Laser

Richard Sapper
 1998
M176

Sapper’s design for the Laser door handle is emblematic of the industrial-design approach that was typical during the golden era of the Milanese maestri. The work was based on the progressive refinement of many models that were fine-tuned, balanced and shaped until a satisfactory result was obtained. The departure point was a wooden model built by Sapper. It is very different to the handle currently in production.
We keep it jealously preserved in the Olivari archive as proof of the evolution of the formal process.

FINISHES

  • CR - Bright chrome CR - Bright chrome CR - Bright chrome
  • CO - Satin chrome CO - Satin chrome CO - Satin chrome
  • IS - SuperStainlesssteel satin IS - SuperStainlesssteel satin IS - SuperStainlesssteel satin
  • US - SuperAnthracite satin US - SuperAnthracite satin US - SuperAnthracite satin
Clear

MATERIAL

Brass

TYPOLOGY

Door handles - Round

TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION

Technical sheets

door handle, window handle, DK
door handle, window handle, DK

COMPLETE COLLECTION

Laser

COLLEZIONE COMPLETA

Laser

DOCUMENTAZIONE TECNICA

Technical sheets

door handle, window handle, DK
door handle, window handle, DK

Laser

Laser,
 1998

It started out as a solid, sturdy, well-formed grip that also had a strict line to it. The design solution was brought into focus by playing with the double curve of the cross-section of the lever and rotating it slightly along the axis in order to augment the ergonomics.

— Grillo telephone, Siemens Italtel 1965 (conMarco Zanuso)

This step-by-step design method led to impeccable results in form and function.

VEDI BIO Richard Sapper

SEE BIO Richard Sapper

— Algol television, Brionvega 1964 (conMarco Zanuso)
— TS 502 Radio, Brionvega 1963 (conMarco Zanuso)

A balance was achieved between innovation, comfort and simplicity.
— Antonio Olivari

— Tizio lampada, Artemide 1972