1034

Design

Johannes Potente

Lever handle model FSB 1034 was the first major item designed by Johannes Potente. It dates from 1952. Once the copyright lapsed, it was imitated by the millions throughout the world. It even had to suffer being remodelled in grey plastic – that was back in the days before plastic went technicolor.

It is a model that unwittingly anticipates the “four rules of good grip” drawn up much later by Otl Aicher and FSB in that thumb rest, forefinger furrow, support for the ball of the thumb, and gripping substance are all in place.