The House Directory

Architectural Components

Unit 2, 25 Effie Road, London, SW6 1EL
Tel: 020-7751 3397 Fax: 020-7736 1282

Email: sales@knobs.co.uk Web: www.doorhandles.co.uk

Vast range of period and contemporary door hardware, knobs and lever handles, front door furniture, window fittings, cabinet and cupboard fittings, electrical plates, hooks, letter boxes, espagnolettes, locks and bolts. Also bathroom and fireplace accessories.

Broughtons of Leicester

The Old Cinema, 69 Cropston Rd, Anstey, Leicestershire, LE7 7BP
Tel: 0116-234 1888 Fax: 0116-234 1188

Email: sales@broughtons.com Web: www.broughtons.com

The name Broughton has been synonymous with ironmongery in Leicester since 1888. Their 3,000 sq.ft. showroom is a one-stop shop for period style lighting and accessories for doors, windows and cabinets, including 24 standard ranges and custom hand-aged brass furniture. Door and window furniture finishes include antique satin, polished unlacquered, stainless and antique brass, antique and polished nickel, pewter, bronze, glass, ceramic, black ironwork, chrome and wood. Here's where you can find items that are difficult to source, including rim locks, bell pushes, glass lever handles, domed dolly switches-virtually everything for the period home.

Charles Edwards Across the Road

19a Rumbold Rd, London, SW6 2HX
Tel: 020-7736 7172 Fax: 020-7731 7388

Email: enquiries@charlesedwards.com Web: www.charlesedwards.com

Hand-cast door knobs using the lost wax process. There are swirl designs, lever handles and front door furniture. Finishes include nickel, gilt lacquer, bronze and antique silver. Plus cut, mirrored or black glass door knobs and glass cupboard knobs.

Collier Webb

Antiques: Core One, The Gas Works, 2 Michael Road, London, SW6 2AN
Tel: 020-7731 2220 Fax: 020-7504 8661

London showroom: 120 Fulham Road, London, SW3 6HU
Tel: 020-7373 8888 Fax: 020-7373 3328

Email: info@collierwebb.com Web: www.collierwebb.com

Collier Webb design and make the highest quality metalwork door hardware, lighting and furniture. Andrew Webb has a background in fine antiques and interior design and has created a collection of furniture and lighting. He recently joined forces with Geoff Collier, one of the foremost specialists in metalwork restoration and castings. Their range of door hardware, furniture and lighting combines traditional manufacturing techniques with the finest hand-crafted design. They also undertake bespoke commissioned designs and will advise on, design and restore the interiors of yachts and residential and commercial buildings.

Farmer Bros and the Beardmore Collection

321 Fulham Road, London, SW10 9QL
Tel: 020-7351 5444 Fax: 020-7351 5131

Email: info@beardmore.co.uk Web: www.beardmore.co.uk

Farmer Brothers offers an extensive range of period and contemporary door furniture, centred on the Beardmore Collection, an archive of ironmongery patterns unrivalled in its scope and variety. The company also undertakes bespoke commissions. Beardmore ironmongery is available in a broad spectrum of finishes, from antique bronze to polished nickel.

Franchi PLC

278 Holloway Rd, London, N7 6NE
Tel: 0870-6070 8090 Tel: 020-7607 2200 Fax: 020-7700 4050

144-146 Kentish Town Road, London, NW1 9QB
Tel: 020-7267 3138 Fax: 020-7485 4637

329-331 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8PX
Tel: 020-7278 8628 Fax: 020-7833 9049

Email: info@franchi.co.uk Web: www.franchi.co.uk

Specialists in architectural, designer and period door furniture in brass, chrome, bronze, stainless steel and wrought iron. Over 25,000 items in their ironmongery division. They can provide hardware scheduling for interior projects. Franchi locksmiths stock, supply and fit major brands of locks and security fittings. Key cutting service. Plus supply of hand tools, power tools and tool hire. Also Bristan taps and bathroom accessories from Valli & Valli. Members of the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers and the Master Locksmiths Association.

Haute Deco

556 King's Rd, London, SW6 2DZ
Tel: 020-7736 7171 Fax: 020-7736 8484

Email: hautedeco@doorknobshop.com Web: www.doorknobshop.com

Recently launched Bronze Couture is a new collection of luxurious bronze handles, where sculptural simplicity meets bejewelled textures. Each of the five styles is available in a range of formats including lever handles, cabinet knobs and large plate handles, and in a variety of metal finishes. Hand-cast in solid bronze, meticulously crafted for smooth working and precision fitting, the collection is made close to home in a foundry that keeps bronze traditions alive.

Jane Knapp

6 Chatham Row, Bath, BA1 5BS
Tel: 01225-463468

Email: sales@janeknapp.com Web: www.janeknapp.com

Jane Knapp has worked in interior design and as an artist involved in the refurbishment and redecoration of the finest homes and heritage properties. Her range of exquisite door knobs, cupboard knobs, escutcheons and locks is designed to complement her original lighting collection. There are traditional beehive, Regency, Victorian and Gothic door knobs in brass, ebonised hardwood or chrome. Plus cabinet knobs and accessories in brass, chrome, nickel, crystal, wood, and iron, including a crystal cistern pull.

Kershaws Doors

Main Street, Wyke, Bradford, Yorkshire, BD12 8BN
Tel: 01274-604488 Fax: 0845-126 0275

Email: help@doorwarehouse.co.uk Web: www.doorwarehouse.co.uk

Kershaws Doors offer a huge choice of interior and exterior doors in contemporary or traditionally panelled styles. Their subsidiary, Handle Warehouse, provide an extensive range of lever and pull handles, door knobs and cabinet furniture in a range of materials, styles and finishes, including brass, chrome, black 'antique' and glass. Plus doors accessories: letter plates, knockers, escutcheons, finger plates, rebate sets, door stops, house numbers and letters, hinges, locks and latches. Also bathroom accessories. Deliveries nationwide.

Metales La Estrella

Metales La Estrella-addr-01: Polg. Ind. La ViÃ±uela: C/ViÃ±uela, 13, Lucena, Spain, 14900
Tel: 00 34 965- 65 17 25 Fax: 00 34 965- 65 47 54

Email: internacional@metaleslaestrella.com Web: www.metaleslaestrella.com

Established in Lucena, Spain for 100 years, this family company provides traditional artisan craftsmanship combined with contemporary designs in door, window and cabinet furniture (including hinges, escutcheons, knockers, espagnolettes, door stops and latches) of the finest quality. All products are made of solid brass and are available in a selection of modern and antique finishes. Several items in the range are enhanced with wood, leather, enamel or porcelain. They offer a customer satisfaction guarantee.

Period Features

17 Broad Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5NR
Tel: 01538-372202 Fax: 01538-384682

Email: enquiries@periodfeatures.net Web: www.periodfeatures.net

'Purveyors of Quality Hardware, Paint and Accessories for Period Homes & Gardens' known for their friendly and efficient service. Great selection of period hardware including traditional knobs (including coloured glass), door knockers, letterplates, escutcheons, fingerplates, brackets, hooks, bell pushes and an excellent butler's bell. They also supply hard-to-find kitchen, bathroom, garden and electrical/lighting products. Their old-fashioned shop is in the small market town of Leek on the edge of the Peak District, but most of their range can be viewed and bought online.

Priors Reclamation

Unit 65, Ditton Priors Industrial Estate, Ditton Priors, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 6SS
Tel: 01746-712450 Fax: 0871-5289704

Email: vicki@priorsrec.co.uk Web: www.priorsrec.co.uk

Suppliers of top quality period door and window furniture. Designs faithfully copied from originals. Range includes items in brass, nickel, wood, porcelain, glass and hand-forged iron and pewter. They have handles, knobs, letterplates, knockers, locks, hinges, latches and much more. All available to order online. Special commissions can be undertaken. Delivery UK and International.