Historic Door Knobs Information

The solid products and array of timeliness finishes make a huge design statement. From the art deco style to classical, from turn of the century charm to arts & crafts, the styles are timeless.

There are people who attend estate auctions today just to be able to purchase the antique door knobs and antique hardware to use in their own homes. They are looking for a way to create a house of antique hardware that truly makes a statement. People collect the door knobs - as well as matching strike plates and push button switch sets - because of their beauty. Whether in solid brass or cast iron, these antiques are works of functional art.

The glass door knobs were all handmade individually for many decades. These items have become highly collectible in the past ten years. These specialty door knobs started to be made in the early 1800s. Antique glass is different from today’s glass. Antique glass has a watery feel and is wavy inside unlike modern glass which is clear and hard. When restoring historic houses today’s designers often attempt to find antique glass door knobs for the massive oak doors in the house. When the antique glass door knobs aren’t available, decorators usually choose brass or china knobs.

Antique door knobs do not have to be used on a huge oak door to show it off. You can use these items in other ways as decorative items.

- Mount one door knob on each side of a window and use them as tie back holders.

- Mount several door knobs in a long row across the wall and use them as coat hangers

- Mount differing sizes and types in scattered places on the wall to use to hand photographs or painting.

Antique glass door knobs come in many different styles and colors. There are clear glass ones with swirls or curlicues designed inside. Some glass knobs come in pink, green, blue or violet. They are round, square and fitted with brass or wrought iron finishing. These interesting items do not always have to be used as door hardware but can be used for other types of decoration such as knobs on cabinets and chests. Of course they will be larger than those sold in hardware stores but they will be unique and different and make a statement that is all your own. You can use these knobs to create a historic theme in your home. If you are lucky enough to have these glass knobs from a family historic home, you will be continuing a part of your family history by using them as decorations.

You can continue the antique glass knob theme in your business world. You can make a historic theme in the office by using these knobs for hangers throughout the room and by changing out the door knobs and replacing those with the historic glass door knobs. Different styles and colors can be placed at intervals throughout the room to use as hangers or just as conversation points.

Historic glass knobs can just be a prized collection. Find the right case to display them and let the world see what doors everywhere are missing today.

Beyond door knobs, many people have also expressed an interest in the associated hardware such as strike plates, hinges, and toggle light switches. These added touches can complete the look of a historic home.