Kohler Bancroft Comfort Height Two-Piece Elongated 1.28 GPF Toilet

The Kohler Bancroft positioning

The Bancroft (K-3789) is Kohler's English-classical two-piece — the toilet that completes the Kohler Bancroft bath collection (faucets, lavatories, tub fillers, accessories) designed around English vintage residential aesthetics. At $420-$580, the Bancroft sits slightly above the Devonshire ($380-$520) in price, reflecting more detailed architectural styling and broader color options. Both Bancroft and Devonshire occupy Kohler's classical-traditional tier, but with distinct design languages: Bancroft leans English vintage (think turn-of-century Cotswolds farmhouse bathroom), while Devonshire leans American traditional (think 1950s-1970s suburban classic).

For full-bathroom design coordination, the Bancroft collection includes Bancroft-styled centerset and widespread faucets, console-pedestal lavatories, tub-shower trim, and wall-mount accessories — all in matching architectural detail. A bathroom spec'd entirely with Bancroft fixtures has the kind of design coherence that buyers will notice in a home sale ("this bathroom feels like a finished design", not "various fixtures pieced together").

The Bancroft design language

• Architectural detail through the tank exterior — beveled edges and subtle stepping that reads as English-classical
• Detailed bowl shape — slightly more pronounced bowl curves than the Cimarron's utility-traditional form
• Cross-handle trip lever option — many Bancroft variants feature a cross-handle (the small X-shaped lever common in English-classical faucet design) rather than the standard chrome stick lever. Matches Bancroft faucet trim.
• Vintage-inspired hardware finishes — Polished Chrome, Polished Brass, Brushed Nickel, Oil-Rubbed Bronze, Vibrant Brushed Bronze available on the trip lever
• Color palette emphasizes traditional warmth — Biscuit and Almond colors are common Bancroft installations (vs the White-dominated Cimarron)

The Bancroft collection coordination

The Kohler Bancroft bath collection includes:

• Bancroft bathroom faucets — centerset, widespread, single-handle. Lever, cross-handle, and porcelain-cap-lever options.
• Bancroft pedestal and console lavatories — matching faucet-hole spacing
• Bancroft tub-shower trim — same architectural detail as faucets
• Bancroft towel bars, robe hooks, paper holders — wall-mount accessories
• Bancroft toilet (K-3789) — toilet completing the suite

The Bancroft collection is one of Kohler's longest-running designer lines (introduced in the 1990s, refreshed periodically). It's a documented favorite for restoration-style remodels (1920s-1930s American Foursquares, English Tudor Revival homes, Craftsman bathroom restorations).

Bancroft vs Devonshire — which classical Kohler do you choose?

Choose based on the overall bathroom design direction. If the bath features cross-handle faucets, pedestal sinks with widespread spreads, hex-tile or subway-tile English-style flooring — Bancroft. If the bath features lever faucets, console sinks or undermount basins, classic American tile patterns — Devonshire.

The Bancroft variant matrix

What's in the box

• Tank with pre-installed Class Five flush valve, Fluidmaster-pattern fill valve, decorative chrome trip lever (cross-handle option available)
• Bowl with English-classical exterior styling, pre-drilled for 12" rough-in
• Tank-to-bowl gasket and brass bolts
• Wax ring NOT included
• SoftClose seat NOT included — Kohler Devonshire-collection or Bancroft-collection wooden seat ($130-$200) recommended for full coordination
• Installation manual

Install — standard procedure

• Rough-in: 12 inches (standard).
• Weight: ~90 lbs total (tank ~38, bowl ~52).
• Standard two-piece install — same procedure as Cimarron, Devonshire, or Highline Classic.
• Cross-handle trip lever requires alignment with English-classical faucet hardware orientation — verify trip lever installs in matching orientation to bath suite faucets if cross-handle option is chosen.

What owners report

• The English-classical aesthetic is the buying reason for Bancroft installations. Owners specifically choose Bancroft when restoring or designing English-traditional bathrooms.
• The Biscuit and Almond colors are particularly popular in Bancroft installations — they pair with vintage-style tile (hex, subway, encaustic patterns).
• Cross-handle trip lever is the signature touch. Owners frequently note that the cross-handle "pulls the whole bathroom together" with matching faucets.
• Class Five flush performance is identical to Cimarron and Devonshire. No surprises.
• Service is straightforward. Universal Korky/Fluidmaster aftermarket parts fit; replacement intervals consistent with other Class Five Kohlers.
• Tank lid replacement (if cracked) runs $140-$220 for current production; designer colors run $200-$400.
• Service life: 25+ years porcelain.

Where Bancroft wins vs Devonshire

• English-classical design language (vs Devonshire's American traditional)
• Cross-handle trip lever option (vs Devonshire's stick lever)
• Broader designer hardware finish range
• Stronger fit with Bancroft bath collection

Where Devonshire wins vs Bancroft

• Lower price ($40 less on average)
• American-traditional aesthetic that suits more US bathroom restorations
• Slightly broader retail availability

Where Bancroft competes vs other brands

The verdict

Buy Bancroft if:

• You're spec'ing a bathroom with Kohler Bancroft collection fixtures (English-classical design)
• Restoring or designing an English-traditional bathroom (1920s-1930s American Foursquare, English Tudor Revival, Cotswolds-style)
• Cross-handle hardware aesthetic matters
• Biscuit or Almond color matters for traditional installations

Skip and choose Devonshire if:

• Bathroom design is American-traditional rather than English-classical
• $40 savings matters and design coordination isn't around the Bancroft collection

Skip and choose Cimarron if:

• Bathroom is utility-traditional and design coordination isn't a priority — Cimarron has same Class Five flush at $180-$250 less

Warranty

Kohler Bancroft residential warranty: 1 year on tank trim, lifetime on porcelain. Class Five flapper carries 5-year warranty.

Pricing reality (2026)

Bancroft K-3789-0 (White): $420-$500. Home Depot: $449-$499. Lowes: $429-$489. Build.com: $399-$469. Biscuit/Almond +$40-$80. Black Black +$100-$160 (special-order). Bancroft-collection wooden seat with cross-handle hinges: $150-$220.