Wood

Wooden knobs are a dwindling market. The strongest demand is for rimu or kauri knobs for interior cabinets, or in restoration work. The appeal of wood lies in the pattern of the grain, and its warm soft shine when polished. Plain knobs of kauri, rimu, towai, mahogany stain, and pine are most popular, but wooden convex knobs, oblong easy-to-pull knobs are also widely available, at timber supply outlets and stores. The D-shaped wood drawer handle is enjoying a revival, and is on sale at selected specialist doorknob outlets.

Economically designed and tested for ease of use, this attractive Italian door knob has a growing market for both appearance and function.
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