I am looking for source(s) for ring pull-style hardware for cabinet
doors for an Art Moderne cabinet.  The style needs to be very simple:
a heavy ring hanging "pendant style" from a simple square backplate
that affixes to the cabinet door.  The diameter of the ring needs to
be at least 2 inches.

Simplicity is key here; no decoration at all.  The finish is ideally
silver or nickel, but I'm open.  I'm also open to any sources for Art
Moderne-style cabinet hardware of any type.

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Request for Question Clarification by journalist-ga on 12 Oct 2002 12:44 PDT

Greetings!  Please view this picture (and dimensions of the hardware)
to ascertain if this is the type of pull you are looking for.  If so,
I have a list of sources but do not want to answer the question until
I have your confirmation of the correct design.

ring with backplate
http://shop.toohome.com/html/products/product_29592.asp

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Clarification of Question by prpro-ga on 12 Oct 2002 14:32 PDT

It's VERY close; however, picture a pull WITHOUT the backplate or the
screws showing -- just the ring hanging from the square (fob?) Thanks
for asking for the clarification!

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Request for Question Clarification by pinkfreud-ga on 12 Oct 2002 15:59 PDT

Is this any closer to the style of the desired item?

http://faculty.plattsburgh.edu/lary.shaffer/drawer_pull.jpg

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Clarification of Question by prpro-ga on 12 Oct 2002 19:43 PDT

Please see below; thanks!

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Request for Question Clarification by pinkfreud-ga on 12 Oct 2002 20:53 PDT

Still trying to find the right style!

These two ring-pulls have no backplate, but the knobby thing that
holds the ring is round, not square. Are we getting any closer?

http://www.mortalwombat.com/Image/Ring_Pull.jpg

http://www.mortalwombat.com/Image/Ring_Pull_2.jpg

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Clarification of Question by prpro-ga on 12 Oct 2002 21:44 PDT

pinkfreud, it's getting closer... not quite there yet! I'm really
looking for the square/round contrast and a heavier ring.  I know this
is crazy-making...;-)

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Request for Question Clarification by pinkfreud-ga on 12 Oct 2002 21:58 PDT

I'll keep looking. The square/round contrast does have visual appeal.

Several of the sites I've visited had ring pulls in pewter and iron
finishes, as well as the ubiquitous brass. If silver or nickel are not
available, but if I see something that looks like the right style, do
you want me to post a pic for you to examine?

Another problem is proving to be size. Many, many sites have pulls
with rings that are 1 3/4 or 1 7/8 inches in diameter. Is two inches
an absolute minimum? If so, would you consider an item of
suitably-styled hardware that was designed for some other purpose? If
installed without the strike plate, a door knocker, for instance,
could be a handsome pull for a cabinet.

Please don't be concerned about the "crazy-making" aspect of your
question. You're in good hands here, and we will make every effort to
keep you (and ourselves) from taking a detour to the rubber room. ;-)

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Clarification of Question by prpro-ga on 12 Oct 2002 22:16 PDT

I am definitely open to other finishes (pewter, etc.) and hardware
that may be used for other purposes.  Feel free to run ANYTHING by me
-- this quest is a knotty problem!

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Request for Question Clarification by pinkfreud-ga on 13 Oct 2002 08:02 PDT

Is this more like it, if I could find something without the backplate?

http://www.bauerware.com/images/A01-02_big.jpg

How essential is the two-inch diameter? I am concerned that once we
have the style nailed down, finding something this large may be a
toughie. During my search so far, I've seen many 1.75 inch ring pulls,
but precious few that are larger than that.

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Clarification of Question by prpro-ga on 13 Oct 2002 08:58 PDT

Hi haversian and pinkfreud!  You two detectives are something else! 
pinkfreud, haversian's selection comes the closest (but with a square
and not round knob, as noted).  I've seen the version you chose at
Bauerware (I live in SF Bay area); it's a bit too "rugged" and the
backplate isn't right, but I *am* OK with the oblong ring (not my
first choice, tho') and also OK with a smaller ring (as noted 1.75
inches).  Finally, lstein0, I'll check out the site you recommend --
thanks!

The backplate is round rather than square, but here (
http://www.riverhousetraders.com/classicring.html ) is something you
might look at.  Technically it's a knocker, but if you don't attach
the banging part, it's at least big enough.

Thank you, pinkfreud and haversian!  pinkfreud, the backplate that
shows (the rectangular part) is what I'm seeking to eliminate; I just
am looking for the ring and the piece (the square knob) that it
descends from.  The square knob screws into the cabinet door. 
haversian, the style you chose is more Neoclassical than Art Moderne;
I'm trying to find the more moderne (i.e., streamlined) version.

Sorry to be so picky, but now you see why I came to Google Answers;
this has been driving me NUTZ. ;-)

You're looking for something like this, but with a square attachment
point rather than round?

http://store4.yimg.com/I/myknobs_1709_251620215

It's similar to pinkfreud's latest efforts as well, but shinier.  I
had misunderstood - I thought you *were* looking for a larger square
mounting plate - so I'm glad I could dig this back out of my history.

A site to look at would be http://www.knobsandknockers.com

I am an avid knob/pull enthusiast, and my family lives near this
store, so whenever I go home, I go to this store. Definitely worth a
look.

A possibility?  Go to http://www.nanz.com/results.lasso  search 8321
(it's a strange catalog program or I would post the actual link)

Some called streamline moderne (result of "streamline moderne"
search):
http://www.myknobs.com/eartopetcosc.html

(http://www.myknobs.com/index.html has some wild designs and claims
over 20,000 knobs, pulls and handles.  I didn't find your specs in a
search but the place is worth browsing)

Just for fun and a quick diversion if you are so inclined - 

whimsical cabinet pulls
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/hardwareaccents/whimsical.html

artware
http://www.kitchencabinethardware.com/enter.html

If all else fails, a custom metalsmith might be in order:
http://dulfermetal.com/custom/custom.html