Pair of Denver Door Handles
The Denver handle set, designed by architect Daniel Libeskind, embodies his architectural vision as expressed in an everyday object that is at once minimalist, tactile, and symbolic. Inspired by Dvořák’s New World Symphony, Denver expresses a directional and assertive gesture, conceived as a passage toward the future. Known for his meaning-laden projects, Libeskind’s work explores memory, movement, and controlled tension.
This pair of door handles is intended for:
- on newer doors (mortise locks);
- for doors between 38 mm and 40 mm thick (standard thickness). This handle comes with a 7 mm square spindle and the adapters needed for installation.
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| Product Type |
Door handles |
|---|---|
| Material |
Brass |
| Available Dimensions (W x D x H) | 144 x 63 x 47 mm |
| Available finishes | Glossy Chrome, Matte Chrome, Matte Stainless Steel |
| Selecting Options |
With standard key escutcheons (L), With Y-shaped key escutcheons, With deadbolt (WC – bathroom) |
| Door Compatibility |
Standard-thickness doors (between 38 mm and 40 mm) |
| Width of the square |
7 mm square (for standard doors) |
| Square included | Yes |
| Attachments | |
| All available variations |
144 × 63 × 47 mm - Finish: Polished chrome - With lock (toilet - bathroom) - Part No.: 09020-02896 144 × 63 × 47 mm - Finish: Polished chrome - With Y-shaped key escutcheons - Part No.: 9021 144 × 63 × 47 mm - Finish: Polished chrome - With standard key escutcheons (L) - Part No.: 9020 144 × 63 × 47 mm - Finish: Matte chrome - With deadbolt (toilet - bathroom) - Part No.: 09024 - 02905 144 × 63 × 47 mm - Finish: Matte chrome - With Y-shaped key escutcheons - Part No.: 9025 144 × 63 × 47 mm - Finish: Matte chrome - With standard key escutcheons (L) - Ref.: 9024 144 × 63 × 47 mm - Finish: Matte stainless steel - With deadbolt (WC - SDB) - Ref.: 09022-02915 144 × 63 × 47 mm - Finish: Matte stainless steel - With Y-shaped key escutcheons - Ref.: 9023 144 × 63 × 47 mm - Finish: Matte stainless steel - With standard key escutcheons (L) - Ref.: 9022 |
Description
Denver – the inspiring door handle
The Denver pair of door handles is the creation of architect Daniel Libeskind, a leading figure in contemporary architecture. Designed in 2009, Denver is part of an approach in which the functional object becomes an extension of architectural thought, translating Libeskind’s unique vision into a domestic, minimalist, and tactile form. Known for his highly symbolic projects—such as the Jewish Museum in Berlin, the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, and the master plan for the World Trade Center in New York—Libeskind explores themes of memory, controlled imbalance, and narrative movement through space in his work.
With Denver, he translates this sensibility into a door handle with bold geometric lines and an angular yet balanced design. The form is deliberately structured and directional, almost like an extension of the hand seeking to open a passage, a threshold. Libeskind draws inspiration here from Dvořák’s New World Symphony —a musical work emblematic of hope and discovery—to imbue the handle with symbolic meaning: each act of opening becomes a meaningful gesture, rooted in the future.
The Denver handle is crafted from solid brass, a premium and durable material. It is available in several high-end finishesthat enhance its architectural character while complementing a variety of design styles, from contemporary minimalism to more classic elegance.
More than just an accessory, the Denver handle is a miniature interpretation of Libeskind’s architecture: a work that is both radical and sensitive, designed to interact with living spaces, bearing the signature of a master of spatial storytelling.
Why choose the Denver door handle?
✔ Designed by Daniel Libeskind, an iconic figure
✔ Smooth and ergonomic grip
✔ Architectural aesthetic
✔ Perfect for those who want a functional object with a strong sense of identity
✔ Made of solid brass, ensuring strength and durability
Our commitments to give you peace of mind:
- At La Quincaillerie, we have made it a point of honor to offer a carefully curated selection of door handles, furniture handles, and decorative accessories since 1958.
- 3 stores in Paris, where our interior design experts are passionate about helping you
- Responsive and accessible customer service, based in France
- High-quality products that have been tested, carefully selected, and are durable, and are delivered with care
Practical Questions
What finish should you choose for an interior door?
All of the available finishes are suitable for use on interior doors.
– The following finishes come with a 10-year warranty: glossy chrome, matte chrome, copper, bronze, and anthracite.
– The following finishes come with a 30-year warranty: matte stainless steel, polished nickel, matte nickel, polished gold, and matte gold.
Which finish should you choose for an outdoor installation?
The finish you choose will affect its durability outdoors.
For this line of handles, you can choose any finish except black, white, and chrome (matte and glossy), which are less durable.
All other finishes come with a 10-year warranty, and in some cases even a 30-year warranty (PVD finishes: matte stainless steel, glossy nickel, matte nickel, copper, bronze, matte gold, and glossy gold).
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