Bakelite Ball Door Knobs | Real Bakelite Round Backplates

Bakelite Ball Door Knobs with Plain Round Backplates

Bring timeless character to your home with these Bakelite Ball Door Knobs. Crafted from real Bakelite and inspired by original early to mid-20th century designs, they combine authentic period styling with everyday practicality. Their simple ball shape and plain round backplates suit a wide range of interiors. Consequently, they are an excellent choice for restoration projects as well as traditionally styled homes.

Choose from Black or Mottled Brown to complement your décor. Furthermore, the understated design works beautifully with Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco interiors, while the genuine Bakelite construction delivers the distinctive appearance and feel of the original fittings.

Each pair includes a 5/16″ (7.9mm) square spindle, making these door knobs suitable for many original period 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 accommodate the supplied spindle. We also include traditional slotted grub screws and matching slotted wood screws, so installation is both quick and straightforward.

Like the original Bakelite door furniture, these real Bakelite door knobs feature an unsprung design. Therefore, you should use 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 operation of the original design.

Bakelite Ball Door Knobs Features

• Pair of genuine Bakelite door knobs
• Plain round backplates
• Traditional smooth ball design
• Available in Black or Mottled Brown
• Based 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 Diameter: 56mm
• Spindle: 5/16″ (7.9mm) square

All measurements are approximate.

Why Choose Real Bakelite Door Knobs?

Real Bakelite is renowned for its durability, distinctive feel and authentic period appearance. Moreover, these beautifully reproduced door knobs faithfully capture the style of the early twentieth century. Whether you are restoring a period property or updating a character home, they provide an authentic finishing touch. As a result, they combine traditional craftsmanship with dependable everyday performance.

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.