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Why do old doors have knobs in the middle?
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Some older doors have knobs in the middle because the symmetry of this design was popular in many parts of Europe. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a large collection of antique and modern doors from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Decorated Ceramic Door or Drawer Handles or Knobs Mid-Century Modern Italy 70/80
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare pair of enameled and decorated ceramic knobs or handles. Made in Italy around the 70s. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you.
Weight: 0.500 Kg
NOTE: We offer...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Art Sculptural Bronze Door Knobs, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of art sculptural bronze door knobs, 1960s. Very well crafted pieces.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
$1,024 / set
Vintage Swedish Green & Amber Cabinet or Door Glass & Brass Knobs, 1960s, 10 pcs
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 10 (6/4) glass door/drawer/cabinet knobs. Hand-made in Sweden during the 1960s. Measurements: Dept: 5.5 cm, W/H: 4 cm.
The price is for the set of 10 (6+4).
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
Vintage Swedish Lime Green Glass Furniture or Door Knobs, 1960s, Set of 6
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 6 (4/2) glass door/drawer/cabinet knobs. Hand-made in Sweden during the 1960s - 4 of them by Verrina. Same lime green color with brass spacers but two slightly diffrent des...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
1950s small French chromed knobs handles for nightstands, cupboards, drawers ...
Located in London, Fitzrovia
1930s to 50's French modernist chromed metal spherical knobs / handles for nightstands, cupboards, drawers ... easy to use, will easily fit pieces of furniture or kitchen or bedroom ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Large 1950s French chromed knobs handles for nightstands, cupboards, drawers ...
Located in London, Fitzrovia
1930s to 50's large French modernist chromed metal spherical knobs / handles for nightstands, cupboards, drawers ... easy to use, will easily fit pieces of furniture or kitchen / be...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Metal, Chrome
