1945
Rose and Sherle Wagner founded Sherle Wagner International in 1945.
Sherle Wagner International has been the premier source, world-wide, for luxury hardware and bath accessories since its founding in 1945. The Company is a heritage brand, now operated by the family’s third generation, and is known for its incomparable craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Mr. Sherle Wagner elevated previously overlooked design spaces, such as the bath, to an elegance not previously found on the market. First offering an exquisite dolphin faucet with a 24-karat gold finish, Mr. Sherle Wagner’s goal was to provide a discerning clientele the opportunity to “complete the ultimate luxury bathroom.”
Mr. Sherle Wagner maintained a great appreciation for art and architecture throughout his life. His highly trained and sensitive eye established the foundation for the company’s aesthetic, which is now synonymous with the finest in taste and craftsmanship.
1947
Sherle Wagner International begins offering sleek contemporary collections. Honoring Sherle Wagner’s desire to never accept the mundane these designs fit current tastes, but surpass the expected.
1958
The finest designs warrant the finest materials. Semiprecious stone joins precious metal finishes to create truly spectacular creations.
1972
While continuing to create fittings and fixtures that draw inspiration from the past, Sherle Wagner innovates alongside the other design greats, designing uniquely modernist pieces. Many of Sherle Wagner’s original designs are still represented in the collection today, offering authenticity in addition to style.
1984
Sherle Wagner’s son-in-law, Vince Geoffroy, joins the company to manage the warehouse, and soon takes on a leadership role.
1989
Sherle Wagner International moves manufacturing to a historical mill building in Fall River, Massachusetts. The factory includes a metal foundry, plating facilities, ceramics shop, and more.
1992
Classic designs join the line in the form of the Grey Collection and Harrison Collection. These styles
maintain the quality and excellence the brand is known for, while accomplishing a more casual, country-house style.
2005
Sherle Wagner International begins offering sleek contemporary collections. Honoring Sherle Wagner’s desire to never accept the mundane these designs fit current tastes, but surpass the expected.
2021
Sherle Wagner International continues to expand its offerings while preserving the quintessential Sherle Wagner characteristics of excellence in quality and design. The ceramics department innovates contemporary approaches to traditional materials, through a new line of table lamps and other colorful designs.
