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Cabinet Handle Classica Arabesque Roaring Lion

Collection Classica Europa

The roaring lion set within the Classica Arabesque cartouche: the feline finally finds its shield, a medallion ringed by acanthus volutes, exactly like the coats of arms Italian engravers set into their baroque frames. Where the Square confines it to rigor and the Round leaves it the bareness of a silhouette, the Arabesque gives it its full heraldic charge.

Customize your handle Classica Arabesque, Roaring Lion

Dimensions : 5.23 × 15.41 × 3.73 cm (≈ 2.1 × 6.1 × 1.5 in)
Aluminum
Bronze
Copper
Brass
Bioresin
Aluminum (or alu) is loved for its modern, bright, minimalist look. Our aluminum cabinet handles and aluminum knobs bring a clean, contemporary finish to a kitchen, closet, or dresser.
Golden Sun
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White Snow
Satin Aluminum
Light Emerald
Antique Brass
Satin Brass
Dark Lilac
Antique Bronze
Antique Copper
Satin Copper
Candy Red
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Titanium Gray
Electric Blue
A silvery metal with soft, contemporary reflections. Understated, luminous, timeless.
$60.95
Made in Paris
Hand-finished
Shipped in 5 to 10 days
Satisfaction guaranteed

Recommended use

For the Aluminium material

Satin Aluminum finish - Holdon Paris

Recommended use
Kitchen, bathroom, living space, heavy door, heavy-duty drawer

Not recommended
Outdoor use

Aluminum handles indoor humidity very well. For exposed outdoor use, we recommend contacting us to find the best solution.

Installation instructions

Installation in minutes

Replacing an old handle? Unscrew the old one, screw in the new one. M4 x 25 mm screws are included and fit standard fronts, 18 to 19 mm thick. No special tools, no drilling.

Drilling a new front? A simple hole with an ordinary drill is enough. For a knob, one hole. For a pull, two holes at the specified distances. The included M4 x 25 mm screws go 4 to 8 mm into the handle. The fit is solid and permanent.

Dimensions

5.23 × 15.41 × 3.73 cm (≈ 2.1 × 6.1 × 1.5 in)

Weight

69 g

About this handle

The character of the design

Collection Classica Europa

From Florence to Vienna, from the Baroque to the Enlightenment: five centuries of European ornament distilled into a single collection. Scrollwork, mythological figures, generous curves and confident symmetries: the vocabulary of Europe’s grand houses, reinterpreted for furniture today. For interiors that aren’t afraid of character.

Classica Arabesque

An acanthus-volute cartouche wraps the curve of the Classica Round: two symmetrical scrolls unfurl in an S on either side of a central medallion, ready to hold a finial, a heraldic emblem, or stay bare. A silhouette conceived as a jewel case, equally at ease mounted vertically or horizontally: the baroque framing of grand Parisian townhouse pediments brought down to the scale of a cabinet handle, on two mounting points.

Roaring Lion

The lion roaring has long guarded thresholds: door knockers, fountain masks, heraldic figures, always where the eye lands first. On a piece of furniture, it takes up that same role with the same candor: open jaw, fixed gaze, living mane. The level of sculpted detail pushes the piece toward small sculpture, and the handle becomes a statement.

The material

Each piece is cold-cast from pure aluminum powder blended with resin. This composite catches the light like true metal while allowing sculpted forms of extreme precision, unreachable by machining or traditional casting.

What it works on

In harmony with your door or drawer front

Satin Aluminum for every front

This is our easiest finish to coordinate: white, gray, light wood, dark wood, it adapts without effort. Tone on tone against a pearl gray or brushed silver front, the result is elegant and distinctly architectural. An excellent choice if your furniture mixes several materials and you want a finish that ties everything together.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything about the handle Classica Arabesque, Roaring Lion

Custom

Do You Offer Custom, Made-to-order Pieces?

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.

Can I Have My Initials or a Logo Added?

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.

Creating a custom cabinet handle

IKEA, Plum, and Superfront compatibility

What if My IKEA Front Is Already Drilled?

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.

And with Plum, Superfront, Reform, or A.S. Helsingö Fronts?

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.

What Entrance-to-entrance Spacing Works for Mounting Classica Arabesque, Roaring Lion on an IKEA Kitchen?

Classica Arabesque, Roaring Lion attaches at two points, center-to-center 192mm, 128mm, 160mm. Measure the distance from axis to axis between your two existing holes: if it matches, the handle replaces the old one in just a few minutes. On a blank front, you choose the placement and drill to that measurement. The most common center-to-center measurements for IKEA kitchens are 96 and 128 mm for drawers, 160 mm for larger cabinets.

Is Holdon_faq_product_name Compatible with IKEA Furniture?

Yes. IKEA Metod, Pax, and Besta fronts are factory drilled for hinges and drawers, but never for handles: you choose the placement, drill, then fasten with an M4 screw, exactly like an original IKEA handle. Classica Arabesque, Roaring Lion follows this standard, like all our pieces.

IKEA, Plum and Superfront compatibility

Installation

Are the Screws Provided with Classica Arabesque, Roaring Lion?

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.

What Thickness of Classica Arabesque, Roaring Lion Door or Drawer Front Can It Go Through?

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.

What Tooling Do I Need?

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.

How to Respect the 192mm, 128mm, 160mm Center-to-center Distance When Drilling for Classica Arabesque, Roaring Lion?

Center-to-center is the distance from axis to axis between the two screws. For Classica Arabesque, Roaring Lion, it's 192mm, 128mm, 160mm. Transfer this measurement onto the front with a fine pencil, check the alignment with a level, then mark each point with an awl before drilling, which keeps the drill bit from wandering. On an IKEA kitchen, the most common center-to-centers are 96 and 128 mm for drawers, 160 and 192 mm for larger cabinets.

How Should I Pose Classica Arabesque, Roaring Lion?

Installation is the same as any cabinet handle: drill the front, secure with the included screws, hand tighten, then finish with a final turn of the screwdriver. It takes just a few minutes per piece. Classica Arabesque, Roaring Lion fits existing furniture as easily as IKEA fronts, and the installation guide is included in the package.

Installing your cabinet handles, step by step

Delivery, Customs, Payment, and Support

How Soon Does Classica Arabesque, Roaring Lion Ship?

Classica Arabesque, Roaring Lion 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 depending on your address. An email with the tracking number will reach you as soon as the shipping label is issued.

Shipping, customs, payment and returns

Fabrication and Ecology

Are the Handles Made in France, Cold-cast in a Paris Atelier from a Silicone Mold, with the Patina Applied by Hand, Not That They Are "Made in France."

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.

Do Your Handles Contain Lead or Other Heavy Metals?

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.

How our handles are made

Product and Material

Tarnish and Aging Care

Will the Satin Aluminum Finish Patina and Darken over Time?

No. The Satin Aluminum 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.

Are Screws and Instructions Included with Classica Arabesque, Roaring Lion?

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.

Does Classica Arabesque, Roaring Lion Work in a Kitchen or Bathroom?

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.

Is This Handle Solid?

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.

Classica Arabesque, Roaring Lion in Aluminum, Is It Real Metal?

Yes, at 80%. Aluminum: our pieces are cold cast from 80% pure metal powder, in a mold taken from a master we 3D print at the atelier in Paris. The shine, the weight in hand, the feel of the material: everything behaves like solid metal, with a level of detail traditional casting can't achieve. Each piece is then sanded and finished by hand, patinated for the noble metals, brushed for aluminum.

The materials and durability of our handles

Maintenance

Can Dishwashers or Steam-exposed Cabinets Be Paired with Classica Arabesque, Roaring Lion?

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.

How to Care for Classica Arabesque, Roaring Lion Every Day

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.

How to Care for Classica Arabesque, Roaring Lion in Aluminum

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.

Does My Handle Care Depend on the Material?

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.

Caring for your cabinet handles

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