Kärcher Design Torino R53 Malaysia — Wood, Leather & Glass Inlay Door Handles
Kärcher Design · Red Dot Award 2019 · Malaysia Exclusive
The handle that wears
your interior’s material.
The Torino R53 is a Red Dot Award winning lever handle with a replaceable
inlay system. The precision-machined steel body accepts interchangeable panels
in real wood, real leather, glass, carbon fibre, and more — allowing the
handle’s material character to echo the interior it lives in.
Available in Satin Nickel, Cosmos Black, and Chrome.
Twenty-two inlay options. One handle form.
The Form
fixed.Precise.
German
A precision-machined stainless steel barrel, 140mm. Available on round or square rose. The structural form never changes.
The Inlay
Yours to
choose
A replaceable panel running through the handle’s centre. Wood. Leather. Glass. Carbon fibre. Twenty-two options. Your decision.
The result
material continuity
Hardware that echoes the dominant material of the room it opens. Not contrast for contrast’s sake — coherence by design.
Shown · Torino R53 · Cosmos Black · Rustic Oak inlay · Square rose
Kärcher Design · Torino R53 · Red Dot Award 2019 · Malaysia Exclusive
Twenty-two inlays.
One handle form.
The Torino R53 accepts a replaceable inlay panel in real wood, genuine leather, glass, carbon fibre, precision laminate, and custom logo. Select any inlay below to preview it on the handle.
Red Dot Award · Product Design 2019
Awarded for outstanding design quality in Cosmos Black finish
Select an inlay to preview
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Click any tile on the right to see it on the handle and read its specification notes.
Body colour
Sample viewing — Bukit Raja showroom. Torino R53 sets available by appointment. The texture of each inlay must be held to be properly understood. Architects, interior designers, developers, and homeowners welcome.
All
Wood
Leather
Glass
Carbon
Laminate
Custom
22 inlay options across 6 material families
Wood · Real wood veneer
Light Oak
Rustic Oak
Ebony
Leather · Genuine leather inlay
Dark Brown
Light Brown
Black
Glass · Precision glass inlay
Glossy Black
Glossy White
Carbon Fibre · Woven carbon inlay
Carbon Fibre
Laminate · Precision laminate panels
Most maintenance-free option. Does not respond to humidity variation — recommended for humid environments, bathrooms, and transitional spaces in Malaysia's climate.
Concrete
Light Oak Texture
Rustic Oak Texture
Grey
Satin Black
Glossy Black
Satin White
Glossy White
Natural White
Cream White
Brushed Copper
Brushed Brass
Custom Logo · Developer & Hotel Projects
Custom Logo
Your project brand or crest in every unit's entrance handle. The only handle in Malaysia with this option.
Developer Enquiry →✦ Bukit Raja Showroom · By Appointment
Hold it before
you decide.
you decide.
Torino R53 sample sets at our Bukit Raja showroom. The real wood grain, the weight of leather against steel, the carbon weave — these are tactile decisions a screen cannot make for you. Architects, interior designers, developers, and homeowners at specification stage are welcome.
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Three body colours
Two body colours.
Three if you include Chrome.
Satin Nickel
A cool, brushed silver body. The most versatile base — suits Scandinavian, contemporary, and industrial interiors.
cosmos black
A matte black body. The most architectural option. Red Dot Award 2019 winner in this finish.
Chrome body image
available on request
available on request
chrome
A high-polish chrome body. Suits classic, transitional, and hotel interiors. Available across the full inlay range.
rose options
Round rose or square rose.
One material. Two expressions.
Round rose (r53y)
Ø 52×10mm. The traditional form — a circular rose that contrasts the rectangular handle body with a curved mounting. Suits classical, transitional, and warm-contemporary interiors.
square rose (r53y)
52×52×10mm. The architectural form — continues the handle’s geometric language to the mounting plate. The recommended specification for modern and minimalist interiors.
One inlay decision. Every opening.
A complete ironmongery schedule
from one material choice.
The Torino R53 inlay system extends beyond the standard door handle to cover every hardware category in a luxury residential specification.
| Category | Description | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| Lever on round rose | Standard interior door handle. Ø 52×10mm rose. | Satin Nickel · Cosmos Black |
| Lever on square rose | Architectural square mounting. Recommended for modern interiors. | Satin Nickel · Cosmos Black |
| Lever on plate | Full-length backplate for formal hardware presentation. | Satin Nickel · Cosmos Black |
| Window handle | 4-position ratchet in matching inlay. Lockable variant available. | Satin Nickel · Cosmos Black |
| Lift-and-slide set | For terrace and garden-level sliding doors. | Satin Nickel · Cosmos Black |
| Pull handle 600mm | For pivot entrance doors. | Satin Nickel · Cosmos Black |
| Plan Design flat rose | Ultra-flat 3mm rose (Ø 55mm) for flush minimal aesthetic. | Satin Nickel |
| KD Comfort | Accessibility-rated variants. Round and square rose. | Cosmos Black |
Red Dot Award · Product Design 2019
Recognised by the world's most respected product design jury.
The Torino R53 in Cosmos Black was awarded the Red Dot Product Design Award 2019. The Red Dot jury cited its versatility across interior schemes as central to the award. This is the same Cosmos Black finish used across the full Kärcher Design range distributed by KeysonAI — Malaysia's sole authorised distributor.
✦ Bandar Bukit Raja Showroom · By Appointment
Some decisions need to be held
before they can be made.
We have Torino R53 sample sets available for viewing at our Bukit Raja
showroom. The real wood grain of a rustic oak inlay, the cool surface of
glass against Cosmos Black steel, the leather inlay that develops character
over years of use — these are tactile decisions. No photograph replaces them.
Architects, interior designers, developers, and homeowners at specification
stage are welcome. Sample viewings are by appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Kärcher Design Torino R53 available in Malaysia?
Yes. The Torino R53 is available exclusively in Malaysia through KeysonAI (Keyson International Sdn Bhd), Malaysia's sole authorised Kärcher Design distributor, based in Bandar Bukit Raja, Selangor.
What materials are available for the Torino R53 inlay?
Twenty-two inlay options across six material families: real wood (light oak, rustic oak, ebony), genuine leather (dark brown, light brown, black), glass (glossy black, glossy white), carbon fibre, precision laminates including concrete texture, copper optic, and brass copper optic, and a custom logo option for developer and hotel projects.
What is a replaceable inlay door handle?
The Torino R53 handle body holds an interchangeable inlay panel that runs through its centre. This panel can be specified in different materials to match the dominant material character of the interior. The handle body remains the same — only the inlay material changes.
Where can I see a Torino R53 sample in Malaysia?
Torino R53 sample sets are available for viewing at KeysonAI's showroom in Bandar Bukit Raja, Selangor. Sample viewings are by appointment — contact our team through the enquiry form to arrange a time.