CLAIR, ELME, NYVE, and SORA are ATYP's four toilet paper holders, each solving a different problem: CLAIR mounts with screw or tape, ELME and NYVE scale across three sizes, and SORA hides spare rolls behind a cover box. All four are 3mm cold-rolled steel, powder-coated, and backed by ATYP's two-year guarantee.
ATYP builds its toilet paper holders in its own workshop in Slovakia, from 3mm cold-rolled steel finished in powder coat. The line includes four designs: the CLAIR Toilet Paper Holder, the ELME Toilet Paper Holder, the NYVE Toilet Paper Holder, and the SORA Toilet Roll Holder. Each is custom metal furniture built to the same material standard, but the four solve different bathroom problems. CLAIR is the simplest, a single arm you mount with a screw or adhesive tape. ELME is an open loop bent from flat bar stock, sized to match a narrow wall or a wider one. NYVE adds a small shelf above the roll, room for a candle or a folded cloth. SORA is the only one of the four that covers its rolls: a box front that hides a stack of spares behind a clean steel face. Picking between them is less about taste in finish, since all four draw from ATYP's house palette, and more about how the roll should sit on the wall: exposed, looped, shelved, or boxed.
CLAIR, ELME, NYVE, and SORA at a Glance
Wall-mounted holders remain the standard choice in small bathrooms because they free up floor space entirely, and all four of ATYP's designs are wall-mounted. The table below lines up price, mounting, and sizing for each.
| Model | Price | Mounting | Sizes | Design |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLAIR Toilet Paper Holder | €30 | Screw or tape | Single size | Open arm |
| ELME Toilet Paper Holder | €35 to €49 | Wall mount | S (14 cm), M (23 cm), L (37 cm) | Bent flat-bar loop |
| NYVE Toilet Paper Holder | €39 to €69 | Wall mount | S (14 cm), M (23 cm), L (37 cm) | Loop with a shelf above |
| SORA Toilet Roll Holder | €59 to €79 | Wall mount | M (23 cm), L (37 cm) | Cover box for spare rolls |
CLAIR Toilet Paper Holder: One Arm, Screw or Tape
The CLAIR Toilet Paper Holder is the plainest of the four: a rounded back plate and a single sweeping arm that holds one roll. It costs €30, the lowest price in ATYP's toilet paper holder range, and it is the only one of the four built around a choice of mount. Pick screw for a permanent fix into tile or plaster. Pick tape for a rented bathroom where drilling is off the table. The arm shape stays the same either way, so the decision is about your wall, not the holder.
Screw or Tape
Screw mount is permanent, driven straight into the wall. Tape mount suits a lease you plan to leave as you found it. Either way, CLAIR carries the same two-year guarantee covering the powder coat and the weld.
ELME Toilet Paper Holder: An Open Loop in Three Sizes
The ELME Toilet Paper Holder bends a single length of flat-bar steel into an open loop, no back plate, no shelf, just the loop and its wall bracket. It comes in three sizes, S at 14 cm, M at 23 cm, and L at 37 cm, priced from €35 to €49. A narrow bathroom with a tight run of wall between the toilet and the tile line suits the S. A shared family bathroom, where the roll gets used often, suits the L.
NYVE Toilet Paper Holder: A Shelf Above the Roll
The NYVE Toilet Paper Holder takes the open loop of ELME and adds a shelf above it, enough room for a candle, a folded hand towel, or a small planter. It spans the widest price range of the four, €39 to €69, across the same sizes: S (14 cm), M (23 cm), L (37 cm). The shelf is the reason to pick NYVE over ELME. If the wall above your toilet sits empty, NYVE fills it without a second piece of hardware.
SORA Toilet Roll Holder: A Box That Hides the Spares
The SORA Toilet Roll Holder is the outlier. Instead of an open arm or loop, it covers its rolls with a steel box front, hiding a stack of spares behind a flat face that reads as a single clean rectangle on the wall. It comes in two sizes, M (23 cm) and L (37 cm), and in Chalk, Slate, and Graphite. Priced from €59 to €79, it costs more than the other three, and the box is why: you are buying storage for spare rolls, not just a holder for the one in use.
Which of These Four Should You Configure?
Start with the mount. If you rent, CLAIR is the only one of the four offered with tape. If you own the wall and want sizing flexibility, ELME and NYVE run from 14 cm to 37 cm, so measure the gap between your toilet and the nearest fixture before you pick a size. If visible spare rolls bother you, SORA is the answer, at a higher price for the box. Configure any of the four in your preferred finish from the customization page, or browse the full range in the Bathroom Accessories collection.
What Finish Options Does Each Holder Offer?
ATYP's house line runs to five finishes: Chalk (RAL 9016, matte), Linen (RAL 1019, matte), Slate (RAL 7016, structure), Umber (RAL 8022, structure), and Graphite (RAL 9005, structure). CLAIR, ELME, and NYVE are available across the full five. SORA currently ships in Chalk, Slate, and Graphite only, darker and more neutral finishes against tile. A full breakdown of what each finish looks like on the wall is in ATYP Finishes Explained.
Material and Guarantee, the Same Across All Four
All four holders share ATYP's base spec: 3mm cold-rolled steel, phosphate pre-treated, then powder coated 60 to 80 micrometres thick and cured to EN 12206-1. Every one carries ATYP's two-year guarantee, covering the powder coat against flaking, peeling, and colour fade, plus the welds and the structural steel. Lead time is the same too. A made-to-order piece takes 3 to 5 weeks, with a design visualization sent for approval within the first 2 weeks. If the configuration you want happens to be in stock, it ships within 5 working days. CLAIR's tape-mount option is covered in more depth in Renter-Friendly Bathroom Storage, alongside other tape-mount pieces from the range. For the full production process behind every piece, see the Production page.
FAQ
What is the difference between the CLAIR, ELME, NYVE, and SORA toilet paper holders?
CLAIR is a single arm offered with screw or tape mount. ELME is an open loop bent from flat-bar steel in three sizes. NYVE adds a shelf above the same loop shape. SORA covers its rolls with a steel box front that also holds spares out of sight.
Can I mount a toilet paper holder with tape instead of screws?
Yes, with CLAIR. It is the one holder in this comparison offered with a screw or tape mounting option, which suits a rented bathroom where drilling into tile is not an option.
Does the SORA Toilet Roll Holder hide spare rolls?
Yes. SORA's steel box front covers a stack of spare rolls behind a flat face, unlike CLAIR, ELME, and NYVE, which hold a single roll on an open arm or loop.
What size toilet paper holder fits a small bathroom?
ELME and NYVE both start at S, 14 cm, the smallest footprint in this comparison. SORA's smallest size is M at 23 cm, and CLAIR is offered in a single size.
How long does a made-to-order toilet paper holder take?
A made-to-order piece from ATYP takes 3 to 5 weeks, with a design visualization sent for approval within the first 2 weeks. In-stock standard pieces ship within 5 working days.
ATYP is a Slovak design studio making custom metal furniture in its own workshop in Slovakia. Every piece is configured to order, hand-finished, and backed by our two-year guarantee.
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