A new faucet changes how a kitchen or bathroom looks and how it works every single day. Danze, now sold as Danze by Gerber, built its name on traditional and contemporary fixtures that pair good design with brass-bodied, ceramic-disc engineering.
The catalog is large, and several of the older Danze models have been folded into the current Gerber lineup, so the model you saw a few years ago may carry a new name today. That makes it easy to end up looking at a faucet that is no longer made.
This guide covers the best Danze faucets you can actually buy right now, all from the current Gerber Opulence and Parma lines. We sort out the brand’s link to Gerber and spell out the few things to check before you order.
- Two separate handles
- WaterSense 1.2 GPM
- Metal touch-down drain
- SnapBack docking
- Dual-function sprayhead
- Solid-brass body
- Matching side spray
- Brass construction
- Lifetime warranty
- Single-hole install
- 1.2 GPM laminar flow
- Cover plate included
Our Review Criteria: At Sensible Digs, our faucet picks start by confirming a model is still in production and buyable, then dropping anything discontinued and finding its current replacement, which is exactly why this Danze guide now runs on Gerber’s Opulence and Parma lines. We weigh the factors that decide a faucet over its life: valve type (we favor ceramic-disc over rubber washers), body material (solid brass over light alloy or plastic), spout reach and swivel, and the mounting and hole count that determine whether it even fits your sink. For water use we check the GPM flow rate against EPA WaterSense and California’s energy rules, and for the long haul we read the warranty terms and pull honest feedback from owner reviews, the good and the bad, so the drawbacks are on the page next to the strengths. Our goal is a faucet that fits your sink, matches your room, and still seals years from now.
What Is a Danze Faucet?
Danze spent more than two decades selling kitchen and bath fixtures, known for traditional looks and brass construction at prices below the luxury labels. The brand now operates as Danze by Gerber, and most Danze designs are sold under the Gerber name. Gerber itself has made plumbing products since 1932, so the current fixtures carry that longer engineering record.
Practically, the Danze you buy today is a Gerber faucet. The Opulence collection carries the old traditional, farmhouse styling, while the Parma line covers the sleeker contemporary look. You can find both for the kitchen, the bathroom vanity, and bar or prep sinks.
Different Types of Danze Faucets
Most buyers are after one of two things: a hard-working kitchen faucet or a cleaner look for the bathroom vanity. The two are built differently, so it helps to know what separates them.
Danze Kitchen Faucets
Kitchen faucets do the heavy lifting. Danze by Gerber kitchen models are built for higher flow and constant use, and the range runs from single-handle pull-downs to traditional side-spray designs.
The high-arc spout is the feature most people want. The tall arch leaves room to fill a stockpot or rinse a sheet pan, and the spout swivels 360 degrees so you can clear the basin. Gerber kitchen faucets run at 1.75 GPM, which meets California’s flow rules while still rinsing dishes quickly.
Pros
- Food prep friendly: High clearance lets you wash large produce and fill tall pots.
- Two spray styles: Choose a pull-down sprayhead or a separate side spray, depending on the line.
- Finish range: Chrome, stainless steel, satin black, and brushed bronze cover most kitchen hardware.
Cons
- Install effort: Pull-down hoses and side sprays add a step versus a single-piece tap.
- Price spread: The brass traditional models cost more than a basic single-handle unit.
Danze Bathroom Faucets
Bathroom faucets are smaller and tuned for hand-washing and brushing teeth rather than filling pots. Most run at a lower 1.2 GPM and use laminar-flow aerators, which give a clear, low-splash stream that still feels full.
The choice that matters most is the mounting. Gerber bathroom faucets come as widespread (three separate pieces, 6 to 12 inches apart), centerset, and single-hole. Count the holes already drilled in your sink or vanity before you pick a model, because a widespread faucet will not drop into a single-hole sink.
Pros
- Simpler installs: Single-hole bathroom faucets go in faster than most kitchen units.
- Lower flow built in: The 1.2 GPM aerators meet WaterSense limits without a weak feel.
- Matching drains: Most ship with a finish-matched metal touch-down drain, so nothing extra to source.
Cons
- Sink match matters: You must pair the configuration (single-hole vs. widespread) to your sink’s drilling.
Key Features to Look For
The faucet has to fit your sink and your room, in that order. Here is how to narrow the Gerber lineup down to the right one:
Match the Style to the Line
Gerber splits its looks across two lines, so start there. The Opulence collection carries the traditional, farmhouse styling with curved spouts and side sprays; the Parma line is the cleaner, cylindrical contemporary look. Pick the line that matches your cabinets and tile, then choose a model inside it. That single step rules out half the catalog fast.
Decide on the Sprayer
In the kitchen, you are choosing between a pull-down sprayhead built into the spout and a separate side spray mounted beside it. A pull-down keeps the deck clean and reaches into the basin; a side spray leaves the spout lighter and is simple to replace on its own. In the bathroom, decide if you want a tall spout for filling a cup or a compact one for a small vanity.
Count Your Sink Holes
Look under the sink and count the mounting holes. A single-hole faucet can usually cover a three-hole sink with an escutcheon or cover plate, but a widespread or two-hole faucet will not fit a single-hole sink. Gerber lists the hole count and spread on every model, so confirm it before you order rather than after the box arrives.
Choose a Finish You Can Maintain
Pick a finish that matches your cabinet pulls and lighting, and think about upkeep. Chrome and brushed nickel hide water spots and fingerprints well; satin black and brushed bronze look great but show toothpaste splatter and hard-water marks sooner, so they want a quick wipe more often. Gerber offers the same finish across its drains and trim, which keeps a room consistent.
Set a Budget, and Check the Warranty
Gerber faucets generally land in the mid-range, with the traditional Opulence brass models costing more than the contemporary Parma units. Spending up usually buys a solid-brass body and ceramic-disc cartridges, which outlast cheaper rubber-washer valves. Gerber backs its faucets with a limited lifetime warranty on finish and function, so factor that coverage into the value, not just the sticker.
Product Reviews
We checked which Danze models are still in production under Gerber, dropped the discontinued ones, and compared the current Opulence and Parma faucets on flow rate, valve quality, mounting, and finish. These four are the picks worth buying today.
Gerber Opulence Two-Handle Widespread Bathroom Faucet
Best Two-Handle Bathroom Faucet
The Opulence Widespread is the faucet to pick if you want two separate handles and a traditional look on the vanity. It mounts as a three-piece widespread, so the hot and cold handles sit apart from the spout and you set the exact spacing anywhere from 6 to 12 inches. That separate-handle layout is the classic choice many bathrooms are built around, and it is what the older Danze Sheridan offered before it left the lineup.
Each handle runs on its own ceramic-disc cartridge, which is the part that keeps a two-handle faucet from developing the slow drip that old washer valves are known for. The spout reaches about 6.2 inches and the laminar aerator holds the flow to 1.2 GPM, low enough to carry the WaterSense label while still feeling steady at the basin.
It ships with a finish-matched metal touch-down drain and the mounting hardware, so you are not hunting for a separate drain in the right color. The trade-off is that a widespread is more work to install than a single unit, since you are connecting three pieces under the sink.
What We Like
Separate Handles, Precise Control
Two handles let you dial hot and cold independently, which a single lever can only approximate. The lever handles are ADA-compliant, so they turn with a wrist or forearm rather than a tight grip, an easier setup for kids and older hands alike.
Adjustable 6-to-12-Inch Spread
Because it is a true widespread, you choose how far apart the pieces sit. That flexibility lets the faucet fit a wide master-bath sink or a narrower vanity without looking cramped or stretched.
WaterSense Flow Without the Weak Feel
The 1.2 GPM laminar aerator meets EPA WaterSense limits, which matters in states with strict flow rules. Laminar flow gives a clear, low-splash stream, so the cut in volume is less noticeable than on a cheap aerator.
Metal Drain in the Same Finish
The included touch-down drain is all-metal and matched to the faucet finish. Plastic pop-up assemblies are the usual weak point on a vanity faucet, so a metal one is a real durability gain.
What We Don't Like
Needs a Three-Hole Sink
A widespread faucet only fits a sink or vanity drilled for three holes at the right spread. If your sink has a single hole or a 4-inch centerset, this is not the model; check the drilling before you order.
Pricier Than a Single Unit
The three-piece brass build sits at the higher end for a bathroom faucet. You are paying for the traditional look and the metal drain, which is worth it for a main bath but more than a small powder room may need.
Product Specs
| Spout Reach | 6.19 inches |
| Overall Height | 7.63 inches |
| Handle Spread | 6 to 12 inches (widespread) |
| Flow Rate | 1.2 GPM (WaterSense) |
| Installation Type | Three-hole deck-mount |
| Room | Bathroom |
| Finishes | Chrome; brushed nickel; satin black |
Our Ratings
Gerber Parma Cafe Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet
Best Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet
The Parma Cafe is the everyday kitchen workhorse in the current Gerber range, and the natural stand-in for the discontinued Danze Foodie. It is a single-handle, high-arc faucet with a pull-down sprayhead, the layout most cooks reach for because the spray comes straight out of the spout instead of a separate side unit.
The single lever is easy to nudge with a wrist or the back of your hand when your fingers are messy, and the tall arch clears tall pots. What sets the Parma apart is Gerber’s SnapBack retraction: a magnetic Grip Lock weight pulls the head back into the spout and holds it, so the hose does not droop over time the way budget pull-downs tend to.
It installs in a single hole with integrated supply lines and color-coded hoses in the box, and the body is solid brass and zinc rather than all plastic. At 1.75 GPM it rinses quickly while staying inside California’s flow rules.
What We Like
SnapBack Docking That Holds
The magnetic Grip Lock weight snaps the sprayhead back into place and keeps it seated. A drooping, sagging spray head is the most common long-term complaint on pull-downs, and this is Gerber’s direct answer to it.
Dual-Function Sprayhead
A toggle on the head switches between a steady aerated stream and a stronger spray, so you can fill a pot one second and blast a plate the next without moving to a side sprayer.
Solid-Brass and Zinc Build
The body is brass and zinc, not hollow plastic, which gives the faucet a steadier feel and better corrosion resistance. It is the kind of weight you notice the first time you swing the spout.
Single-Hole Install With Hardware Included
Integrated supply lines and color-coded braided hoses come in the box, so a confident DIYer can set it in one hole without a trip back to the store for connectors.
What We Don't Like
Spray Button Has No Lock
The toggle has to be held to keep the spray running; there is no setting that locks it in spray mode. For a long rinse, that means keeping a thumb on the button, which a few owners wish worked differently.
No Base Plate for Multi-Hole Sinks
It is a single-hole design and does not include a deck plate, so covering an old three-hole sink means buying the matching escutcheon separately. Gerber’s support notes the spray-head-to-hose joint as the spot to check first if a leak ever shows up.
Product Specs
| Spout Height | About 17 inches (high-arc) |
| Flow Rate | 1.75 GPM at 60 psi |
| Spray Modes | Stream and spray (toggle) |
| Material | Solid brass and zinc |
| Installation Type | Single-hole deck-mount |
| Room | Kitchen |
| Finishes | Chrome; stainless steel; satin black; brushed bronze |
Our Ratings
Gerber Opulence Kitchen Faucet With Side Spray
Best Side Sprayer Kitchen Faucet
If you want a separate side spray instead of a pull-down, the Opulence Kitchen faucet is the pick, and it is the current version of the Danze Opulence kitchen model this guide used to recommend. It keeps the traditional farmhouse styling, with a tall curved spout and a matching side spray that mounts beside it.
A separate side spray appeals to people who do not want a hose retracting through the spout. The spray is its own unit, so the spout stays light and uncluttered, and if the sprayer ever wears out you replace just that piece. The spout swivels a full 360 degrees for double-basin sinks, and the whole faucet is heavy-duty brass rather than a lighter alloy.
It runs at 1.75 GPM through a ceramic-disc cartridge and installs in two holes with supply lines and hardware included. Gerber backs it with the same limited lifetime warranty as the rest of the line.
What We Like
Dedicated Side Spray
The side spray is separate from the spout, so there is no retraction hose inside the faucet to sag or wear. It is the layout many longtime cooks prefer, and it keeps the main spout simple.
Traditional Farmhouse Look
The curved high-arc spout and side-spray pairing suit a farmhouse or transitional kitchen where a modern pull-down would look out of place. It carries the Opulence styling the older Danze model was known for.
Heavy-Duty Brass Body
The all-brass construction resists corrosion and gives the faucet real heft. Paired with the ceramic-disc cartridge, it is built to keep a tight, drip-free seal for years.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Gerber covers the finish and function for the life of the faucet, which backs up the brass build and takes some of the risk out of the higher price.
What We Don't Like
Soft Flow at 1.75 GPM
The flow restrictor holds it to 1.75 GPM, and a few owners find the pressure gentler than an older unregulated faucet. It is the eco trade-off, and most people stop noticing after a week.
Two Holes and a Higher Price
The faucet plus side spray needs two holes in the deck, and the brass traditional build sits at the top of the range. If your sink is single-hole or your budget is tight, the contemporary Parma costs less and installs in one hole.
Product Specs
| Spout Style | High-arc, 360-degree swivel |
| Flow Rate | 1.75 GPM |
| Sprayer | Matching coordinated side spray |
| Material | Heavy-duty brass |
| Installation Type | Two-hole deck-mount |
| Room | Kitchen |
| Finishes | Chrome; stainless steel; satin black |
Our Ratings
Gerber Parma Single-Handle Lavatory Faucet
Best Single-Handle Bathroom Faucet
For a single-hole vanity and a modern look, the Parma Lavatory is the easiest Gerber bathroom faucet to live with. It pairs slim, cylindrical styling with a gently arching spout, so it reads contemporary next to the traditional Opulence above it and gives this roundup a cleaner second bathroom option.
Everything mounts through a single hole, which is the fastest bathroom install there is: drop it in, connect the integrated supply lines, and tighten. It runs at 1.2 GPM through a clear laminar aerator and a ceramic-disc cartridge, the same drip-free valve used across the line.
The spout reaches 5 inches and stands about 9.4 inches tall, sized for a standard vanity sink. It ships with a finish-matched metal touch-down drain and an optional cover plate, so you can hide the extra holes if you are replacing an older three-hole faucet.
What We Like
Fast Single-Hole Install
One hole, integrated supply lines, and all the hardware in the box make this close to the simplest faucet swap a homeowner can do. The optional cover plate lets it stand in for an old three-hole unit.
Clean Contemporary Lines
The slim cylindrical body and arched spout fit a modern bathroom, and the single lever keeps the deck uncluttered. It is the look the traditional Opulence is not going for.
Clear 1.2 GPM Laminar Flow
The laminar aerator pushes a clear, low-splash stream at 1.2 GPM, which meets WaterSense limits and keeps mirror-side splashing down better than a standard aerated spray.
Metal Touch-Down Drain Included
The matched all-metal drain comes in the box, so you skip sourcing one separately and avoid the plastic pop-up that fails first on cheaper faucets.
What We Don't Like
Single Lever Only
It is a one-handle faucet, so if you specifically want separate hot and cold handles on the vanity, the two-handle Opulence above is the better match. The single lever trades that precise control for speed and a cleaner deck.
Compact Spout
The 5-inch reach suits a normal vanity but can feel short over a wide vessel sink or a deep basin. Measure your sink if you like a lot of clearance under the spout.
Product Specs
| Spout Reach | 5 inches |
| Overall Height | 9.38 inches |
| Overall Width | 3.88 inches |
| Flow Rate | 1.2 GPM (laminar) |
| Installation Type | Single-hole deck-mount |
| Room | Bathroom |
| Finishes | Chrome; brushed nickel |
Our Ratings
| Product | Award | Flow Rate | Handles | Installation | Room | Finishes |
| Gerber Opulence Widespread | Two-Handle Bathroom | 1.2 GPM | Two | 3-hole, 6-12″ | Bathroom | Chrome; brushed nickel; satin black |
| Gerber Parma Cafe | Pull-Down Kitchen | 1.75 GPM | One | Single-hole | Kitchen | Chrome; stainless; black; bronze |
| Gerber Opulence Kitchen | Side Sprayer Kitchen | 1.75 GPM | One | Two-hole | Kitchen | Chrome; stainless steel; satin black |
| Gerber Parma Lavatory | Single-Handle Bathroom | 1.2 GPM | One | Single-hole | Bathroom | Chrome; brushed nickel |
FAQs
Who Makes Danze Faucets?
Danze faucets are made by Gerber, which now sells the line as Danze by Gerber. Both brands sit under Globe Union Industrial Corporation. In stores and online you will usually see the current models branded Gerber, in the Opulence and Parma collections, even when the design started life as a Danze.
Are Older Danze Models Still Available?
Many older Danze model numbers have been discontinued and folded into the Gerber lineup, which is why a faucet you saw a few years ago may be hard to find. The current equivalents are sold under Gerber, so look for the matching Opulence or Parma model rather than the retired Danze name.
Is Danze a Reliable Faucet Brand?
Yes. Danze by Gerber is a solid mid-range brand that uses ceramic-disc cartridges and brass bodies, parts usually found in pricier fixtures, and backs its faucets with a limited lifetime warranty. Running under the Gerber name, a brand long used by professional plumbers, has kept that reliability steady.
How Difficult Is It to Install a Danze Faucet?
Most are DIY-friendly. Single-hole deck-mounted models go in fastest: drop the faucet in, connect the integrated supply lines, and tighten. Widespread bathroom faucets take longer because you join three separate pieces under the sink. Wall-mounted options need in-wall plumbing and are a job for a pro.
What Does “ADA-Compliant” Mean?
ADA compliance refers to the Americans with Disabilities Act (1). For faucets it means the handles can be worked with one hand and do not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. Lever handles, like those on the Opulence widespread, are the most common ADA-compliant style.
What Is WaterSense Certification?
WaterSense is an EPA program that labels products at least 20% more water-efficient than the standard (2). The Gerber bathroom faucets here run at 1.2 GPM and carry the label, which trims your water bill without a noticeable drop in performance.
Should I Be Worried About Lead in Faucets?
Warning
Modern faucets like Gerber’s must meet the federal lead limits set by the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act (3). In an older home, though, the pipes feeding the faucet can still add lead, so a home water test kit is worth it if you are unsure.
Are Danze Faucets Compatible With Gerber Parts?
Often, yes. Since the brands merged, many cartridges, aerators, and sprayheads are shared across the Danze and Gerber lines, which makes replacement parts easier to find. A plumbing supply house that stocks Gerber can usually match a part for an older Danze model by its number.
Pull-Down or Side Spray for the Kitchen?
A pull-down sprayer, like the Parma Cafe, builds the spray into the spout for a clean deck and easy reach into the basin. A separate side spray, like the Opulence kitchen faucet, keeps the spout light and lets you replace just the sprayer if it wears out. Pick the pull-down for modern kitchens, the side spray for a traditional look.
How Do I Contact Gerber for Support?
Support for Danze by Gerber faucets runs through Gerber’s website, which has parts diagrams, warranty claims, and phone support for technical questions. Have your model number handy, since it points the team to the right cartridge or sprayhead for your faucet.
