Old buildings that are no longer in use are sources of antique hardware and furniture. Antiquated door and other hardware traders use these as salvage pits to collect these valuable items like bath tubs, antique brass and bronze door hardware that they can restore and sell for a profit. Architectural salvaging enable one to get these antique or period hardware and use them in other homes, hotels or large projects to give them a unique and distinctive look.

Period hardware is handmade and was made in the nineteenth century like 1970s. Since it is no longer made it is in great demand and dealers like the Jordans Home Restoration, Seattle and Decodame hardware deal with these kinds of antique hardware items for renovation projects. The salvaged hardware is used not only in colonial or Victorian homes but also in modern homes where antique brass handles, antique bell pulls and door knobs can lend a distinctive look to every room.

Given that they are unique and have an antique value these pieces are hard to come by so for those who cannot get their hands on one of these architectural knobs or forged hardware, there are companies that make copies of the originals and sell them. These antique reproduction door knobs, door handles, residential front door hinges or other door hardware can be obtained from antique reproduction companies.

Top-Knobs-M224 Celtic wholesale-backplate in Old English Copper
Top-Knobs-M172 Celtic cupboard-backplate in Pewter Light