How do door knockers work?

Door knockers work because of their hinged design. After you mount the back plate onto a door, the striker portion hangs from the frame on the hinge, allowing you to raise it up and strike it against the backing. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage door knockers.

What does door knocker earrings mean?

The term door-knocker earrings refers to large hoop earrings. This name comes from the fact that the shape of the hoop is similar to that of the knocker on a door. Door-knocker earrings may be round, square or triangular in shape, and jewelry designers create them out of a variety of materials, including sterling silver, gold and platinum. Shop a large collection of hoop earrings on 1stDibs.

What is another name for a door knocker?

There are several other names for a door knocker. These names can include doorbell, buzzer, chime, peal, gong and knell to name a few. You’ll find a variety of door knockers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Door Knockers

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Roman relief of Medusa and Hercules knot

Sold|~~$5,910~~

Roman relief of Medusa and Hercules knot

Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES

like door knockers, as well as on armor and shields worn by soldiers. This protective aspect of Medusa

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antiquities

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Large Chinese Brass Lion Door Knockers or Towel Rings

Sold|~~$255~~

Pair of Large Chinese Brass Lion Door Knockers or Towel Rings

Located in SOMIS, CA

Our brass knockers can be used as door knockers or hand towel rings. Fine craftsmanship depict the

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20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Moroccan Double Doors with Silver Overlay, Bone Inlays, & Stained Glass, c. 1960

Sold|~~$13,500~~

Moroccan Double Doors with Silver Overlay, Bone Inlays, & Stained Glass, c. 1960

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

door knockers in the shape of a hand and brass latches with incised motifs. This architectural treasure

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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Moorish Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Pair of French Door Knocker Sconces

Sold|~~$1,000~~

Pair of French Door Knocker Sconces

Located in San Francisco, CA

working door knockers made of iron. Featuring image of goddess Athena. Custom grey linen shades.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage Figures of Chinese Export Turquoise Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs

Sold|~~$602~~

Pair of Vintage Figures of Chinese Export Turquoise Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs

Located in Richmond, London

to have mythic protective powers. They are also used in other artistic contexts, for example on door

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Bronze Inkwell by Gustav Gurschner

Sold|~~$3,800~~

Large Bronze Inkwell by Gustav Gurschner

By Gustave Gurschner

Located in New York, NY

Austrian artists. His body of work consists of functional objects such as ashtrays, electric lamps, door

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th-century gilded bronze door knockers depicting a lion’s head.

Sold|~~$1,776~~

Pair of 19th-century gilded bronze door knockers depicting a lion’s head.

Located in Saint ouen, FR

Pair of 19th-century gilded bronze door knockers depicting a lion’s head. Height 22 x width 19 x

Category

Vintage 1950s Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

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Door Knockers For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of door knockers available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct door knockers — often made from metal, bronze and brass — can elevate any home. Find 102 antique and vintage door knockers at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Door knockers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Door knockers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Nouveau, Victorian and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many door knockers are appealing in their simplicity, but Alessandro Zambelli, Gustav Gurschner and Mastercraft produced popular door knockers that are worth a look.

How Much are Door Knockers?

Door knockers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,412, while the lowest priced sells for $155 and the highest can go for as much as $74,500.

Questions About Door Knockers

How do door knockers work?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Door knockers work because of their hinged design. After you mount the back plate onto a door, the striker portion hangs from the frame on the hinge, allowing you to raise it up and strike it against the backing. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage door knockers.
What does door knocker earrings mean?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
The term door-knocker earrings refers to large hoop earrings. This name comes from the fact that the shape of the hoop is similar to that of the knocker on a door. Door-knocker earrings may be round, square or triangular in shape, and jewelry designers create them out of a variety of materials, including sterling silver, gold and platinum. Shop a large collection of hoop earrings on 1stDibs.
What is another name for a door knocker?
2 Answers
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
There are several other names for a door knocker. These names can include doorbell, buzzer, chime, peal, gong and knell to name a few. You’ll find a variety of door knockers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
There are many names for door knockers, including rapper, ringer and buzzer. Ornate door knockers are sought out by architects and collectors all over the world. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique door knockers from some of the world’s top sellers.