1956
Cono
M265B
In the mid-1950s, the fruitful working relationship between Ernesto Olivari and Gio Ponti led to the creation of three models of door handles, the Lama, the Cono and the Anello. Ponti’s most famous building, the Pirelli skyscraper (1952-1961), was fitted with the Lama handles made in aluminium, analogue to other components used in the building. The Cono handle was used for his spectacular Villa Planchart (1953-1957) in Caracas, Venezuela.
FINISHES
MATERIAL
Brass
TYPOLOGY
Door handles - Round
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION
Installation directions
COMPLETE COLLECTION
K265B 
C265 COLLEZIONE COMPLETA
DOCUMENTAZIONE TECNICA
Istruzioni di montaggio
Cono,
1956
The Cono’s profile was a sculptural reproduction of the diagram of forces involved in operating the handle, and thicknesses were reduced to a minimum. Its main characteristic is the shape of the rose around which the handle rotates: it is a continuation of the shaft. This results in an aesthetic unity that required particular skill from the cabinetmaker installing them.
