Collection: Chippendale Drawer Pulls - Colonial Handles

Chippendale Drawer Pulls - Colonial Handles are a bold impressive style. The quality of these vintage style drawer pulls is evident. They are solid brass with beveled edges. Cast brass bails swing easily from posts. In addition these bails have trunnions on each end. The trunnions are small nubs. They act as a stop to keep bail from hitting backplate. Without a doubt, Chippendale drawer pulls are ideal for bureaus, highboys, tables and chest on chest.

These period brasses are copies of 18th century patterns. Thomas Chippendale, an English cabinet maker created this style. In 1754 he wrote the now famous Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Directory. This book became an important reference. As a result, the details this book provided influenced the shape and design of 18th century furniture. The English styles were fancy. While early handles in America had a much simpler shape. The fame of this era lasted through the late 1700's. Later, in the early 1900's, this style saw a renewal. Then it became known as the Colonial Revival era.

These Chippendale handles are reproductions. Each is well made of solid brass. Use with brass knobs. Choose a shiny, polished finish or a darkened antique finish. Various sizes provide options for furniture with drawers of different dimensions. Lastly, these period brasses add grace and distinction to both period and revival furniture.

Chippendale Drawer Pulls add impressive, bold style!