Brass Cabinet Knobs

Choosing the Right Size Brass Knob

Sizing is the first thing to check before ordering a brass knob, since diameter and screw length both affect fit. Cabinet knobs are generally sized between 1 inch and 1.5 inches across, with smaller diameters suiting narrow cabinet stiles and larger knobs working better on furniture and pantry doors. Most brass knobs mount with a single 8-32 screw, which is the standard thread size across nearly all cabinet hardware.

Materials vary by product. This collection includes solid brass designs alongside selected pieces made from zinc alloy, wood, crystal, and natural stone. Please check the material information on each product page before ordering.

• Measure your door or drawer thickness and add about a quarter inch to find the right screw length, since a screw that is too short will not hold securely and one that is too long can poke through the other side.

• Standard doors around 3/4 inch thick usually work with the 1 inch screw most brass knob sets include as standard.

• Thicker drawer fronts or furniture panels may need a longer screw, sold separately if the included one does not reach.

Where Brass Knobs Work Best

Brass knobs are suited to cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and furniture pieces where a single-point, fingertip grip is enough to open and close. They are the traditional pick for upper cabinet doors and smaller drawers, and they also work well on wardrobes, dressers, and built-in furniture where a compact hardware profile suits the piece.

Matching a Finish

Finish is what ties brass knobs to the rest of the room once size is settled. Our cabinet hardware collection includes solid brass designs alongside selected pieces made from zinc alloy, wood, crystal, and natural stone. Each product page identifies the material used, and each finish page includes both knobs and pulls, so use the hardware type filter to narrow the collection down to knobs.

• An antique brass cabinet knob gives a warmer, pre-aged look.

• Brushed brass knobs for cabinets offer a softer, low-maintenance finish.

• Polished brass cabinet knobs gives the brightest shine in the collection.

• Chrome and brass cabinet knobs suits cooler, stainless-forward kitchens.

If you are outfitting drawers as well as doors, cabinet pulls in coordinating finishes are also available. If the project extends to the walls, our brass light switches come in their own range of finishes. They are made by a different specialist to our cabinet hardware, so expect complementary brass tones rather than an exact match.