Towel ring or towel bar? That's the first fork in the road when you're picking bath fixtures accessories. A ring keeps a single hand towel within easy reach next to the sink. A bar gives you a longer span for a bath towel or a couple of towels, but it needs more wall space. The right choice depends on how much wall you're willing to give up and what you typically hang. Here's how to choose between two open-box options: the Signature Hardware Marceau wall-mounted towel ring and the ICO Bath Lava single towel bar.
Quick Verdict
If your goal is a compact fixture for a hand towel near the sink, the Signature Hardware Marceau ring is the natural fit. If you need more horizontal hanging room, the ICO Bath Lava bar is the stronger choice. Both have concealed screws, so the fasteners are less visible once installed.
Comparison at a Glance
| Product | Listed Price | Relative Price | Form | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signature Hardware Marceau Towel Ring | USD 52.34 | 6-5/16" wall-mounted towel ring | Aged Brass | |
| ICO Bath Lava Towel Bar | USD 79.10 | 19-3/8" towel bar | PVD Brushed Gold |
Where Each Product Wins
Signature Hardware Marceau Towel Ring wins for a tight space. The ring form takes up less horizontal wall area, which makes it a good match for a powder room or a narrow wall beside a vanity.
ICO Bath Lava Towel Bar wins for longer hanging space. The longer bar expands your options, whether you regularly reach for a bath towel or want to hang two hand towels without them bunching up.
Product Notes
Signature Hardware Marceau Towel Ring
This is the smaller, more sparing fixture of the two. The Marceau is a towel ring, so it suits a sink area or a half bath where a long bar would dominate the wall. The Aged Brass finish adds a warm metallic look. The main limitation is the form: a ring holds one hand towel neatly, but you won't get a long hanging span for a bath towel or multiple towels. It also doesn't provide the continuous rail that a bar gives you, so if you prefer towels hung flat and fully extended, this shape will feel restrictive. For a single guest towel next to the sink, that's often exactly what you need.
ICO Bath Lava Single Towel Bar
The Lava is the longer option, with a 19-3/8-inch towel bar that gives you a more generous hanging surface than a ring. The single-bar configuration and round escutcheon keep the design straightforward, and the PVD Brushed Gold finish gives it a distinct metallic look. If you want to hang a bath towel or place two hand towels with space between them, this bar makes that easier. The trade-off is the larger footprint: it needs enough horizontal wall space to accommodate the 19-inch nominal width, so it's not the best fit for a very narrow wall. For a bathroom with room to spare, the extra span is the reason to choose it.
Final Choice by Use Case
Choose the Signature Hardware Marceau towel ring if you want a compact ring for a hand towel and prefer the lower-priced option in this pair.
Choose the ICO Bath Lava towel bar if you need a longer hanging surface and prefer the higher-priced option in this pair.
