Silhouette · Holdon Paris
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.
The character
The medallion brought down to furniture scale
The Florentine Medallion was born from an ancient gesture: giving what deserves to be shown the very shape that presents it, the oval.
The medallion is the shape of what shows itself: a domed field, an outline that borders and presents. The Florentine Medallion takes up this principle and sets it on the front: an oval knob with a cameo profile, ringed by a fillet that draws its frame. Where the round knob blends into use, the medallion asks to be read: a small piece of goldsmith's work set at hand height.
The Florentine heritage
It was Florence, again, that fixed the form: the tondo of the Quattrocento, those round reliefs Andrea della Robbia glazed between the arches of the Loggia degli Innocenti, the same loggia whose columns gave the Florentine Column its shafts. Then the centuries stretched the circle into an oval: collector's cameos, portrait miniatures, medallions on paneling and overdoor panels. The oval established itself as the noble shape of the emblem, the one that elongates whatever it frames. The Florentine Medallion inherits this lineage: bare, its domed field lets material and light compose on their own; ornamented, it becomes the setting its motif had been waiting for.
One fixing point, two ways to sit
A single point knob, the Florentine Medallion mounts in one gesture, anywhere the hand passes: drawers, doors, small furniture. Its generous curve offers a full grip, with no sharp edge, and its oval gives a freedom the round shape doesn't have: set upright, it elongates the front; laid on its side, it settles it. A geometry that reads as discreet from the front and sculptural in profile, equally at home on a contemporary cabinet or a family heirloom piece.
Inspiration
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Choose the finish
The finishes available for the Florentine Medallion
The finish determines the material, patina, and look of your handle. The collection’s default finish is shown here, and every other finish is compatible with this silhouette.
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A warm, golden brown patina, with softly oxidized areas and others subtly polished. A finish that feels authentic and timeless.
A patina in deep, warm brown-orange tones: living, lightly oxidized texture. Warmth and authenticity.
A calm, contemporary solid bronze, without excessive shine or a period patina. Warm, understated, premium.
A steel gray with metallic reflections, calm and architectural. Understated modernity, quiet luxury.
A vibrant, intense blue: a striking focal point for those who love bold interiors.
A warm, sunlit gold, at once precious in its shine and full of contemporary decorative energy.
A pure, sculptural white with a pearlescent shift depending on the angle. Absolute clarity and elegance.
A silvery metal with soft, contemporary reflections. Understated, luminous, timeless.
A deep, luminous green, somewhere between precious emerald and lush contemporary greenery: bold presence, unexpected freshness.
A warm, aged brass with a soft golden patina, showing lightly oxidized areas that reveal the depth of the metal beneath. Warmth and timeless nobility.
A silky, contemporary polished brass with warm golden highlights. Brass shine in its purest form.
A deep lilac shimmering with a pearlescent sheen, poised between floral softness and unabashed sophistication.
The atelier · Holdon Paris
How is our catalog built?
At Holdon, every handle is designed as a piece of jewelry for furniture, born in our Paris atelier from a dialogue between three voices.
The material
The shape
A true shape, chosen the way one chooses a goldsmith’s line, taking form in a precise silhouette.
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Available patterns
Cracking the uniformity of handles by adding patterns to the base shapes. Ornamental patterns, light and understated, or patterns in relief, bold and powerful.
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Frequently asked questions
Your questions about the silhouette Florentine Medallion
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Silhouette, shape, and pattern
What's the Difference Between a Shape, a Silhouette, and a Pattern?
These three words describe three levels. Shape is the broad category: square, round, rectangle, oval, polygon, cylinder, figurative. The Florentine Medallion 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 decoration, or a sculptural figure in relief. A single silhouette can therefore host several patterns.
What Does the Florentine Medallion Silhouette Bring, and How to Choose It?
The Florentine Medallion silhouette is the overall line of the piece, its underlying shape, even before the pattern that dresses it. It sets the general style: choose a silhouette that speaks to the piece of furniture first, then decide on the pattern to layer on top. Think of it as the skeleton of the handle, with the pattern as its ornament. If the furniture is already busy, a quiet silhouette will settle it down; if it's understated, the silhouette can afford more presence.
Product and Material
Finishes and Collection
Can We Order a Finish from Another Collection for a Given Silhouette?
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.
Delivery, Customs, Payment, and Support
How Long Will It Take to Receive My Handles?
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.
Are Your Payment Methods Secure? What Payment Options Do You Offer?
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).
Can I Return My Order if I Don't Like It?
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.
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