Bakelite Ball Door Knobs | Real Bakelite Square Backplates

Bakelite Ball Door Knobs with Plain Square Backplates

Bring timeless character to your home with these Bakelite Ball Door Knobs. Crafted from real Bakelite and faithfully modelled on original early to mid-20th century designs, these traditional door knobs combine authentic period styling with everyday practicality. Their smooth ball shape and plain square backplates make them an excellent choice for Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco homes, while their understated design also suits contemporary interiors.

Available in Black or Mottled Brown, each pair features genuine Bakelite ball knobs mounted on neat square backplates. Consequently, they offer a simple yet elegant finishing touch for internal doors. Whether you are restoring an original property or updating a character home, these classic door knobs provide lasting style.

Each pair includes a 5/16″ (7.9mm) square spindle, making the knobs suitable for many original latches and locks as well as modern fittings. However, if your existing lock accepts a 7.6mm spindle, you can carefully enlarge the square opening with a sharp square file to fit the supplied spindle. We also include traditional slotted grub screws and matching slotted wood screws, so installation is quick and straightforward.

Like the original Bakelite door furniture, these real Bakelite door knobs feature an unsprung design. Therefore, you should pair them with a latch or lock that provides sufficient spring strength. This ensures the knobs return smoothly to the horizontal position after use while preserving the authentic feel of the original design.

Bakelite Ball Door Knobs Features

• Pair of genuine Bakelite door knobs
• Plain square backplates
• Traditional smooth ball design
• Available in Black or Mottled Brown
• Faithfully modelled on original early to mid-20th century designs
• Complete with 5/16″ (7.9mm) square spindle
• Traditional slotted grub screws and wood screws included
• Suitable for many period and modern latches and locks
• Authentic unsprung design
• Priced per pair

Dimensions

• Knob Diameter: 48mm
• Backplate: 54mm × 54mm
• Spindle: 5/16″ (7.9mm) square

All measurements are approximate.

Why Choose Real Bakelite Door Knobs?

Real Bakelite remains highly regarded for its durability, distinctive feel and authentic period appearance. Moreover, these beautifully reproduced door knobs capture the elegance of early twentieth-century design. Whether you are restoring a period property or updating a character home, they provide a timeless finishing touch that will complement your doors for years to come.

Fitting Information

The supplied 5/16″ (7.9mm) square spindle fits many modern and older locks. However, if your lock accepts a 7.6mm spindle, you can carefully file the square opening to suit the larger spindle. Finally, because these knobs are unsprung, always use them with a latch or lock that has adequate spring strength to ensure smooth and reliable operation.