The material
Why solid brass?
Solid brass is one of the oldest and most enduring materials in interior hardware. Not a trend. Not a finish that wears off. A considered choice that pays for itself — in quality, character, and longevity — for decades to come.
Shop the collectionTen reasons to choose brass
Built to last
Solid brass doesn't rust, corrode, or degrade. Properly maintained, it will outlast every other material in your home — and probably the home itself. This is hardware you buy once.
Hand finished pieces
Every piece is individually hand finished. No two are exactly alike. The subtle variations in surface and patina are features, not flaws — the mark of a craftsperson's touch rather than a machine.
Lacquered & unlacquered
Choose lacquered brass to preserve a bright, consistent finish indefinitely. Choose unlacquered to let the metal breathe, oxidise naturally, and develop a rich living patina unique to your home and how you live in it.
No zinc plated alloys
Zinc alloy (zamak) hardware is cast cheaply and electroplated to look like brass. Within years the plating wears, chips, and discolours. Our hardware is solid brass through and through — the same material from surface to core.
Fully recyclable
Brass is one of the most recycled metals on earth. It can be melted down and remade indefinitely without any loss of quality — making solid brass hardware a genuinely circular, low-waste material choice.
Naturally antimicrobial
Copper alloys including brass have proven antimicrobial properties — brass surfaces kill 99.9% of bacteria within hours of contact. For door and cabinet hardware that's touched dozens of times daily, that matters.
Timeless designs
Brass hardware has been present in great homes for centuries. Our designs are drawn from architectural tradition — proportioned for permanence, not for trend cycles. They won't look dated in five years because they were never fashionable in a fleeting sense to begin with.
Tactile to the touch
The density and warmth of solid brass is immediately perceptible. It has weight, substance, and a thermal quality that plastic and hollow zinc can never replicate. Every time you open a door or drawer, you feel the difference.
Modern & heritage interiors
Brass works across the full spectrum — at home in a Georgian townhouse, a Victorian terrace, a mid-century conversion, or a contemporary new build. Its warm, neutral gold tone bridges periods and styles that nothing else quite manages.
A finish that only improves
Unlike chrome, nickel, or matte black which show wear as damage, brass wears as character. The patina that forms with use — oils from hands, light exposure, time — deepens the metal and makes each piece more beautiful, not less.
Know your finish
Lacquered vs unlacquered brass
Both are solid brass. The difference is purely in how the surface behaves over time. Neither is better — it depends on how you want your hardware to age.
- Sealed with a clear protective coat
- Retains its bright, polished appearance indefinitely
- Consistent colour across all pieces in your home
- Low maintenance — wipe clean with a soft cloth
- Ideal for high-traffic areas or humid environments
- Can be re-lacquered if the coating ever wears
Best for: consistent, low-effort spaces where a clean, uniform look is the goal.
- Bare metal — no protective coating
- Develops a natural patina that deepens over years
- Each piece becomes unique to your home and use
- Can be polished back to bright brass at any point
- The antimicrobial properties are most active
- Beloved in period properties and living interiors
Best for: homes that want warmth, character, and a material that tells a story.
Ready to make the switch?
Hardware built for the long run
Browse our full collection of solid brass cabinet handles, door hardware, wall hooks, and pipe fittings — all hand finished in the UK.