Interior Door Handles 100% Made in Italy - Mandelli Atelier

Close-up on the Mandelli Atelier: manufacturing of brass door handles

Mandelli, 70 years of Italian expertise

Founded in 1953, Mandelli Maniglie has embodied Italian excellence in the manufacture of brass door handles for over seventy years. From the very beginning, the founder's dream had a very specific colour: that of the warm gold of brass, a noble and durable material that remains at the heart of the brand's DNA.

Established in Italy, in the Brianza region — the historic birthplace of design and metalworking craftsmanship — the Mandelli house has succeeded in evolving its artisan expertise by combining it with the most advanced industrial technologies. This alliance allows the brand to offer reliable, aesthetically refined and innovative door handles, entirely designed and manufactured in Italy.

Every product bearing the « 100% Made in Italy » stamp reflects a culture of detail, a demand for quality and a passion for well-crafted objects, inherited from the great traditions of Italian craftsmanship.

The art of manufacturing at Mandelli

At Mandelli, quality is not limited to technical performance: it is founded on a genuine code of conduct, built on rigour, patience and an extreme attention to finishes. All handles are manufactured from certified Italian brass, selected for its mechanical properties and longevity.

Key manufacturing stages

The manufacture of a Mandelli handle follows a fully controlled process from start to finish:

  * Forging, turning and die casting to shape the brass

  * Grinding, vibration and polishing to achieve a perfectly uniform surface

  * Satin finishing and decorative finishes according to the desired aesthetic

  * Galvanic treatments, PVD metallisation or painting to enhance resistance and durability.

Every step is carried out in-house, guaranteeing total quality control, from raw material to final packaging.

This industrial mastery, combined with precious manual expertise, allows the Mandelli Atelier to offer handles capable of withstanding intensive use, while retaining their original appearance over the years.

Design and innovation at the heart of the Mandelli collections

While technique is essential, design is at the heart of every Mandelli project. The collections stand out for their ability to explore new materials, textures and forms, while maintaining perfect ergonomics.

Some handles become true statement pieces made from original materials:

* Concrete, with the Juno collection designed by Alessandro Dubini, offers a soft and velvety touch, contrasting with the apparent roughness of the material.

  * Engraved brass, worked using the guilloché technique, makes it possible to create precise patterns where artisanal tradition meets cutting-edge technology.

* Marble, such as Marquinia or Calacatta, brings timeless elegance to the most refined interior design projects.

  * Leather, carefully stitched around certain handles, adds a warm and sophisticated dimension.

  * Mother-of-pearl, finally, captivates with its iridescent reflections and makes each piece unique.

High-performance finishes

Mandelli offers a wide range of finishes — polished gold, bright chrome, satined contemporary effects or antique effects — enhanced by exclusive treatments:

* Vitrified Fluxcoating, a protective coating that improves resistance to shocks, abrasions and atmospheric agents

  * PVD treatment, renowned for its exceptional resistance to wear, corrosion and discolouration, even in public or outdoor environments

These technical innovations allow Mandelli handles to combine lasting aesthetics with high performance, as demonstrated by the European certifications obtained, notably EN 1906 and EN 1670, placing the brand among the world references for brass handles.