Radiating Innovation – Tubes from Oblica

Words by Olivia Hides
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Oblica is dedicated to bringing luxuriously designed heaters to Australian homes, and the Tubes range is no exception. The hydronic and electric radiators work as functional artwork – walking the line between statement sculpture and essential heating device.

Established in 1994 in Italy, Tubes balances the challenging endeavour of crafting heating products that are both visually pleasing and forged with the latest innovative technology. Projecting an exclusive elegance, Tubes radiators are a versatile addition any interior, particularly suiting bathrooms and bedrooms alike.

All Tubes products are efficient to run, using approximately a third of the water that is traditionally required by regular radiators.

With an appreciation for design, the Tubes radiators come in three collections. The Basic and Extra collections are made of steel, providing immediate heat diffusion and high standard thermal exchange. Whereas the Elements collection comprises of titanium and aluminium. All Tubes products are efficient to run, using approximately a third of the water that is traditionally required by regular radiators. This innovation is intertwined with contemporary design elements, where each piece stands to elevate the architectural facets of an interior.

Whilst a radiator may conjure up images of a purely functional appliance, Tubes’ designs speak to a modern-day interpretation – fine attention to detail, with a sculptural twist – providing warmth through innovation and creative design. This revolutionary take on the radiator allows Tubes products to fill a void within a conventionally basic element of interior design, bringing with it a converging of style and technology. The engineering applied to Tubes radiators allow pieces to remain stand-alone features, without the traditional mechanical constraints of a usual heater.

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Products, such as the Agora, embody a more industrial design focus, with seamless interpretation of installation, whilst the Soho plays on a reinterpretation of the traditional radiator, softening the detailing and available in vertical or horizontal designs. Some of the Tubes radiators are specifically made for bathroom use and conveniently double as towel warmers. The Scaletta and the Square are two very different interpretations of this functional aspect. The Scaletta works as a towel rail, available either as a freestanding design or wall mounted. The Square, with its many available colours and finishes, is a contemporary construction, with the option to incorporate an electric rail or a circular towel hanger.

The radiators are manufactured in Resana, in north-eastern Italy, relying on years of research and design experimentation. Through a combination of technical and styling enhancements, Tubes has developed an original brand direction. With extensive investments in providing the very best manufacturing applications, Tubes still relies in parts on the hand-made element of the design process. By employing a hand-crafted skillset that allows an unmatched finish, Tubes products maximise on materials, shape, size and the final quality. Tubes continues to evolve as industry leaders, creating culturally avantgarde products that radiate through every aspect of an interior.