I ordered some but they aren't in use yet. I ordered the map knobs and some bubble glass ones with handles. I am really hoping the ones I ordered are better than mtnrdredux's! They aren't going on heavily used cabinets and they are the only things that would even come close to fitting what I want on the cabinets, so I may give them a try despite this horrible review! They felt substantial when I held them at my cabinet makers to examine them.

Did you look for mercury glass on eBay, I know I saw some there at some point when I was thinking of using them?

i saw the mercury glass knobs from anthropologie but they're much cheaper from several vendors at amazon. mine are newly installed so i can't say how they'll hold up.

Here is a link that might be useful: mercury glass knobs @ amazon

I have bought a couple different types. I bought the parisian looking enamel "clocks" for my guest bath and the clear glass knobs with the black "backs" for my master bath. Love their looks and have been thrilled with both!

Mtnrdredux, I was afraid that was the case! I guess I'll keep searching. I love mercury glass and I think it would awesome with my grey cabinets and carrara countertops. Unfortately these are the only ones I can find! I have found the same knobs sold by other distributers (who even told me they came from the same manufacturer as the ones that anthropologie sells). I wonder if the nature of how they would have to make them would always result in a thin glass knob?

Do they call them "decorative knobs"? That makes a ton of difference. They can be just for looks.

Frankly, I wouldn't use any screw backed knob in the kitchen. You can anchor one with a lock nut, I think, but a threaded shaft with the screwhead on the inside of the cupboard is the most solid.

I've had anthropologie knobs in my master bath for about a week. No problems so far-keeping my fingers crossed. I'm not sure if I'm keeping them for aesthetic reasons but they seem well made. I bought a few extra in case they break and have saved my receipt. You may want t o look at Hobby lobby, they have a surprisingly nice selection for dirt cheap.

>You may want t o look at Hobby lobby, they have a surprisingly nice selection for dirt cheap.

It may vary from place to place, but our hobby lobby is more expensive than HomeGoods/Tuesday Morning/TJMaxx/Marshalls, all of which have the same knobs right now.

What mtnrdredux said :)

Every time I've bought, they've been ill-fit, ill-matched, or just goofy in some way. And forget a matching pair unless you're in the store going through the bin yourself.

I bought a couple of pretty cool vintage-looking cup hooks. In four days, they out-rusted the Titanic on the bottom of the ocean. Kind of hilarious that someone would actually sell this as a real product. It's more of a store prop.

These door knobs are lovely, but I found the installation challenges insurmountable. I suspect this is true of all of the door knobs. This is so unfortunate. All of the knobs are very stylish and would add an eclectic edge to any home.

1. The latch mechanism is not included. I was able to purchase a standard latch from a hardware store.

2. The spindle is way too long. It is 5 inches long. I think this is probably way beyond any standard length in the U.S. I was able to purchase a replacement spindle that was 3.5 inches long. Plus, the spindle was installed in one knob. It was not easy to remove. I had to use vice grip pliers. I know you want it secure, but given the need for a replacement, it would have been easier to deal with a separate spindle.

3. The backplate requires screws. The door has a drilled out hole. There is no place for the screws. I tried doing the installation without the screws. The backplate and knobs are heavy. Even with the locking screws installed on the knobs everything shifts a little with each turn. This throws off the latch.

Step 3 was the final sticking point. There was no way, for me at least, to make this work without anchoring the backplate. I used duct tape to hold the backplates in place so I could tighten the knobs. The door knob worked pretty well with the tape in place. Once I took it off, everything moved enough to put the latch out of alignment.

But the whole process was frustrating. I understand not including the latch. But the spindle length is at a specialty level. And replacement spindles are not easy to find. I found one package in stock in one hardware store, and I live in a fairly urban area. And now I know I need to be aware of whether or not the backplates need to be anchored with screws.