PE Guerin

150 Years of the Finest in Artistic Hardware
P.E. Guerin is the oldest decorative hardware firm in the United States, and the only metal foundry in New York City. The company was started in 1857 by French immigrant Pierre Emmanuel Guerin and has been at its current location on Jane Street in Greenwich Village since 1892. This four-story building houses the company’s main offices, the New York showroom, and a foundry and factory where virtually any custom request can be produced.

Founder Pierre Emmanuel Guerin was one of the pioneers in artistic metalwork in New York City, and examples of his production can still be found in various public buildings, parks and important residences throughout the city and the country. The business was later passed on to Pierre’s son, Emmanuel Pierre Guerin, followed by his son’s wife Marguerita V. Guerin, and then his great nephew, Arthur C. Ward. Four generations later, the company remains a family business, now owned and directed by Pierre Emmanuel’s great grandnephew, Andrew F. Ward.

P.E. Guerin stocks a vast assortment of artistic hardware pieces in four distinct product categories. Bathroom Fittings & Accessories contains everything you need to create the bathroom of your dreams. The Builders’ Hardware section comprises a wide selection of doorknobs and levers, key plates and locks, and other elegant hardware for outfitting your home. In Furniture Hardware, you’ll find a variety of drawer and cabinet knobs and pulls, cupboard latches and accessories. Fixtures & Furniture includes numerous tables, lanterns, lamps and sconces.

The company has undergone significant changes during the 150 years of its existence. It has grown from a single location into a thriving worldwide business that includes foundries in Valencia, Spain, and Lisbon, Portugal; six showrooms across the U.S. and Puerto Rico; and the original four-story factory and foundry in Greenwich Village, New York. The P.E. Guerin family has always stood for the highest quality and finest service – and it maintains this standard today.

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