In his long and productive collaboration with Olivari, Ponti focused on two types of approach to the design of handles. One was more organic, where the lever is offered to the hand’s grip as a sinuously modelled element. The other was inspired by geometric clarity, according to which the hand naturally adapts to the shape. The former led to independent forms that are more expressive and influenced by ergonomic requirements.
Lama’s aesthetic appeal is due to its classic design (by Gio Ponti) combined with Olivari’s fully concealed fixings and single piece rose.
Mechanically, its torsion spring ensures superior handle bounce back and its solid brass construction, with a choice of finishes (including SuperInox with its 30 year anti tarnish guarantee even in sea air) makes it unique in the world of handles.
Stocked locally and suitable for internal & external use on all door types for commercial & residential projects of all sizes.
As standard, it comes with Australian tie through fixings making it 100% compatible with Australian & European style mortice locks and tube latches.
Note: Olivari levers purchased online from Europe do not come with Australian fixings and are not supported locally.
Lama’s aesthetic appeal is due to its classic design (by Gio Ponti) combined with Olivari’s fully concealed fixings and single piece rose.
Mechanically, its torsion spring ensures superior handle bounce back and its solid brass construction, with a choice of finishes (including SuperInox with its 30 year anti tarnish guarantee even in sea air) makes it unique in the world of handles.
Stocked locally and suitable for internal & external use on all door types for commercial & residential projects of all sizes.
As standard, it comes with Australian tie through fixings making it 100% compatible with Australian & European style mortice locks and tube latches.
Note: Olivari levers purchased online from Europe do not come with Australian fixings and are not supported locally.
Lama’s aesthetic appeal is due to its classic design (by Gio Ponti) combined with Olivari’s fully concealed fixings and single piece rose.
Mechanically, its torsion spring ensures superior handle bounce back and its solid brass construction, with a choice of finishes (including SuperInox with its 30 year anti tarnish guarantee even in sea air) makes it unique in the world of handles.
Stocked locally and suitable for internal & external use on all door types for commercial & residential projects of all sizes.
As standard, it comes with Australian tie through fixings making it 100% compatible with Australian & European style mortice locks and tube latches.
Note: Olivari levers purchased online from Europe do not come with Australian fixings and are not supported locally.
Lama’s aesthetic appeal is due to its classic design (by Gio Ponti) combined with Olivari’s fully concealed fixings and single piece rose.
Mechanically, its torsion spring ensures superior handle bounce back and its solid brass construction, with a choice of finishes (including SuperInox with its 30 year anti tarnish guarantee even in sea air) makes it unique in the world of handles.
Stocked locally and suitable for internal & external use on all door types for commercial & residential projects of all sizes.
As standard, it comes with Australian tie through fixings making it 100% compatible with Australian & European style mortice locks and tube latches.
Note: Olivari levers purchased online from Europe do not come with Australian fixings and are not supported locally.
Lama’s aesthetic appeal is due to its classic design (by Gio Ponti) combined with Olivari’s fully concealed fixings and single piece rose.
Mechanically, its torsion spring ensures superior handle bounce back and its solid brass construction, with a choice of finishes (including SuperInox with its 30 year anti tarnish guarantee even in sea air) makes it unique in the world of handles.
Stocked locally and suitable for internal & external use on all door types for commercial & residential projects of all sizes.
As standard, it comes with Australian tie through fixings making it 100% compatible with Australian & European style mortice locks and tube latches.
Note: Olivari levers purchased online from Europe do not come with Australian fixings and are not supported locally.
MATERIAL Brass
CATEGORY Round Door Handles
In his long and productive collaboration with Olivari, Ponti focused on two types of approach to the design of handles. One was more organic, where the lever is offered to the hand’s grip as a sinuously modelled element. The other was inspired by geometric clarity, according to which the hand naturally adapts to the shape. The former led to independent forms that are more expressive and influenced by ergonomic requirements.
The latter led Ponti in the direction of linear and coordinated forms that seek harmony in unity with the setting and its logical legibility. He followed this approach when he was designing a handle for the Pirelli skyscraper in Milan.
The resulting model was Lama, a condensation of his vision in which classical symbolism prevails over functionalism.
The geometric simplicity of its shape, so thin as to resemble a blade (lama in Italian) offers a counterpoint to the carefully studied definition of the radii that soften the sharp-edged profile of its flat contours.