Olivari is an Italian brand specializing in the production of designer
handles for doors and windows. Since 1911, the company has manufactured its products entirely in Italy, within its own facilities, where every stage of the production process takes place. Olivari combines manufacturing tradition, technological research and design culture, interpreting the handle as an element integrated into architecture rather than a simple functional component. The Olivari style is defined by the balance between form, ergonomics and material quality, with a catalogue that reflects more than a century of dialogue with architects and designers.
Olivari handles: Italian design, architecture and material quality
Olivari production includes handles conceived to meet the needs of contemporary design, with solutions in which the shape of the object, the grip and the finish contribute to the overall quality of the space. Every product is developed through an in-house manufacturing process that allows the company to oversee each stage of production while maintaining continuity between formal research, technical innovation and manufacturing precision. Olivari handles are conceived as architectural details capable of interacting with doors, residential interiors, contract spaces and bespoke projects.
Throughout its history, the brand has built a constant relationship with the world of architecture. Among its most significant collaborations are those with some of the masters of twentieth-century design, including
Gio Ponti,
Franco Albini,
Ignazio Gardella, Angelo Mangiarotti and the BBPR studio. This tradition continues today through collaborations with leading figures of contemporary architecture and design, such as
Renzo Piano,
Zaha Hadid and
Patricia Urquiola, alongside numerous other designers. The result is a catalogue in which the handle becomes the expression of a precise culture of detail, grounded in proportions, materials and design coherence.
The Olivari collection: a complete brass range for every application
Olivari manufactures a complete range of handles and coordinated systems for architecture, entirely
produced in brass. The collection includes lever
handles for hinged doors, recessed handles for sliding doors,
window handles,
pull handles,
knobs and lift-and-slide handles for sliding French doors, all developed to ensure aesthetic consistency, construction quality and long-term durability. Every product is the result of a combination of design research, manufacturing precision and attention to detail, with the aim of offering reliable and coordinated solutions for every type of environment.
Olivari: since 1911, an Italian story of designer handles
Founded in 1911, Olivari developed its identity from a solid Italian manufacturing tradition. The decision to maintain the entire production cycle within its own facilities represents one of the company’s defining characteristics, allowing it over time to combine artisanal expertise with industrial organization. Its evolution has been shaped by continuous research into production techniques, finishes and the expressive possibilities of the handle, considered an integral part of the architectural project.
Over more than a century of activity, Olivari has moved through different eras of Italian design, collaborating with architects and designers who helped define the language of modern and contemporary architecture. Today, the brand retains a distinctive identity based on Italian production, material quality and attention to the relationship between function and form. This cultural and technical heritage makes Olivari a benchmark in the world of designer handles, with products intended for architects, interior designers and professionals seeking components aligned with an integrated approach to space.
