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Cabinet Furniture Handles
Vintage drawer pulls, cabinet furniture handles and original antique pulls have many similar characteristics. Whether replacing or starting new, understanding style, size and metals provides the necessary details to choose the best cabinet furniture handles for your situation.
Handle style is generally categorized by furniture period. Each era was shaped and defined by fashionable cabinetmakers. As their influence on furnishings and interiors became popular they were greatly copied. Size of cabinet handles was determined by scale and furniture style.
Antique and vintage drawer pulls were made of iron or brass. Iron handles were used on primitive furniture. Brass handles, known as brasses, were used on more refined and high style furnishings. Today many of these favorite designs are reproduced in traditional brass and iron, however there are many on the market produced from less adequate metals. Solid brass and iron are strong, long lasting metals, having been used in the production of cabinet furniture handles since the 17th century. The color and sheen of finish can be preserved or renewed.
Furniture style and age are influencing factors as drawer pulls contribute to the overall appearance and value. Ultimately it is a personal choice and suitability to your lifestyle should be considered.
Furniture Period influences the design of drawer pulls. Drawer handles and furniture evolved together changing to meet current trends.
Technical Know-how
- Manufacturing Techniques
- Brass finishes
- Complete mounting hardware is included with all handles, pulls and knobs.
Size of pulls
- Pulls with 2 screws are measured from center of hole to center of hole. This is referred to as boring size.
- Overall: width - height must comfortably fit drawer or door.
Handle shape can complement or detract from overall appearance. The goal is to achieve a balance between furniture lines and shape of furniture handle.
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