Best Craftsman Style Door Hardware for Entryways and Interiors
The best Craftsman style door hardware pairs simple, substantial shapes with traditional finishes and details such as hammered accents or long rectangular plates. For an exterior entry, consider the Emtek tubular handleset or Signature Hardware Traeger set; for bedrooms and bathrooms, choose a privacy set with the backset that matches your door. The Emtek dummy set suits doors that need a matching pull without a locking function.
| Product | Best For | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Emtek Arts & Crafts Tubular Handleset | Left-hand entry doors | Hammered levers and two listed backsets |
| Nostalgic Warehouse New York Plate | Interior privacy | 2-3/8-inch backset |
| Emtek Craftsman Lever Set | Dummy door applications | Left-hand, double-dummy configuration |
| Nostalgic Warehouse Craftsman Plate | Interior privacy | 2-3/4-inch backset |
| Signature Hardware Traeger Handleset | Keyed entry | Hammered brass full plate |
Emtek Arts & Crafts Tubular Handleset
This single-cylinder keyed entry set is designed for buyers who want Craftsman styling on an exterior door. Its brass construction, hammered accents, oil-rubbed bronze finish, and left-handed levers give it a traditional, textured appearance. The listed backsets are 2-3/8 inches and 2-3/4 inches, making it a useful option when matching an existing door preparation.
Best for: A left-hand entry door where a keyed handleset and hammered details suit the home’s trim and other hardware. It was selected for combining an entry function with a clear Arts and Crafts design.
Check before buying: Confirm the door’s handing and backset. The product is specified as left-handed, so it may not suit a right-hand door.
New York Plate With Craftsman Knob
This oil-rubbed bronze privacy set combines a long brass plate with a Craftsman-style knob. It has a 2-3/8-inch backset and a push-pin lock, a configuration intended for interior spaces such as bedrooms and bathrooms. The listing also notes pre-mounted hardware and included installation hardware.
Best for: Interior doors that need a privacy lock and a decorative plate. Choose this model if your door requires a 2-3/8-inch backset and you prefer a knob over a lever.
Check before buying: This is a privacy set, not a keyed entry set. Its interior push-pin lock is not the right function for securing an exterior entrance.
Emtek Craftsman Lever Double Dummy Set
This left-hand double-dummy set has Craftsman-style levers with rectangular rosettes and an oil-rubbed bronze finish. The listed construction is solid forged brass, and the product is described as designed for modern pre-drilled doors. A dummy set is a choice for a door that needs a matching handle but not the locking or latching function of a working passage set.
Best for: Buyers coordinating hardware on a pair of doors or another application that needs a non-locking handle on each side. Its rectangular rosettes offer a simpler alternative to full-length plates.
Check before buying: Verify that a double-dummy function is what the door needs. The listing identifies this as a left-hand set and does not describe it as a keyed or privacy lock.
Craftsman Plate With Homestead Knob
This antique brass privacy set pairs a Craftsman plate with a Homestead knob. Its 2-3/4-inch backset and push-pin lock are intended for interior doors such as bedrooms and bathrooms. The listing describes a solid forged brass plate and knob, plus pre-mounted hardware and included installation hardware.
Best for: An interior door that needs privacy hardware and a 2-3/4-inch backset. It is a better match than the New York Plate model when the door’s backset calls for this longer measurement or when antique brass suits the room.
Check before buying: Match the latch backset to the door before ordering. This privacy set is intended for interior use, not as a keyed exterior handleset.
Signature Hardware Traeger Keyed Handleset
The Traeger is a single-cylinder keyed entry set with a hammered-style full plate, interior knob, solid brass construction, and antique brass finish. It has a listed 2-3/4-inch backset. These details make it an option for shoppers seeking a more substantial plate and textured finish on an entry door.
Best for: Buyers who want a brass keyed handleset with a hammered look and a full plate. Compared with the Emtek option, this model lists a 2-3/4-inch backset and an interior knob.
Check before buying: Confirm that the listed backset matches the door. The provided product details do not specify handing, so verify the full listing and door requirements before purchase.
Buying Guide: How To Choose Craftsman Door Hardware
Which function does the door need?
Start by identifying the door’s use. Keyed entry hardware is intended for an entrance that needs a key-operated lock. Privacy hardware is designed for interior spaces such as bedrooms and bathrooms. Dummy hardware provides a handle without the locking function described for entry or privacy sets. Do not choose by appearance alone; a decorative set may not provide the function the door requires.
How do you match the backset?
Measure or confirm the distance from the door edge to the center of the existing bore before selecting a latch. The products here include 2-3/8-inch and 2-3/4-inch options. A mismatch can prevent the latch from fitting the door preparation, so compare the measurement with the product’s listed backset and installation details.
Should you choose a plate, rosette, knob, or lever?
A long plate creates a more prominent traditional look, while rectangular rosettes provide a smaller visual footprint. Knobs and levers are different handling styles; choose based on the look and use you want. Hammered accents add visible texture, while the finish—such as oil-rubbed bronze or antique brass—helps coordinate the hardware with nearby fixtures.
What should you verify before ordering?
Check handing where specified, backset, door function, and the included components. For a left-handed product, confirm that the handing suits the actual door. Review the product listing for any installation requirements not included in the supplied feature details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes door hardware Craftsman style?
Common visual cues include straightforward shapes, substantial plates or rosettes, traditional finishes, and details such as hammered metal. The products in this selection use combinations of those design elements.
Can a privacy set be used on an exterior entry door?
The privacy sets described here use interior push-pin locks and are intended for rooms such as bedrooms and bathrooms. Choose a keyed entry set when the door requires a keyed locking function.
What is the difference between 2-3/8-inch and 2-3/4-inch backsets?
They are different latch backset measurements. Match the measurement to the door preparation and the hardware’s listed specification before purchasing.
What does double dummy mean?
A double-dummy set provides matching handles for both sides of a door without the keyed or privacy function described for a locking set. Confirm that this non-locking function fits the intended door.