Create A Striking Scene With The Use Of Our Black Iron Door Knobs!
Classical architecture evokes images of nostalgia, gracefulness, and the pursuit of perfection and what it means for us all. Colonial architecture, from our viewpoint, shows the beauty of human resilience and adaptability. Such would be the situation with the life and times of American Colonists as they ventured into the new world. Their new lives would be lined with challenges that would be faced with equal parts tenacity and ingenuity.
Black Iron, or Cast Iron, could even be said as the fuel of the colonization effort as buildings grew more dependent on iron production. Other industries followed suit and even home decorations were fashioned from cast iron. Through this metal, blacksmiths could create intricate designs that showed the status of their clients and their families. They also served as beautiful fixtures that could stand the test of time.
Mystic Colonial carries on that same tradition of craftsmanship with our cast iron home fixtures, such as our black iron door knobs. Hardware Reproduction is a skill that blacksmiths must hone and ours have done exactly that for over 20 years. We specialize in providing clients with home fixtures that give their house a colonial flair that'll surely stand out. See what we have in store for you in this article when it comes to door fixtures and black iron door knobs!
The Symbols Behind Designed Door Knobs
Door knobs, compared to the histories of our other products, are a more recent invention with most sources chalking it up to the 1800s. Specifically, that period brought the black iron door knob into common usage with homes starting to incorporate it into designs. This gave a rise to various cultures and forms that give door hardware a surprisingly rich history.
Another reason why door hardware was seeing improvements was because of the American Revolution and the benefits it had on the country’s manufacturing capabilities. Although wooden knobs were once the norm, this gave way to the use of iron and steel door knobs. Afterward, the usage of decorative hardware became more widespread as a return to ornate home fixtures was underway.
The revolution brought about by industry allowed for creativity to flourish when one was designing an ornamental surface for the door knob. For us, we prefer to have a bit of ruggedness to our designs with elements of handmade work. Whether it's through a rounded or squared door knob, we try our best to make sure each product is made to withstand the wear and tear of continuous use.
Making sure of this, the works of Mystic Colonial can be used to strike a balance between the modern and colonial styles of home design. We believe that the old ways still hold a candle to new methods and that carries over to many of our hardware reproduction products.
Explore Mystic Colonial’s Various Cast Iron/Black Iron Products!
Now that we’ve gotten a bit more context behind the history of door knobs and colonial times, we can look into some of the products that we have for you! This wonderful set of Hand Forged Iron Round Knobs is perfect to get things started with. Made with durability and aesthetics in mind, the handmade aesthetic is paired with an oil-blackened finish that can be further strengthened by sealing with furniture wax.
Aside from that, we’ve also got another set of Hand Forged Cabinet Knobs that can symbolize a room's purpose and give it a different character from the rest. It's also made to evoke the look of being handmade while also being given an oil-blackened coat finish. If you're one to shake up the look of your home, a combination of both sets could be a good idea for you!
If our sets of black iron door knobs and hand-forged cabinet knobs interest you, then you may want to visit our website and see what else we have for you! Our shop has all the hardware reproductions you need to create the perfect look for your colonial-styled home.
See what else we offer our clients thanks to the decades of experience we have in period-accurate smithing styles. Full Satisfaction is guaranteed with us and we make sure to prove it on every sale we make!
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