The Cambridge Antique Market, just up from Lechmere has five floors of such goodies. Just be warned that you are likely to find dozens of other things you absolutely need to have.
The only danger in going there is that you will invest 5 hours browsing and then get scalped when you find the single thing in the entire place that even remotely fits your needs. And no haggling unless you get lucky and find it staffed by the individual who has that particular item for sale. It's a lollypop factory.
2 things about Village Green Renewal in Brookline Village.
1. Their storefront on Washington Street is called Rare. They make those doorknobs in their basement and I believe they informed me they are resin not glass.
2. They have skills and stuff, but zip decided not to patronize them anymore because I don't like supporting a place where the owner treats customers in a churlish, patronizing and offensive manner, as he has a number of mostly female customers , including moi. Just my choice.
You're likely to find some glass doorknobs at the very fun Cambridge Antique Market. Plus, they have five floors of cool stuff, an elevator AND bathrooms!
Definitely agree with the Boston Building Resources recommendation. Love that place. Although it's worth a call ahead to see if they have any glass knobs in there before you head over--the stock is always changing.
Or you join a local "yard sale" or "not for sale (freebies)" site on Facebook. If, for instance, you live in Dorchester you could join https://www.facebook.com/groups/975962722458685/ and I could give you some.
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Another place that should have them
https://www.yelp.com/biz/adams-fireplace-shop-cambridge
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The Cambridge Antique Market, just up from Lechmere has five floors of such goodies. Just be warned that you are likely to find dozens of other things you absolutely need to have.
The only danger in going
The only danger in going there is that you will invest 5 hours browsing and then get scalped when you find the single thing in the entire place that even remotely fits your needs. And no haggling unless you get lucky and find it staffed by the individual who has that particular item for sale. It's a lollypop factory.
Rare in Brookline Village
Rare in Brookline Village. Formerly Village Green Renewal. Same dude, same products, new brand.
Charles Street in Boston
There's a vintage hardware store there with lots of totally gorgeous, neat things in the window, but the prices are high.
Winsmith Market in Norwood
Winsmith Market in Norwood
Olde Bostonian Dorchester
Hands down, real woodworking shop with all kinds of hardware. Very nice staff
Restoration Resources
carries these. I know for a fact, have bought several for my Roxbury home. Great stuff!
Doorknob Hobby
( " there are a lot of people having a heck of a time trying to open their doors! " )
Thanks for sharing
I loved this show. :) I needed something to make me smile today - Aunt Clara did it!
Smile and Swoon
Aunt Clara and all the other characters on that show made me smile.
But Samantha (Elizabeth Montgomery), made me swoon as a kid. I've loved women who could wiggle their nose ever since.
In addition to the above
Great place just over the border in NH: http://www.noreast1.com/hardware/glassdoorknob1.html
They actually list their stock online!
Village green renewal
2 things about Village Green Renewal in Brookline Village.
1. Their storefront on Washington Street is called Rare. They make those doorknobs in their basement and I believe they informed me they are resin not glass.
2. They have skills and stuff, but zip decided not to patronize them anymore because I don't like supporting a place where the owner treats customers in a churlish, patronizing and offensive manner, as he has a number of mostly female customers , including moi. Just my choice.
You're likely to find some glass doorknobs at the very fun Cambridge Antique Market. Plus, they have five floors of cool stuff, an elevator AND bathrooms!
Definitely agree with the
Definitely agree with the Boston Building Resources recommendation. Love that place. Although it's worth a call ahead to see if they have any glass knobs in there before you head over--the stock is always changing.
Glass doorknobs
Or you join a local "yard sale" or "not for sale (freebies)" site on Facebook. If, for instance, you live in Dorchester you could join https://www.facebook.com/groups/975962722458685/ and I could give you some.