Forged in Passion, Finished by Hand

The story of our dedication to craft, quality, and the art of the first touch.

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The First Touch

We believe a door handle is the handshake of a building. It's the first and last physical interaction a person has with a space. This single moment holds the potential to convey a sense of quality, permanence, and thoughtfulness. Our entire philosophy is built around making that moment exceptional.

The Makers

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The Designer

The origin of every piece. Our designers blend timeless forms with ergonomic principles, sketching and modeling until the balance is perfect.

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The Artisan

Where concept meets creation. Our master artisans transform raw blocks of brass and bronze into objects of precision and beauty using age-old techniques.

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The Finisher

The final touch. Every piece is hand-polished, brushed, or aged, a meticulous process that imparts a depth and character that machines cannot replicate.

A Union of Tradition and Precision

Our workshop is a place where time-honored metalworking traditions meet modern precision. Here, the hum of the lathe is as common as the quiet focus of a hand-finisher. It is this unique blend of old and new that allows us to create hardware that feels both timeless and impeccably made.

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Voices of Our Partners

Our Commitments

We exclusively use solid, unadulterated brass and bronze as the foundation for our hardware. Unlike plated alternatives, which can chip or wear to reveal a lesser base metal, our pieces possess a material honesty that endures. This choice offers a reassuring weight, a superior tactile experience, and the unique ability to develop a graceful, living patina over decades of use. It is a promise that our hardware is not just for a single design, but for the lifetime of the building itself.

We believe in the irreplaceable value of the human touch. While we embrace modern technology for initial precision machining, the final, critical stages of finishing, polishing, and quality control are performed by the skilled hands and discerning eyes of our artisans. This dedication to traditional craft is the soul of every piece we create. It ensures that each surface is perfect, each mechanism is fluid, and each product leaves our workshop not as a mere object, but as an artifact of human skill.

For us, true sustainability is longevity. By creating products of enduring quality and timeless design, we stand against a culture of disposability. Our chosen materials, solid brass and bronze, are infinitely recyclable, ensuring they can be repurposed for generations to come. Furthermore, our workshop is committed to responsible sourcing, efficient processes, and minimizing waste, ensuring our respect for craft is matched by our respect for the environment.

Our design philosophy is rooted in balance—between form and function, classicism and modernism, aesthetics and ergonomics. We do not chase fleeting trends. Instead, our design team studies architectural history and the principles of proportion to create pieces that feel both of their time and timeless. The goal is hardware that seamlessly complements the architectural narrative, feeling as though it has always belonged, rather than competing for attention.

Respect for tradition does not preclude a passion for innovation. We are constantly exploring advancements in metallurgy, finishing techniques, and mechanical engineering to enhance the performance and durability of our products. This includes developing custom PVD coatings for extreme durability in high-traffic areas and refining our internal mechanisms for an even smoother, more silent operation. We innovate not for novelty's sake, but in the service of creating a better, more enduring product.

We see ourselves as partners to the architects, designers, and homeowners we work with. Our commitment extends beyond the product itself to the entire experience. From providing detailed technical specifications and finish samples to developing fully bespoke solutions for unique projects, our team is dedicated to providing a seamless, responsive, and supportive service. Your vision is our blueprint, and your project's success is our ultimate benchmark.

See Our Philosophy in Form

Explore the collections that are born from our dedication to craft and design.

Explore The Collections