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Ardeche Handle The handle you reach for every day

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Solid brass lever with a knurled grip — weighted, warm, and built to outlast the door it's on.
Size
Round: L5.3"(13.5cm) x H2.2"(5.5cm)
Square: L5.3"(13.5cm) x H2.2"(5.5cm)
Configuation
Privacy
Passage
Mortice Lock & Keys
Dummy - Right
Dummy - Left
Color
Brass
Night Black
Vintage Brass
Protection plan
1-Year Included
Standard coverage
2-Year +$19
Extended coverage
3-Year +$39
Premium coverage
5-Year +$69
Ultimate coverage
1
Estimated arrival by Aug 10, 2026
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Dimensions & configurations
Specifications
Material
Solid brass
Color
Vintage Brass / Brass / Night Black
Finish
Knurled
Dimensions
Round L 14.2 cm x H 6.3 cm · Square L 14.2 cm x H 5.5 cm
Weight
1.35 kg
Grip style
Ergonomic knurled
Lock type
Privacy / Passage / Mortice Lock & Keys / Dummy
Application
Interior doors (exterior with mortice lock)
The Object

Knurledcut from solid brass

The Ardeche is machined from solid brass and weighted to feel right. A knurled grip runs the length of the lever — real traction, not just texture — it holds whether your hands are dry or wet. Choose a square or round rosette, three finishes, and the lock type your door needs. It's a small thing you touch dozens of times a day, and the brass only gets better for it.
Why you'll love it
  • Solid brass throughout — no plastic components to crack or fade
  • Knurled grip gives confident hold even with wet hands
  • Square or round rosette — choose the geometry that fits
  • Three finishes: brass, vintage brass, night black
  • Privacy, passage, mortice-with-keys, or dummy configurations
Details

No wiring here — just careful measuring, drilling, and mounting. Mortice locks take a bit more patience than a simple knob.

Before you begin

  • Mounting — surface installation on doors, drawers, or cabinetry; check your product's dimensions for placement and drilling points

What you'll need

  • Screwdriver (Phillips and flathead), drill and drill bits, Allen key
  • Tape measure, pencil, level
  • Chisel (for mortice lock installation)
  • Screws and anchors, safety goggles

Step by step

  1. Cabinet hardware — mark drilling points — use a tape measure and pencil; a template helps for uniformity across multiple pieces.
  2. Cabinet hardware — drill holes — use a bit matched to the screw diameter, keeping the drill straight.
  3. Cabinet hardware — mount — insert screws from inside the cabinet or drawer, secure the hardware on the front face, and tighten without overtightening.
  4. Cabinet hardware — align and inspect — confirm straightness and spacing before fully securing.
  5. Thumb lock or dummy handle — confirm orientation — determine left- or right-hand door swing and adjust as needed.
  6. Thumb lock or dummy handle — mark installation height — typically 36–38 inches from the floor to the handle center; align the mounting plate.
  7. Thumb lock or dummy handle — drill and attach — drill pilot holes and secure the backplate and handle with the included screws. Dummy handles install directly, no latch mechanism.
  8. Thumb lock only — install the strike plate — mark the latch location on the door frame, chisel a recess if needed, and screw the strike plate in.
  9. Mortice lock — cut the mortice pocket — use a chisel and drill to create a cavity in the door edge, following the provided measurements.
  10. Mortice lock — insert the lock body — fit it into the cavity and attach through the faceplate with screws.
  11. Mortice lock — install the handle — align the spindle through the lock, attach handles on both sides, and tighten with a screwdriver or Allen key.
  12. Mortice lock — install the cylinder (if applicable) — insert the key cylinder and secure with the cylinder screw from the door edge.
  13. Mortice lock — mount the strike plate — align with the latch mechanism and secure to the door frame.

Good to know

  • Double-check measurements before drilling.
  • Use a level for consistent alignment across multiple units.
  • If you're unfamiliar with mortice installation, consult a locksmith or professional.
  • Make sure all moving parts operate smoothly before final tightening.
  • Dummy handles are decorative or pull-only — they don't engage latches or locks.

Questions about installation or compatibility? Email hey@navadecor.co.

Every order is eligible for customization. Frequently requested:

  • Adjusted hanging or suspension length
  • Custom material finish or paint color
  • Modified light emission color or temperature
  • Dimmer integration
  • Scaled dimensions — larger or smaller
  • Complete fixture redesign to your specifications
Standard shipping

Complimentary worldwide shipping to 120+ countries. Delivery within 21 business days from your order date.

Priority processing

Need it sooner? Add Priority Processing at checkout to fast-track manufacturing — approximately 10–20 business days to delivery.

Returns

14 days from receipt to initiate a return. A 20% restocking fee applies to returns or exchanges not due to defect or damage. To start a return, email .

A standard 1-year manufacturer warranty is included. Extend to 2, 3, or 5 years total coverage at checkout.

Protection coverage
  • Manufacturing defects — faults in materials or workmanship
  • Electrical issues — electrical component failures under normal use
  • Finish defects — premature flaking, pitting or discoloration
  • Not covered — accidental or physical damage, moisture and corrosion, normal wear and tear, and light bulbs
Simple claims process
  1. Contact our support team via email.
  2. Provide your order details and a description of the issue.
  3. Receive a decision within 48 hours. If approved, we ship a replacement at no cost to you.
On the material

Brassa surface that becomes yours

Solid brass is one of the few materials that records use without degrading. The Ardeche ships polished and precise. Give it months and it maps your morning exits, late-night arrivals, the paths you take through your own home. That patina is not a flaw — it is the point.

Innovative engineering · intelligent design
Three engineering decisions that define how the Ardeche feels in use.
Brass core

Machined from solid brass with no filler alloys — weighty, corrosion-resistant, built for decades.

Knurled grip

The textured sleeve gives confident traction with every turn, regardless of hand condition.

Lock choice

Privacy, passage, mortice with keys, or dummy — one handle family, four door functions.

Material & craft

Brasscut, knurled, finished by hand

Each Ardeche is machined from a solid brass billet; the grip section is then knurled on a lathe. The finish — polished, Vintage Brass, or Night Black — is applied last over the complete machined form. No casting, no hollow sections. A solid object that will outlast the door it is fitted to.

Design statement

Hardwarethe detail that gets touched

Most hardware decisions happen once and go unnoticed. The Ardeche is different — it is one of the few objects in your home you interact with dozens of times a day. The weight, the grip, the click of the latch: each moment accumulates. The design is built around that contact.

In your space
At home with · Entryway

The first grip home

Solid brass warms in your palm the second the door swings open to greet you.

At home with · Bathroom

Grip where it counts

Knurled brass holds firm even when your hands are wet from the sink.

At home with · Hallway

A quiet pull down the hall

Warm brass catches the light as it guides you past every door.

What you'll notice
01

The weight — noticeably solid from the first use

02

The knurling — precise, not decorative

03

The patina — already starting, already yours

04

The click — the latch engaging, every time

In a few words
Solid brassKnurled gripDevelops patinaFour lock typesBuilt to last
Frequently asked

Solid brass throughout — no plastic internals, no filler alloys. The knurled grip, rosette, and latch mechanism are all brass. That consistency is what gives it the weight and feel of a quality piece of hardware.

Three finishes: polished Brass, Vintage Brass (a warmer, antiqued tone), and Night Black. Each is applied to the same solid brass base, so the underlying material quality is identical across all three.

Square or round rosette. The square plate gives a clean geometric look; the round reads softer and more classical. Both sit flush to the door and use the same fixing hardware — it's purely an aesthetic choice.

Four configurations: Privacy (locks from inside, for bathrooms and bedrooms), Passage (free-turning, no lock — for hallways and closets), Mortice Lock with Keys (keyed entry), and Dummy (pull-only, no latch — for decorative or bi-fold doors).

Functional first. The knurled pattern creates mechanical grip so the lever turns confidently even with wet or soapy hands. The visual effect — the way it catches light — is a byproduct of that engineering decision, not the reason for it.

Designed primarily for interior doors, where it performs best. For sheltered exterior doors the solid brass holds up well; for fully exposed applications, confirm with a joiner. We ship worldwide free, typically 15–21 business days.

The handle accommodates standard door thicknesses. If your door is non-standard — thicker than 55 mm or thinner than 35 mm — contact us before ordering and we can advise on spindle length and latch depth.

The Ardeche reads cleanly in modern, transitional, and industrial interiors. In Vintage Brass it also fits warmer, classical spaces. The knurled cylinder is a strong enough form to hold its own in minimal rooms without reading as decorative.

Vintage Brass is a surface treatment applied to a standard brass substrate. Small internal components — spindles, fixing screws — are left in natural brass since they're not visible in use. This has no effect on the handle's appearance or performance.

The knurled grip cylinder. It gives the Ardeche its tactile character and recognisable silhouette. The knurling is precision-machined — not applied as a texture overlay — so it wears evenly and holds its sharpness over years of daily contact.

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