FSB 1242 Door Lever Set

FSB 1242 is part of FSB's Standard Mortise Lock (SML) program — German-engineered architectural door hardware known for precise proportions and a tactile, ergonomic grip.

John Pawson took Hans Poelzig's 1930s Reichsform oval handle — the one that shaped Berlin's Kino Babylon and Frankfurt's IG Farben Building — and drew it slimmer, longer, and more refined. The result is FSB 1242, which can be seen at the Feuerle Collection in Berlin.

Available in passage, privacy, single dummy, and double dummy configurations. Handing is required for single dummy.

Specifications

• Lever dimensions: L 140 mm (5.51") × D 60 mm (2.36")
• Rose / escutcheon: Ø 55 mm (2.17")
• Door thickness: 45 mm (1.77")
• Function Options:
  • Passage: Latches without locking, for doors that don’t require privacy · Backset 70 mm (2.76") · M1 spring latch
  • Privacy: Locks from one side with a thumbturn and emergency release · Backset 70 mm (2.76") · M1 spring latch
  • Single Dummy: One fixed, non-latching lever for push/pull doors · Backset 70 mm (2.76") · Handing required
  • Double Dummy: A fixed, non-latching lever on each face · Backset 70 mm (2.76") · No handing required

Important: European roses are typically smaller than standard North American models, with many measuring approximately 50 mm in diameter. Rose sizes can vary by brand and range, so please review all dimensions carefully. These handles may not fit existing or pre-bored door holes without adjustments.

Materials

Solid stainless steel or anodized aluminum, depending on finish.

Available Finishes

• Satin Stainless Steel
• Polished Stainless Steel
• Natural Anodized Aluminum
• Aluminum Pure Natural
• Dark Bronze Anodized
• Black Anodized
• Black Powder Coat

Product Downloads

Product Sheets

• 1242 Lever Spec Sheet
• RA Rose Spec Sheet
• SI Thumb Turn Spec Sheet
• Door Template: Passage / Dummy
• Door Template: Privacy

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