We all know and love the warmth of patina in the world of door hardware and trim – That mellow aging of brass and bronze which adds so much character to a space. Another way to bring this lustrous glow into a room is to accessorize with optics. Vintage Microscopes, Binoculars, Telescopes, Opera Glasses, and …
We’d like to thank Canadian Homes & Cottages for featuring our Project-Ready Craftsman-inspired door hardware, Suite 9504. Canadian Homes & Cottages publishes magazines for both Developers and Consumers…a valuable resource. Merci!
We love outfitting Entry Doors with our Bespoke Door Knobs and Pulls – from newly manufactured premium makers, such as Scottsdale Art Factory – to restored vintage beauties, which hold so much character. Here are a few choice examples of reclaimed/salvaged Entry Doors from The Demolition Depot in New York. This last set is begging …
The New York Times recently published an article documenting A History of New York in 50 Objects. As an addendum to this list, The Editors also added 15 more objects, as suggested by readers. One of these objects is the quintessential brass door knob found in New York City Public Schools, as seen in the late …
We are amazed at the detail, quantity, and variation in vintage Masonic door hardware produced in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Seeing so many intricate designs, custom-built for various Masonic Temples harkens back to a golden age of fine hand-crafted metalwork. It is not our place to comment on the cultural intricacies …
The red-hot image board website, Pinterest.com, has an obvious draw – Designers now have a convenient means of creating Inspiration Boards, and a visual tool to catalog their online finds. We have been amazed at the sheer volume of images pinned relating to door hardware. Using keyword searches for door knob, patina, and even knocker brings …
[tweetmeme source=”@SA_Baxter” only_single=false http://www.URL.com]Whether restoring a period home or just replacing your own home’s hardware, there are plus and minuses to choosing antique hardware over modern reproductions. The most obvious benefit of using antique hardware is the authenticity it brings to your old home or treasured family heirloom. Period homes can be brought back to their …
