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Bachelet Egg & Dart Plate With Egg and Dart Knob Set - Dummy, Privacy & Passage Coline Beveled Rosette Door Plate & Clover Round Knob Set - Dummy, Privacy & Passage Coline Beveled Rosette Door Plate & Small Round Bead Knob Set - Dummy, Privacy & Passage Eloise New York Door Plate and Small Round Bead Knob Set - Dummy, Privacy and PassageNew York City's oldest hardware store, Simon’s is a treasure trove of decorative and architectural hardware as well as kitchen and bath. A one-stop-shop for Contractors, Architects, Designers and Homeowners, Simon’s has been supplying elegance to New Yorkers since 1908.Harry Stuchiner took over from his father, whom the business is named after, just as Harry would pass it on to subsequent generations of his family.  In its early days, Simon’s was a home furnishings store. It later became a janitor’s supply house and during World War II, sold mill supplies. Following the war, Harry saw the potential in decorative hardware as European craftsmen incorporated antique and other styles into custom made furnishings.

Still in its original location, the business grew tremendously in the late 1970’s due to increased awareness among decorators, architects, woodworkers and consumers of the importance of the fine finishing touch that handsome hardware contributes to design. In the 1980’s bathroom and kitchen offering were integrated. Simon’s has also expanded its geographic footprint with a second location in the Hamptons and a third location in SoHo. White porcelain doorknobs–popular from the Civil War to the 1930s– have a classic, summery appeal that works year-round. Here are some favorite options. Above: Classic and clean, the White Porcelain Doorknob is $35 at Rejuvenation Hardware. Above: Thomas Hoof Produkt in Germany offers a Porcelain Door Set that includes two knobs and two key rosettes for €33.50. Above: High-end hardware purveyor Nanz of New York is the holy grail of hardware; locate a dealer and peruse the offerings at Nanz. Above: The Classic Rosette Door Set in white porcelain and polished chrome is $83.22 from Amazon.

Above: This Pair of White Porcelain Doorknobs has a solid brass shank and polished chrome base and is $40.99 at Amazon. Above: Emtek’s Ice White Doorknob Set is $96 from Low Price Doorknobs. Above: Nostalgic Warehouse’s White Porcelain Knob is designed for indoor/outdoor use and available in six different metal finishes; $36.54 from Knobs and Hardware. Above: Emtek’s Almond Knob is $96 at Emtek Hardware. Above: The Doorknob Passageway Set in white porcelain is $73 each, $67 each for a set of three, and $49 each for a set of 10 at the Renovator’s Supply. At Remodelista, Hardware is one of our passions. Have a look at our posts on Nautical Cleats for Home Use, Floor Outlets, The Ultimate Bathroom Hook, and DIY Braided Drawer Pulls for $1.25 Each. N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on May 1, 2013, as part of our Renovation and Reclamation issue. ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  , 2016 Project Idea Book represents the products we carry in stock on a regular basis, all at the Guaranteed Lowest Price.