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Cabinet Knob Florentine Medallion Royal Sun

Collection Classica Europa

The Royal Sun set within the oval: Apollo and his glory of rays inscribed in a circle, extended by scrollwork and fleurs de lys to the beaded edge. The emblem of the Grand Siècle in the shape of a cameo, the kind once worn at the neck and hung above a mirror. A medallion in the truest sense: a center that orders, a frame that presents.

Customize your handle Florentine Medallion, Royal Sun

Dimensions: 2.5 × 4.17 × 3.12 cm (≈ 1 × 1.6 × 1.2 in)
Aluminum
Bronze
Copper
Brass
Bioresin
Bronze, a copper alloy with timeless charm, brings a noble, warm, and patinated touch to any interior. Our bronze handles turn a simple front into a signature detail.
Dark Lilac
Candy Red
Matte Bronze
Titanium Gray
Electric Blue
Golden Sun
Silver Gray
White Snow
Satin Aluminum
Light Emerald
Antique Brass
Satin Brass
Antique Bronze
Antique Copper
Satin Copper
A warm, golden brown patina, with softly oxidized areas and others subtly polished. A finish that feels authentic and timeless.
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Made in Paris
Hand-finished
Shipped in 5 to 10 days
Satisfaction guaranteed
The imprint of the hand
Our handles have imperfections. That's what we love : they're handmade, not machined. A shade that varies, a texture that's more pronounced, the trace of a gesture: none of this is an accident. No two pieces are quite alike, yours is like no other.

Recommended use

For the Bronze material

Antique Bronze finish - Holdon Paris

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

Not recommended for
Outdoor use

Our bronze handles are designed for indoor use. When exposed outdoors to the elements, we cannot guarantee the finish will hold up over time.

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

2.5 × 4.17 × 3.12 cm (≈ 1 × 1.6 × 1.2 in)

Weight

42 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.

Florentine Medallion

An oval knob with the profile of a cameo: a domed field, a fine border that frames it, a curve that calls the hand. The Florentine Medallion descends from the Renaissance tondo and the medallions of paneled rooms: the noble shape of the emblem, brought down to furniture scale. Left bare, the material composes alone; ornamented, it becomes the exact setting of its pattern.

Royal Sun

An Apollo face at the center of a burst of rays, some straight, some flame-cut. This is the emblem Louis XIV set on the gilded gates, pediments and paneling of Versailles, down to the sterns of his warships. On a door or drawer front, the pattern returns to its original role: holding the center, catching the light, ordering everything around it.

The material

The making of our Bronze handles

Each piece is cold-cast from an extremely fine pure bronze powder blended with resin. This composite, uniting tradition and new technology, yields a material and sheen comparable to solid bronze, yet with sculpted detail finer than traditional foundry casting allows, resulting in an object that is lighter, more precise, and of unmatched quality.

What it works on

In harmony with your door or drawer front

An antique bronze that elevates warm materials

Antique bronze feels at home against walnut, smoked oak, or deep black lacquers. Dark materials give it the depth it needs to fully shine. In tonal brown-gold harmony against a honey or tobacco front, the result is warm and deeply sophisticated. Pure white or very light wood can create a strong contrast, beautiful when embraced with intention, but one to handle deliberately.

From the same collection

Holdon Catalog

Explore the catalog

Three complementary ways to explore our handles.

By material

Bronze, copper, brass, aluminum, lacquer, bioresin: each material has its own character and its favorite pieces.

By color

Our color ranges, from white to deep black, through every red, green, and blue.

All handles

The catalog complete, filterable by silhouette, pattern, size, material, color: our entire offering.

Frequently asked questions

Everything about the handle Florentine Medallion, Royal Sun

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.

How Does This Knob Attach to IKEA Furniture?

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.

Is Florentine Medallion, Royal Sun 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. Florentine Medallion, Royal Sun follows this standard, like all our pieces.

IKEA, Plum and Superfront compatibility

Installation

Are the Screws Provided with Florentine Medallion, Royal Sun?

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 Florentine Medallion, Royal Sun 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 Tools 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 Does Florentine Medallion, Royal Sun Attach to My Cabinet Front?

One hole, one M4 screw: it's the simplest mounting there is. You mark the spot, drill, then screw Florentine Medallion, Royal Sun in from the inside of the front. There's no center-to-center to measure, since a knob has only one fixing point, making it compatible with almost any existing drilling.

How Should I Pose Florentine Medallion, Royal Sun?

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. Florentine Medallion, Royal Sun 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 Florentine Medallion, Royal Sun Ship?

Florentine Medallion, Royal Sun 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 Really 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

Tenure and Aging

Will the Antique Bronze Finish Darken or Patina over Time?

Yes, and it's by design. The Antique Bronze 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.

Are Screws and Instructions Included with Florentine Medallion, Royal Sun?

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.

Will the Finish of Florentine Medallion, Royal Sun Change over Time?

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.

Does Florentine Medallion, Royal Sun 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.

Florentine Medallion, Royal Sun in Bronze, Is It Real Metal?

Yes, at 80%. Bronze: 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

Frequently asked questions

Visual accuracy

Will My Antique Bronze Handle Be Exactly Like the Visuals?

Very close, without being identical down to the last detail, and that's the nature of a hand-applied patina. Our visuals are computer-generated images calculated from the exact 3D model of the piece: the proportions, the relief of the decoration, and the dimensions are therefore perfectly faithful. What no image can reproduce is the hand: on a Antique Bronze finish, the patina settles into the recesses and lightens the raised areas slightly differently on each piece. Two pieces of the same reference are in harmony, never strictly identical twins, and that is what we are after. If you want a perfectly uniform tone from one handle to the next, choose a matte or satin finish, which is stabilized.

Maintenance

Can Dishwashers or Steam-exposed Cabinets Be Paired with Florentine Medallion, Royal Sun?

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 Florentine Medallion, Royal Sun 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 Florentine Medallion, Royal Sun in Bronze?

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.

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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