Cascade Fluted Oval Above Counter Basin 490x310mm Matte Black - Black Ceramic Countertop Basin

The Cascade Fluted Oval Above Counter Basin (CA4931-MB) is a matte black ceramic countertop basin measuring 490mm long x 310mm wide x 130mm high, with a vertical fluted outer wall, a 32mm waste outlet and no overflow.

A black basin turns the vanity top into the focal point of the room. Set on a white stone or light timber-look top, the matte black bowl gives strong contrast, and the vertical fluting around the outside adds texture so the basin reads as a sculpted piece rather than a flat block of colour. It pairs naturally with matte black, brushed gold or gun metal tapware. The oval bowl is 490mm long but only 310mm front to back, leaving bench space beside it. Plug and waste are sold separately, and the basin is backed by a 10 year replacement warranty.

Using a Black Basin in a Small Bathroom or Powder Room

Dark colours can make a small room feel heavy, but a black basin on a light top works the other way: it anchors the vanity and lets the walls and floor stay bright. The slim 310mm front-to-back depth keeps the basin from dominating a 600mm or 750mm vanity, which makes it a popular choice for powder rooms, guest bathrooms and ensuites where the vanity is the main feature. On a longer 900mm or 1200mm top, one black oval basin centred or offset to one side creates a clear design statement.

Key Features of the Cascade Matte Black Oval Basin

• Fluted oval design with vertical grooves around the outer wall
• Matte black ceramic for strong contrast on light vanity tops
• 490 x 310 x 130mm - a slim footprint for 600mm and wider vanity tops
• Above counter installation - sits on top of the bench, no undermount cut-out needed
• 32mm waste outlet, no overflow - pair with a 32mm pop-up waste without overflow
• No tap hole - use a tall basin mixer on the bench or a wall mounted basin mixer
• 10 year replacement warranty

Cascade CA4931 Oval Basin Specifications

Care & Normal Wear

Matte black shows water spots and soap residue more than a white basin, especially in hard water areas. Wipe the bowl dry after use and clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive pads, scouring powders, bleach and harsh solvent cleaners, which can leave shiny or faded patches on a matte black finish. Chips or cracks from impact, and damage from misuse, sit outside the warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Cascade 490mm Matte Black Basin

What waste do I need for this basin?

The basin has a 32mm waste outlet and no overflow, so it needs a 32mm pop-up waste without an overflow slot (often listed as an unslotted or non-overflow waste). The plug and waste are not included; a matte black waste keeps the look seamless.

What tap works with this above counter basin?

There is no tap hole, so use a tall basin mixer mounted on the bench beside the basin, or a wall mounted basin mixer with spout. With a tall basin mixer, check that the spout outlet sits above the 130mm basin rim and reaches over the bowl. With a wall mixer, measure from the finished wall to the basin position so the water lands in the bowl.

What size vanity suits a 490mm oval basin?

A 600mm vanity is the smallest common size that suits this basin comfortably. The 310mm front-to-back depth also suits slimmer tops, and on 750mm, 900mm or 1200mm vanities it leaves bench space on one or both sides.

How do I stop a black basin showing water marks?

Water marks on a black basin are mostly dried minerals from tap water. Wiping the bowl dry with a microfibre cloth after use prevents most of them, and a weekly clean with warm soapy water removes any build-up. Avoid bleach, vinegar-strength descalers and abrasive cleaners on a matte black finish.

Do you deliver to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth?

Yes. The Cascade matte black basin ships Australia-wide and freight is calculated at checkout. When the basin is part of a larger bathroom order, free metro delivery applies over $2,000 to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra, over $2,500 to Brisbane and Adelaide, and over $3,200 to Perth. Regional addresses are quoted a discounted freight rate at checkout, and Sydney customers can pick up from our warehouse for free.

⚠️ Important Selection Advice: This basin has no overflow and no tap hole. Please make sure you order a 32mm pop-up waste without overflow, and a tall basin mixer or wall mixer that suits a 130mm high above counter basin. Plug, waste and tapware are not included.