Name: TENSE BBWC53 Thumb Turn with Indicator
Brand: Formani
SKU: 3301T001INXXU
Price: 270.0 CAD
Availability: InStock

Finish:Satin Stainless Steel

Satin Stainless Steel

Satin Black RAL 9004

Bronze

Price

$270.00

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Pairs With

The TENSE BBWC53 Thumb Turn with Indicator by Formani is a round turn-and-release privacy lock set with a built-in occupancy indicator. Sharp geometry with a simple, intuitive mechanism.

Part of the TENSE collection, designed by Bertram Beerbaum for Formani.

Compatible TENSE Levers

Locking Mechanism

Euro Mortise WC Privacy Latch

Privacy locks with indicators are only compatible with Euro Mortise locking mechanisms.

Rose: Ø 53 mm (2.0")
Latch: Ø 38 mm (1.5")
Plate depth: 6.6 mm (0.25")

European roses are smaller than standard North American models. Verify all dimensions carefully — these may not fit existing or pre-bored door holes.

Available Finishes

Satin Stainless Steel
Satin Black RAL 9004
Bronze

TENSE BBY53 Escutcheon

The TENSE collection by Formani, designed by Bertram Beerbaum, is a total-concept hardware system spanning door, window, and furniture fittings. Each piece carries the line's signature cylindrical necks and disciplined geometry, with concealed fittings and seamless transitions throughout.

Available in Satin Stainless Steel, Satin Black, and Bronze.

For the complete collection, download the catalogue here.

Product Sheets

BBWC53 Product Sheet (PDF)

2D CAD Drawings

BBWC53 Drawing (PDF)

Installation & Care

Formani Care & Maintenance (PDF)

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Installation Notes

Pre-drilling or pre-milling for hardware components is not recommended until all items are received and measured.

There may be slight variations that could affect the installation of your hardware as many pieces are hand finished / fabricated.

View Installation Policy

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Formani

Dutch precision, designed.

Formani is a Dutch hardware manufacturer producing lever handles, escutcheons, cabinet pulls, and bathroom accessories. Founded in the Netherlands, the company works with a focused group of designers — among them Piet Boon, Bertram Beerbaum, Osiris Hertman, Edward van Vliet, and the office of Gensler — each briefed to develop a total concept rather than a single product.

The result is a catalogue of coordinated systems that move across doors, windows, furniture, and bathrooms without visual interruption. Finishes — including satin stainless steel, PVD satin black, bronze, PVD satin gold, and polished stainless steel — are shared across collections, so a lever, a cabinet pull, and a towel bar can arrive at a project from the same material palette.

Every piece is precision-welded in the Netherlands and designed to work with both European mortise and North American tubular latch systems. Formani hardware is built to sit flush, return cleanly, and remain legible at the scale of a room.

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Principles

Complete Concepts: Each Formani collection spans door levers, escutcheons, cabinet hardware, and bathroom accessories — one design language across every contact point in a space.
Designer Collaborations: Collections are developed with named designers including Piet Boon, Bertram Beerbaum, Osiris Hertman, and Gensler, each producing a coherent formal system rather than individual objects.
Finish Consistency: All finishes — satin stainless steel, PVD satin black, bronze, PVD satin gold, and polished variants — are available across collections, enabling a unified material palette on a single project.
Dual Compatability: Hardware is engineered for both European mortise and North American tubular latch configurations, with explicit backset and door-thickness specifications provided for every product.