Gaudí’s hand is the mould for a collection of metalwork
fittings from the early 20th century.
Antoni Gaudí designed metalwork fittings for his various
works of architecture. This collection of eight fittings
are exact reproductions of pieces originally made for
the Casa Milà, Calvet, and Batlló. Gaudí squeezed or
pierced clay with his hands and fingers to create an
impression of his hand which was then cast in brass
with a polished finish. The handles conform to the grip
of a human hand, forming a unique and ergonomic
shape that appears to breathe in its brass body.
The knobs, door handles and a peep-hole include
the: Milá Nº1, Batlló Nº2, Milá Nº3, Milá Nº4, Batlló
butterfly, Batlló butterfly-knob, Batlló door handle, and
the Calvet peep-hole and Calver door handle. The
solid brass pieces are engraved with Gaudí’s signature
and were reproduced by BD in collaboration with the
architect David Ferrer.
Gaudí door knobs
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