The No 1003 Georgian knob, the very first product ever manufactured by NANZ & Company, was often used in Park Avenue apartment buildings by architects such as Rosario Candella, Mott Schmidt and James Carpenter. The face of the knob is broken by a series of steps diminishing to a cavetto with a boss at the center. The curving profile of the shank is continued by the flaring rose. The knob may be provided in smaller sizes for cabinetry. Roses for cabinet knobs are available upon request at an additional cost. Full mortise entry locks, privacy locks, passage latches, as well as tubular latches may be provided for use with this knob. Recommended finishes include burnished brass, pewter, polished nickel and antique gold. All NANZ plated and patinated finishes are available as is a variety of alternative rose designs.
The Nº 1004 Georgian knob was frequently used in neoclassical Park Avenue apartment buildings of the 1920s. The ogee face and torus edge of the knob surmount the shallow cove of the shank, which is echoed in the edge of the rose. The design of the knob goes well with a great variety of finishes, including polished nickel, burnished brass, pewter, antique brass and dark oxidized bronze. The knob may be provided in sizes, suitable for cabinetry. Roses for cabinet knobs are available upon request at an additional cost. Full mortise entry locks, privacy locks, passage latches and tubular latches may be provided for use with this knob. All NANZ plated and patinated finishes are available as is a variety of alternative rose designs.
The elegant No 1005 elliptical knob, composed of a series of diminishing rounded moldings, would have been found in English and Continental interiors in the early 20th Century. Recommended finishes include burnished brass, antique silver, gold, antique nickel and dark oxidized bronze as well as a broad range of other plated and patinated finishes. All NANZ plated and patinated finishes are available as is a variety of alternative rose designs.
The elegant No 1005R elliptical knob, composed of roped beading and a series of diminishing rounded moldings, would have been found in English and Continental interiors in the early 20th century. Recommended finishes include burnished brass, antique silver, gold, antique nickel and dark oxidized bronze as well as a broad range of other plated and patinated finishes. All NANZ plated and patinated finishes are available, as is a variety of alternative rose designs.
The No 1006 knob was inspired by an American Art Deco design of the 1930s. A slight outward flaring of the bullnose edge softens the strict geometry of the stepped face. The knob is adaptable to a variety of interiors, depending on the choice of finish; polished nickel, satin nickel and chrome emphasize the modernity of the design, while burnished brass and patinated finishes portray a more traditional appearance. The knob may be provided in 2”, 2-1/4”, 2-1/2”, and 3” diameters for doors, and the No 8006 cabinet knob is available in 3/4”, 1”, 1-1/4”, 1-1/2”, and 1-3/4” diameters. Roses for cabinet knobs are available at an additional cost. Full mortise entry locks, privacy locks, passage latches, as well as tubular latches may be provided for use with this knob. All NANZ plated and patinated finishes are available.
The No 1007 oval knob reflects the International Style of Modernism of the 1920s and 1930s, finding aesthetic value in the paring down of forms and the use of industrial materials such as steel for furnishing domestic interiors. A single step joins the knob to the straight shank and a cove detail meets the simple flaring rose, updating the classical profile and molding details of the NANZ traditional oval knob. The knob may be provided in 2-5/8″ x 1-3/4″ and 3-5/8″ x 2-3/8″ sizes, and it is also available in sizes 1-5/8″ x 1-1/8″ and 2-1/8″ x 1-3/8″ suitable for cabinetry. Alternative rose designs are also available for this knob. Full mortise entry locks, privacy locks, passage latches, as well as tubular latches may be provided for use with this knob. Recommended finishes include polished nickel, satin nickel, dark oxidized bronze, pewter and antique brass. In addition, all NANZ plated and patinated finishes are available.
The No 1007H oval knob, a hand-hammered version of the original design, also reflects the International Style of Modernism of the 1920s and 1930s. Here, the custom hand peening, an art popularized during the Arts and Crafts movement, paired with the single step detail, straight shank and simple flaring rose updates the classical and molding details of the NANZ traditional oval knob. The knob is also available in smaller sizes as Nº 8007H, suitable for cabinetry. Recommended finishes include polished nickel, satin nickel, dark oxidized bronze, pewter, antique brass. All NANZ plated and patinated finishes are available. Full mortise entry locks, privacy locks, passage latches tubular latches, as well as a variety of alternative rose designs, are available for use with this knob.
The Nº 1008 knob reflects the stylistic impressions of the 1920s era. The knob is inspired by the International Style of Modernism and finds its aesthetic value in the paring down of forms and the use of industrial materials. Typical of the design style, a single step joins the knob to the straight shank and a cove detail transitions to the simple flaring rose. The knob is also offered in sizes suitable for cabinetry. Full mortise entry locks, privacy locks, passage latches, as well as tubular latches may be provided for use with this knob. A large selection of rose designs is available for this knob. Recommended finishes include polished chrome, polished brass, satin nickel, burnished brass and burnished nickel. All NANZ plated and patinated finishes are available.
Designed in our Soho studio, this handle is available for use as passage, privacy, or entry hardware, as well as for use as a fixed dummy pull. The handle may be modified for use as cabinetry hardware as well. Available in all standard plated and patinated finishes.
The No 1010 modern Georgian knob, designed by Steven Sclaroff, is a cross between the classic 18th-century Georgian knob and the streamline detailing of mid-century modernism. The simplified face featuring a roundel floating in a deep, open reveal has a jet-age feel. It is also available in sizes suitable for cabinetry. Full mortise entry locks, privacy locks, passage latches and tubular latches may be provided for use with this knob. Recommended finishes include chrome, nickel or silver plate and antique gold finishes. All NANZ plated and patinated finishes are available, as is a variety of rose designs.
The No 1011 French Bull’s Eye knob, designed by Steven Sclaroff, is based upon early 19th-century drum-shaped knobs. It features deep, highly-shaped ogee curves on the sides, much larger than the traditional French hardware that inspired it. It has a modern scale, but does not lose the level of detail and shape of the original. Perfect for either traditional or modern settings, the knob is available in all Nanz finishes. Backplates for cabinet knobs are offered upon request at an additional cost. Full mortise entry locks, privacy locks, passage latches, as well as tubular latches may be provided for use with this knob. It goes well with the companion No 2111 French Bull’s Eye lever. A selection of related products is also available.
The No 1013 faceted octagonal knob was designed for a SoHo loft in 1992. The geometry comprises rectangular, triangular, trapezoidal and square facets in what could be called a machine-age-craft aesthetic. At the same time, the design is strangely organic in the manner of a geode or crystal. Recommended finishes include, but are not limited, to polished gold, burnished brass, satin nickel and polished nickel. Full mortise entry locks, privacy locks, passage latches and tubular latches may be provided for use with this knob. It is available in 2-1/8” and 2-1/2” diameters for doors, and the No 8013 cabinet knob is available in a 1-1/8” diameter. A selection of related products is also available.