Collection offers a great range of timeless
decorative hardware
that will be in style for years to come. All of the decorative knobs and pulls
in this collection add structure as well as grace with their details.
The Fleur-de-lis is a beautiful symbol which carries quite a bit of
meaning is arranged in a very interesting manner in The Fleur-de-lis knob. The Fleur-de-Lis is a
representation of a flower, but in the knob design it is actually arranged
in a flower shape, giving it a completely different look. Fleur-de-Lis
means “flower of the lily”—the image itself is a stylized lily or lotus
flower. In the beginning the Fleur-de-Lis was to represent the French
royalty. The legend holds that Clovis, the king of Franks, used the
Fleur-de-Lis symbol because the water lilies showed him how to safely get
across the river, which led to him winning a battle.
The Saddleworth knobs and pulls are extremely detailed with a lot of swirls. It is a
rather low relief design, so while being very detailed, it is not overbearing on
your overall design. Saddleworth is a civil parish which is located in the Greater
Manchester, England. The place itself is a museum due to the Local
Government Act of 1972. One can still draw quite a bit of inspiration from
Saddleworth with its distinct identity which seems to have almost frozen in
time.
The Celtic Isles knobs are low-relief, but beautiful and definitely a piece to
be noticed. It features the Celtic Knot, which was brought to Britain in the
6th century to be used as illustrations for the Gospels. Some Anglo-Saxons
used the design for personal decoration. It has since become very popular,
appearing in quite a bit of artwork, tattoos, jewelry, and even clip arts.
The Regal Crest knob has large details and a majestic feel to it. The Regal
Crest knob has an elegant look with classic scrolls and beaded designs. The
Family Crests were usually the “crest” part of the overall coat of arms. It
was to be used as the clan badge. It was used as engravings on furniture and
jewelry, book plates, and many other items.
The Chateau knob has an intricate design with deep-relief.
The Chateau knob is inspired by the chateaus found on the French country-side. They were
grand houses of nobility, the chateaus were usually passed down. The
architectural details were inspired by the new ideas of geometry and
proportions. It was to look strong and fortified, while remaining elegant
and breath-taking. The Chateau design is just that—it looks incredibly
strong and bold, yet still refined and graceful.
The Classic Weave knob has a striking and textured design. It is a versatile
design due to its universal nature. It would be a perfect element in almost
every room. It would be an amazing knob for a room which seems to have a
conservative design direction due to the cast that it would be the detail to
really take the whole space to the next level. Weaves and knots are usually
used to signify togetherness and closeness, making it symbolic in many
cultures.
Decorative hardware with flowers and scrolled leaf design - gorgeous swirling flowers will
surely bring delicate feeling to the space. Decorative knobs from this
collection have amazing details and great
designs to give life to any furniture piece or cabinets.
Very detailed and beautiful knobs are the
Tiger Lily knobs. It is very
delicate and bears a lot of positive history. The Tiger Lily is an orange
flower that is covered in spots. It has been a useful medical remedy for
many centuries. Its scent is said to suppress aggressive behavior and
promotes overall good feeling. The smell is said, as a superstition, to give
whoever smells it freckles.
There is an interesting legend surrounding the flower as well: there was
once a hermit who was traveling through the woods and stumbled upon a tiger
with an arrow through his body. The hermit then took it out for him and the
tiger asked the hermit to use the powers he possessed to make their
friendship last long after the tiger has passed. Upon the tiger’s death, he
was turned into a Tiger Lily. Following the hermit’s death, the Tiger Lily
spread all around the world trying to search for his friend.
The
wood knobs with Hibiscus flower
are very delicate and detailed as well. It has a
history of being able to be used for many, very diverse things. It is used a
lot of time in herbal tea making as well as paper making, and in the
Caribbean it is used for jam-making as well. It has been used in Hindu
worship as an offering to Goddess Kali and Lord Ganesha. The strong fibers
that are found within the flower are very strong and have even been used to
make clothing. Aside from having practical uses, it is also the national
flower of Malaysia, South Korea, the Hawaiian state flower, and the native
Australian emblem.
Another great selection of decorative hardware with exotic Ginkgo Berry design.
Beautifully detailed Ginkgo Berry knobs
have have intricate curves and swirls. The Ginkgo Berry motif
is classic. The Gingko plant itself is referred to as a “living
fossil” due to the fact that it does not seem to have evolved much since the
Permian period which dates back to over 270 million years. The Ginkgo
extract is widely used as a source of energy.
if you prefer a more pronounced floral design you should look at decorative
hardware with Chrysanthemum motif. The one flower takes up most
of the space and unlike most of the floral knobs it does not include any
other flowers, negative space, or stems. The Chrysanthemum was brought to
Japan by the Buddhist monks. The Royal family fell in love with the flower
that they sat upon Chrysanthemum thrones and featured the flower on the
royal family crest.
Decorative hardware with Opulent Flower design has a bold effect, just as the
Chrysanthemum wood knobs do,
but the Opulent Flower wood knobs look a bit simpler.
They have radial lines that
are straight as opposed to curved and swirling. A straighter pattern adds a
very brave aspect because of how honest the design is. The word
opulent, itself means ostentatious, which is being fond of one’s boldness.
The Ivy with Berries knobs are dainty and classy.
They are very versatile and work in whichever environment you would choose to put them in. The plant is symbolic
for friendship and marital fidelity. It is also considered to be the symbol
of a woman, and if one pairs it with Holly (man’s symbol) then it brings
peace between the wife and the husband for a year. It was also said to be a
sacred plant of the Greek god of wine—Dionysus.
The River Iris knobs and pulls have a composition that adds quite a bit of depth. It is
composed of a large Iris in the foreground and two smaller ones in the
background. It is a very dramatic addition to the space that would really
pop even though it is small. The flower got its name from a goddess of the
rainbow because of the many colors of the rainbow, and the many colors of
Irises that there are. It is also considered as being the flower of the
Sphinx.
The Saratoga Rose knob has a very interesting pattern to it. It is very
detailed with an unexpected design. According to the Greeks, the rose came
about as the result of Aphrodite crying over the death of her lover. The
Romans’ goddess Venus, is very similar to the Greek’s Aphrodite. Cupid tried
to give a rose to the Harpocrates, the God of Silence, as a bribe to keep
Venus quiet about her escapades. Thus, the rose became the symbol of
secrecy. In the Roman dining rooms, the ceilings were decorated with frescos
and sculptures of roses as to remind the guests to be polite in not letting
what was said during dinner leave the table.
