Quick comparison table | Who the BOCCHI Contempo is best for | Who the Latoscana LFS3318W is best for | Fireclay quality compared | Installation and cabinet notes | Price and value | Bottom line
These two fireclay farmhouse sinks are close enough in price that the comparison stays interesting. At $619 for the BOCCHI Contempo and $700 for the Latoscana LFS3318W, the gap is $80, and the BOCCHI is the less expensive sink. The question is not whether the cheaper option cuts corners. Both are high-quality fireclay. The question is whether the Latoscana's specific advantages justify paying $80 more.
The Sink Boutique has been an authorized dealer of both BOCCHI and Latoscana since 2018, with over 50,000 customers and 4.88 stars across 1,548 verified reviews. We sell both of these sinks regularly. Here is the straight comparison: what each sink actually is, who it is right for, and what the $80 difference buys.
Quick comparison: BOCCHI Contempo 1352 vs. Latoscana LFS3318W
| Feature | BOCCHI Contempo 33" (1352) | Latoscana LFS3318W |
|---|---|---|
| Price (current) | $619.45 (was $953) | $700 (was $1,000) |
| Price difference | Latoscana is $80 more than the BOCCHI | |
| Material | Fireclay | Fireclay |
| Country of manufacture | Turkey | Italy |
| Bowl configuration | Single bowl | Single bowl (double bowl also available) |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 33" x 19" x 10" | 33" x 18 1/8" x 10 1/16" |
| Minimum cabinet size | 36" | 36" |
| Apron front style | Clean flat contemporary, finished all four sides | Reversible: plain smooth one side, classic vertical fluted on the other side |
| Workstation ledge | No | No |
| Accessories included | Chrome strainer and stainless steel bottom grid | None (basket strainer not included) |
| Finish options | 9 colors, including matte and bold options | White gloss only |
| Wall thickness | 0.75" | Approx. 1.375" |
| Item weight | 99.1 lbs | 90 lbs |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime | 3-year limited |
| Garbage disposal compatible | Yes (no flange extension needed) | Yes (standard 3.5" opening) |
| Drain placement | Center, reversible left or right | Center |
Who the BOCCHI Contempo 1352 is best for
The BOCCHI Contempo 1352 is the right sink for a buyer who wants the widest finish selection in the fireclay farmhouse category and the strongest warranty available. Nine finishes, including five matte options, Sapphire Blue, and Black, mean the Contempo works across kitchen aesthetics that the Latoscana simply cannot match. White gloss is a classic choice, but if your kitchen calls for Matte Dark Gray against dark cabinetry, or Matte Brown against warm wood tones, the BOCCHI is the only path in this comparison.
The apron front is clean and flat with no surface ornamentation. Both sides are finished identically, so reversible here means drain placement flexibility rather than a design choice between two different faces. The drain can be positioned left or right to match your plumbing rough-in — a practical installation advantage distinct from the Latoscana's apron design flexibility.
The Limited Lifetime Warranty is a meaningful differentiator at this price point. For a fixture installed in a kitchen that will not be renovated again for 15 to 20 years, the gap between lifetime coverage and a 3-year warranty is real. If something goes wrong in year eight, the BOCCHI warranty still applies. The Latoscana does not.
The BOCCHI also ships with a chrome strainer and stainless steel bottom grid. The bottom grid matters in daily use — it protects the glaze from abrasion and cushions anything dropped into the basin. The Latoscana requires these to be purchased separately.
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Who the Latoscana LFS3318W is best for
The LFS3318W is the right sink for a buyer who wants genuine traditional farmhouse character and is specifically drawn to the fluted apron front — or wants to keep that option open until installation day. The reversible design is rare at this price point.
Expert Note: The Latoscana LFS3318W is one of the only 33-inch fireclay farmhouse sinks at this price point with a reversible apron front that allows buyers to choose between a smooth contemporary face and a traditional fluted farmhouse design at installation.
For buyers designing a traditional, cottage, or Shaker-style kitchen where the fluted apron front is part of the intended look, the Latoscana is the stronger design choice. No other sink in this comparison delivers that aesthetic. It is made in Italy, 100 percent five-star reviewed across 28 verified purchases, and at $700, it is a serious Italian fireclay farmhouse sink at a competitive price for the category.
The LFS3318W also has a notably thicker wall — approximately 1.375 inches compared to 0.75 inches on the BOCCHI. Thicker walls give the basin a more substantial, handcrafted feel. It is a different construction approach, not an inferior one.
One note before ordering: the basket strainer is not included. Budget for a standard 3.5-inch strainer separately, or confirm your garbage disposal kit includes a compatible flange. We have seen buyers caught off guard by this at installation — a simple fix, but only if you plan for it in advance.
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Fireclay quality: what actually differs between these two sinks
Both sinks are fireclay. Both are chip-resistant, stain-resistant, and scratch-resistant with non-porous surfaces that will not absorb bacteria or odors. The durability story is fundamentally the same. Where they diverge is in manufacturing approach, wall construction, and finish range.
BOCCHI uses high-pressure casting, firing at up to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The result is a denser, thinner-walled body at 0.75 inches. The tight glaze bond enables the matte finishes, which require a different surface chemistry than standard gloss. Both the gloss White and the matte options are equally durable; they look and feel different.
Latoscana manufactures in Italy to a traditional fireclay specification with a thicker wall at approximately 1.375 inches. The gloss finish is a bright, high-reflectivity white. The heavier wall construction gives the basin a noticeably solid feel. At 90 lbs versus 99.1 lbs for the BOCCHI, the Latoscana is lighter despite thicker walls — a reflection of the density difference between the two firing processes, not a quality difference.
The warranty translates each manufacturer's confidence into a concrete number. BOCCHI backs the 1352 with a Limited Lifetime Warranty. Latoscana backs the LFS3318W with 3 years. For a sink expected to be in place for another 20 years, that gap is worth factoring into the decision.
For daily maintenance, both sinks are low-effort: gentle dish soap, warm water, and a soft cloth. No special cleaners, no sealing, no periodic treatment required.
For a broader material comparison, see our fireclay vs stainless steel sink guide.
Installation and cabinet compatibility
Both sinks require a minimum 36-inch base cabinet for apron-front installation. If you are unsure how sink width translates to cabinet size, review our farmhouse sink cabinet size guide before ordering. This is the most common mistake at the point of order: a buyer with a 33-inch cabinet assumes a 33-inch sink will fit. It will not. The apron front extends beyond the cabinet face and requires the face to be cut away, which needs the full 36-inch minimum for structural integrity and plumbing clearance.
Expert Note: Both the BOCCHI Contempo 1352 and the Latoscana LFS3318W require a minimum 36-inch base cabinet, not the 33-inch cabinet their width might suggest. This is one of the most common farmhouse sink sizing mistakes buyers make before ordering.
Do not cut your countertop or cabinet face until the sink is physically in your possession. Fireclay dimensions can vary up to 2 percent due to the firing process. The actual sink is the template; published specs are nominal. Both BOCCHI and Latoscana state this explicitly in their installation documentation.
At 99.1 lbs (BOCCHI) and 90 lbs (Latoscana), both sinks are freight-class shipments arriving on pallets. Plan for two people to receive, move, and position either sink. A solo carry from the delivery point to the installation area is how injuries happen and how apron fronts get chipped before the sink is ever used.
Both sinks accommodate garbage disposals without a flange extension. The BOCCHI uses its included chrome strainer or a color-matched drain cover sold separately. The Latoscana uses any standard 3.5-inch strainer or disposal flange — budget for this separately.
If you have any uncertainty about cabinet fit before ordering, a quick measurement check with our team prevents an expensive problem. Call (844) 470-1212, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM EST.
Price and value: Is the Latoscana worth $80 more
The BOCCHI Contempo 1352 is $619.45. The Latoscana LFS3318W is $700. The BOCCHI is the least expensive sink by $80. That means the burden of proof runs the other direction from what most buyers expect: the question is what the Latoscana gives you for the premium, not whether the BOCCHI is a budget compromise.
| BOCCHI Contempo 1352 — $619 | Latoscana LFS3318W — $700 |
|---|---|
| 9 finish options, including matte colors, Sapphire Blue, and Black | Classic fluted apron front — not available on the BOCCHI |
| Limited Lifetime Warranty | Made in Italy |
| Chrome strainer and bottom grid included | Thicker walls (~1.375") — more substantial handcrafted feel |
| Reversible drain placement (left or right) | Double bowl option available in the LFS3318DB |
Two questions settle whether the $80 premium is worth it. First: Does the fluted farmhouse apron front matter to your kitchen design? If yes, the Latoscana is the only option here, and the $80 is justified on design alone. Second: does Italian manufacture matter to you as a purchasing criterion? If yes, again, the Latoscana is the path.
If neither question has a clear answer and the flat contemporary apron works equally well for your kitchen, the BOCCHI is the stronger value. It is $80 less, comes in 9 finishes, ships with a strainer and bottom grid included, and carries a Limited Lifetime Warranty against the Latoscana's 3 years. For a white gloss sink with a clean apron, the BOCCHI gives you more for less.
For contractors and builders specifying across multiple units, both sinks are strong candidates, depending on the project aesthetic. Our trade program offers additional pricing on volume orders of both. Call (844) 470-1212 for details.
The bottom line
If your kitchen calls for a fluted farmhouse apron front or Italian manufacture matters as a criterion, the Latoscana LFS3318W is worth the $80 premium — and its 100 percent five-star review record is the strongest validation in our catalog. If you want the widest finish selection, the longest warranty, and the better price, the BOCCHI Contempo 1352 is the strongest value. For the buyer who wants white gloss and a clean apron and is indifferent to the fluted design, the BOCCHI gives you more for $80 less. Both are excellent sinks. Neither is a compromise. They are separated by design preference and long-term coverage, not by quality.
Both are in stock. Both ship free. Both are covered by our 110 percent best price guarantee and 30-day return window.
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