Window Knob: Melanzana Dominioni Handle
The Melanzana window handle, designed between 1959 and 1962 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, embodies a vision of design as an extension of architecture: elegant, intelligent and profoundly functional. Its name, melanzana (Italian for eggplant), evokes its full, organic curves, while its slightly inclined axis offers an intuitive grip. This subtle asymmetry reflects Dominioni's humanist approach, for whom comfort of use and formal quality always went hand in hand.
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| Product type |
Window handles T |
|---|---|
| Material |
Brass |
| Available dimensions (W x D x H) | 90 x 79 x 32 mm |
| Available center-to-center distances | 43 mm |
| Available sizes | One size |
| Available finishes | Bright chrome, Matt chrome, Bright gold, Matt gold, Copper, Bronze |
| Attachments | |
| All available variations |
One size: 90 × 79 × 32 mm - Centre distance: 43 mm - Finish: Bronze - Ref.: OB233274 One size: 90 × 79 × 32 mm - Centre distance: 43 mm - Finish: Bright Chrome - Ref.: OB233270 One size: 90 × 79 × 32 mm - Centre distance: 43 mm - Finish: Matt Chrome - Ref. OB233271 One size: 90 × 79 × 32 mm - Centre distance: 43 mm - Finish: Copper - Ref. OB233275 One size: 90 × 79 × 32 mm - Centre distance: 43 mm - Finish: Bright gold - Ref. OB233272 One size: 90 × 79 × 32 mm - Centre distance: 43 mm - Finish: Matt gold - Ref. OB233273 |
Description
Melanzana - the balanced window handle
The Melanzana window handle is an emblematic creation by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, a major figure in 20th-century Milanese design and architecture. Designed between 1959 and 1962, this piece perfectly reflects Dominioni's vision of design as an extension of architecture, where function serves form with elegance and intelligence. True to his modernist sensibility, he imagined here a soft, asymmetrical, almost organic handle: a sculptural object with an evocative name(melanzana, Italian for eggplant), echoing its full, balanced curves.
But behind this discreet aesthetic lies a precise consideration of use: the axis of the handle is slightly inclined, off-center in relation to the support, to offer a more intuitive and ergonomic grip. This formal choice, at once subtle and functional, reveals Dominioni's humanist approach, always seeking to enhance the user experience without sacrificing the beauty of the object.
Made from solid brass and available in a range of refined finishes, the Melanzana is produced with industrial and artisanal care. It's for those who believe that every architectural detail, no matter how small, should carry meaning, memory and style.
Why choose a Melanzana window handle?
✔ Fluid, harmonious design with gentle curves
✔ Natural, comfortable and intuitive grip
✔ Integrates easily into contemporary interiors
✔ Wide choice of high-end finishes
✔ Ideal for both renovation and new-build projects
Our commitment to your peace of mind:
- At La Quincaillerie, we've been making a point of offering an exacting selection of door handles, furniture handles and decorative accessories since 1958.
- 3 stores in Pariswhere our decorating experts advise you with passion
- Available and responsive customer service, based in France
- Quality products tested, selected, durable and delivered with care
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