Hardware
In-depth reports on new and salvaged hardware for period-inspired and historic restoration, building and design projects.
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Period-Friendly Window Hardware
While window hardware typically represents a small portion of most architectural hardware suppliers' product lines, many companies offer window hardware in numerous classic styles as well as hard-to-find traditional replications and distinctive custom designs.
4 Product Reports on Period Hardware
Check out these four in-depth reports on hardware for period-inspired and historic restoration and building, including reproduction and antique hardware, period-appropriate hinges, Early-American hardware and more.
Ask the Expert - Historic Hardware
We know you have questions on how hardware can bring out the unique character of your historic home. We've asked industry expert and Director of Product Development at Nostalgic Warehouse, Bill Metzger to help with the answers.
Mortise and Tubular Latches/Locks
Ask the Expert - Historic Hardware Q&A - What is the difference between mortise and tubular latches/locks?
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Measurements for New Door Hardware
Ask the Expert - Historic Hardware Q&A - What measurements do you need to know before purchasing a new set of door hardware?
Marvin
Marvin is a manufacturer of wood windows and doors that creates products inspired by how people live. They have a variety of product lines that carry over 11,000 standard sizes as well as custom shapes and sizes, and specializes in historic rehabilitation.
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Importance of Door Handing
Ask the Expert - Historic Hardware Q&A - What is handing and why is it important?
Finishes for Your Door Hardware
Ask the Expert - Historic Hardware Q&A - What finish should I choose for my door hardware?
Determining the Quality of the Door Hardware Set
Ask the Expert - Historic Hardware Q&A - When purchasing new door hardware, how do you determine the quality of the door hardware set?
Finely Wrought: Reproduction Hardware
The call for authenticity drives manufacturers of reproduction Early-American hardware.
Door Handle Styles
A deeper look into the various types of door handle styles and their hardware.
A History of Door Hardware
A look at the trends in design and manufacturing in classic door hardware over the centuries.
Historic Door Hardware
What to look for when specifying historically appropriate door hardware for residential design and restoration.
