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The Brass Knob

Updated Apr 12, 2006

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“I recently restored two mantels I found at the Brass Knob, and underneath years of paint, there were two bisque angels and an incredible amount of detail,” says Washington, DC, interior designer Beth Peacock. “It’s impossible to find that kind of artisanship in new pieces today.” Peacock relies on the DC shop—and its 9,000-square-foot sister, The Brass Knob Back Doors Warehouse—for many of the projects she oversees, including a recently completed renovation on Capitol Hill for which she tapped the store for five fireplace mantels, not to mention lighting fixtures, door knobs and other hardware for nearly every room in the house.
Those of us outside, or even way outside, the Beltway can go online to view roughly 60 percent of the Brass Knob’s store inventory of architectural antiques. The Web catalog includes hardware, several types of lighting, decorative tiles, ironwork, columns, bath fixtures and stained glass, among other categories—items that date mostly from the mid-1800s through the 1930s. Owners Donetta George and Ron Allan—who Peacock says “could not be more knowledgeable or helpful”—are happy to answer questions, provide detailed digital photographs and ship anywhere. (via Elements of Living)

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Crown City Hardware

Updated Apr 11, 2006

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Growing up in California, Richard Perris was crazy about movies, and even got himself a degree in cinema. But instead of becoming a producer, he took over Crown City Hardware, the store his grandfather bought in 1936. As a youngster, Perris worked in the store on weekends and became interested in period hardware. "'Bungalow Heaven' is near here, and somebody was always searching for the right knob or hinge," he explains. "So now we specialize in Victorian, Craftsman and Deco hardware and restoration items." Crown City offers a 400-page catalog of the stores’s complete stock as well as a 60-page version that highlights popular items. As for the movies, Perris maintains a connection by providing hardware for sets requiring period authenticity. (via Elements of Living)

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Alma Ston

Updated Apr 6, 2006

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Master stone carvers are rare in the US, which makes California especially fortunate to have Clark Mitchel and his company, Alma Stone. Mitchel spends his time carving gorgeous fireplaces, sinks, moldings and other architectural elements; incising letters; drafting; and restoring old stone treasures. Originally a sculptor, Mitchel trained with the best. He learned restoration, sculpturing, drafting and carving techniques during apprenticeships in England and Italy. As for the name, it means "soul" in Spanish, volunteers Mitchel. It’s also the name of his grandmother and his daughter. (via Elements of Living)

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Steven Handelman Studios

Updated Apr 6, 2006

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Lots of companies pulled in their horns or gave up entirely during the recession of the late 1980s, but Steven Handelman Studios expanded. Handelman guessed that America was hungry for honest crafting, and he was proven right. Today, his Santa Barbara firm is a national source of such wrought-iron products as fire screens, chandeliers, ceiling mounts, sconces and outdoor lanterns. "Our products are handmade, and we offer so many options that each product is customized," says Handelman. "Clients love the attention to detail. They’ll often remark, ‘I’m so relieved that somebody gets it’ when they see our products." A catalog is available. (via Elements of Living)

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555 DESIGN

Updated Apr 6, 2006

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Ask 555 founder James Geier what he likes best about his business, and he’ll say, "developing environments that affect people’s emotions." He and partner Paul Ohadi do that in spades, with their custom designs for the world’s leading retailers, hotels and casinos. Their Automatic contemporary furniture division features their award-winning stainless steel sling chair and ottoman, which are complemented by other stainless steel pieces—benches, club chairs, lamps, folding screens and even a dog kennel. 555 also manufactures pieces for other designers. Automatic furniture is featured in showrooms across the country. (via Elements of Living)

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Cain, Inc.

Updated Apr 6, 2006

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Wayne Cain, whose art-glass windows can be found in public places and private spaces all over the world, says he can’t wait for Monday mornings, when he returns to his studio. "I got the sociology and forestry degrees that other people expected of me," he says, "but I wanted to be in a barn in the country, and here I am. For 30 years, I’ve been doing it my way." Cain’s way includes designing and handcrafting beveled, stained, carved, silvered, fused and painted glass windows, entryways, transoms and domes. Styles range from historical to contemporary. (via Elements of Living)

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Architectural Accents

Updated Apr 6, 2006

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Before becoming one of America’s premier sources for architectural elements, Charles Nevinson was a busy restoration architect in his native Britain. "In the 1950s, plastic was the with-it look for British retail stores," he says. "In the 1970s, I ripped the plastic from over 50 stores and returned the buildings to their old-world roots." Today, in Atlanta, Nevinson presides over two acres of antiques and reproductions, including entryways, columns, mantels, windows, doors and ironwork. He confesses he doesn’t like the Prairie style, so Frank Lloyd Wright fans should probably look elsewhere, but every other period is overwhelmingly represented. (via Elements of Living)

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