White bronze handle (polished chrome look) on a classic backplate P1930/P40

THE BENEFITS OF THE HANDLE

This white bronze door handle on a backplate was designed in the 1930s. Inspired by a classic style, its bold, strong lines give it a sophisticated look. This attractive door handle on a backplate is made from bronze for a distinctive character. This interior door handle is also available on a rose

It is cast from solid bronze as part of Dauby’s PURE collection and comes in six finishes: white bronze, satin white bronze, raw bronze, polished raw bronze, raw metal and aged iron. The black finish is the only one made from lacquered iron.

The white bronze finish

This model is shown in white bronze, which we call a ‘polished chrome look’: a bronze with a mirror-like shine, as bright as chrome, but traditionally cast in a sand mould, giving it a textured surface that is never perfectly smooth. Over time, it becomes very slightly less glossy; silver polish restores its shine.

Dauby, a Belgian foundry

Dauby makes its handles to order in Belgium in two collections. PURE, which includes this model, uses traditional foundry techniques – solid bronze cast in a sand mould – to create clean lines inspired by the Bauhaus. Création du Fer, the other collection, is made entirely from solid iron, with rustic designs inspired by the latches of old farmhouses.

Care

Dauby’s bronze is a living material: its colour deepens over time, while areas touched by the hand polish themselves naturally. The manufacturer calls this a living finish and recommends letting it develop – no maintenance is needed. Only the black finish is made from lacquered iron: if the lacquer is damaged, it can be touched up with RAL 9005. To restore the original shine of a bronze finish, all you need is a soft cloth and copper or silver polish. Never use an abrasive cleaner.