Retro-industrial vertical lever handle on an oval polished iron backplate BECDF

THE BENEFITS OF THE HANDLE

The BECDF iron door handle has an original, old-fashioned style. This collection suits a nostalgic rustic look.

This handle is cast from solid iron in a sand mould, then finished by hand in Belgium. Shown here in polished iron, the natural iron is simply polished and protected with a varnish, retaining the material’s authentic, warm appearance. It is also available in black and waxed rust.

Complete your handle set with the matching locking roses. You can find them at the bottom of the product page.

Dauby, a Belgian foundry

Dauby makes its handles to order in Belgium in two collections. Création du Fer, which includes this model, is made entirely from solid iron: each piece is cast in a sand mould and then finished by hand. It comes in three finishes: polished iron, black (aged iron) and waxed rust. Inspired by the latches of old farmhouses, its authentic designs suit both characterful homes and more contemporary interiors where wood takes centre stage. PURE, the other collection, uses these traditional techniques to create clean lines inspired by the Bauhaus, in white bronze, raw bronze, raw metal or aged iron.

Care

The iron finishes are lacquered or varnished. Polished iron is protected by a varnish and is for indoor use only: it is the only Dauby finish unsuitable for outdoor use. If the varnish wears away, it can be renewed with a clear matt varnish. No coating is completely scratch-resistant: a ring, a sharp object or everyday use will leave marks – and these give the piece its character. If the black lacquer is damaged, it can be touched up with RAL 9005. The waxed rust finish is deliberately rough and grainy: it should not be polished, but maintained with beeswax or petroleum jelly. Never use an abrasive cleaner.