Door Knobs on Backplate

The selection of door knobs on backplates is immense in comparison to the Victorian era. In many ways they were the standard fitting and were very common in the grand houses of the gentry. Modern day manufacturers of door knobs strive constantly to come out with new ideas at the same time as trying to preserve the look and feel of a bygone time. With door knobs as with the lever handles, new designs are often the result of advances in materials science, which allow designers in many different places to experiment with techniques that weren't physically possible, even, 5 years ago. Door knobs are a little harder to use than lever door handles and so they are less suitable for doors that will be used by the very old, the very young, or people who are struggling to grip and twist for other reasons. Household Handles has gathered together the best selection of door knobs mounted on backplates that you are likely to see today. With these backplate mounted door knobs, you too can bring a bit of style and elegance to any door in any room.