I bought a bunch of the Lee Valley Tools knobs. I love them and can't wait to see them installed. I love the way they feel.

I also bought a couple from Emtek that is pretty much identical to my Lee knobs, except they are twice the size (for my large cabinet that goes ceiling to counter). Both knobs are excellent quality and beautiful.

Judy - I was trying to figure out that type of knob - there's a part that sticks out in the back - does that fit inside the bolt area (know what I mean) or do we need to drill a larger hole for that? Those are pretty.

Restoration Hardware also has the ones without the screw through the middle.

(I sort of like the screw-through-the-middle ones!)

I only have the RH glass knobs, but I love them! We have an older house, and the whole house has glass doorknobs, so I thought they would be a nice, vintage-y touch.

ebse - do they have the same projection on the back? Do you have to drill a larger hole for that?

You drill a hole to accommodate that threaded projection. Then the screw screws into it from the back of the cabinet. They give you two screw lengths with the knob to accommodate thicker and thinner cabinet doors.

Our carpenter installed them, so I'm not 100% sure, but I think the holes were standard.

Prill, not exactly sure what you're looking for, but have you checked out Lee Valley Tools? They have several styles, including this one:

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HTH,
Eliz

Okay that was really weird! Sorry for the double post - everyone has long moved on!!

Eliz

thanks everyone - if anyone has a knob with no metal on it, that's what I'd love to find ... Just glass. I did find one on e-bay, but it was too big and had a big white spot in the middle where the bolt was covered up. Maybe I'll have to go with a knob with a screw in the center to get all glass.

I have them in my master bath and kitchen. HD have the same ones I have.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&N=5yc1vZ1xr5&R=100013281

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&N=5yc1vZ1xr5&R=100013281

Mine in my kitchen.

You absolutely can't see a metal screw on the Lee knobs. Just glass like in the photos I posted in the beginning of this thread. As the photos show, the knob does have polished chrome or brass (depending on what is bought) at the base of the knob.

If have already bought the Lee Valley ones, but my cabs won't be installed until the 24th. Can hardly wait as I think they are gorgeous!

For the Lee Valley or Emtek ones, do you all recommend the smaller 1" knob or the larger 1 1/4" one? I was thinking of the larger one...

Thanks!

I'll have to order a sample of the Lee Valley knob. I'd also like to know what size you ordered. I'm thinking of using them for drawers and doors.

I think the best selection of glass knobs is at antiquehardware.com. They have 46 different ones in clear glass. They're not all antiquey-looking and many have no visible metal at all.

Re size of knob. I found this a difficult decision, so I ordered a number of different knobs in different sizes and held them up to the cabinets. At the time I ordered, antiquehardware.com did not charge a restocking fee, so I was only out the cost of shipping (which was minor).

Good luck and please show us what you end up buying.

These are mine. I bought them on eBay. They are really nice. They are Old Town knobs. The seller is Rousso's Reproductions. I chose the ORB base, as shown.

Shelayne - what size are those?

Yes - size please! I believe the Old Town knobs are by Emtek.

I found the Lee Valley knobs as shown (1 1/8)are a little on the small size. However, they do have the same style in a larger format (1 5/16) and are much better to use on kitchen cabinets. They still match the handles (which I am using on drawers)