New Absinthe Faucets from Franke Bring Inspired Elegance to the Kitchen

SMYRNA, Tenn., Oct. 18, 2017 -- Franke has unveiled its newest collection of innovative faucets for the heart of the home: the Absinthe kitchen faucet line. Now available in showrooms nationwide, the new collection of kitchen faucets combines sleek aesthetics with state-of-the-art technology. Available in six styles – 1-Hole Faucet with Side Spray, a Pull-Down Faucet, Pull-Out Faucet, Wall Mount Pot Filler Faucet, Bar Faucet and Prep Faucet – Franke’s Absinthe line features extensive swivel ranges; water-saving flow rates; and four finishes: matte black, polished nickel, satin nickel, or polished chrome finish.

“Absinthe is sculpted to bring a level of functional elegance to the kitchen that elevates any design aesthetic,” said Lars Christensen, VP Product Development & Innovation. “Whether you’re completing a professional, contemporary or traditional look, the Absinthe line offers a perfect complement to your sense of style.”

Combining transitional style with singular form, the Absinthe Faucets are as follows:

• 1-Hole Faucet with Side Spray: This innovative design features a high-arch of 8.5 inches; a double-lever handle; and a swivel range of 360-degrees. With a locking-spray function and a full and needle spray type, this faucet has a flow rate of 1.75 gpm. The Absinthe 1-Hole Faucet with Side Spray is available for a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $695 with a polished chrome finish, and $835 with a matte black, polished nickel, or satin nickel finish.
   
• Pull-Down Faucet: Visually stunning, this faucet features a high-arch, a single-lever handle, a pull-out spray hose, and a swivel range of 360-degrees. Equipped with a toggle spray function and both full and needle spray streams, this faucet has a flow rate of 1.75 gpm. The Absinthe Pull-Down Faucet is available for a MSRP of $595 with a polished chrome finish, and $725 with a matte black, polished nickel, or satin nickel finish.
   
• Pull-Out Faucet: The primary features of this faucet are its single-lever handle, 110-degree swivel range, toggle spray function, and full- and needle-spray flow rates of 1.75 gpm. The Absinthe Pull-Out Faucet is available for a MSRP of $595 with a polished chrome finish, and $725 with a matte black, polished nickel, or satin nickel finish.
   
• Wall Mount Pot Filler Faucet: For a kitchen that is both professional-looking and performing, this pot filler faucet features a spout swivel range of 180-degrees and a flow rate of 2.2 gpm. The Absinthe Wall Mount Pot Filler is available for a MSRP of $595 with a polished chrome finish, and $725 with a matte black, polished nickel, or satin nickel finish.
   
• Prep Faucet: This faucet features a high-arch spout, a single-lever handle, a pull-out spray hose, and a swivel range of 360-degrees. It is equipped with a toggle spray function and full- and needle-spray streams, and has a flow rate of 1.75 gpm. The Absinthe Kitchen Prep Faucet is available for a MSRP of $565 with a polished chrome finish, and $685 with a matte black, polished nickel, or satin nickel finish.
   
• Bar Faucet: This specialty faucet features a 5.5-inch, high-arch spout, a single-lever handle, and a swivel range of 180-degrees. It is equipped with a full-spray stream and has a flow rate of 1.75 gpm. The Absinthe Kitchen Bar Faucet is available for a MSRP of $425 with a polished chrome finish, and $525 with a matte black, polished nickel, or satin nickel finish.

For more details on the new faucets and to find an authorized Franke retailer near you, visit www.franke.us/ks.

About Franke Group

Franke belongs to the Artemis Group and is a world-leading provider of solutions for residential kitchens and bathrooms, public washrooms, professional foodservice and coffee preparation. The Group operates worldwide and employs around 9,000 people in 40 countries. For more information, visit www.franke.us/ks.

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