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.

Lion Door Knocker

Bronze Gate

Lions Head Architectural

Lions Gate

Van Cleef Earrings Lion

19th Century Bronze Lion Door Knocker

$2,430

19th Century Bronze Lion Door Knocker

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A 19th century bronze lion door knocker. Crafted in England circa 1800, this stunning example of

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Large Classical Lion Door Knocker With Foliate Scrolls

$395

Large Classical Lion Door Knocker With Foliate Scrolls

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This ferocious large classical lion door knocker has been saved from a pre-eminent building in Palm

Category

Vintage 1970s American Neoclassical Revival Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Brass Lion Door Knocker

$795

19th Century French Brass Lion Door Knocker

Located in Pearland, TX

A fine antique 19th Century French brass lion door knocker including all three original pieces (the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Bronze Lion Door Knocker with Tail and Paw Behind

$550

Bronze Lion Door Knocker with Tail and Paw Behind

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A classic English cast bronze lion door knocker featuring a boldly sculpted lion face with tail and

Category

20th Century English Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Van Cleef and Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Door Knocker Earrings

$24,500

Vintage Van Cleef and Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Door Knocker Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Signed Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Door Knocker Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.5 inches

Category

Mid-20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Door Knocker Earrings

$22,500

Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Door Knocker Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Created in the 1960s, these Van Cleef & Arpels lion clip earrings are formed of 18K gold and

Category

Mid-20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Door Knocker Earrings and Brooch Set

$35,000

Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Door Knocker Earrings and Brooch Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

brooch set! Picture this: stunning lion door knockers made of 18kt yellow gold and sprinkled with

Category

Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

KENNETH LANE vintage silver tone lions door knocker designer clip on earrings

$325

KENNETH LANE vintage silver tone lions door knocker designer clip on earrings

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed KENNETH LANE • silver tone • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A66 ❤️❤️ V...

Category

Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

KJL KENNETH JAY LANE signed gold lions door knocker designer runway necklace

$475

KJL KENNETH JAY LANE signed gold lions door knocker designer runway necklace

By KJL

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed KJL KENNETH JAY LANE • gold tone • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 38 ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces

English Bronze Door Knocker with Lions Head

$785

English Bronze Door Knocker with Lions Head

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very special and wonderfully patinated English 19th Century Lion Door knocker. The piece is the

Category

Antique 19th Century British Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Gothic Lion’s Mask Brass Door Knocker This is a good looking door knocker

$465

Gothic Lion’s Mask Brass Door Knocker This is a good looking door knocker

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Gothic Lion’s Mask Brass Door Knocker This is a good looking door knocker, the handsome Lion

Category

Vintage 1960s Gothic Revival Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Lion's Head Door Knocker in Solid Bronze

$195 / set

Lion's Head Door Knocker in Solid Bronze

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Solid Bronze, Round Frame Lion's Head Door Knocker, 4" Height

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Solid Brass Lion Head Door Knocker

$3,012

Large Antique Solid Brass Lion Head Door Knocker

Located in Ware, GB

his stunning large solid brass lion head door knocker exudes timeless elegance, making it a perfect

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Brass Door Knocker

$639

Brass Door Knocker

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Brass door knocker featuring lion’s head figure.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

19th Century Lion's Head Door Knocker in Gilt Bronze

$1,240Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Lion's Head Door Knocker in Gilt Bronze

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A fabulous antique lion's head door knocker in gilt bronze, dating from the 19th century

Category

Antique 19th Century French Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Era Tramp Art Chip Carved Trunk/ Box with Additional Glove Box

$315Sale Price|65% Off

Victorian Era Tramp Art Chip Carved Trunk/ Box with Additional Glove Box

Located in Waxahachie, TX

2 handmade boxes included. Rare 1800s Tramp Art Lion Door knocker Hand Carved Storage Box / Jewelry

Category

Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Lion Head Door Knocker

$220

Vintage Brass Lion Head Door Knocker

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage brass lion head door knocker with a great weathered patina. This vintage brass lion head

Category

Late 20th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Large Gothic Lion’s Mask Iron Door Knocker This is a superb door knocker

$1,095

Large Gothic Lion’s Mask Iron Door Knocker This is a superb door knocker

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Gothic Lion’s Mask Iron Door Knocker This is a superb door knocker, the handsome Lion

Category

Mid-20th Century Gothic Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Dutch Bronze Lion Head Door Knocker, Late Victorian Style, 1920s

$468

Dutch Bronze Lion Head Door Knocker, Late Victorian Style, 1920s

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice Bronze Lions Head Door Knocker . 1920s Holland

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Late Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Heavy Gothic Lion’s Mask Brass Door Knocker, Neoclassical Style, 1950

$1,204

Heavy Gothic Lion’s Mask Brass Door Knocker, Neoclassical Style, 1950

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Heavy Gothic Lion’s Mask Brass Door Knocker This is a superb door knocker, the handsome Lion

Category

Vintage 1950s Neoclassical Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

CASTLECLIFF signed vintage gold tone lions head door knocker designer brooch

$245

CASTLECLIFF signed vintage gold tone lions head door knocker designer brooch

By Castlecliff

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed CASTLECLIFF • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • good vintage condition with signs of wear Sku A66 ❤️❤️ VINT...

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Vintage Gold Carnelian Station Agate Necklace Lion's Head Door Knocker Pendant

$1,038Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Gold Carnelian Station Agate Necklace Lion's Head Door Knocker Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (24) Natural Genuine Carnelian Or Agate -Round Bead - Bezel Set - Deep Orange Color - 6mm each(approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Carnelian Or Agate- Carved - Orange Transluc...

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold

KJL for AVON signed vintage lion head door knocker designer earrings

$345

KJL for AVON signed vintage lion head door knocker designer earrings

By KJL

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed KJL for AVON • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Vintage gold tone door knocker lions head rhinestone pearls designer necklace

$475

Vintage gold tone door knocker lions head rhinestone pearls designer necklace

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux pearls and rhinestones • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of ...

Category

20th Century Choker Necklaces

GRAZIANO signed vintage lions head door knocker designer runway clip on earrings

$475

GRAZIANO signed vintage lions head door knocker designer runway clip on earrings

By R.J. Graziano

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed GRAZIANO • gold tone • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 37 ❤️❤️ VI...

Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

ANNE KLEIN vintage gold tone lions head door knocker designer clip on earrings

$275

ANNE KLEIN vintage gold tone lions head door knocker designer clip on earrings

By Anne Klein

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned ANNE KLEIN • gold tone • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 50 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE...

Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Russian Arts & Crafts Brass Copper Lion Head Claw Foot Umbrella Cane Stand 27"

$800

Russian Arts & Crafts Brass Copper Lion Head Claw Foot Umbrella Cane Stand 27"

Located in Dayton, OH

lobed base and rim, copper bands, lion's head door knocker style handles and claw / paw feet. Marked in

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Arts and Crafts Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass, Copper

Set of Four 19th Century Regency Carved Ebonized & Gilt Lions Head Wall Lights

$8,214 / set

Set of Four 19th Century Regency Carved Ebonized & Gilt Lions Head Wall Lights

Located in GB

Downing Street you will spot a Lion head brass door knocker, these are often found on traditional Georgian

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Giltwood

Neoclassical Style Silver Plated Hot Water Urn, Thomas Kirkpatrick New York

$895

Neoclassical Style Silver Plated Hot Water Urn, Thomas Kirkpatrick New York

Located in Atlanta, GA

urn in the neoclassical style. Having a round main body with a reeded band, lion form door knocker

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century French Gothic Revival Andirons Mounted As Table Lamps - A Pair

$3,500 / set

19th Century French Gothic Revival Andirons Mounted As Table Lamps - A Pair

Located in Forney, TX

, featuring turned column with two pierced reticulated balls, grotesque lion mask with door knocker ring

Category

Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Anatoly Varvarov ViktorovichKnock - you will open, Contemporary Art, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind, 2022

$2,500

Knock - you will open, Contemporary Art, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind

Located in Granada Hills, CA

of a lion's head door knocker will add a touch of luxury to any space. People come in and out

Category

2010s Photorealist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Lion Door Knocker For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lion door knocker for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and bronze, every lion door knocker was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a lion door knocker, we have 19 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the lion door knocker you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A lion door knocker, designed in the neoclassical, Victorian or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made lion door knocker has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Van Cleef & Arpels, Anne Klein and KJL are consistently popular.

How Much is a Lion Door Knocker?

Prices for a lion door knocker start at $195 and top out at $35,000 with the average selling for $909.

Questions About Lion Door Knocker

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.