Copper door handle: reinvented retro handles!  

The most beautiful door handles with a copper finish 

The door handle is the decorative hardware accessory with the greatest decorative potential! Design door handles suit every interior decoration style. Each finish brings its own decorative touch. The gold door handle, the black handle and the white handle each find their place on every design door.

The other highly on-trend finish is undoubtedly the copper finish. This colour can suit every interior atmosphere: from the vintage style paired with an antique piece of furniture to the classic, through to the modern and even futuristic… This is what you will discover through the following selection of the most beautiful copper door handles!

I. The most beautiful door handles with a copper finish

Here is a selection of the most beautiful copper-finish handles from which you will easily find your inspiration!

A. Copper-finish handles: the essentials

Rose gold door handle – Impera model

On a dark door, the rose gold handle creates a dazzling contrast. The rose gold handle is perfectly illustrated by its chic and elegant appearance. Its finely sculpted lever delivers all the elegance of this slender handle. The rose gold finish propels this luxury handle to the status of a true jewel in decorative hardware.

This design handle is made from quality materials, in this case zamak (an alloy of zinc, aluminium and magnesium), which guarantees the strength and durability of this premium product.

In addition to copper, it is available in three other finishes: matt black, satin chrome and polished chrome, which will produce entirely different but equally effective decorative effects on your design doors.

This interior door handle with subtle elegance will enhance every room in the home: the living room, the bedrooms or even your study. You can even consider it for a contemporary kitchen! Don't forget the locking roses (key lock or bolt) paired with the door handle for your security or for the privacy of your bedroom or bathroom.

Modern copper door handle - WARNA

This interior door handle with a copper finish is the very embodiment of modern design. Its square base echoes the geometric lines of its simple lever. With understated aesthetics, this premium model reveals its full splendour on a solid wood door. Ideal for every room in the home, this handle will give a contemporary character to the door of your living room or bedroom.

Available in seven finishes, this designer door handle offers an exceptional choice for personalising your décor. In white, black or anthracite, this magnificent handle will add a chic touch to your interior. Polished chrome or satin chrome will highlight the modern style of your décor. As for the gold finish, it will bring luxury combined with modernism. One might think it was crafted in brass, but it is zamak (a zinc and aluminium alloy) that gives it all its elegance and the durability of the lever.

With an excellent value for money, this copper-finish handle is one of the current best sellers. Think about the locking rose (key lock or turn-and-release bolt) to preserve the privacy of your bedroom or for the security of your front door.

The chic copper handle – Dalia model

If you are looking for originality and chic, here is the copper door handle you need! The roundness of the plate and the voluptuous shapes of the lever offer a model with clean, aerodynamic lines. Its elegance will fit perfectly into any contemporary interior.

By choosing to install these original handles on your doors, you will make others envious! An exceptional handle deserves quality manufacturing materials: zamak has been chosen by designers for its malleability and strength.

Each of the six colour options brings its own decorative touch. Copper is ideal for a vintage luxury atmosphere, but you can also admire it in polished or satin chrome, matt gold or matt black to create other moods!

With its premium aesthetics, the price remains nonetheless affordable. Easy to install like all rose-mounted handles, it will enhance every door. The pair to be completed with its locking rose (turn-and-release cylinder, bedroom key or barrel lock) is available in the same range as the door handle.

Modern copper handles: Raflesia models

The overall shape of this copper interior handle reveals itself in all its simplicity. Its square plate and the simple geometric lines of the lever bring out the design of this exceptional model: a double groove, finely sculpted, frames the edges of the lever.

The richness of its finishes is another major asset: you can choose your new handle from six finishes, each producing its own style effect (black, matt gold, satin chrome, polished chrome). This luxury item adapts to all decoration styles and will fit into every room in the home. It will ideally dress the door of your living room or bedroom. Add the locking rose (lock or bolt) for your bathroom or toilet and form a winning pair!

Crafted from zamak, a modern and virtuous material, this interior handle will retain its strength and impeccable finish. Easy to install, easy to maintain, it will give you complete satisfaction for many years!

Contemporary copper handles – Ref PINA

This design door handle may seem "ordinary» at first glance, but you very quickly realise that it is its dimensions that make it an exceptional model! Indeed, this door handle has a much wider lever, a longer and heavier lever than its competitors! The high weight is a guarantee of quality and its large dimensions ensure incredible comfort! 

This door handle model will fit perfectly into all interior styles. The copper finish will reinforce the retro feel if paired with an antique piece of furniture, or on the contrary, the modern side of the décor if combined with a futuristic piece of furniture.

The elegant copper handle – AZALIA model

This copper-finish door handle meets the demands of modern, clean-lined style by offering a lever with soft lines and a thin, round plate, which come together to form a harmonious whole.

The copper finish particularly highlights the distinctive ergonomics of this quality handle. This magnificent design handle is available in four other colour options (matt black, satin chrome, polished chrome and matt gold). 

Crafted from zamak, a material favoured by designers, this design lever handle with its slender lever will retain its lustre for many years. Feel free to complete the handle with its locking rose (key lock for the bedroom or turn-and-release system for the toilet or bathroom). 

Design copper handle: Jacob

This design copper handle is particularly original. Its oval plate sets the tone! The slenderness of the lever creates an ultra-modern and on-trend look that will complement all design and modern interiors. The copper finish makes this atypical handle truly distinctive.

In addition to copper, this original handle is available in three other finishes: brushed chrome, polished chrome and matt black.

The locking escutcheons to pair with the handle also feature an oval escutcheon so that the two pieces form a perfect set on your door. The escutcheons associated with the handle are the key I escutcheon, key L escutcheon or privacy turn escutcheon.

The handle is made from zamak, a noble and on-trend material. It is an alloy of zinc, aluminium, magnesium and copper that guarantees the strength and durability of the lever.

Its copper lock rose with key or turn-and-release function reinforces the elegance and refinement of this design handle.

Modern copper handle on a hidden plate – Ref Magic

This handle offers us a new version of the 2021 handles: a modern and on-trend look that will fit seamlessly into design and modern interiors, thanks to its oval hidden plate and its slender lever!

Made from zamak, this original handle is available in four finishes: brushed chrome, polished chrome, matt black and copper. The copper finish particularly highlights this unique model. A true gem that gives both a retro look while remaining contemporary! It will all depend on the furnishings — modern or retro furniture — with which it is paired. 

The locking roses (with key lock or turn-and-release) are also presented on an oval rose so that the two pieces remain in perfect harmony. 

The copper key lock rose enhances the design of this perfectly matched set.

B. Other types of handles with a copper finish 

The modern door knob 

The door knob is the other type of interior handle making a comeback in our modern interiors. We all have in mind its ancestor, the oval white ceramic knob. Today, the modern door knob offers numerous decorative solutions to dress your design interior doors. The square knob is in particular a great alternative to the shell handle.

Made from solid brass, wrought iron, steel, zamak or aluminium, in square, oval, rectangular or round shapes, door knobs are available in every imaginable finish! On a dark door, copper-toned knobs will be exceptionally stylish. 

The advantage of the door knob is that it can be installed as furniture knobs or on a drawer. This allows you to create perfectly coordinated sets. The knob can also be fitted to a sliding door as a surface-mounted pull in keeping with the furniture or wardrobe doors. 

Knobs are available in a wide range of materials: zamak, brass, iron, nickel and stainless steel are at the top of the list. Just like the lever handle, knobs come in such a wide variety that you will easily find the right model for you.

And the best part is, the knob is an affordable hardware product at a very reasonable price: there's no reason to deprive yourself of its undeniable decorative powers any longer!

 The recessed handle for sliding doors 

The flush pull handle designed to be installed on a pocket sliding door is available in all finishes to suit every interior atmosphere! The copper recessed handle is ideal for achieving a retro look. Paired with a modern door, the vintage character of the copper flush pull handle with its aged bronze patina can enhance the contemporary style of a designer door. But you can just as well opt for a recessed handle in another colour, such as the matt gold handle, the chrome stainless steel handle or the black handle.

Like the door knob, the recessed handle can be installed on a piece of furniture such as a chest of drawers or a wardrobe. The antique copper or polished brass finish allows for all style combinations.

This recessed handle adorned with delicate mouldings and a patina reminiscent of bronze is handcrafted in solid brass. This product is fully customisable and can be crafted to the finish of your choice! This bespoke brass handle will meet all your expectations! 

In addition to brass, other materials are used to manufacture these handles, such as zamak, iron or stainless steel. The list of materials grows with the creativity of designers!

The copper bar handle

The other type of door handle is the pull handle, also known as a bar handle. Very often available in a matt copper or aged bronze finish, these handles (in brass, stainless steel or other materials) with a rustic look are frequently chosen for front doors, but also as furniture, wardrobe, cupboard or drawer handles.

II. The decorative assets of copper door handles 

A. The interior door handle: an essential decorative accessory!

Interior decoration requires harmony. Do not hesitate to match the door hardware with all the other accessories in your furnishings. It is about finding the perfect match between furniture handles, the door knobs on your drawers and wardrobes, and the handles of your French windows… The copper knob or the copper espagnolette bolt fulfil this decorative role perfectly.

Of course, you should choose your door handles according to the rooms in question. A lever handle on an escutcheon plate is perfect for the kitchen door. A door handle fitted with a turn-and-release lock (bolt) will be preferred for your toilet or bathroom. 

A solid brass door knob or stainless steel knob is intended for French doors. The bar handle in a copper or matt bronze finish is suitable for hinged doors, sliding bay doors or a front door. Finally, to dress the drawers of a chest of drawers, pull handles in aged brass will give a retro look.

The door handle is not limited to its functional role — opening or closing doors — : it is above all chosen to enhance the character of your interior décor! 

Each of the beautiful copper-finish door handles in this selection brings its own distinctive style, which will be very useful for boosting the style of your interior.

B. Handles with original shapes

The vast majority of the products presented are lever handles on a rose. More contemporary than lever handles on a long backplate, their plates all have original shapes and are sometimes completely hidden.

These models should be paired with their matching locking rose (lock) in an identical finish to form a pair offering security while also reinforcing the sought-after design. The rose with lock is given full attention by designers, who strive to give it a unique shape and patina.

C. Handles made from long-lasting materials

The selected copper door handles on escutcheons are predominantly made from zamak and brass, two alloys containing copper: 

. zamak (an alloy of zinc, copper and aluminium). This material is virtuous as it is infinitely recyclable.

. solid brass (an alloy of copper and zinc), a malleable material reserved for luxury items or art decoration. Brass, with its natural golden-yellow patina, lends itself perfectly to the creation of products with a copper finish.

They are therefore not made of pure copper but rather of modern alloys that make them irresistible! Both offer extreme malleability (to craft the most beautiful models) and durability (to enable them to fulfil their primary function: opening and closing doors).

Finally, zamak and brass are two materials that require no maintenance, unlike copper, which must be maintained regularly if you wish to preserve the shine or patina of the lever from day one.

This explains why zamak and brass are also chosen to design other hardware fittings such as the window handle, the espagnolette bolt, the pull handle also known as a bar handle, the door knocker, the door stop and, of course, the door knob and the recessed cup handle for sliding doors.

Of course, other materials are used to design door handles. These include iron, nylon, wood, stainless steel, glass and nickel (non-exhaustive list).

D. Handles with numerous finishes 

In addition to the rose gold or golden finish, all these door handles are available in a wide range of other finishes: matt gold finish, polished chrome, satin chrome, white, nickel, matt stainless steel, matt brass, antique bronze or satin bronze, and the highly on-trend matt black.

These interior door handles with a premium finish come with their locking rose with a key lock or turn-and-release furniture. Designers have taken care to create for each model a lock that perfectly matches the design!

Copper-finish handles: vintage or modern style?

The diversity of the product ranges on offer means there is something for every style! Of course, the great classics such as matt black or shiny gold, but also something more playful with a door handle featuring star motifs or in the shape of a shell inlaid with precious wood. There is a handle capable of enhancing not only your door but also your favourite piece of furniture, your antique wardrobe or the drawer of your vintage chest of drawers.

The copper finish is often associated with the past. As vintage style makes a strong comeback in our interiors, copper, but also solid brass and aged bronze, are particularly sought after.

Whether you choose knobs for windows, furniture or drawers, a front door handle or any other interior door, the interior door handle with a copper finish is the perfect fitting to bring either a vintage touch when paired with an antique piece of furniture, or a contemporary touch to complement a modern interior. 

With minimal tools (a simple screwdriver and a few turns of the wrist to tighten the fixing screws), you will install your new decorative accessory in no time!  

E. The interior door handle: a hardware fitting within easy reach

The great advantage of the door handle and door knob is that they are easily accessible products in terms of budget, availability and installation. 

The affordable price of handles 

The door handle is affordably priced. This hardware accessory, in a copper or aged bronze finish, does not require an exorbitant budget! Materials such as zamak or brass make it possible to craft exceptional handles at a reasonable price.

An easy-to-acquire item

The door handle is a product permanently available in stock in store or for delivery within a few days. Very often, delivery is free of charge. 

Upon delivery, each model is accompanied by the fitting instructions with all the information required for installation.

You won't have to wait long to fully enjoy your new door handle!

The handle is easy to install on your door

Fitting a door handle is within everyone's reach. All you need is a screwdriver (to tighten the fixing screws) and hardly any other tools. A door handle is a simple product made up of a few easy-to-assemble parts: a plate or rose, two fixing screws and a square spindle. For models on a long backplate, you will need to measure the centre distance and the length of the square spindle. For a turn-and-release or cylinder lock system on a new door, you will likely need to drill a hole in the wooden door using a drill, which is nonetheless an easy task to carry out.

Whatever door furniture is chosen (latch or cylinder lock), it is important to carefully follow the list of information in the fitting instructions supplied with the product on delivery.  

Design copper-finish door handles are the essential functional accessory to boost your decoration. Copper is the finish that, thanks to its shine and understated patina, adapts to all interior decoration styles.

Thanks to your new design handles, opening the door to your entrance hall or kitchen will become a daily pleasure. Opting for a set comprising a handle and a lock rose will allow you to combine the practical with the aesthetic. In short, the door handle, whether in copper, brass, nickel or stainless steel, is definitely an essential element of decoration.

The aged bronze finish knob handle can be installed just as well on the kitchen door as on a French door and on a cupboard door or a wardrobe drawer.

Whatever the material (zamak, aluminium or brass) and the finish (brushed stainless steel, white lacquer, matt black), the door handle is an accessible hardware item at a reasonable price. Take advantage of the decorative benefits that designer door handles offer you! 

Select your favourite door handle or knobs from the vast collection of products in our online shop: premium items at accessible prices! In just a few clicks, you will receive delivery within a few days (free delivery from €59). All you'll need to do is install it and enjoy the extraordinary decorative effects of this door hardware item! 

To find out everything about door hardware, read the articles on our blog, which cover the technical aspects — How to fit a door handle? (centre distances, cylinder locks or latch locks will hold no more secrets for you!) or The different materials for handles (brass, stainless steel, nylon or wood)

…And that offer decorative advice: The most beautiful black handles - The latest vintage handle trends - Which handle for a sliding door? 

The design door handle specialist is at your disposal! 

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NB. The different door handle models selected in this article are available for delivery (free from €49 of order) from the online shop or in the MILLA POIGNEES showroom.