About
1930`s - 1960`s Reproduction Bakelite Door Knobs and Handles Faithfully Reproduced
During my time in the construction industry, 30 years, it has always been a struggle to find restoration hardware to match the properties we have been working on, whether we`ve been looking for just 3 door handles to finish an extension or 15 doors handles for a complete project.
Over the years, I have collected an extensive range of period door hardware from medieval locks right through to 60`s coloured plastic handles. One of my all-time favourites are the Bakelite handles and knobs from the 30`s 40`s 50`s and 60`s, in particular the early Art Deco sets. The geometric shapes and tactile feel is second to none.
But, finding intact sets is very rare and expensive. Finally Brolite has arrived and faithfully reproduced a range of door hardware.
Over the last 5 years I have had an EBay shop selling period door hardware, as a side line to my construction business. I am now fortunate to represent Brolite and introduce their product to the market, which I am very excited about
The products are amazingly diverse, meaning they are able to match existing door hardware. Additionally, new combinations can be created as all the handles/knobs will fit into every back-plate, making endless different sets.
I would like to say a special thanks and acknowledge Nick Garrod for the Art Deco picture on my homepage of the dining room at the Hoover Building London. It truly represents the art deco period in its shapes and styles
Phil Tillyer – rebornbakelite