Drawer Handles

Drawer handle has a profound impact on the overall aesthetics of the furniture. In addition, the drawer handle must be durable, easy to grip and must open and close the drawer effortlessly. Thus, purchasing right kind of drawer handles for cabinets, wardrobes, dressers, beds, etc. is very important. There are many kinds of stylish drawer handles available in the market which accentuate the aesthetics of the furniture and makes it look all the more expensive and fashionable.

Types of Drawer Handle

• Cup handle- Cup handle is shaped like a half cup and has been designed specially for drawers. The open part faces down to provide a recessed grip to open and close the drawer. You need to grip the bottom portion of the handle. Cup handle is fixed using mounting poles instead of screws.
• Pull handle- Horizontal drawer pull handles are widely used for furniture. You simply need to grab this handle and exert pulling force to open the drawer. They come in both simple as well as ornate designs. Brass, chrome, nickel, wood, steel and many other types of materials are used to make drawer pull handles.
• Knobs- Most of the sellers now have both conventional drawer handles and knobs. Knobs are spherical handles fixed on drawers which not only enable pulling out of the drawers but also complements their aesthetics. Knobs come in a plethora of visually appealing designs. These include glass knobs, ornately designed knobs with raised motifs, antique designed knobs, kids drawer knobs having bright colours and cartoon designs, etc.

Drawer Handles for Various Types of Furniture

• Dresser Drawer Handles- Both long and short dresser drawer handles are available in the market to suit all styles of dressers. The high quality drawer handles for dressers not only score high on functionality but also in terms of aesthetics. You can find a plethora of dresser drawer handles such as zinc dresser handles, aluminium dresser handles, stainless steel dresser handles and many other kinds of metal dresser handles. There is also no dearth of finishing styles such as nickel, matte, antique brass or copper, pewter, oxidised black and many more. Antique drawer handles are very popular for dressers. This is because antique drawer handles impart a classic look to the dressers especially to artistically designed dressers. Such handles appear as if they were manufactured eons ago. Antique handles are commonly made of zinc alloy or aluminium alloy and come in many shapes and designs. Some examples include zinc alloy dresser drawer pull handle with antique plating and ring dresser drawer pull handle  with antique bronze finish.

• Kitchen furniture- The most common styles of kitchen drawer handles such as for cabinets are pull handles and knobs. Boss bars can also be used as drawer handles for kitchen cabinetry. Knobs come in both square and round shapes. Pulls as well as knobs can be made of a number of materials such as zinc, brass, steel, etc.

• Bed Drawer Handles- The bed drawer handles are also available in a plethora of styles such as cup, pull, bar, etc. The handles also come with many attractive finishes such as gold, polished chrome, glossy silver, etc. The style and design of the bed drawer handle should complement the design of the bed and other furniture pieces present in the bedroom. The overall style of the bedroom should also match the design of the handle.

• Wardrobe Drawer Handles- Pull and knob handles are common wardrobe drawer handles. They come in a variety of materials and designs. Some examples include handmade copper pull handles, D-bar rectangular solid brass handles, wooden half moon knobs, clear acrylic handles and semi-circle gold pull handles.

Drawer Handles Materials

• Stainless steel- Stainless steel is a very popular material for dresser drawer handles. Stainless steel handles are tough, durable and resist corrosion. Thus, they last for a long period of time. They are available in a number of designs and shapes. Another advantage of stainless steel handles is that they do not require surface finishes to appear aesthetically pleasing.
• Brass- Brass is an alloy containing 60% copper along with tin and zinc. The brass drawer handles are durable and exhibit a golden sheen. Finishing on a solid brass handle is also less likely to wear off easily as compared to other materials.
• Aluminium- Aluminium drawer handles are strong and resistant against corrosion. These handles are available in a number of finishes such as chrome finish, antique brass finish, nickel finish, matte finish, pewter finish, antique copper finish and sandblasted finish.
• Zinc alloy- Zinc alloy drawer handles are very strong and durable. These handles are also priced less as compared to other metal handles such as brass, stainless steel, etc. Zinc alloy handles are available in a number of finishings.
• Crystal- Knob drawer handles made of crystal are very popular. Crystal knobs have base made of brass and come in various colours. The crystal knobs sparkle due to presence of lead in them.

Drawer Handles Price List