House Jewelry at Architectural Antiques

Door Hardware

In our minds, nothing compares to a solid wood panel door, but a door is not complete on its own. Whatever your style, it is the hardware that truly rounds out a beautiful door. The turn of the century makers behind the Door Jewelry we have collected (for over 40 years) did not hesitate to add detail and quality to every aspect of their creations. Whether it is the scroll work on the inside of  a steeple hinge, or the continuation of an Eastlake design onto the back side of a door knob, or even the minute depth adjustments on a pocket door key, our beautiful, practical pieces Door Jewelry are where form and function continue to meet in unexpected ways.

As with everything on our website, we work tirelessly to present an up to date sample of our product, but there is so much of it! The only way to truly experience our vast collection is to visit the store in person. If that is not possible, we are more than happy to help you hunt for that one particular piece, or we would be thrilled to give you a virtual tour of this special space.

Window Hardware

It is hard to envision a more important feature of our homes than their windows. They are fundamental to both light and temperature inside a house, as well as atmosphere. This is where the details become important; sash lifts & sash locks can do a lot for the look of a window. If you have old windows, these are parts you interact with regularly. Some opt for casement cranks or cremone bolts, which bring a sense of satisfaction to the operation of your windows. Even if you have new windows, old hardware can be the detail that connects modern windows to the rest of your home.

At the end of the day, whatever is in your home, we most likely have something that will work for you. Whether you have to match a broken latch, update your modern sash, or replace a missing storm hinge, please make sure to visit our collection of Window Jewelry or give us a call to find our what we have in stock: it's a whole lot!

what does one do with 10,000 pieces of antique and vintage hardware? Well, we have nearly 1000 sq. ft. designated for antique hardware, or as we affectionately call it, House Jewelry. We say House Jewelry because these pieces are the final touches that are added to your house in order to show off the turn of the century craftsmanship, the depth of your style and design, or simply the love and care you have for the space you live in. The right hardware piece in the right place can truly bring the whole room together, or the whole house! Therefore, the only way to truly experience our vast collection is to visit the store in person. If you are not able to make it to the shop, we are more than happy to help you hunt for that one particular piece, or we would be thrilled to give you a virtual tour of this special space.