Cono

Gio Ponti

1956

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

Finitura

CR - Bright chrome CR - Bright chrome
CO - Satin chrome CO - Satin chrome
ZL - SuperGold bright ZL - SuperGold bright
TS - SuperGold satin TS - SuperGold satin
DS - SuperBronze satin DS - SuperBronze satin
US - SuperAnthracite satin US - SuperAnthracite satin

Clear

MATERIAL

Brass

TYPOLOGY

Door handles - Round

TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION

Technical sheets

door handle, window handle, DK

Installation directions

door handles with "Low" 51x5 rosettes / escutcheons: fixing with woodscrew

door handles with "Low" 51x5 rosettes / escutcheons: with fixing bolts

COMPLETE COLLECTION

COLLEZIONE COMPLETA

DOCUMENTAZIONE TECNICA

Technical sheets

door handle, window handle, DK

Istruzioni di montaggio

door handles with "Low" 51x5 rosettes / escutcheons: fixing with woodscrew

door handles with "Low" 51x5 rosettes / escutcheons: with fixing bolts

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.