Brondell is a San Francisco company, founded in 2003, that built its name on bidet toilet seats. Today it also makes under-sink water filters, filtered showerheads, shower filters and kitchen faucets, all aimed at making homes healthier.
Its bidets have independent recognition at both ends of the price range. Wired’s bidet guide (updated July 2026) names the flagship Swash 1400 “Best Bidet for Most People.” Wirecutter’s bidet seat guide (updated September 2026) names the Swash LE99 and the Swash EcoSeat S101 as budget picks. Forbes Vetted’s 2026 bidet guide names the Swash Thinline T44 “Best Low-Profile Bidet,” and the Brondell Coit smart toilet was a Best of KBIS 2026 finalist. According to its press kit, its products are sold in more than 5,900 retail stores in the US and more than 600 in Canada, and its best seller is the Swash 1400 bidet seat.
What reviewers named in 2026
Brondell’s 2026 recognition covers its flagship seat, a budget electric seat, a non-electric seat, a low-profile seat and a smart toilet:
- Wired: Wired’s bidet guide (updated July 2026) names the Swash 1400 “Best Bidet for Most People.”
- Wirecutter: Wirecutter’s bidet seat guide (updated September 2026) names the Swash LE99 and the Swash EcoSeat S101 as budget picks.
- Forbes Vetted: Forbes Vetted’s 2026 bidet guide names the Swash Thinline T44 “Best Low-Profile Bidet.”
- KBIS: The Brondell Coit smart toilet was a Best of KBIS 2026 finalist.
Those selections recognize specific models at different price and design positions; they don’t rate Brondell’s whole catalog. They do line up with how the company describes itself: its brand promise includes “delivering quality products at an affordable price point.”
Who is Brondell? The company at a glance
Brondell is a San Francisco home-products company founded by Dave Samuel in 2003. Its catalog runs from bidets to drinking-water filtration, shower filtration and kitchen faucets. “Bidets were our starting point, but our mission has always been bigger: helping people create healthier, more comfortable homes,” says Steve Scheer, Brondell’s president. “Expanding into water filtration, showers, and other healthy-home products was a natural evolution of that commitment.”
- Founded: 2003, by Dave Samuel
- Headquarters: Mission District, San Francisco, California
- President: Steve Scheer
- Early investor: Mark Cuban (2005 Series A)
- Retail reach: more than 5,900 US stores and more than 600 Canadian stores
- Catalog: more than 200 product SKUs
- Best-selling product: Swash 1400 Luxury Bidet Toilet Seat with Remote Control
- Giving: product partner with 1% for the Planet on select bidet attachments
What bidets does Brondell make?
Brondell makes electric bidet seats, non-electric bidet seats and under-seat bidet attachments, from a flagship luxury seat down to basic models that need no outlet.
The Swash 1400 luxury bidet toilet seat is the flagship and, per the company’s press kit, its best seller. Wired’s bidet guide (updated July 2026) names it “Best Bidet for Most People.” Brondell’s product page says it followed more than two years of research, design and testing, including a review of customer feedback. Its listed features include separate stainless steel front and rear nozzles, seven nozzle positions, endless warm water from a ceramic-core heater, a heated seat, a four-level warm air dryer, a carbon block deodorizer and an LED nightlight. A wireless remote saves settings for two users. It comes in elongated and round versions, and fit depends on your toilet, so check the bolt-hole-to-bowl measurements on Brondell’s product page before you order.
The Swash Thinline T44 low-profile bidet seat sits 99 millimeters (3.9 inches) high, and Brondell calls it its slimmest electronic bidet yet. Forbes Vetted’s 2026 bidet guide names the Swash Thinline T44 “Best Low-Profile Bidet.” The slim build keeps the core features: endless warm water, a heated seat, a warm air dryer, activated carbon deodorizing, a self-cleaning stainless steel nozzle and a three-color nightlight.
At the value end, the Swash LE99 electronic bidet seat has a warm water wash, heated seat, warm air dryer, wireless remote and a retractable, self-cleaning stainless steel nozzle with an oscillating setting. Brondell’s own line on it is that “the only thing entry-level about the Swash LE99 is the price.”
The Swash EcoSeat S101 non-electric bidet seat goes further toward basic. It runs on water pressure alone, with no electricity or batteries, and has dual retractable nozzles, adjustable pressure and a gentle-close seat and lid. The wash is ambient temperature, with no heater, which is the trade-off for skipping the outlet.
Below the seats sit Brondell’s bidet attachments, which fit under an existing toilet seat. Several carry the company’s 1% for the Planet commitment: one percent of sales on those attachments goes to vetted environmental nonprofits. They include the SimpleSpa Eco Essential, which Brondell makes from 65% recycled plastic. For businesses, the Swash Thinline T22 OFLC (open front, less cover) is a commercial bidet seat that Brondell calls a first of its kind; Brondell says it meets ANSI/ICC A117.1 for ADA compliance and is installed in schools and businesses across the US and Canada. Brondell also says the Swash 1000 is the only bidet certified by the FAA, and that it is installed in private planes across the US.
What else does Brondell make? Water and shower filters
Beyond bidets, Brondell’s product lines are under-sink drinking water filters, filtered showerheads and shower filters, and kitchen faucets. Filtration is its biggest step outside the bathroom, and its certified under-sink systems name their certifier (WQA) and the standards they meet, which you can check against WQA’s listings.
Under-sink water filters
The Brondell Circle reverse osmosis water filter system, Brondell’s best-selling water filter, is certified by the WQA (Water Quality Association) to NSF/ANSI 42, 53, 58 and 372. It is a four-stage system built around waste. Traditional reverse osmosis sends a lot of water down the drain for every gallon it filters; Circle uses a flexible reservoir and a patented Smart Valve to cut back pressure, and Brondell says that produces up to 10 times less wastewater than traditional RO. It runs without electricity and keeps its filters and tank in one compact case.
The Capella RC250 reverse osmosis system holds a WQA Gold Seal to NSF/ANSI 42, 53, 58, 401 and 372. NSF/ANSI 401 is the standard for emerging contaminants. It is the more advanced RO option, and Brondell says it is up to 20x more efficient than conventional RO systems. Brondell’s product page says it is WQA certified to reduce more than 86 contaminants, including PFAS, microplastics and some pharmaceuticals, and points to its performance data sheet for the full list.
The Coral UC300 three-stage under-sink water filter holds a WQA Gold Seal to NSF/ANSI 42, 53, 401 and 372 and CSA B483.1. It is the simpler route: a filter, not reverse osmosis. Brondell says it is WQA certified to reduce more than 75 contaminants, including lead and chloramines. Filters last about 12 months (600 gallons), it needs no electricity, and installation takes an adjustable wrench and a Phillips-head screwdriver on a sink with a spare 7/16″ hole.
Shower filters
The Nebia VivaSpring filtered showerhead is a 6.5-inch rain head with 60 silicone nozzles, and Brondell says its built-in filter reduces free chlorine, lead, mercury and copper. The head also holds EPA WaterSense certification as a high-efficiency showerhead, and it comes in Obsidian and Slate finishes.
If you want to keep the showerhead you have, the Nebia VivaSpring compact shower filter threads in between the shower arm and the head. It uses KDF copper-zinc media, which Brondell says reduces free chlorine, lead and mercury, and comes in polished chrome, rubbed bronze, brushed nickel and matte black. Both versions take a new filter about every six months, or roughly 10,000 gallons. Brondell also sells showerheads without filtration, and its best-selling shower line is the Nebia Yuba water-saving showerhead.
Does Brondell make kitchen faucets?
Yes. Brondell now sells kitchen faucets, including its Jema kitchen faucet family, which it describes as built for everyday prep work: cooking, washing and pot filling. They sit next to the filtration systems in what Brondell calls its ecosystem of products, organized around the routines they serve: flush, bathe, wash and drink.
The Brondell Coit smart toilet was a Best of KBIS 2026 finalist, and it points the same way. The company started by adding a wash to existing toilets and is now designing the toilet itself.
How long has Brondell been in business?
Brondell has been in business since 2003, more than 20 years. Its press kit lists recognition over the years from Wired, Good Housekeeping and Home Magazine, among others, and describes the company as having “a reputation for disrupting the status quo.”
Dave Samuel founded Brondell. Steve Scheer, the president, brings more than 25 years of business, financial and operations experience, including early-stage management at Craigslist.org and EcoTimber.
Sustainability runs through the pitch. By Brondell’s own estimate, based on its unit sales and US averages, its products have saved more than 1.388 million trees, more than 1.422 billion gallons of water and more than 300 million single-use water bottles. Beyond the 1% for the Planet attachments, the company runs yearly giving campaigns, including tree planting with ForestNation in April for the Brondell Forest in Tanzania and a Hunger Action Month partnership with Feeding America and the Alameda County Community Food Bank in September.
Brondell FAQ
Is Brondell a good brand?
Brondell has checkable recent recognition for specific models: Wired’s bidet guide (updated July 2026) names the Swash 1400 “Best Bidet for Most People.” Wirecutter’s bidet seat guide (updated September 2026) names the Swash LE99 and the Swash EcoSeat S101 as budget picks, and Forbes Vetted’s 2026 bidet guide names the Swash Thinline T44 “Best Low-Profile Bidet.” The Brondell Coit smart toilet was a Best of KBIS 2026 finalist. The company has made bidets since 2003 and sells through more than 5,900 US retail stores.
Is Brondell an American company?
Yes, Brondell is headquartered in the Mission District of San Francisco, California, where it was founded in 2003. Its products are sold in more than 5,900 US stores and more than 600 Canadian stores.
Who founded Brondell?
Dave Samuel founded Brondell in 2003. Steve Scheer is its president.
Does Mark Cuban own Brondell?
Mark Cuban is an early investor, not the founder. He invested in Brondell’s Series A round in 2005, two years after Dave Samuel founded the company. Steve Scheer is Brondell’s president.
What is Brondell’s best-selling bidet?
The Swash 1400 Luxury Bidet Toilet Seat with Remote Control is Brondell’s best-selling product, according to the company’s press kit.
What warranty does Brondell offer?
Warranty terms vary by product, so check the page for the model you’re considering. The Swash 1400 includes a limited 3-year tiered warranty. The Coral UC300 carries a one-year manufacturer’s warranty covering all parts and labor from the original purchase date; it applies to manufacturing defects and does not cover filters. The Swash Thinline T44 has a limited 3-year tiered warranty, and the Swash LE99, Swash EcoSeat S101, SimpleSpa Thinline SS-250, SimpleSpa Eco SSE-15 and Capella RC250 each carry a 1-year limited warranty.
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