Hinges & Supports
Find the Right Lid, Leaf or Door Support or Movement
Whether you’re restoring furniture, building a cabinet, or repairing a favorite piece, choose hinges and supports that suit the way it opens and works.
Start with the application: a cabinet door, drop-leaf table, desk lid, or box lid. Then consider how the hardware attaches, the size you need, and a finish that complements your project.
Not sure which type you need? Scroll down to explore the options for your project.
FAQ
- A Hinge is a moveable jointed piece that connects to separate parts together typically enabling opening and closing actions such as a door.
- Supports are usually paired with hinges. These are a movable part mechanism that both hold and enable movement between 2 pieces. They are often seen on desk lids, box lids and tables to allow opening and closing.
- Many types, sizes and styles of hinges and supports have been made over time. Some are very job specific.
- Before starting your search it is best to understand what you want the hinge or support to do and how you plan to install it.
- Furniture construction will often dictate the style that is needed. However size must also be considered as a picture may look the same but the actual measurements can be very different.
Brass delivers exceptional performance as furniture hardware, offering corrosion resistance and aesthetic versatility that suit many applications. However, material selection should align with specific functional requirements and design intent. Certain hardware styles—hinges or supports—may be available exclusively in alternative metals such as steel or iron, necessitating pragmatic choices based on availability and performance demands. Evaluating both the hardware's mechanical role and your aesthetic priorities ensures you select the material that optimally balances durability, visual coherence, and practical functionality for your restoration or design project.
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