
Aquaovo
Ovopur Lille Water Dispenser With Black Wooden Base 1-Year Starter Kit
The Ovopur Lille Water Dispenser is a countertop gravity-fed water filtration system with an 11 L capacity, featuring a hand-made white ceramic body, stainless steel spigot, and a black Baltic birch wood base. Designed and assembled in Quebec, it provides purified drinking water for daily home and office use, and the starter kit includes three AQUACRISTAL filter cartridges (1-year lifespan) and a rinse board. Dimensions are 11" x 14" x 29" (28 x 36 x 74 cm) and it weighs 11 kg (24 lbs).
- Color
- White ceramic with black wooden base
- Material
- Hand-made white ceramic, stainless steel spigot, Baltic birch wood base
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Appliances > Water Coolers
Specifications
Award-winning water dispenser with filtration, featuring hand-made white ceramic body, stainless steel spigot, and Baltic birch wood base. Includes 1-year starter kit with 3 filter cartridges and rinse board.
Innovative egg-shaped design promotes water circulation, prevents stagnation, and reduces bacterial growth. High-quality NSF filtration elements. Capacity 11L. Hand-made ceramic in France. Designed and assembled in Quebec.
- Color
- White ceramic with black wooden base · white
- Material
- Hand-made white ceramic, stainless steel spigot, Baltic birch wood base
- Secondary
- stainless-steel, wood
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 11x14x29 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Appliances > Water Coolers
Additional Attributes
- hand-made white ceramic
- stainless steel spigot
- Baltic birch wood base
- NSF filtration elements
- award-winning design
- anti-stagnation
- reduces bacterial growth
- includes 3 filter cartridges
- 1-year starter kit
- capacity 11L
Product Insights
Ovopur's Lille is a sculptural, gravity-fed countertop water dispenser that earned a place in the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and won Interior Design's 2009 Best of Year; it filters tap water through an AQUACRISTAL cartridge into an 11-liter reservoir with no electricity, cord, or water line. The core promise is design-object purity: hand-glazed faience over a Baltic birch base, subtle glaze variation per unit, and a one-year accidental-breakage warranty that replaces cracked ceramic pieces free. That beauty and simplicity come with defined constraints — the 29-inch height demands an open island or counter (not under cabinets), the faience is hand-wash only and limited to chilled or room-temperature water (hot liquids can crack it), and the filtration claims (up to 99% chlorine and heavy-metal reduction, but not iron, nitrates, fluoride, or arsenic) are brand-level performance claims, while the NSF reference only covers cartridge material safety. Operationally, each AQUACRISTAL cartridge is time-rated at about four months with no published liter capacity, replacement cartridges cost $72.90, and the $259.20 annual subscription ships four; spent cartridges can be returned for part reuse. The main tradeoff is accepting its fragility, placement needs, and certification limits to get a gravity-fed centerpiece that is as much museum piece as appliance.
Verified claims
- Provenance
- The Lille's white ceramic body is hand-made in Desvres, France, and the unit is assembled in Aquaovo's Lanaudière workshop in Quebec.
- Placement
- Gravity-fed and cordless; at 29 in tall, it needs an island or open counter, not an under-cabinet spot.
- Glaze variation
- Lustrous white glaze naturally varies a little from unit to unit.
- Awards
- OVOPUR won Interior Design magazine's 2009 Best of Year Award.
- Museum collection
- OVOPUR entered the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts permanent design collection in 2009.
- Operation
- Runs purely on gravity with no electricity or outlet needed.
- Filter cartridge
- The AQUACRISTAL cartridge's listed components include a borosilicate glass case, silicone, polyethylene, activated carbon, KDF55, quartz, and microporous bioceramics.
- NSF certification details
- NSF reference covers cartridge material safety, not whole-unit NSF/ANSI 42 or 53 performance; removal rates are brand claims.
- Filter cost
- A replacement costs $72.90 (regularly $81) and lasts 4 months; the annual 4-cartridge plan is $259.20.
- Materials
- Dispenser is ceramic, wood, and stainless steel; the bundled AQUACRISTAL cartridge also contains glass, silicone, and PE.
- Water temperature
- No heating or chilling: fill with chilled or room-temperature water only; hot liquids can crack the faience.
- Refill cadence
- 11 L reservoir gives fewer top-ups than the 8.5 L OVOPUR Origin Edition.
- Subscription options
- OVO+ ADVANTAGE 4 ships four AQUACRISTAL cartridges a year for $259.20 (about $64.80 each).
- Cartridge compatibility
- The Lille uses the same AQUACRISTAL cartridge as OVOPUR, PURGLASS, TOWER and CAVIAR models.
- Filter treatment scope
- AQUACRISTAL cartridges are rated to remove up to 99% of chlorine and heavy metals, but not iron, nitrates, fluoride or arsenic.
- Cartridge recycling
- Aquaovo takes back spent AQUACRISTAL cartridges and reuses their structural parts.
- Filter lifespan
- Each AQUACRISTAL cartridge is time-rated at 4 months; no litre capacity is published.
- Refill process
- Gravity-fed: no power cord or water line; refill by lifting off the upper tank and pouring tap water.
- Countertop fit
- At 29 in, it won't fit under standard uppers — plan an island or open counter.
- Cleaning
- Hand-wash faience with mild soap; no dishwasher or metal friction; wipe birch base dry.
- Base warranty
- One-year accidental breakage warranty covers ceramic (faience) parts only, not the Baltic birch base.
- Integrated filtration
- The Lille is a countertop gravity water dispenser with integrated filtration, and the 1-year starter kit includes three AQUACRISTAL filter cartridges.
- Glaze safety
- The Lille's ceramic water chamber is documented as chemically inert and non-leaching, and the maker specifies chemical-free porcelain and lead-free glazing; the handcrafted French ceramic falls under EU food-contact rules for lead and cadmium release.
- Body and base
- The Lille has a hand-made white ceramic body crafted in Northern France, a Baltic birch wood base, and a stainless steel spigot.
- Countertop stability
- At 24 lb on an 11 x 14 inch footprint, the Lille will not shift when the spigot is opened, but it is not an appliance to slide around; plan its position as semi-permanent on a level counter.
Product record
- Title
- Ovopur Lille Water Dispenser With Black Wooden Base 1-Year Starter Kit
- Brand
- Aquaovo
- Price
- 1229 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 1 reviews
Buying Guide
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Audiences, workflows, and fit — design_conscious_kitchen_centerpiece
For the design-conscious kitchen buyer, the Lille's centerpiece claim is grounded in the OVOPUR line's inclusion in the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts' permanent design objects collection since 2009, with the tradeoff being a physical commitment of 11 x 14 x 29 inches and 24 lb on the counter.[2]
When to pick something else
hot or boiling water
No heating or chilling: fill with chilled or room-temperature water only; hot liquids can crack the faience.[1]
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
A glossy white, double-sphere water dispenser body mounted on a black wooden stand with a chrome spigot and white lever; two transparent filter cartridges sit to the left and a thin plywood support board with a round hole is visible to the right.
- Body shapeTwo stacked glossy white rounded forms: a smaller spherical top cap fitted on a larger ovoid lower reservoir; seam visible where the two meet.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.03 · w 0.38 · h 0.62 (high) - FinishHigh-gloss smooth ceramic or ceramic-like surface producing bright specular highlights and soft reflected shapes.
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x 0.33 · y 0.05 · w 0.32 · h 0.54 (high) - Spigot assemblyPolished chrome cylindrical tap body with a rounded white lever handle attached to the right-front of the lower sphere; reflective metal surfaces show highlights.
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x 0.55 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Stand geometryBlack wooden stand composed of two interlocking curved legs forming a U-shaped cradle that supports the lower sphere; front edges are slightly flared.
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x 0.38 · y 0.62 · w 0.32 · h 0.29 (high) - Left accessories - cartridgesTwo clear cylindrical filter cartridges standing upright, each showing layered interior media: a top dark granular layer and lower lighter brown/tan layers.
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x 0.05 · y 0.63 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high) - Right accessory - plywood boardThin vertically oriented light plywood board with rounded top and a circular cutout near its center; edge shows plywood layering.
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x 0.82 · y 0.22 · w 0.12 · h 0.56 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a bright white background with soft shadows; centered composition with accessories arranged left and right; even diffuse lighting with subtle shadowing under objects.
- Shot compositionProduct centered vertically with accessories placed to left and right and clear white seamless background.
- Lighting and shadowsDiffuse studio lighting producing soft shadows beneath each object and clear specular highlights on glossy surfaces.
- Image qualityHigh resolution, sharp focus on product and accessories with no visible text or labels legible in the scene.
Colors
gloss white· body#D2D7E0polished chrome· spigot#C5CCD4white· lever#D3D7E0matte black· stand#0E0E0Echarcoal black· filter media (top layer)#2B2C2Blight tan and brown· filter media (lower layers)light plywood tan· plywood board#D4BB8C- Body shapeTwo stacked glossy white rounded forms: a smaller spherical top cap fitted on a larger ovoid lower reservoir; seam visible where the two meet.
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Product
Close-up of the dispenser's front lower hemisphere showing a glossy white rounded reservoir, a chrome beer-tap style faucet with a white bulbous lever, and the top edge of a black wooden cradle with visible fastening hardware.
- Reservoir surfaceLarge glossy white rounded body visible on the left and center with soft specular reflections and a subtle curved seam or mold line near the lower center.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.02 · w 0.66 · h 0.78 (high) - Faucet bodyPolished chrome spherical tap housing with reflective surfaces and visible circular joint where it meets the reservoir; the chrome shows bright highlights and mirrored reflections of surrounding shapes.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.32 · w 0.20 · h 0.26 (high) - Tap leverWhite bulbous lever handle with a glossy finish and a narrowed metal collar at its base that connects to the chrome faucet.
1 region
x 0.75 · y 0.02 · w 0.22 · h 0.34 (high) - Drip spoutShort cylindrical chrome outlet protruding from the lower front of the spherical faucet housing.
1 region
x 0.80 · y 0.45 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (high) - Wooden cradle top edgeBlack wooden stand with a curved semicircular recess supporting the reservoir; top rim shows a slightly lighter inner face and visible wood grain texture on the inner curve.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.62 · w 0.68 · h 0.36 (high) - Fastening hardwareSmall circular metal fastener or screw visible recessed into the top-left inner rim of the wooden cradle.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.82 · w 0.05 · h 0.04 (high) - Subtle embossed or printed mark on chromeVery small light mark or text visible on the right face of the chrome sphere, partially legible but too small to read here.Partial
1 region
x 0.76 · y 0.43 · w 0.07 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio-style close-up shot with a plain white background, even soft lighting that produces clear specular highlights and soft shadows, and tight framing that crops parts of the reservoir and stand.
- Shot compositionTight crop focusing on lower-front portion of the dispenser; left and top edges of the reservoir extend beyond the frame.
- Background and lightingEven neutral white background with soft diffuse lighting and distinct specular highlights on glossy surfaces.
- Reflections and shadowVisible reflections of the lever and surrounding shapes on the reservoir and chrome; soft shadowing beneath the reservoir and inside the cradle.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, sharp details on metal, wood grain, and glossy ceramics; no visible noise or motion blur.
Colors
gloss white· reservoir and lever#D3D7E0polished chrome· faucet body and spout#C5CAD5matte black· wooden cradle#0F0E13- Reservoir surfaceLarge glossy white rounded body visible on the left and center with soft specular reflections and a subtle curved seam or mold line near the lower center.
- 03

Product
Front-facing glossy white two-part dispenser (spherical top reservoir stacked on an oval lower body) mounted in a black wooden cradle; a white lever-style spigot with a chrome collar is centered on the lower body front.
- Overall shapeTwo stacked rounded ceramic components: a smaller sphere on top of a larger vertical oval body aligned on a central axis, visible from the front.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.04 · w 0.52 · h 0.64 (high) - Surface finishHigh-gloss smooth surface with visible highlights and soft reflections on both the top sphere and the oval body.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.05 · w 0.40 · h 0.55 (high) - Spigot leverSingle downward-facing lever handle in white centered on the lower body's front; lever has a rounded bulbous end.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.48 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high) - Spigot collarChromed circular collar and nozzle assembly directly behind the lever, exhibiting mirror-like metallic reflections.
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x 0.48 · y 0.57 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (medium) - Mounting hardwareTwo small metallic attachment points visible at the lower sides of the oval body where it meets the base support.
2 regions
x 0.23 · y 0.54 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.69 · y 0.54 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium) - Base cradleBlack wooden two-piece cradle with two curved vertical legs forming a semicircular cutout that supports the lower body; a central vertical support connects to the underside of the body.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.62 · w 0.64 · h 0.34 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain white background with soft shadow beneath the base; image is centered and cropped to show full product front view.
- Shot compositionProduct centered in frame, photographed straight-on from the front with full-body visible above the base.
- Background and lightingEven white background with diffuse lighting producing soft shadows beneath the base and subtle highlights on glossy surfaces.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.80 · w 0.80 · h 0.18 (high) - ShadowSoft oval shadow directly under and slightly in front of the base, indicating a light source above and slightly behind the camera.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.86 · w 0.44 · h 0.08 (high)
Colors
gloss white· body and top reservoir#D2D7E0chrome metallic· spigot collar and nozzle#BBC2CCmatte black· base cradle#0E0E0E- Overall shapeTwo stacked rounded ceramic components: a smaller sphere on top of a larger vertical oval body aligned on a central axis, visible from the front.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Aquaovo
OVOPUR Desvres Edition
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Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Excellent produit Québécois, une eau
Excellent produit Québécois, une eau douce à boire