Frequently Asked Questions

A knob attaches at a single point: it suits cabinet doors and small drawers, where it stays discreet. A pull attaches at two points, bar style, and offers a better grip on deep drawers and large fronts. There's no need to choose one or the other: many kitchens combine both, knobs on the upper doors and pulls on the lower drawers. Everyday use, more than trends, often settles the question: a heavy drawer pulls more easily with a bar.

A sculpture that doubles as a knob. Here, the piece isn't a shape with a pattern laid on top: it's the work itself, a body captured like an antique fragment and brought down to the scale of the hand. Reserve it for the front that deserves to be looked at, not the drawer you repeat. The Venetian Torso and the Florentine Torso are our first two Statuary pieces.

The silhouette alone, with no pattern at all: the form in its purest geometry. This isn't a handle missing something, it's a choice, the most understated version in the line, the one you repeat without hesitation across everyday drawers.

Center-to-center is the distance, in millimeters, between the centers of the two mounting holes. To measure it, go from axis to axis between your two existing holes, not edge to edge. The most common center-to-center measurements are 96 and 128 mm for mid-size fronts, 160 and 192 mm for larger ones. If your cabinet is new and undrilled, you're free to choose the placement: you drill to match the center-to-center of the handle you've chosen.

On a patterned handle, an ornament (a rosette, a lion, a scrollwork) dresses the silhouette. The Essential strips away that ornament to keep only the form: its proportions, its edges, its play of shadow. Same silhouette, two intentions, one speaks loudly, the other makes room.

A pattern is an ornament laid on a silhouette: the shape stays a shape, the ornament comes on top of it. A Statuary erases that distinction, the sculpture is the handle, there's no longer a surface to decorate. It's the difference between decorating a knob and holding a small sculpture.

In a humid room or one exposed to splashes, kitchen and bathroom, metals are the safer choice: bronze, copper, brass, and aluminum hold up very well against household moisture. Bioresin, on the other hand, is best kept to dry rooms, bedroom, closet, living room, office, where its bold colors shine. The one contraindication common to all materials is outdoor use exposed to the elements. If you're unsure about a mixed-use room like a laundry room, go with metal: it's more forgiving.

A real option, and a deliberate one. Removing the pattern is a choice in restraint: on certain silhouettes the form speaks for itself, and on a piece of furniture that's already busy, it's what lets everything else exist without clutter. It's the foundation of a composition, not a catalog filler.

metal is one of our metals: it holds up very well against moisture, so you can install it in a kitchen or bathroom just as well as in a dry room. For a bedroom or living room, it works just as well, it's then a matter of style. The only limit is outdoor exposure to rain and frost, which we advise against for all our materials.

On anything that repeats: a full kitchen, a dresser, a run of drawers, a closet. It's the handle you can multiply without fear of overloading the space, and it serves as a backdrop when you want to reserve the accent (a statuary piece, a bold pattern) for a single front.

On the piece that draws the eye: the center door of a buffet, the door of a bookcase, an entryway piece, a single drawer you want to turn into a focal point. A Statuary goes where you'd place only one or two, not across a row of identical drawers. For the rest of the piece, it's often paired with Essential handles, quieter ones that let it stand out.

Bioresin is reserved for dry rooms: bedroom, closet, living room, office, entryway. Solid colored throughout, it delivers rich colors and a soft touch that metal doesn't have. We advise against it in kitchens and bathrooms, where moisture and splashes are too present; there, turn to a metal instead. It's a decorative material above all, more delicate than our metals, best kept to the right spot and gentle use.

Yes, that's its natural territory. Keep the same silhouette, the same material, and the same finish throughout, and the harmony comes on its own. Many projects use the Essential everywhere and save a more expressive handle for the one piece that's meant to stand out.

Yes, and it's actually the right instinct. The Statuary plays the accent, while the other drawers take a more discreet handle (an Essential in the same finish, for example) so they don't compete with it. Keeping the same material and finish is enough to hold the whole thing together.

A new metal has a clean look, matte or satin, on the more contemporary side. A patinated metal is hand worked to reveal warmer, older tones, with slight variations that give each piece character. It's mainly a matter of taste: new for a modern, streamlined feel, patina for a more authentic, warm spirit. Both hold up equally well over time, only the look changes.

Size is chosen based on the dimensions of the front and the effect you're after. A small handle stays discreet on doors and small drawers; a large handle owns the space on big fronts and wide drawers. A good rule: the taller or wider the front, the longer the handle can be without looking out of scale. If in doubt, a medium size stays versatile and works with almost anything.

Yes, and it's often what gives a piece of furniture the most life. The approach that works: mostly understated pieces, a few ornamental ones, and one or two strong sculptural pieces as accents. Keep a common thread, the material or the finish for instance, so the whole holds together visually. It all depends on the piece and its layout, a symmetrical sideboard and a kitchen aren't handled the same way.

Round and oval shapes are soft and timeless, at ease anywhere; square and rectangular shapes bring a clean rigor, more contemporary; figurative shapes tell a story and become statement pieces. The best guide is the rest of the room: straight lines call for geometric shapes, a classic interior takes a more worked piece more easily. Nothing rules out contrast, a figurative shape on a very plain front often hits the mark. Our filter only shows you the shapes actually available given your other criteria.

Yes. Like Statuary, Essential doesn't belong to any particular collection: it's a base available everywhere, on every silhouette, regardless of collection.

A our shapes handle reads first through its geometry: that's what sets the tone. Round shapes soften, squares and rectangles structure, figurative shapes tell a story and become a focal point. Take your cue from the rest of the piece: match the shape to its lines, or play a bold contrast if you want a piece that catches the eye. There's no wrong choice, only an intention to commit to.

No. Statuary is a family in its own right, not exclusive to a single collection: it runs across the whole catalog and will grow as new worlds are added. The two current torsos belong to Classica Europa, but other bodies and other registers will follow.

The silhouette is the overall design of a handle, its underlying line, before even the pattern that dresses it. You choose a silhouette that fits the piece of furniture first, then the pattern that will sit on it. Think of it as the skeleton of the handle, with the pattern as its adornment. On a piece of furniture that’s already busy, a quiet silhouette works best; on a plain piece, it can afford more presence.

Count one piece per door and per drawer, then add the large fronts like a dishwasher or a built-in fridge, which often take a pull. The safest approach is to walk around your cabinetry and note every opening, including tall units and upper cabinets that are easy to overlook. Plan for one or two extra pieces: it saves a second shipment for a single drawer. If you're mixing knobs and pulls, note which goes where before ordering.

Keep a common thread throughout, the simplest approach being the same material and finish from top to bottom of the kitchen. Then split up shapes by use: knobs on upper doors and small cabinets, pulls on drawers and larger fronts. You can vary handle size to match drawer width without breaking the unity, as long as the finish stays consistent. It's this consistency of material, more than uniformity of shape, that gives the whole its polished look.

Two approaches work: tone on tone, a color close to the furniture for a subtle, blended look, or contrast, a bold color that makes the handle stand out like a piece of jewelry. On light furniture, a dark or gold piece creates a sharp focal point; on dark furniture, a light or metallic shade brightens the front. Also consider the metals already present in the room, faucets, light fixtures, to create an echo rather than a clash. There's no absolute rule, only the effect you're after, blended or bold.

A our colors handle works two ways: in tone-on-tone harmony with furniture of a similar shade, for a subtle, understated look, or in contrast with an opposite front, to make it a focal point. Also look at the metals and colors already present in the room to create an echo rather than a break. On neutral furniture, our colors adds character without overwhelming; on furniture that's already colorful, check that the shades speak to each other. The right choice is the one that serves the effect you're after, discreet or bold.

Our catalog distinguishes several shape types: square, round, rectangle, oval, polygon, cylinder, and figurative. Some already come in several silhouettes, others are still taking shape. The shapes you see here are the ones with at least one silhouette available today. We add new ones regularly, each shape introduced the day its catalog is ready.

The pattern is the ornament or carving applied to the handle’s front face, without changing its geometry. The same knob, the same bar, can take on different patterns: Essential (nothing, just the silhouette), Scrollwork (acanthus scrollwork in bas relief), Roaring Lion or Sleeping Lion (figures in high relief). The pattern thus transforms the handle’s look while keeping the same base shape. It’s the ornament that gives the piece its character.

These three words describe three levels. Shape is the broad category: square, round, rectangle, oval, polygon, cylinder, figurative. Silhouette is a precise variation within a shape, with its own proportions and character, for example the Palazzo Square within the square shape. Pattern, in turn, sits on top of the silhouette without changing its geometry: nothing (Essential), an ornamental design, or a sculptural relief figure. A single silhouette can therefore host several patterns.

A collection brings together several silhouettes, patterns, and finishes that share a common visual vocabulary: the same stylistic spirit, the same ornamental register, the same available finishes. It is the main editorial unit of the Holdon catalog, the one that ensures a set of handles speaks in harmony without a false note. You start by choosing a collection whose language speaks to you, then compose within it using the silhouettes, patterns, and sizes it offers.

Shape is the broad category: square, round, rectangle, oval, polygon, cylinder, figurative. Silhouette is a precise variation within a shape, with its own proportions, relief, and character. The Palazzo Square, for instance, is a silhouette of the square shape. A single shape can therefore hold several silhouettes, spread across several collections.

Yes. Within a single collection, every silhouette accommodates the full range of patterns on offer. That's exactly what lets you give rhythm to an entire piece of furniture without breaking the coherence: an Essential on the everyday drawers, an ornamental or sculptural pattern on the center door, all while staying within the same language. You vary the patterns, the collection holds the unity.

The shape is the broad category: square, round, rectangle, cylinder. The silhouette is a precise variation within a shape, like the Palazzo Square or the Classica Round, with its own proportions and character. The pattern, in turn, sits over the silhouette: it’s the ornament or sculpting that makes each handle different, without touching the geometry. The same pattern can dress several silhouettes this way, each keeping its own underlying line.

Matte fades into the front, satin works with everything, gloss makes a statement and catches the light. If you're unsure, satin is the safe bet that works almost everywhere, and it's also the most forgiving in daily use: it shows fingerprints and marks the least. Matte suits understated interiors looking for discretion, gloss suits rooms where the handle should become a focal point. Look at the rest of the room: the glossier the surrounding surfaces, the more interesting a matte finish becomes by contrast.

Technically, nothing stops you, but it's not what we'd recommend. Each collection has its own language, and mixing several collections on the same piece of furniture can create visual cacophony. It's better to stay within one collection and play with variations internally: pattern, finish, size, silhouette. That way you keep the coherence while still giving the front some rhythm.

The pattern is chosen based on how much presence you want the front to have. An Essential fades into the background and lets the silhouette speak, an ornamental pattern like Scrollwork adds a quiet detail, a sculptural figure like a lion becomes a true focal point. Look at the piece and its setting: on an already busy ensemble, a calm pattern holds its own, on a understated piece, the pattern can carry more relief. There’s no wrong choice, only the intensity you’re after.

Not yet. Shapes with no silhouette available aren't listed: we'd rather introduce them the day their catalog is ready than show them half finished. The list grows with each new launch. Sign up for our newsletter to be notified as soon as a new shape joins the collection.

Alternating is ideal. An Essential on the everyday drawers, a sculptural pattern on the center door, Scrollwork on the entryway dresser: each piece then tells its own story. On a single silhouette, the same knob repeated a dozen times would quickly feel monotonous; varying the patterns lets the whole ensemble breathe. Keep one common thread, the material and finish, so the front stays coherent despite the variety of ornament.

In the kitchen, size M (128 mm center-to-center) is the safe choice for recent door and drawer fronts; for large pot and pan drawers, move up to L (160 mm) or XL (192 mm). In a closet, XL matches the verticality of full-height doors, while M or S stay discreet on interior drawers. The general rule: match the handle's presence to the scale of the piece. When in doubt, a medium size works almost everywhere.

Each format has its favorite pieces. The simple rule: match the weight of the handle to that of the piece of furniture, a small drawer calls for a small size, a large door front can take a longer one without looking overwhelmed. Our sizes run from XS to XL to cover every case. If you’re replacing a two-point pull, be sure its center-to-center matches your existing drilling.

Not always. Some finishes are designed for specific silhouettes, since grain and patina don't read the same way on a smooth surface as on a pronounced relief. To see what's actually available, look at the list of handles above: these are the models genuinely offered in this finish. You can also open the filter to narrow by silhouette or pattern and keep only the available combinations.

Not always. Some ornamental and sculptural patterns need enough front surface to register visually: a Roaring Lion on the smallest size of the slimmest silhouette ends up illegible. Subtler patterns, on the other hand, adapt to nearly every silhouette and size. Each pattern's and silhouette's page shows the combinations that are actually available.

It all depends on the character you're after. Brown and Silver Gray remain the safe choices: they work with everything and age well. Gold Yellow and Black make more of a statement, for a kitchen that owns its choice. One thing to avoid on fronts heavily exposed to splashes: bold colored lacquers, which scratch more easily than metals. For matching the cabinet itself, also see how to choose a color based on the front.

Yes, 80% true. Our bronze, copper, brass, and aluminum handles are cold-cast from 80% pure metal powder, in a mold taken from a 3D-modeled master at the atelier in Paris. The shine, the weight in hand, and the feel of the material behave like solid metal, with a level of detail that traditional casting can’t achieve. Each piece is then hand-sanded and finished.

Bioresin: a plant-based material, free of metal, 3D printed then finished by hand. Colored throughout and surface-protected, it delivers bold colors and a soft touch, perfect for a bedroom, closet, or living room. We reserve it for dry spaces: it's not made for a kitchen or a very humid bathroom.

Yes, for everyday use: kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, office. Cast in metal, the material doesn't warp, doesn't break under normal pulling, and withstands everyday knocks. We archive the 3D model of every piece: even years from now, we can remake one identically.

It's above all a decorative handle. Bioresin is more delicate than our metals: it doesn't hold up well to impact or heavy strain, and we don't recommend it for kitchens or bathrooms. Keep it for dry rooms and gentle use, a bedroom, a closet, a living room, an occasional piece, where it shows to full effect. For a grip used daily, go with a metal finish.

It all depends on the finish. Patinated finishes, like Antique Bronze or Antique Copper, are alive: they keep evolving gently, and that's their whole appeal. Matte, glossy, or color finishes, like Matte Bronze, are stabilized by their surface treatment and stay put. Either way, no bad surprises: a patina won't turn green, a stable finish stays exactly as it was. And if you ever want to refresh or change a patina, we'll take the piece back into the workshop.

For metal finishes (bronze, copper, brass, aluminum), yes to both: they hold up very well against household moisture and splashes. Bioresin, on the other hand, is best kept to dry rooms. The one real contraindication, for every material, is outdoor use exposed to the elements.

Yes, always: stainless steel screws sized for standard 18 to 19 mm fronts, in several lengths, plus an installation guide. For a thicker or thinner front, we send the right screws free of charge, just ask.

On all of our silhouettes: round knobs, square knobs, columns, and the rest of the line. The Essential isn't a shape in itself, it's the barest way to carry any of our forms, from the simple knob to the center-to-center pull.

In all our materials and finishes, like the rest of the catalog, from bronze to bioresin, in every color in the range. The choice isn't neutral: Antique Bronze deepens the shadows and gives the torso the presence of patinated marble, Satin Brass softens it, a color makes it graphic. It's the same sculpture, read anew through the finish.

Yes, in both families: as a knob (one fixing point) for small drawers and doors, as a c/c pull (two points) for wider fronts. It's the silhouette and size that decide, not the choice of the Essential.

Yes, several sizes, from the discreet knob you hold with your fingertips to the more generous piece that commands a large front. All of them install as a knob, with a single mounting point.

Yes, without exception, from bronze to bioresin, in every color in the line. Since no pattern draws the eye, material and finish become the only subject: that's where the character of the piece is decided.

Because it isn't the same object. Where a repeated knob stays an accessory, a Statuary is a small sculpture, hand-molded and hand-patinated, meant to be placed in only one or two spots. Each piece's price is shown on its product page: think of it as an exceptional piece, not hardware sold by the yard.

Material is the substance the handle is made of: bronze, copper, brass, aluminum, or bioresin. Finish is the surface treatment that follows from it: it gives the texture (matte, satin, brushed, polished) and the tone (patina, colored lacquer, pigmentation). A single material can give rise to several finishes, each with its own light and its own feel. So you first choose a material for its qualities, then a finish for its visual character.

No, each finish is designed for one specific material. An antique patina, for example, can only exist on bronze or copper, never on bioresin. Finish and material go hand in hand: the process that produces the surface depends directly on the substance being worked. To see all the finishes available for a given material, open that material's page.

Yes. Bronze, copper, brass, aluminum, lacquer, and bioresin all come as knobs as well as pulls. The difference between a knob and a pull is about mounting, one point or two, not about material. You first choose the category that fits your piece of furniture, then the material and finish independently, from those available on the silhouette you've chosen.

Each material carries several finishes, each with its own grain and tone. Open the material page you’re interested in: you’ll find all its finishes there, along with the finished handles that use them, so you can compare before choosing. The same material can look very different from one finish to the next, from the softest matte to the most vivid sheen. For the general logic, see the finishes page.

Yes, and it's by design. The our finish finish is a living patina: it keeps evolving gently with time and light, gaining depth, which makes each handle a little unique. A soft cloth is enough for everyday care, no abrasive products needed. And if you'd rather lock in its current look, a colorless microcrystalline wax noticeably slows the evolution.

No. The our finish finish is stabilized: its look stays true to day one, without darkening or dulling. It's the choice to make if you want a tone that doesn't shift over time. Simple care, a soft, barely damp cloth followed by drying, is enough to keep its full shine.

Material is the substance the handle is made of: bronze, copper, brass, aluminum, or bioresin. Finish is the surface treatment that follows, setting the grain, matte, satin, brushed, as well as the tone, patina, lacquer, or pigment. The same material can give rise to several finishes, none of which share the same light or the same touch. You choose the material first, then the finish that dresses it. See the finishes page for details.

The available finishes depend on the collection each silhouette belongs to, not directly on the shape. The same shape can bring together silhouettes from different collections, each with its own distinct palette of finishes. Every silhouette has its own finish range, visible on its dedicated page. Open the one you’re interested in to see its exact finishes.

A range groups several finishes that share the same dominant tone. The Brown range, for example, brings together bronze patinas, dark lacquers, and certain pigmented resins. It’s a shorthand for finding a shade without browsing every finish one by one. Open a range’s page to see all the finished handles that belong to it.

No. The finish palette is defined collection by collection: it's part of the visual signature, just like the silhouettes and patterns. The silhouette defines the handle's geometry, but it's the collection that sets the vocabulary of finishes available. If a particular finish catches your eye, start by checking which collection it belongs to: that's likely where you'll find the handle you need.

Each finish produces its color through its own process: patina for metals, colored lacquer for smooth surfaces, mass pigmentation for the bioresin. The hue is not painted on top, it emerges from the finishing work itself. That's what gives it a depth a simple coat of paint doesn't have. Open a finish page in the range to see the detail of its rendering.

No, each finish interprets the range in its own way. A patinated one softens it, a glossy one amplifies it, a matte one melts it. The same range can therefore read warmer or cooler depending on the finish chosen, and that is where its richness lies. To decide, open the finishes of a range and compare them side by side.

Nearly all finishes, yes. As for patterns, the more detailed ones (lions, fine scrollwork) gain clarity at size M and above: on a very small size, an intricate design reads less clearly. The exact combinations of size, pattern, and material appear at the moment of choice, on the product page. When in doubt about a sculptural pattern, go with M or a larger size.

Yes. Most of our two-point sizes can be ordered with custom drilling, around the standard values of 96, 128, and 160 mm depending on the size. Just note the center-to-center you need in the order comments. The handle's overall length stays the same, only the screw positions shift to line up with your existing holes. It's the solution for replacing an old handle without redrilling your front.

Not systematically. A collection depends on the finishes that carry it, and each finish is not available on every shape. Color follows the finish, which itself follows the collection the silhouette belongs to. Open the page for the collection you’re interested in: you’ll find every handle that’s actually available in that shade there.

Yes. IKEA Metod, Pax, and Besta fronts are factory drilled for hinges and drawer slides, but never for handles: you choose the placement, drill, then attach with an M4 screw, exactly like an original IKEA handle. Our handles follow this standard.

Yes, in the same way. These brands design their fronts to IKEA Metod's dimensions and drilling: Plum, Superfront, Reform, A.S. Helsingö, Holte, and the other workshops making fronts for IKEA cabinets. Installation is identical, free-choice drilling and M4 screws.

Our two point handles are installed based on their center to center measurement, the distance from axis to axis between the two screws. Measure the gap between your existing holes: if it matches, the handle replaces the old one in a few minutes. The most common center to center measurements for IKEA kitchens are 96 and 128mm for drawers, 160mm for larger cabinets.

One hole, one M4 screw: it's the simplest install there is. Drill at the spot you want on your IKEA front (Metod, Malm, Kallax, Hemnes) and screw it in. No center-to-center to measure, since a knob only has one mounting point.

For a knob, the existing hole almost always works, it fits the M4 screw. For a pull, check that the gap between the holes matches an available center-to-center. If in doubt, measure center to center and send us the measurement, we'll confirm the right piece for you.

Yes. Our our colors resin handles pair beautifully with fronts from IKEA's Metod line, styles like Bodbyn, Kallarp, Voxtorp, or Ringhult. These aren't shades strictly matched to the IKEA color chart, but a harmony of tone: depending on the front, the our colors either echoes it or answers it with a deliberate contrast. An easy way to personalize a Metod cabinet without repainting a thing.

Installation is the same as for any cabinet handle: drill the front, secure it with the included screws, hand-tighten, then finish with a last turn of the screwdriver. It takes just a few minutes per piece. Our handles fit both existing furniture and IKEA fronts, and the installation guide is tucked into the package.

Not at all. If you know how to drill a hole and drive a screw, you know how to install our handles. The only thing to watch on a two-point pull is drilling straight and at the right spacing: a pencil mark and a level will get you there. On a single-hole knob, there is not even a spacing to worry about.

A drill or driver with a bit suited to your door or drawer front, and a Phillips screwdriver. No specialized tools required. On a thin front, a hand screwdriver is often enough, without even reaching for the drill if the hole already exists.

A knob: a single mounting point, one center screw. It installs anywhere a classic knob would go, including on IKEA fronts and drawers already drilled with a single center hole. No center-to-center to account for, just one hole.

Yes, always. You receive stainless steel M4 screws in several lengths to cover standard front thicknesses, along with installation instructions. They hold up well to the humidity of a kitchen or bathroom. For a nonstandard front, just ask and we will send you the right length.

Choose your bit based on the material of the front: a wood bit for wood, MDF, and laminate, the most common case on an IKEA kitchen; an HSS bit for metal, with a center punch mark first so the bit does not slip; a diamond bit for glass or mirror. On melamine or acrylic, drilling in steps, a fine pilot hole followed by the final diameter, prevents chipping. A scrap of wood braced behind the front protects the exit point of the bit.

Yes, that is normal. IKEA Metod fronts, as well as Pax and Besta doors, come from the factory pre-drilled for hinges and drawer slides, but never for handles: placement is up to you. Mark the spot with a pencil, drill, then secure with the M4 screw. It is exactly the same logic as an original IKEA handle, and it holds true whether your front is Metod, Bodbyn, Kallarp, Voxtorp, or Ringhult.

The center-to-center distance is the distance from axis to axis between a handle’s two screws. Take the measurement of your handle, transfer it onto the front with a fine pencil, check the alignment with a level, then mark each point with a center punch before drilling, which keeps the bit from wandering. On an IKEA kitchen, the most common center-to-center distances are 96 and 128 mm for drawers, 160 and 192 mm for larger cabinets.

Make a template. A rectangle of heavy cardboard or plywood, positioned against the edges of the drawer, on which you mark the hole positions once and for all: place it on each front and drill through it. All your handles then land at exactly the same height and center-to-center, with no re-measuring each time. It's the method that guarantees clean alignment across a run of cabinet fronts.

One hole, one M4 screw: it’s the simplest installation. You mark the spot, drill, then screw the knob in from the inside of the front. There’s no center-to-center measurement, since a knob has just one fixing point, which makes it compatible with almost any existing drilling.

The included screws cover standard fronts, roughly 16 to 25 mm thick, which covers nearly every cabinet on the market and most IKEA fronts. For a thicker front, a solid door, or a doubled-up front, all you need is longer screws: just ask and we'll send them. For a very thin front, choose the shortest screw in the bag so it doesn't poke through on the inside.

You have three options. Fill the old holes with wood filler and redrill at the correct spacing, if the difference is small. Choose a single-point knob, which adapts to any location. Or request a handle with the exact center-to-center of your existing holes, a common service for kitchen or antique furniture renovations, with details specified in the quote.

Two scenarios. If the new holes overlap the old ones, fill with wood filler tinted to match the front's color, smooth with a putty knife, let dry, sand with fine grit, then touch up the paint if needed. If the old holes are completely offset, plug them with wood filler or wood dowels driven in tight, flush cut, and sanded level with the front. The hassle-free route remains a handle with the exact center-to-center of your existing holes, which covers the old installation without leaving a trace.

Open the drawer or door, then unscrew from the inside with a Phillips screwdriver, usually a PH2. If the screw resists, hold the handle steady with one hand to keep it from turning. Once the handle is off, wipe away any glue, grease, or paint residue around the holes with a damp cloth. On rusted or stuck screws, a drop of penetrating oil left to sit for a moment will free them, and on an old repainted front, a light pass with a utility knife around the base loosens the paint before unscrewing.

On a front already drilled to the right spacing, a replacement takes just a few minutes: unscrew the old one, screw in the new one. On a bare front, add the time to measure, mark, and drill, a bit longer per piece the first time, then faster and faster once you've got the hang of it. A template noticeably speeds up a series of identical handles.

Yes, with two precautions. Glass is drilled with a diamond bit, at low speed and while cooling, and the handle is mounted with a soft washer that distributes pressure so the glass doesn't crack. If you'd rather avoid drilling into glass altogether, an adhesive version can be arranged on request.

Yes, as long as the handle doesn't protrude into the sliding track: check the space available between the two panels. On thin doors like an IKEA Pax closet, a flat model or a single point knob is the safest choice. If you're unsure about the thickness, measure it and send us the dimension, and we'll confirm the right piece for you.

The rule for a balanced look: place each handle a quarter and three quarters of the way across the drawer's width. On a wide drawer, this puts the handles well distributed on either side of the center, easy to open with both hands. For a heavy drawer, dishes or thick linens, you can bring them closer to the third and two thirds marks to better distribute the pulling effort.

A soft, slightly damp cloth is enough in most cases. For a kitchen handle exposed to greasy buildup, add a drop of mild soap, liquid Marseille soap or diluted dish soap. Then wipe with a dry cloth to avoid streaks. That's all it takes day to day: no specialty product, no complicated routine.

Stick to mild products: Marseille soap, white vinegar well diluted (one part to ten parts water), neutral household cleaners. Absolutely avoid: abrasive sponges, strong acids like concentrated limescale removers or bleach, and specialty copper or silver cleaners, which attack the finish and the patina. If you're unsure about a product, test it first on a discreet spot. Gentle, regular cleaning always beats an aggressive scrub once in a while.

For a stubborn limescale or grease mark, apply diluted white vinegar with a cotton swab to the spot, let it sit for about thirty seconds, then rinse. For a paint or glue stain, a bit of rubbing alcohol on a soft cloth, without hard rubbing. Always test first on a discreet spot before treating the visible part. Work in small touches rather than heavy scrubbing: patience protects the finish.

Yes, on one key point. Metal finishes (bronze, copper, brass, aluminum) tolerate mild cleaners, a bit of diluted vinegar, and even household steam. Bioresin, on the other hand, should only be cleaned with a damp cloth and mild soap, no alcohol, no solvent, no concentrated vinegar. Day to day care stays simple either way, it's mainly the list of products to avoid that differs. Each product page specifies the exact care for its material.

Bronze, copper, and brass handle mild cleaners well and keep their patina thanks to the protective treatment applied in our atelier. A soft, damp cloth with a drop of mild soap covers everyday care, then a dry cloth to bring back the shine. Save diluted vinegar for occasional limescale spots only, never for routine cleaning. These patinated metals only get better with light, regular care.

Holdon aluminum gets a satin finish, with no patina: it doesn't oxidize like the noble metals and needs no special care. A soft, damp cloth, a drop of mild soap if needed, then a dry cloth, are enough to keep its satin finish crisp. Just avoid acidic products and descalers, which can mark the surface. No vinegar on aluminum, even diluted.

Bioresin, our metal free material, cleans with a damp cloth only, with a touch of mild soap if needed. Avoid alcohol, solvents, and concentrated vinegar, which can damage the matte finish. Also don't expose it to strong, prolonged steam, like above a shower or in a very greasy kitchen. Well cared for, it keeps its soft touch and true colors with no special maintenance.

Yes, and that's one of the benefits of a piece that's cold cast and then hand patinated. If the patina has dulled, or if you'd like to change finish, say switching from Matte Bronze to Antique Bronze, we take the piece back into the atelier. We strip it, repatina it, and reprotect it before sending it back to you like new. Write to us to arrange the return, and we'll send you a quote.

On metal finishes (bronze, copper, brass, aluminum), yes: a soft, dry cloth in light circular motions brings back the shine for everyday care. To go further, apply a thin coat of metal protective wax, an antique wax type, then buff once dry. On bioresin, however, polishing is not recommended: the surface is intentionally matte, and abrasive rubbing damages the original finish. Avoid on every material: harsh polishing compounds and abrasive products, which strip the patina and expose the bare metal.

Yes, up to about 80°C (176°F) in continuous use, which covers every normal household situation: a kitchen, a cooktop nearby, a cabinet front near an oven. Just avoid direct, prolonged contact with a very intense heat source. In a standard kitchen, no special precautions are needed. The material does not warp at the temperatures you would encounter day to day.

Yes, the protective treatment applied in our workshop includes a UV filter. For truly exposed use, shutters or a south-facing door in direct sun all day, we recommend metal finishes, which hold up better than colors over the very long term. Indoors, even in front of a bright window, you have nothing to worry about. Everyday sunlight will not affect the finish.

Yes for metal finishes (bronze, copper, brass, aluminum), which handle household steam very well. Bioresin, more sensitive to prolonged moisture, should be avoided in these situations. On a built-in dishwasher, choose a metal material and wipe the piece down after high-temperature cycles. That is the only thing to remember for a front exposed to steam.

No, never. The high heat, harsh alkaline detergents, and long humid cycles of a dishwasher damage the protective treatment applied in our atelier and can dull the patina or even lift a colored finish. If you remove your handles for a deep clean, renovation, or move, do it by hand: a damp cloth, mild soap, then dry immediately and air dry before reinstalling. A careful hand wash gives a far better result, with no risk to the piece.

Fingerprints come off with a simple wipe of a soft, barely dampened cloth, followed by a dry cloth for shine. On a light or bright metal finish, they show more: a light, regular buffing with a dry cloth is enough to make them fade with use. No need for a dedicated fingerprint product, they're often too harsh for the patina. If marks come back quickly in the kitchen, it's ambient grease film: a drop of mild soap in water solves it.

Dry the piece after prolonged contact with water, that's what keeps water spots from forming, especially in the bathroom. For limescale buildup that's already formed, apply diluted white vinegar with a cotton swab to just the affected spot, let it sit a few seconds, then rinse and dry. Never submerge the handle and never let vinegar sit on the whole surface, it's only meant for a precise spot. On bioresin, stick to mild soap and avoid vinegar, even diluted.

It depends mostly on the finish you choose, not just the material. A patinated finish, like Antique Bronze or Antique Copper, stays alive and evolves gently over time, that’s intentional. A matte, glossy, or color finish is stabilized and won’t shift. The material sets the starting point, the finish decides how it behaves over time. Open a finish’s page for its precise evolution.

It all depends on the type of finish, and each one evolves in its own way. Patinas are alive: they keep shifting after installation, deepening in the recesses and burnishing at contact points, which is exactly their appeal. Colored lacquers and pigmented resin stay stable and keep their shade. Brushed and satin finishes polish very slightly at the most handled spots, without changing color. If you prefer a surface that stays put, choose a matte, a satin, or a lacquer rather than a patina.

Yes, and it depends on the finish carrying it. Colored lacquers and bioresin, pigmented throughout, keep a stable shade. Metal patinas evolve by nature, very slowly, held in check by the protective treatment applied in the atelier: that's their character, not a flaw. For the precise behavior of a shade, open the page for the finish in question.

Everything starts with a model we 3D print in our Paris atelier, down to the smallest detail of the design. This model serves as a master: we use it to make a silicone mold, then cold cast into it a mix of 80% pure metal powder and epoxy resin. Once demolded, the piece is sanded and hand patinated, one at a time. We work this way with bronze, copper, brass, and aluminum, each with its own powder.

We start by 3D printing a very fine model of the handle, design included, in our Paris atelier. This model serves as our master for taking a silicone mold, into which we cold cast a mix of 80% pure metal powder and epoxy resin. The piece is then demolded, sanded, and hand patinated. Cold casting captures a level of detail that traditional casting can't achieve.

Bioresin is a plant based PLA, with no metal. Here, there's no mold or casting: the piece is 3D printed directly, then hand finished. We sand it, protect the surface, and visually inspect it before packaging. It's the only one of our materials that stays pure print from start to finish.

Partly, and at two key moments. The starting model is 3D printed, which guarantees precision in the design and real consistency from piece to piece. But the entire finish is done by hand: demolding, sanding, patina, protection, and visual inspection all pass through our hands, one piece at a time. That's the touch that gives each handle its slightly unique signature.

Our bronze, copper, brass, and aluminum powders come from European suppliers specializing in fine metallurgy. Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin, close to the composition of classic statuary bronzes. When possible, we favor powders made from remelted metal scrap, to limit the impact of extraction. Each powder is reserved for its own material, never mixed.

Traditional foundry casting melts metal at very high temperatures, which takes a huge amount of energy and sacrifices a mold with every piece. Our cold casting happens at room temperature, using a reusable silicone mold, with no melting involved. The result: far less energy spent, and a crisper pattern, since the material takes the shape of the mold without the turbulence of molten metal. It is a leaner process, built for small, carefully finished runs.

A foundry-cast handle is poured in molten metal, which calls for simplified patterns and heavy tooling. With us, the pattern is first sculpted in 3D with a level of detail molten metal could never hold, then transferred through cold casting. You get the same weight in the hand, the same reflection and patina of metal, with sharper relief. It is the same standard of material, delivered by a different process.

Yes. 3D printing the master, molding, casting, sanding, and patina: it all happens in our Paris workshop. Our metal powders and resins come from European suppliers, and both assembly and finishing stay French. Every piece is checked by eye in our workshop before it ships.

Our process is designed to stay lean. Cold casting skips the very high heat and the disposable mold that foundry work requires, and we produce only the material the piece itself needs, with no sprue to remelt. We work in small batches, close to actual demand, rather than building up large stock. Most of our restraint comes from the process itself: less energy than a foundry, less waste, less overproduction.

The model is first sculpted, then 3D printed in high definition: this is the step that captures every last detail of the body. From it we make a silicone mold, into which we cold-cast our Métaloxy (a pure metal powder bound with an epoxy resin), before hand-sanding and a hand-applied patina. No high-temperature casting: the metal is cast cold, which preserves the fineness of the sculpture.

We make small batches and measure out the metal powder and resin as closely as possible to what each order calls for, which limits leftover material at the source. The silicone mold serves several pieces before it's replaced. We'd rather produce just what's needed than generate offcuts to deal with later. That's the whole point of working to order: little stock, little waste.

In practice, the question rarely comes up: a Holdon handle is made to last for decades, and we archive the 3D model of every piece so it can be remade identically. Our metal handles combine metal powder and epoxy resin, a blend that doesn't sort like solid metal at a recycling center. If you'd like to part with older pieces, we offer to take them back at the atelier instead of the trash. It's the cleanest way to give them a second life.

No. Our metal handles are cast from bronze, copper, brass, or pure aluminum powders, with no added lead, no cadmium, and no mercury. The materials used comply with European RoHS directives restricting hazardous substances. You can install them in a kitchen, a child's room, or a bathroom with no risk of toxic migration.

As a small atelier, we don't hold a full REACH certification: the process is heavy and costly, and few small ateliers carry it. That said, all our raw materials are themselves REACH compliant: European metal powders, resin, patinas, and protective treatments. On request, we can send you the safety data sheets for each material, useful for an architect's file or a bid submission.

Each handle is made to order in our Paris atelier. Allow an average of 5 to 10 business days for production, plus the carrier's delivery time, which varies by address. You'll receive an email with the tracking number as soon as the shipping label is issued, generally between the 5th and 10th business day after your order.

Our handles are made to order in our Paris atelier. Plan for an average of 5 to 10 business days for production, plus carrier transit time depending on your address. You’ll receive an email with a tracking number as soon as the shipping label is issued.

We ship worldwide from Paris, with no geographic restrictions. In mainland France and the European Union, you can choose home delivery with Colissimo or pickup point delivery with Mondial Relay. To the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, and Europe outside the EU, shipments go out via Colissimo International; to the Americas, Asia, Oceania, and Africa, via Chronopost or Colissimo International depending on the destination. French overseas departments and territories are covered by Colissimo Outre Mer.

The rate depends on two factors: the combined weight of the handles in your order and the destination country. It's calculated automatically at checkout, once you've entered your address. Countries close to France benefit from more favorable EU rates; distant destinations follow the carriers' international rate tables. For France and the EU, the amount shown is tax included, French VAT included.

Each handle is wrapped in tissue paper, then nestled in a rigid box sized to fit. Multiple item orders ship in a reinforced box cushioned with recycled cellulose fiber padding. The whole package withstands the usual bumps of international shipping. We favor recycled cardboard and ink free paper, and avoid bubble wrap and non recyclable synthetic foams.

As long as production hasn't started, generally within 24 to 48 hours after the order, cancellation and address changes are free: write to us quickly via contact Holdon Paris. Once the pieces are in production, your order can no longer be canceled since it's made specifically for you, and an address change then depends on how far the shipment has progressed. If you place several orders a few days apart and production isn't finished yet, we can combine the shipment and charge only one delivery fee.

This depends on the carrier used. Colissimo and Chronopost leave a delivery notice and hold the package at the nearest post office or pickup point for 14 days, free to collect with valid ID. Mondial Relay delivers directly to a pickup point. Internationally, carriers generally make two delivery attempts before holding the package. Provide a mobile number when ordering to receive notifications; in France and the EU, choosing a pickup point at checkout avoids any hassle.

Yes, that's possible. When your handles leave the European Union, the destination country may charge import duties and local VAT. These fees are the buyer's responsibility, paid directly to the carrier or local customs upon delivery: Holdon Paris does not collect them and cannot advance them on your behalf. The package is only released once the amount is paid, and some carriers add an administrative handling fee. For shipments outside the EU, French VAT is not applied to our price.

Amounts vary significantly depending on the destination. As a general guide for cabinet handles: United Kingdom VAT 20% and duties of about 0 to 4%; Switzerland VAT 8.1% and low duties; Norway VAT 25% and duties of about 0 to 5%; United States exempt under the 800 dollar de minimis threshold, then about 3 to 6%; Canada GST 5% plus provincial tax and duties; Australia GST 10%; Japan and South Korea VAT 10%; United Arab Emirates VAT 5%. These ranges are indicative: the exact amount depends on the order value, the carrier, and the regulations in effect at delivery.

Our cabinet handles are declared under HS code 83024100 (base metal mountings and fittings for buildings). This code appears on the customs forms automatically attached to every international package: proforma invoice and CN23 form when required. On simple request via contact Holdon Paris, we can provide a proforma invoice before you order. For an official estimate of fees, check with your country's customs office or public calculators such as TARIC for the EU.

The package is generally returned to the sender. Return costs, any customs storage fees, and the original shipping remain your responsibility in that case. We recommend checking your country's customs rules before finalizing your order. If you're unsure, write to us: we can send you a proforma invoice to help anticipate the calculation.

We accept all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) via Stripe, as well as PayPal. Transactions run through these two international references in online payment: Holdon Paris never sees and never stores your card number, all sensitive data is transmitted encrypted to the platform. The site runs entirely on HTTPS. For large professional orders, bank transfer with a deposit is possible (see architects and professionals).

A 3-installment payment option is offered at checkout via Stripe above a certain order threshold, subject to bank eligibility: the option appears automatically if your order qualifies. Every order also generates a PDF invoice sent by email at confirmation, showing your order number, the full price breakdown, and French VAT where applicable. For professionals, an invoice with an intra-EU VAT number and company details is issued on request when you open a pro account. Other payment terms are available for professionals (see architects and professionals).

Your handles come with the 2-year legal warranty of conformity required by French and European law, starting from receipt. It covers any manufacturing defect: patina lifting, structural flaws, defective screws, or a finish that doesn't match your order. To make a claim, contact us via contact Holdon Paris with your order number and a description of the issue, a photo if possible: we make a replacement piece at our expense. The warranty does not cover normal wear, external impact, or damage from improper use (see the caring for your handles page).

Yes. French law gives you 14 days from receipt to exercise your right of withdrawal, with no need to justify it. The handles must be returned in their original condition, uninstalled, and return shipping is at your expense unless the error is ours: the refund is issued within 14 days of receipt at our workshop. To start a return, write to us via contact Holdon Paris: we'll send you the address and the process. Custom and personalized pieces are not eligible for the right of withdrawal, since they are made specifically for you.

If a piece arrives damaged, photograph the packaging before opening it, then the handles, and contact us within 7 days via contact Holdon Paris: we'll open a claim with the carrier and send replacement pieces. If tracking shows no movement for more than 5 business days, let us know: all our shipments are insured against loss and theft. If a piece is missing, first check the packing material, where small parts can get lodged, then report it within 7 days with your order number: we'll make and ship the missing piece at our expense. The same applies if a finish doesn't match your order.

Under the 2-year warranty, a manufacturing or structural defect is covered at no cost: send us a photo and some context, and we'll remake the piece. For breakage from accidental impact or improper use, outside the warranty, we can remake an identical piece at preferential terms. We archive all our 3D models: even years after your order, we can reproduce your handle exactly.

Yes. Our handles are made to order in our Paris atelier, which gives us real latitude to go beyond the catalog. We range from custom color to raised initials or a logo, from an exclusive pattern to a numbered series. Custom work remains a separate service, on top of the catalog, priced according to your project. Every request gets its own dedicated quote, which we put together as quickly as possible after your message.

Often, the size or center-to-center you're looking for already exists in the catalog: in that case, no custom work is needed, and the lead time stays the same as a standard order, around 5 to 10 days. For a material or finish outside our range, write to us through the contact page with your project details. We'll get back to you with a feasibility assessment and a quote, cost and lead time specified together.

Yes. Initials, a monogram, or a logo are designed into the handle's pattern and then added in relief: they're sculpted onto the master, captured in the mold, and cast with the piece. Nothing is engraved afterward, the relief is one with the handle. The modeling work and mold making are priced in the quote.

Yes, from a Pantone or RAL reference, or a physical sample you send us. We develop the color on the chosen material, then submit it to you for approval before production starts, to avoid any surprise on arrival. Developing a custom color is quoted, with its timeline specified in the quote.

Yes. Starting from your sketches, a photo, or a drawing, we create a 3D model and print a prototype to validate the shape with you. Once the prototype is approved, we take the mold and cast the piece in the atelier, with hand sanding and patina. A brand new pattern takes more development work: cost and timeline are confirmed with the quote.

Yes, made to order. A numbered series can be produced for an architecture project, a signed edition, a hospitality project, or an exceptional gift. Each piece carries its number and a certificate of authenticity. The run size, production pace, and quote are set with you according to the scope of the project.

It all depends on your project: color, raised initials, a brand new pattern, or a numbered series don't call for the same modeling and mold work. For that reason, custom work is always established with a quote, with no fixed pricing grid, and the timeline is specified in that same quote. On a series of several pieces, this development work is spread out and weighs less and less per piece. Send us your request through the contact page, and we'll get back to you quickly with pricing and a schedule.

That's possible as a custom order: a torso reworked differently, a profile, a face. It goes through a custom quote, and timelines are specified at that point. Write to us with your idea and the piece of furniture involved.

Yes, we regularly work with interior designers, decorators, and firm architects on residential and commercial projects. You get a dedicated point of contact, physical samples, and careful coordination to keep the same handle family consistent across an entire project. When several batches are needed, we coordinate production so they move forward together.

Yes. Our handles already equip several hotel and commercial projects, in France and abroad. For this type of project, we align our timeline with your schedule, set up enhanced quality tracking, and offer finish options suited to public use, such as your logo marked in relief. The best step is to book a project meeting so we can scope the need together.

Our workshop is located in Paris, in the 13th arrondissement, and we welcome professionals there by appointment. You see the full range in person, feel the materials and finishes, and we talk through your project with actual pieces in hand rather than on a screen. To arrange a time, write to us via the contact Holdon Paris page.

Yes, by appointment, as part of a professional project or partnership. We'll walk you through our process: 3D modeling the design, casting a mold from that master, cold casting our metal pieces, then hand sanding and hand-applied patina. This craftsmanship is often something you can highlight in your own proposal to your end client.

Yes. Our handles already equip projects across Europe, North America, and the Middle East, and we can communicate in French, English, and Hebrew. International quotes include shipping and all necessary customs documents, proforma invoice and declaration included. For a high-volume order, we can also arrange a consolidated shipment to a local freight forwarder of your choice, to streamline logistics and customs clearance.

Yes. We regularly handle orders of several hundred pieces for hotel projects or real estate developments. Production time scales with volume, and we can offer staggered delivery if that suits you better, for instance by batch as furniture is installed on site. Tell us about the volume and timeline as early as possible: that's what lets us hit your dates.

No, there's no set threshold for professional support: we work with anything from a small custom program to a job of several hundred pieces. That said, certain benefits, like tiered pricing or staggered delivery, kick in past a certain volume, specified in the quote. The simplest approach is to tell us about your project so we can let you know what applies to your case.

Yes. Past a certain volume, which varies by model and material, tiered professional pricing applies. The quote is built around your specific quantity, the complexity of the finish requested, and the desired lead time. The earlier you give us these details, the more precise the pricing.

Yes. Architects, decorators, fitters, and partner retailers get a standing trade rate that doesn't depend on order quantity. Just open a professional account and have your status verified. Once the account is active, that rate applies to all your orders.

Yes. We offer sample kits designed for architects and decorators: an assortment of materials and finishes on a neutral silhouette, easy to present to your clients. It's the best way to judge the sheen, the weight in hand, and the patina before settling on your choice. Request one through the Holdon Paris contact page, noting your profession.

Yes for the metal finishes, bronze, copper, brass, and aluminum, which hold up very well under heavy use and the cleaning routine of a public-facing establishment. For these especially high-demand settings, we'd steer you away from bioresin and certain light-colored finishes, which show wear more visibly. Tell us about the actual use case and we'll point you toward the finishes that will age best.

Three things are enough to activate your trade pricing: a business registration document less than three months old (Kbis extract, or the equivalent commercial register entry for a foreign company), your EU VAT number if you have one, and a photo ID for the account's manager or contact person. Add a short description of your business, architect, interior fitter, hotelier, restaurateur, or reseller. Send it all through the Holdon Paris contact page: the account is usually activated within a few business days, after which you get access to trade pricing, samples, and volume discounts.

Yes, for established professional accounts and on orders that exceed a certain threshold. The exact terms, minimum amount, any guarantees, and credit coverage are defined case by case based on your business, your history, and the nature of the project. For a first order, we generally require a deposit at the time of order, with the balance due 30 days end of month upon invoice.

Yes, that's something we plan for right at the quote stage. We start from your installation dates and work backward to deliver at the right time, with the option to stagger deliveries by phase as furniture is installed. If the schedule shifts mid-project, let us know early: on runs of several hundred pieces, advance notice is what lets us hold your deadlines.

Yes. On request, we provide the piece dimensions, center-to-center measurements, materials and finishes chosen, along with rendering visuals useful for your client presentation. For international projects, the quote also includes shipping and customs documents. Tell us the format you need for your file and we'll prepare the corresponding materials.