The finish also offers self-lubricating properties that help reduce water scale buildup, ensuring long-lasting performance and appearance.
: Oak, Burma teak, American walnut, and Wenge are the four exclusive wood options selected by CEA for the trim elements of the GIOTTO, ZIQQ and BAR collections. The combination of stainless steel and wood continues to define the design identity of the company and reinforces its environmental commitment. Mature solid wood, sourced from certified forests, is treated with patented, water-based, solvent-free varnishes. Like stainless steel, wood components offer hardness, dimensional stability in humid or extreme temperature conditions, and resistance to acidic and saline environments, making these products suitable even for marine applications.