American Standard Townsend VorMax One-Piece Elongated 1.28 GPF Toilet

The American Standard Townsend positioning

The Townsend (2735.128) is American Standard's classical-designer one-piece toilet — positioned as AmStd's premium-tier classical alternative to the Heritage VorMax. At $620-$880, the Townsend adds more refined classical architectural detailing to the same VorMax + EverClean + Right Height engineering, with pricing that puts it between AmStd's volume designer line (Heritage VorMax, Boulevard) and Kohler's premium classical (Memoirs Stately at $720-$1,100).

The Townsend is the AmStd choice for buyers spec'ing classical-designer bathrooms with attention to fixture-suite refinement. Where Heritage VorMax pairs with American-traditional aesthetics, the Townsend leans more refined — closer to Kohler Bancroft's English-classical sensibility but with VorMax flush engineering rather than Class Five flapper. For premium classical bath remodels under $40,000 where the toilet design statement matters, the Townsend delivers AmStd brand confidence at meaningfully lower price than the Kohler Memoirs alternative.

The Townsend design language

• Refined classical one-piece silhouette — more architectural detail than Heritage VorMax, less period-specific than Kohler Bancroft
• Beveled tank edges with subtle stepping
• Sculpted bowl exterior — refined curves through the bowl-to-base transition
• Decorative chrome trip lever standard, with designer finish options (brushed nickel, polished brass, oil-rubbed bronze) available
• Pairs with AmStd Townsend bath collection — faucets, lavatories, accessories with matching classical architectural detail
• EverClean glaze with VorMax water-distribution geometry

Townsend vs Heritage VorMax — premium-tier AmStd classical comparison

The Townsend is essentially "Heritage VorMax with more refined classical detailing at $80-$100 premium." Engineering is identical. For buyers spec'ing the Townsend bath-suite collection or wanting the more refined classical aesthetic, the premium is justified. For most buyers, Heritage VorMax delivers comparable functionality at lower price.

The Townsend variant matrix

What's in the box

• One-piece bowl + tank molded as single porcelain unit (~115 lbs)
• Pre-installed VorMax flush mechanism + EverClean glaze
• Decorative chrome trip lever (designer finish options available)
• Standard mounting hardware
• Wax ring NOT included
• SoftClose seat NOT included — Bemis 1500EC ($35), AmStd EverClean seat ($55-$80), or Townsend-collection wooden seat with chrome accents ($120-$200) for full coordination
• Installation manual

Install requirements

• Rough-in: 12 inches (standard).
• Weight: ~115 lbs single unit — two-person install required.
• Wax ring with horn recommended for centered seal.
• Floor must be flat — Korky setting compound for irregularities.
• Standard mounting bolts with visible bolt caps from above.

What owners report

• The refined classical aesthetic is the buying reason. Owners frequently mention that Townsend "looks like a $1,000 toilet for $700" when paired with matching Townsend bath collection.
• VorMax flush + PowerWash rim deliver bowl-cleansing comparable to Heritage VorMax.
• EverClean glaze performs well — 4-5 week cleaning intervals in normal use.
• Distribution is limited — Townsend is primarily found through Ferguson Bath Gallery, designer showrooms, and trade channels. Home Depot rarely stocks Townsend (typically special-order).
• Service life: 25-30 years porcelain.
• The Townsend bath collection is smaller than Heritage or Boulevard — fewer matching fixture options for full bath-suite coordination.

The verdict

Buy Townsend if:

• You're spec'ing AmStd Townsend collection fixtures for full bath-suite coordination
• Refined classical-designer aesthetic matters
• You want AmStd brand at premium classical tier without Kohler Memoirs Stately pricing
• You have Ferguson or designer-showroom access for the product

Skip and choose Heritage VorMax if:

• You want the same VorMax + EverClean engineering at $80-$100 less
• Broader retail availability matters
• Heritage collection bath-suite is the design choice

Skip and choose Kohler Memoirs Stately if:

• You want Kohler brand match + AquaPiston canister mechanism in classical one-piece

Warranty

American Standard Townsend residential warranty: 1 year on tank trim, lifetime on porcelain. VorMax flush mechanism: 5-year limited warranty.

Pricing reality (2026)

Townsend 2735.128 (White): $620-$720. Ferguson trade pricing: $560-$640. Home Depot: limited availability; usually special-order at $679-$759. Build.com: $589-$669. Linen/Bone variants +$60-$100. ActiClean variant +$140-$200.