Door handle - 1920-1930 - Set of two door knobs with star-shaped backplates
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Set of two cast-iron door knobs with star-shaped backplates from the Netherlands, dating to ca. 1920 in Early Art Deco style, each knob about 6.4 cm in diameter with backplates about 17 cm wide, overall dimensions 9 cm deep, 6.5 cm high and 18 cm wide, restored and ready to mount in excellent condition.
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Set of 2 Antique Door Knobs with Star-Shaped Backplates – ca. 1920 – Art Deco
In Excellent Condition – No Reserve
A rare and high-end quality set of two antique cast-iron door knobs with their original star-shaped backplates, dating from around 1920.
The geometric, radiating form of the star and the fluted mushroom-shaped knob are highly characteristic of the early Art Deco period, when bold architectural silhouettes and stylized geometry became a hallmark of modern design.
Both pieces have been fully restored and fitted with new galvanized threaded rods, making them ready for practical use or decorative installation.
Details
Period: ca. 1920
Style: Early Art Deco
Material: Cast iron, restored and repainted
Diameter knob: approx. 6.4 cm
Backplate (star) width: approx. 17 cm
Threaded rod length: approx. 9 cm
Condition: In excellent restored condition; ready to mount
Historical Context
Around 1920, European door hardware makers embraced the emerging Art Deco aesthetic, shifting from organic Art Nouveau lines toward sharp, geometric, architectural forms. Star-shaped escutcheons and sculptural knobs like these were typically used in representative interiors—shops, offices, and well-appointed townhouses—expressing the optimism and modernity of the interwar period.
A striking and rare set—decorative, sculptural, and highly collectible.
Seller's Story
We are a passionate team of skilled collectors dedicated to sourcing truly unique and rare vintage pieces. On Catawiki, we showcase only our finest finds—carefully curated, lovingly selected, and offered with the lowest possible shipping rates as a service to our buyers.
Every item is professionally packed the very next day and shipped via registered mail for a safe and reliable delivery.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us—we’re always happy to help.
Translated by Google TranslateSet of 2 Antique Door Knobs with Star-Shaped Backplates – ca. 1920 – Art Deco
In Excellent Condition – No Reserve
A rare and high-end quality set of two antique cast-iron door knobs with their original star-shaped backplates, dating from around 1920.
The geometric, radiating form of the star and the fluted mushroom-shaped knob are highly characteristic of the early Art Deco period, when bold architectural silhouettes and stylized geometry became a hallmark of modern design.
Both pieces have been fully restored and fitted with new galvanized threaded rods, making them ready for practical use or decorative installation.
Details
Period: ca. 1920
Style: Early Art Deco
Material: Cast iron, restored and repainted
Diameter knob: approx. 6.4 cm
Backplate (star) width: approx. 17 cm
Threaded rod length: approx. 9 cm
Condition: In excellent restored condition; ready to mount
Historical Context
Around 1920, European door hardware makers embraced the emerging Art Deco aesthetic, shifting from organic Art Nouveau lines toward sharp, geometric, architectural forms. Star-shaped escutcheons and sculptural knobs like these were typically used in representative interiors—shops, offices, and well-appointed townhouses—expressing the optimism and modernity of the interwar period.
A striking and rare set—decorative, sculptural, and highly collectible.
Seller's Story
We are a passionate team of skilled collectors dedicated to sourcing truly unique and rare vintage pieces. On Catawiki, we showcase only our finest finds—carefully curated, lovingly selected, and offered with the lowest possible shipping rates as a service to our buyers.
Every item is professionally packed the very next day and shipped via registered mail for a safe and reliable delivery.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us—we’re always happy to help.
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Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Set of two door knobs with star-shaped backplates
Material
Iron
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
6.5 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
9 cm
Estimated Period
1920-1930
