Century Hardware solid-brass cabinet pulls and knobs
Century Hardware was founded in 1992 in Hartland, Wisconsin specifically to supply and service cabinet and furniture hardware to distributors worldwide. The catalog still reflects that distributor-channel focus: clean execution, broad finish coverage, and price points below the artisan tier. Hardware ships from stock; most orders land within 1-2 business days. Solid-brass construction is the through-line that distinguishes Century from the zinc-dominated mainstream of the category.
Collections worth knowing
The Yukon collection is the brand's most-distinguished line. Yukon is solid brass with a lifetime-grade finish, offered in seven finishes including rose gold and satin rose gold; those finishes are uncommon at most price points. The Builders Choice collection covers the working spec-build range. The Stainless collection covers commercial-leaning stainless steel pulls. Hartford, Wexford, Newport, Highlander, and Saturn round out the catalog.
What the catalog looks like in practice
Applied finishes hold up well on solid brass. Style coverage is balanced across traditional, modern, transitional, and rustic, with a smaller Arts and Crafts group. Sizing covers the standard knob diameters and pull spacings used on framed and frameless cabinets. A few oversize appliance pulls appear in select collections. Distribution runs through cabinet dealers and showrooms in the United States, Canada, and internationally.
When Century fits a project
Choose Century when solid-brass construction matters to the buyer, when an uncommon finish like rose gold is part of the design direction, or when the project wants real metal substrate at a price point below the artisan tier. The brand is a steady choice for kitchens, baths, and built-ins where finish life and substrate matter more than artisan one-off detail. Pay attention to which collections are solid brass versus brass-plated. The Yukon line is unambiguously solid brass with lifetime-grade finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Century Hardware solid brass?
Solid-brass construction is the defining feature that separates Century Hardware from the zinc-dominated mainstream of the cabinet hardware category. Not every collection is solid brass, however, so it is worth checking which lines are solid brass versus brass-plated. The Yukon line is unambiguously solid brass with a lifetime-grade finish.
What finishes does Century Hardware offer?
Century Hardware provides broad finish coverage across its catalog, and its applied finishes hold up well on the solid-brass substrate. The Yukon collection is offered in seven finishes, including rose gold and satin rose gold, which are uncommon at most price points. Uncommon finishes like rose gold are one of the reasons to choose Century when they fit the design direction.
How does Century Hardware compare to artisan cabinet hardware brands?
Century Hardware sits below the artisan tier on price while still using real metal substrate, with solid-brass construction central to its better collections. It is a good fit when finish life and substrate matter more to the buyer than one-off artisan detail. Artisan brands lead on bespoke detailing, whereas Century emphasizes clean execution, broad finish coverage, and stocked availability.
What types of projects is Century Hardware suited for?
Century Hardware is a steady choice for kitchens, baths, and built-ins, with style coverage balanced across traditional, modern, transitional, and rustic and a smaller Arts and Crafts group. Sizing covers the standard knob diameters and pull spacings used on both framed and frameless cabinets, with a few oversize appliance pulls in select collections. Hardware ships from stock, and most orders land within 1 to 2 business days.
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