Hardware assignment DIEGO ARELLANO
Architectural Hardware
plays a much bigger role in our daily lives than you may have think. Hardware
as we know it today started to take off during the industrial revolution, but
it has been giving our furniture more than just functionality for centuries.
For over 300 years, hardware has been applied to furniture. Each era can be
identified by its own unique style
1.
There are three
important periods in the history of architectural hardware; the Victorian
era which ranged from
the 1860s to the 1910s. This period is deemed the golden period of
architectural hardware. Since factories were finally able to mass produce
cabinet handles and knobs, they became more accessible and the price became
more affordable.
The next
major period was the Modern Age, which lasted two
decades around a pivotal point in modern history. Taking place between the
1930’s and 1950’s, the Modern Age was influenced by World War II, which marked
a significant distinction in the form and function of hardware. This era
brought a simpler, more linear functional design
Next is
the modern day Contemporary period, which is a
culmination of previous eras that allows us to embrace options as part of the
design aesthetic. There are plenty of combinations that will give any furniture
the feel and look you desire. Designers are now much more interested in how
textures influence us.
A drill is required. You can also use a
Hardware jig, even chisels can be useful is certain cases.
Knobs and pulls help to protect
your cabinet finish because you are not transferring the oils on your fingers
to the cabinet fronts. One preference is to use knobs for all doors
and pulls for all drawers. For any large door such as a pantry and any
pull-out door (including pull-out base pantries or trash pull-outs),
use a pull. It is much more comfortable to open a drawer using a pull.
High-quality cabinet hardware is made from solid materials
such as solid brass, bronze, pewter, stainless steel, crystal, and marble. Materials
vary; like zinc, polyester, and other choices. Lesser-quality materials, such
as aluminum and carbon steel.
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